Author: Steph Adams

Valentino’s latest Haute Couture collection is complete elegance

Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli presented Valentino’s Haute Couture which was an extravagant display of coloured gowns, hoops, sequins and more. Kristen McMenamy opened the show in a black cocktail dress, stockings peeping out just below the hem and leather racing gloves. A 1980s high fashion meets hardcore glamour, with many seductive ensembles. Masterfully created by a true visionary, it was a return of extravagant eveningwear, with backless sequin gowns, fishtail skirts and flowing tulle capesContinue reading

FENDI Relaunches The Sequin Baguette Bag In “And Just Like That”

Fendi has launched a re-edition of the purple sequin Baguette. After the premiere of the new series And Just Like That… on HBO Max, Bradshaw will be re-united with her iconic purple baguette in episode 3, “When in Rome.” Embroidered with all-over purple sequins of different shapes and sizes, it is decorated with the signature FF clasp. The Baguette will be available for pre-order now on www.fendi.com

Stephane Rolland

The influence of the Spanish golden age was interpreted through Stephane Rolland’s own aesthetic. A return to elegance as black, white and gold gowns graced down the runway. “I always start with a square and a circle, because that, for me, is absolute perfection. You have the square, the quadrature, force, density, rigor, and with the circle, you have perfection, the infinite, balance — there is nothing as perfect as a circle,” said Rolland. TheContinue reading

The Best Luxury Handbags for 2022

What better way to start the year than a new luxury handbag. Investing in a new bag can be the perfect way to really upgrade your wardrobe. A Chanel Classic There is nothing better than a timeless classic bag to last the distance.Metallic Lambskin & Gold Metal Gold £6,630 Buy Now Miu Miu Satin BagAn iconic dazzling of crystals for those special evenings out.£1,450 Buy Now Fendi ClutchIn stunning soft leather, this is the perfectContinue reading

Dior Haute Couture SS22

Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri’s latest Dior collection was catapulted to dizzying heights of hyper-femininity while juxtaposing with refined, clean-cut tailoring to create an energy that transcends the boundaries of women’s fashion. Flowing skirts and ruched necklines skillfully celebrate the female form while sheer chemises and intricate embroideries dance off the backs of the beautiful models as if it were a ballet. Glamour and beauty were certainly dialled up for the occasion, the colour paletteContinue reading

DIOR SPA CHEVAL BLANC PARIS

In the heart of Paris, Dior Spa Cheval Blanc is the epitome of luxury. Treatments are provided in six suites whose sublime décor features one of the facets of the House of Dior. Equipped with a private white onyx bath, each one is unique, the setting for a delightful experience, an invitation to spark new emotions and combine exclusive Dior hands-on techniques, from Tissue Modeling and Sensory Awakenings—with state-of-the-art tools to perform at the highestContinue reading

Fendi Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2022

Creative Director Kim Jones draws inspiration from the Eternal City in his newest Fendi Collection The timelessness of the historical streets of Rome is what inspired Creative Director Kim Jones for Fendi Couture Spring/Summer 2022. Combining classical techniques, cutting-edge designs, and modern craftsmanship, the clothing transcends time. Hand-embroidered tights cling to the model’s skin underneath a high-low cape of ghostly organza draping. An original corseted top illuminated with traditional beading elegantly outlines the model’s figure.Continue reading

Giambattista Valli SS22 Haute Couture

Giambattista Valli Spring/Summer 2022 collection of haute couture was as classic and stunning as ever. The 18 look collection was an array of beautiful contemporary fabrics on an over the top scale, reminiscent of 1960’s haute couture of Hubert de Givenchy and Cristóbal Balenciaga’s. A stunning collection of oversized baby pink, black, red, and white tulle gowns floated down the runway, playing with his famous staple silhouettes. Large bows and sequin were beautifully constructed andContinue reading

In Paris with Owen Wilson

Speaking with Owen Wilson about some of his latest films to what he loves most about Paris. If you remember the movie; Midnight in Paris, a comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen. Set in Paris, the film follows Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), a screenwriter, who is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his materialistic fiancée (Rachel McAdams) and their divergent goals, which become increasingly exaggerated as he travels back in time eachContinue reading

Schiaparelli Paris Haute Couture SS22

Creative Director Daniel Roseberry proves he’s world’s ahead of current trends with his show that kick-started the Haute Couture week. A minimalist palette of black, white and gold allowed Roseberry’s vision to be even more powerful and shine brighter than ever while conjuring an elemental expression of god-like gorgeousness. Ephemeral movements help shape this collection as an orbital space odyssey. Saturn rings float effortlessly around shoulders and bags, feather headdresses dance as though sentient andContinue reading

CHANEL Introduces Rouge Allure Velvet La Comète

ROUGE ALLURE VELVET LA COMÈTE To cover women in constellations. That was Mademoiselle Chanel’s wish in 1932, when she conceived the very first CHANEL High Jewelry collection, entitled “Bijoux de Diamants” inspired by the stars. In 2022, 16 years after the launch of the House’s most iconic lipstick, CHANEL has created ROUGE ALLURE VELVET La Comète. A luminous, velvet-finish limited edition of ROUGE ALLURE VELVET and its inimitable click case, inspired by the constellations thatContinue reading