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

Browse the season's hottest products

Dodo inaugurates its 9 Corso Matteotti boutique in Milan

Premier design jewellery brand Dodo invited hundreds of guests to celebrate the inauguration of its 9 Corso Matteotti boutique in Milan by making a wish

 

 The event was great fun! I sipped on a half bottle of Prosecco wth a straw while writing my wish on a little red card. To make sure my wish come true, I went underground to the 100% amore level of the boutique to rub on an Aladdin's lamp and opened a fortune cookie with a message that said "Tartaruga: sai aspettare (Turtle: you're able to wait)." Naturally it was Dodo's tortoise the message was referring to! The local Radio Deejay did a countdown with the exuberant crowd and released a cloud of balloons - with the wishes stuck on each of them - into the sky. What a way to celebrate the boutique opening...Keep reading 

Find out what very Dodo animal means

See the 2011 luxury gold jewelry collection by Pomellato

Amaranto Boutique, Milan

Amaranto, a new concept store in Milan showcasing new designers

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Amaranto opened on 13 October 2011 at the Carlton Hotel Baglioni, with entrance on Via della Spiga 8 in Milan - at the heart of the fashion shopping district. Amaranto presents unique and niche products that are not distributed in traditional luxury channels. They are selected for their exclusive characteristics, and the quality materials used. The designers are principally new talents (many of whom have been selected by Vogue Italia's New Talents program). The concept was created by Maddalena Grassi Polito, boutique owner. Continue Reading...

Brioni: a Man's Man

 We curate the Brioni men's collection for Fall/Winter 2011-2012

 
 Brioni has been a leader in men's suits since it's beginnings in 1945. Many items in the new collection warrant themselves as staples in a men's wardrobe. The natural cashmere herringbone suit is a staple for any man who appreciates classic style combined with a desirable Made in Italy claim. For the evening, we spotted an elegant silk Jacquard cocktail jacket with satin lapels and intricate print, for men who'd prefer a classic look, the morning suit's long coat tails provide a stylish look that throws back to 1920s gent...Continue reading

J'Adore - the prestige edition

A unique and classic perfume in a superbly crafted bottle

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“Monsieur Dior loved woman first and flowers second.” This is how François Demachy, Dior’s perfume creator, remembers Christian Dior. A genius who embraced the female figure throughout his career, from his impeccable fashion designs to his sensual fragrances. KEEP READING

Top global department stores for gift shopping

We name the top places to get your quick shopping fix in major cities like London, Hong Kong, New York, Milan and Berlin


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A jetset lifestyle that takes us from London to Hong Kong or Milan to Paris can make us expert reductionists. With so many places to go and people to see, time for gift shopping can be understandably low, so we run the risk of coming home empty handed or settling for unoriginal duty-free solutions. Continue Reading...


So we’ve devised a list of the top retail destinations around the globe that have the best their cities have to offer in the way of fashion, gift ideas and stylish souvenirs, all under one fabulous roof.

Vintage Clothing Trend

From flapper to disco queen, high fashion brings vintage style back for spring/summer 2012


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Due to popular demand, vintage clothing fashion trends have made their way onto the shelves of boutiques in every major fashion city. Sienna Miller, Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie and Michelle Williams all take style notes from the likes of Greta Garbo, M. Monroe, Dietrich – and you know how the song goes…These ladies were among the original style icons – women who were ahead of their time, defined not just by their body of work, but by the devastatingly beautiful and expensive outfits... Continue Reading

Ballantyne Spring / Summer 2012

 Urban and iconic fashion clothing trends for next spring
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Archive meets urban at Ballantyne as resident Creative Director Yossi Cohen (Isreali born and raised, studied fashion design at New York's presitigious Parsons) presents his second women's collection for the historic Scottish-born label. Cohen took us around the brand's spacious Milan showroom, showing us the new line and a special edition capsule collection he created based on Japanese inspirations. Keep Reading

Lardini: A Story Made in Italy

The Italian suit masters show us what goes into making their suits

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Le Marche is one of Italy's most remarkably beautiful regions, known for its rolling hills, seaside and exceptional cuisine. It's a well known fact that the best shoes are made here, but it was thanks to an autumn excursion that we discovered that some of Italy's finest suits are also manufactured here.

