Matching fashion for couples

Tips on how to make your new wardrobe shopping an adventure for two
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Asia Pacific’s hot trend of matching couples fashions has progressed over the past decade from matching t-shirts to must-have accessories and coordinating collections from leading luxury brands. Couples who partake in this sartorial alliance say it is just one more way they can demonstrate their affection for one another... Keep reading

La Perla lingerie

 La Perla presents its new “The Roaring Collection,” inspired by the elegance and the languid charm of the 1920s

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It all began in the year 1954, when Ada Masotti, investing all her energy and devotion, opened a small dressmaking workshop in Bologna with the promising name La Perla, the pearl. With her crafts skill that has continued to be an integral part of the company’s philosophy up to this day, she laid the foundations for worldwide success. Today, just as before, and with the same unswerving devotion and passion, delicate lingerie and beachwear are created, produced exclusively in Bologna. Keep reading

Emporio Armani at the fall/winter 2011-2012 shows in Milan

 The Emporio Armani man adds a contemporary edge to couture for a fall/winter wardrobe


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Encompassing the attitude and feel of a big city like New York, the new Emporio Armani fall/winter 2011-2012 collection exudes the confidence of an urban man. The couture line manages a contemporary yet sophisticated edge where contructions are light, shades, cool and the choice of fabrics are functional for the winter season. Continue reading...

Ian Hylton

Our interview with the Creative Director of menswear for Ports 1961

 
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When Ian Hylton was growing up in Toronto, his parents ensured that he and his siblings never left the house without being impeccably dressed. Seated before me today is a testament to that upbringing: clean shaven, slick black rimmed eyeglasses, crisp white shirt, silk tie, a perfectly fitted two button charcoal suit, leather lace ups worn without socks (a must for the season), to sum it up, the best dressed man in town. As the Creative Director of Ports 1961’s menswear division, Hylton has been riding a wave of praise alongside creative partner Fiona Ciabani (womenswear). His unrelenting quest for high quality materials and unequivocal good taste have steered the future of the fashion house in an exciting new direction – which means a substantial amount of travel. “I did the math last week, it’s 30% of my time here (Milan, ndr), 30% of my time in New York, 30% of my time in China and the other ten I’m in the air,” he shares. Making the most of precious time, I get right to asking him about the brand, his design inspirations and style secrets. Continue reading...

Brioni men's spring summer 2012

Incredible class, innovative lightness by this luxury brand

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At the Milan men's spring summer 2012 presentations, Brioni showcased its impeccable style, in which classic themes are developed in ever-new looks for the season. KEEP READING

iPad cases, gifts idea

Luxury brands create versions to suit all tastes

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The iPad is one of the top-selling pieces of high-tech around today, and so it is no surprise that luxury brands have not wasted any time in creating cases for them. A case provides extra protection as well as a degree of personalization. Some brands, notably Stella McCartney and Tod's, have created cases that present recognizable elements of brand identity, such as Stella's chain outline, Louis Vuitton's familiar monogrammed version, and the famous Burberry check...KEEP READING

Get Personal. Give a personalized gift

How to give an iconic product your own customized spin
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When it comes to Christmas shoppin, each of us has a certain way we like to go about buying gifts for loved ones. Many of us are list makers, others impulse buyers and some of us prefer to do our shopping from the comfort of our home behind a computer screen. The one dilemma we all face is choice and when there are so many attractive propositions out there, the search can become seriously diluted. Keep Reading

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