Kimeka Tacklin launched Solid Swimwear, vowing to honour the one-piece suit. She wanted a timeless product, not driven by trends — her simple silhouettes come in a monochromatic palette of black or white. “I feel very strongly about it. I have a whole anti-bikini marketing plan,” she told Lifestyle. Ms Tacklin will this month pitch … Read More →
When we think of augmented reality face filters, we tend to think of goofy novelties like Halloween masks, face swapping, or inadvertent racist caricatures. As Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg laid out yesterday, AR could go far beyond that, putting objects in real space with sophisticated tracking tech. But if Facebook thinks of augmented reality as … Read More →
On a breezy February night in Delhi, fashion designer Ashish Soni lets the spotlight lay, not on his sleek apparel, but on a newly concocted perfume line for Chivas. Loosely inspired by whiskey, he created three perfumes with numbers instead of names. Soni doesn’t want anyone to put a gender tag onto them. “Let the … Read More →
The UK’s imminent exit from the European Union has created uncertainty for the future of fashion talent, while the industry looks for the “superhuman employees of the future”. As the spiralling cost of studying and living puts pressure on the next generation of young talent, the skills gap facing the fashion industry risks becoming a … Read More →
SOIE, a woman’s wear fashion brand, is both chic and feminine. It boasts of a stunning collection, ranging from sexy dresses, flirty tops, trendy tunics, stylish stoles and shrugs, to versatile skirts and slim leggings in color blocks, delicate floral embroideries, pretty laces, and quality fabrics and silhouettes. In addition to its premium range of … Read More →
Each year in Las Vegas, the very latest in luggage, travel gear and on-the-go gadgets goes on display at the International Travel Goods (ITG) show. The closest thing to CES for jet-setters and frequent fliers, the show rolls out innovative—and sometimes pricey—toys that can help improve the traditional airport slog. It’s anyone’s bet which of … Read More →
When I think of Sephora, it’s normally the priciest products in the store that come to mind. You know what I’m talking about: the mascaras that cost as much as an entrée at a fancy restaurant or the foundations that you can only justify actually using on special occasions. Translation: Sephora hasn’t been my go-to … Read More →