The mark of a Lardini suit can be recognized by the quality of the cut and materials along with the charming little flower crafted in wool that is worn accessorized in the button hole of a collar...CONTINUE READING

Jean-Paul Gaultier Interview

Famous designer Jean-Paul Gaultier reveals his source of inspiration in our interview and his key to 35 years of success

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Jean-Paul Gaultier is no doubt one of the most important fashion designers in recent decades. With his cone-shaped bras, inspired by his grandmother’s corsets and his teddy bear, Nana, which were sported by Madonna during her Blond Ambition World Tour in the 1990s, the designer has long cultivated pop culture, counter-culture, humour and the elegance of haute couture. Keep reading

Fendi Fall/Winter 2011-12 at the Milan runway fashion shows

Fendi, Italy's top fashion brand brings practical, trendy elegance to Milan Fashion Week

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F stands for Flawless Fendi Fall Fashion. The Creative Design team of Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi has brought us a collection that's trendy and functional, with just the right colour combinations. The line's theme was all about collage inspired by the work of German Dada artist, Kurt Schwitters. What Fendi has done is taken the concept of collage and implemented it into the collection's fabrics creating 1970s fashion shapes and styles in the iconic colours of the period. The colours are rich and wonderfully complement the designs. Keep Reading

Vintage Clothing Trends Spring/Summer 2012

 From flapper to disco queen, high fashion brings vintage style back for spring/summer 2012
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 Due to popular demand, vintage clothing fashion trends have made their way onto the shelves of boutiques in every major fashion city. Sienna Miller, Rachel Zoe, Nicole Richie and Michelle Williams all take style notes from the likes of Greta Garbo, M. Monroe, Dietrich – and you know how the song goes…These ladies were among the original style icons – women who were ahead of their time, defined not just by their body of work, but by the devastatingly beautiful and expensive outfits they wore to attend film premieres, high profile parties and jet set around the globe. As women began to have a greater role in society, politics and the workplace, their clothes changed with them. It was precisely at these times in history that designers created the looks that have once again come back in style. Keep Reading...

Agnona Spring / Summer 2012

Fashion Review of the new women’s collection

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Cashmere in summer? Oh yes we can! One of our favourite Italian women’s brands, Agnona has plenty of cashmere propositions for next season, all crafted in a lighter blend for an easy and elegant wear.

This afternoon the fashion elite flocked to Milan's Via Bigli for a private presentation of Agnona's new collection. Stepping in we saw two large staircase facing one another from across the showroom with models posing on the various platform levels. On one side we had the label's classic Brown Collection  with pieces inspired by the brand's archive and on the other, a lighter, more modern collection of casual and chic wear that belongs to their White Collection...Continue Reading

Prada Spring / Summer 2012

Top looks from Miuccia Prada’s latest collection

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The Prada fashion show for spring/summer 2012 played with the theme of women and cars in the fifties. ‘Sweetness’ was Miuccia Prada’s description of the new summer clothing trends. It was a return to the innocence of a time when clothes were more about pretty than about revealing every bit of thigh and cleavage. Oversized boyfriend letterman jackets (waist and knee length) came out in floral prints with solid coloured sleeves and cuffs. Green, yellow and blue were used for daytime styles and a mix of gold, black and crimson reminiscent of Imperial China glammed up for the evening. Studded satin jackets were Prada’s feminine take on the T-Birds, while perforated lightweight evening coats... KEEP READING

