Velvet is an unfriendly and unforgiving fabric as it demands a lot from the wearer and the maker. Yet, it can pack a sartorial punch if worn to perfection. Velvet reigned the ’90s with all its glory, and today many designers have again made velvet their muse for Fall/Winter 2016 collections. From London Fashion Week … Read More →
Tall boots walked all over the autumn 2016 runways. One of the most memorable pairs came from Vetements’ Demna Gvasalia: a supple leather, over-the-knee style with a hand-painted heart-and-flower/love-and-hate motif reminiscent of the logos of rock band Guns N’ Roses (perfect for a walk in the “November Rain”). They weren’t all as extreme as Gvasalia’s … Read More →
From left: Nishit Parikh, director of Diarough Group; Rita Maltez, director of Rio Tinto Diamonds for Greater China; Wolfram Diener, senior vice president of UBM Asia; Peter Suen, executive director of Chow Tai Fook Jewellery Group Ltd; Noa Pardo, managing director of Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies Asia Pacific; Letitia Chow, founder of JNA … Read More →
The American Gem Trade Association (AGTA) recently announced that the prestigious annual design competition, the AGTA Spectrum Awards, is moving to Summer 2016. Deadlines for entries will be June 17, 2016, with the New York drop-off taking place on June 28, 2016. “The Spectrum Awards are one of our biggest promotional efforts and we are … Read More →
Kate Spade and Company, a US based company with the brands – Kate Spade New York and Jack Spade, announced net sales in the range of $1,385 million to $1,410 million for 2016 in its guidance, according to a press statement released by the company. The company expects adjusted Earnings before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and … Read More →
2015 was the year of It-bag overload– hello, Loewe’s Puzzle bag, Chloé’s saddlebag, and all Gucci everything. Now, we’re not dissing these much-loved labels (in fact, they’ll always have a place in our hearts) but if Mansur Gavriel’s astronomic rise to popularity is any indication, people are looking for something more. Options that aren’t attached … Read More →
When we’re looking to master a beauty trend, one makeup brand’s expertise (and its army of professionals!) comes to mind: MAC Cosmetics. The team taught us how the “kitten paws” technique makes strobing look flawless, tricks for contouring every skin tone and face shape, and what to avoid when doing our own makeup for headshots. … Read More →