Nicolas Ghesquière of Louis Vuitton isn’t going anywhere. Last week, the fashion house renewed his contract as creative director and over the weekend, the French fashion designer lived up to his artistic legacy by treating guests to a spectacular Cruise 2019 show. The runway took place at the Fondation Maeght in Saint-Paul-de-Vence inside a sculptural … Read More →
“French women love ponytails,” says David Mallett, the Paris-based coiffeur whose clients include Charlotte Gainsbourg, Carla Bruni, and Marion Cotillard. Such an admission may come as a surprise to Americans who associate Gallic lengths more with Brigitte Bardot’s famous tousle than the traditionally sporty style, but of course, this is no post-workout ponytail. These chicettes have a trick—mais bien … Read More →
Farfetch is one of the most popular luxury fashion portals in the world. Getty images When auction house William Vintage and Versace partnered to curate a collection of vintage outfits last year, they put the coveted clothes on sale on Farfetch.com. The online-shopping platform has also collaborated with the likes of Gucci, for a 90-minute … Read More →
Fashion designer Stacey Hendrickson with models Sharnee Gates and Paige Rivas wearing her designs at Australian Fashion Week 2015. A LEADING Adelaide fashion identity claims she was bullied and sexually harassed by a former business partner — and is bravely speaking publicly about her experience as a warning for others. Stacey Hendrickson, 25, told The Advertiser how she has … Read More →
The holidays are hectic, and it’s no wonder with all the gifting, cooking, and hosting that happen around this time of year. A report from the American Psychological Association indicated that 44 percent of women feel increased stress around the holiday season, with most of the shopping falling on their shoulders. So let me take one thing off your … Read More →
There’s always a bit of worry attached to online shopping, which escalates quite a lot when shopping from a site that’s from China. We’ve all heard of horror stories about ‘Chinese maal’, and then there’s the matter of shipping, which takes longer than what we’re used to from Indian e-commerce sites. Thankfully sites like Ali … Read More →
Cultural appropriation or “misappropriation” is when a dominant culture adapts elements from a marginalised culture and uses it outside the original culture’s context – often without credit or against the wishes of the said culture. Given the heavy dialogue around the subject today, the meaning is often lost, which can benefit or harm a high-end … Read More →