Gianfranco Ferré Spring / Summer 2012

Fashion Show Review of the new women’s collection


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Gianfranco Ferré was known as the architect of fashion in his lifetime, creating structured and dimensional pieces for his eponymous label that were characterised for their sophistication and penchant for black and white. This is the first women’s collection designed by brand new Creative Directors Stefano Citron and Federico Piaggi. The duo seems to have a firm grasp on the style principles left to them by Ferré’s design legacy. KEEP READING 

Jimmy Choo Spring / Summer 2012

Fashion Report on the new women’s shoe line by Tamara Mellon
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 Sporty, playful and flirtacious – Tamara Mellon’s Jimmy Choo girl for Spring 2012 is all that and more with eye grabbing high heels and retro handbags. Founder, Creative Director and all around visionary Mellon continues to bestow unique names on the new members of the shoe and accessory dynasty, thus endowing them with their own individual personas. Take Justine for instance: the little handbag with the spirit of seventies French cinema; designed in slouchy calf leather and an array of exotic materials such as python, closed with a vintage pin closure and finished with grab ‘n go double straps.

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Mulberry Spring / Summer 2012

Report on the new Mulberry ready-to-wear collection from London Fashion Week

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Mulberry put a smile on the faces of the female A-listers seated in the front row of its Spring-Summer 2012 runway.  Creative director Emma Hill kept things ultra girly, flirty and fun for the brand’s new collection. Weather was a clear factor to the new designs, seeing as the brand’s native London is home to cooler summers than down south. Continue Reading...
 

Louis Vuitton Spring / Summer 2012

Fashion Show Review of the new women’s collection

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Louis Vuitton threw the most impressive show of the season at Paris Fashion Week with its dreamy carousel. Last season Marc Jacobs brought us a decadent black and gold art deco style collection for fall/winter. This time around the designer did a total 180 transforming the Louvre’s Cour Carré into a total white wonderland with a large scale carousel that had daintily dressed models sitting atop white horses...KEEP READING  

Jil Sander Spring / Summer 2012

Jil Sander Fashion Show Review of the new minimalist women’s collection

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Minimalism and fashion reduction have always been at the heart of the Jil Sander brand DNA. Sander herself was referred to as the ‘Queen of Less.’ This season we saw clean cuts and minimalist trends in the form of futuristic milk maids and fashion forward Kansas farm girls. Creative Director Raf Simons says this collection is the last installment of his ‘couture’ trilogy which explored the practices and styles of traditional woman’s couture. KEEP READING

Blumarine Spring / Summer 2012

 Blumarine clothing trends for next spring and summer

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There was a lot of tanned midriff, sensuous shoulders and colour explosions at the Blumarine spring/summer 2012 women's fashion show in Milan. Anna Molinari takes us on a journey to a techno-coloured Brazil, celebrating exoticism next season. By day, the Blumarine woman chooses a ladylike A-line dress that fits her demurely at the bodice and flares out into a stunning flower bomb palette. Off-the-shoulder tops matched with billowy knee-length skirts are also a favourite combination for those warm sunny days. Molinari cleverly breaks the monotony of bright colours with crisp white pleats in between, matched beautifully with fun tote bags and high heels with cropped, bouncy fringe. Keep Reading

Giorgio Armani Spring / Summer 2011-12

Fashion Show Review of the new women’s collection
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The looks from the Giorgio Armani Spring 2012 collection were divided between the concept of the professional, yet impeccably dressed woman and the Grecian-like siren chiseled in marble. The first half of the show saw women in long sleeved silk and satin blouses (sometimes printed, other times in one solid colour). The blouses were paired with precisely cut, slim trousers. Every look had a shiny translucence to it with the fabric sparkling under the runway lights as if it were the sea hit by moonlight. Shimmering satin blazers in silver, black and navy were designed without lapels and buttons to give the piece an utterly feminine appeal. KEEP READING

