“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 →
It’s an age-old question, ‘what am I going to wear today?’ We’ve all stood in front of our often overcrowded closets and proclaimed that we have absolutely nothing to wear. While clearly not a true statement, as evidenced by the fact that so few of us leave the house in our birthday suits, I think … Read More →
Trust Priyanka Chopra to be the centre of attention wherever she goes, even when it’s one of the biggest red carpet events in the fashion calendar. Her sense of style is impeccable and she has been wearing some cutting edge designs in the recent months, turning New York’s streets into a fashion runway. So, of … Read More →
GemGenève opens its gilded doors in Geneva tomorrow. The brainchild of an elite band of industry dealers and collectors, it promises to be a curated gem of a trade show offering a fresh perspective on today’s high jewellery world – an elite universe where collectors, experts, clients and connoisseurs converge. ‘We want GemGenève to become not only … Read More →
Glamorous and elegant, Meghan Markle is set to freshen up the British royal family dress code, while tailoring her outfits to suit her new role. As she prepares to wed Prince Harry on May 19, the US former television actress is unlikely to be seen again in ripped jeans, hotpants or a plunging neckline. As … Read More →
At a century-old workshop in a quiet Tokyo neighbourhood, craftsman Yuichi Hirose brushes dye across meticulously hand-cut stencils laid on fabric, using a traditional technique to produce contemporary kimono patterns. Demand for the elaborate, elegant centrepiece of the Japanese wardrobe is in decline, but a handful of artisans and entrepreneurs like Hirose, 39, are trying … Read More →
After spending a bomb on expensive necklaces and luxury statement rings, it makes sense to get the most out of them. Be it fashion jewellery or precious silver and gold, taking care of how you store them can ensure they last long. Garima Singh, co-founder and CEO at blingvine.com and jewellery designer Pooja Vaswani, share … Read More →