Fendi clothing trends Spring 2012

Fendi Spring / Summer 2012 by Karl Lagerfeld presents next season's clothing trends
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Vertically-striped day-dresses with chopped shoulders. Prim governess dresses in plain colour with contrasting colour. Horizontally-striped sailorgirl tops. High-waistline skirts and a simple blouse, with short light leather jacket. A white blouse with a demure tie. White skirts with widely-spaced multicolour polka dots. These apparently discreet garments contrast with more typically Lagerfeld touches, with Baroquely-curving blouse front décor, long fur waistcoat in bottle green varying towards deep blue, and chunky knitwear tops..KEEP READING

Versace Spring / Summer 2012

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Donatella Versace did studs, mini suits and petite sundresses for Versace’s spring/summer 2012 collection. The fashion show took place in Milan’s high end shopping district on Via Gesù. The cobbled streets were filled with industry insiders on their way one of the headliners of Milan Fashion Week, Versace is of course one of the best know Italian fashion maisons, a household name the world over first helmed by Gianni Versace, then his younger ‘muse-turned’ designer sister Donatella. KEEP READING

René Caovilla Shoes 2012

Fashion Review of the must-have footwear from the Venetian shoe label
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Vertiginous heels adorned with precious stones and crystals, René Caovilla slingbacks, sandals and heels are red carpet favourites which have taken the art of shoe craftsmanship to an entirely new level of luxe. The theme for next spring/summer is flirtaciously seductive with designs that use lace, butterflies, crystals and other feminine accents to really play up the charm and drama of the collection. Boudoir, Venetian Carnevale, the seaside in Capri and Hollywood glamazons are some of the stories behind this season’s inspirations, while a clever use of intertwining straps flatter the foot and slim the leg. Keep Reading

Moncler Style Fall/Winter 2011-12

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Moncler took us into a riding school, in their latest urban fashions for the fall/winter 2011/12 men's collection that included many references to aristocratic, rural England, where the favourite sports were traditionally riding and hunting. Activities that have maintained their characteristics of rules, style and behaviour unchanged for decades, even centuries.

To celebrate these pursuits dear to nobility, Moncler presented a collection in which the tailoring aspect of fashion comes to the fore. It is a complete collection, very soft and warm, with quality padding materials in goosedown and wool. KEEP READING

Louis Vuitton Personalization

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Louis Vuitton personalization and the hype surrounding Marc Jacobs and Louis Vuitton.  Louis Vuitton is front and centre considering the Dior gossip and their outstanding and innovative Fall/Winter collection, and regardless of the column inches devoted to their street savvy line of trainers designed by hip hop legend Kanye West, we at LUXOS are at the doors of their Mall of the Emirates boutique, waiting for something different; a little personal attention. Keep Reading

Milan Fashion Week SS2012

Reports and photos from the Milan women's runway fashion shows

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In the coming week, Milan will be the fashion industry’s chief destination to see the new women’s designer collections for Spring/Summer 2012. Follow us as we hit the shows, presentations and backstage events from September 21st to the 26th. We’ll bring you a first look at what fashion heavyweights are dictating for Spring/Summer 2012. Keep Reading

 

FASHION FOR KIDS

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With the biggest labels designing kids’ wear collections, young fashionistas can now dress to kill, as the fashion and luxury goods markets embrace the new generation of mini style icons
 

The largest labels have embraced lucrative kidswear market. Nearly all luxury brands now offer children’s collections, and they are promoting as creatively as their main lines. Gucci was the latest designer label to launch its first line for children, in November 2010. The Italian brand, which is already a major player in all areas of the luxury goods market, decided that the time was ripe to move into the world of children’s wear. Frida Giannini, the label’s creative director, carefully supervised the creation of Gucci Kids. The spring/summer 2011 collection is divided into two clothing lines: one for babies and the other for children aged 2 to 8. KEEP READING

Istanbul Inspired Jewellery

A look at the dynamic haute jewellery maisons inspired by the city of seven hills
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Situated on the banks of the Bosphorus, poised at the crossroads of two great continents, Istanbul has been influenced by the fusion of east with west and ancient with modern. Fifth-century Byzantine palaces and Ottoman mosques stand alongside skyscrapers, while original Roman aqueducts arch over freeways. It is no secret that such an impressive city has been a muse for some of the most talented craftsmen. Possibly the loveliest of homages to the city has expressed through the art of jewellery making. Keep reading

Louis Vuitton Speedy Bandoulière Handbag

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The travel chic bag brings a fresh look to a classic design



The 20th century was the age of speed, from the Model T Ford automobile and the Wright Flyer right through to Apollo and men walking on the moon. All this filtered into other areas including art and design. The Express handbag, soon to be renamed the Speedy, was introduced by Louis Vuitton in the 1930s. The Speedy was innovative at that time for its sleek and super-practical style. By then, the company had been around for 80 years, with an estanblished brand image in part based on its signature monogrammed canvas that was originally inspired by designs from the Far East.

Speedy Bandoulière by Louis Vuitton

The travel chic bag brings a fresh look to a classic design

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Siviglia and Siviglia Atelier women's fall-winter 2011-2012 collections

Haute couture, high fashion and new frontiers in latest urban fashions
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The House of Siviglia and Siviglia Atelier have come out with two very different and special Fall/Winter collections. One, a young and trendy collection made up of warm and coats, trousers and dresses, the other an ode to Haute couture comprised of romantic eveningwear, classic daytime pieces rich and decadent fur and cashmere coats. Keep Reading

Giuseppe Zanotti, interview with the Sole King

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 Kim Kardashian got married in his shoes, Katy Perry accepted an MTV Moon Man award in a colourful pair and Evan Rachel Wood donned them at the Venice Film Festival. We caught up with  Giuseppe Zanotti to get a first look at the new collection. “I wanted to give women a playlist to work with for this collection, where each shoe tells a different story,” he says as he takes us through his Milan showroom – a lavish Neoclassical space whose decor reflects his own penchant for the finer things in life. Creative from a young age, Zanotti sketched everything from comics to former girlfriends, first realizing his desire to connect with the outside world as a radio deejay. CONTINUE READING
 

Galata, Istanbul's stylish quarter

 Old meets new on Galata's fashionable Serdar-i Ekrem Street
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A recent surge of renovations to local residences and an influx of foreign creative types has attracted many fashion and jewellery designers, boutiques and art galleries to set up shop in Galata. The original humble residents of the old neighborhood go about their business in their small shops a few blocks away from the action on Serdar-i Ekrem Street where you will spot fashionistas flocking in search of the latest designer must-haves. We hit on Serdar-i Ekrem Street to scope out the best stops for a day of shopping. Continue reading

The Ports 1961 Ninth Avenue New York boutique

Ports 1961's upscale NYC boutique attracts metropolitan shoppers

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The Ports 1961 Ninth Avenue boutique in New York is situated in Manhattan's legendary west end meatpacking district, nestled between the hottest restaurants and avant-garde galleries that the city has to offer. The circa 1850s masonry building was carefully restored and redesigned by world-renowned architect Michael Gabellini, perfectly reflecting Creative Director Fiona Ciabani's vision of the modern global woman. Keep reading

Roberto Verino, Spanish fashion designer

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Luscious fabrics, elegant silhouettes and dark tones with splashes of vivid colours swept the runways in Madrid this past March when Roberto Verino presented his fall/winter 2011 collection. Every item, from dresses to coats to handbags, had Roberto’s signature mark – his impeccable craftsmanship.

Roberto Verino, Spanish fashion genius

An introduction to Spain’s hottest designer and man of many talents

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When he launched his first prêt-à-porter collection in 1982, Verino turned many heads in the fashion world. Two years later he confirmed his position with his first runway show at Cibeles, Madrid’s fashion platform, where everyone of note in Spain’s fashion world was his audience. Keep reading...

Fall Trend: Prints and Pattern

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Bright prints and colourful patterns will make you stand out this season

 

Bold splashes of colour - women's fashion for fall/winter 2011

Bright prints and colourful patterns will make you stand out this season

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We spot the sporadic appearance of colour and pattern peeking through, like an old lover who once enticed us to try something different, but the inability to work them into our daily lives left them behind. You pluck a printed jacket and slip it on, it still looks great, but uncertainty strikes as you ask yourself, “where can I wear it?”

For centuries, fashion has been used as a means of expression. Solid and dignified cuts were reserved for a sophisticate, modest upper class, while vibrant hues and intricate decorations became associated with eclectic circles. Trend-setting crowned heads shrugged off stiff conforms to indulge in richer textiles and embellishments. Indian Rajas have their clothes custom-made in pricy interlaced fabrics and printed silks, the Florentine court favoured intense violet and Marie Antoinette refused to tone her wardrobe down and let her father-in-law’s mistress have all the fun with extravagant, ultra-chic garments.

A myriad of patterns are mixing things up in a big way this season from Versace’s bright geometric shapes to Emilio Pucci’s perceptually provocative figures. To ensure these trends don’t end up at the back of your closet, let’s take a look at the best ways to pull off the dominant prints for fall/winter.

Bohemian Chic

Swirling prints bouncing along flowing skirts, scarves, gypsy dresses and loose fitting shirts make up the ‘boho chic’ DNA – a trend that calls to mind a playful and free-spirited lifestyle. We’ve spotted the style everywhere from the streets of Los Angeles to the beach boardwalks of Saint-Tropez. The trick to making ‘boho chic’ everyday appropriate is to use it sparingly (a scarf, a skirt, an accessory). At Etro’s women’s show in Milan, we spotted ways to wear their collage and textile-inspired designs. Keep reading...

Men's Fashion Tips for Fall and Winter

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Fashion has become much more man-friendly, with catwalks, showrooms and specialist boutiques being dedicated to the male trends. Maybe they don’t talk about it as much as their female counterparts, but that doesn’t mean that men are any less consumer-driven or less enamoured by beautiful materials and original pieces. It is obvious that the male wardrobe essentials must always have some revivals. Having browsed the new collections, attending shows from Milan to Paris, we bring you the five hottest male trends for this fall/winter. Keep reading

Alexander McQueen, a life remembered

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In the moment of tragedy following the suicide of Alexander McQueen, anecdotes poured in, most of these regard his rebellious and unconventional approach to his work in the fashion industry. But far more important in his work is his aesthetic approach based on a solid foundation of hard work and experience in many areas of the clothing trade. He started making dresses for his three sisters even when he was a child, and by the time he was 20, he had already amassed a remarkable heritage of fashion skills. Continue Reading

Brunello Cucinelli Spring/Summer 2011-12

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Exhibiting the best in the latest urban fashions, Italian fashion house Brunello Cucinelli presented its Spring/Summer 2011 collection in Milan in a lovely showroom near Chinatown. Four large rooms were filled with the collection, my favourite so far for spring/summer 2011 fashion week. A tribute to minimalism, and the natural elements, the collection was apparently inspired by the global nomad, the metropolitan traveler. The clothes are meant to be easily worn, and stylish, whether in a cosmopolitan or rural setting. And this goal is beautifully accomplished. These clothes are about style, not fashion and are wonderfully understated, and of uncompromised quality. Keep reading

Cultural Dress in the Elegant Abaya

Mauzan revisits the traditional abaya with modern designs
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They move graciously with each gesture-elegant pieces of fabric which continuously fold and unfold making the feminine form at once visible yet hidden. Embellished with exquisite gems, French lace, and Swarovski crystals, these garments adorn those who wear them with sophistication and mystery. They are the abayas of Mauzan, an Emirati brand which has bestowed the traditional female Islamic dress with a new level of refinement and contemporary individuality. KEEP READING

Make your own Custom Suit with Bespoke from Brioni

Bespoke custom made suits from Brioni mean luxury Italian tailoring
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Brioni means unique. Its status can be gauged from an independent survey conducted by the Luxury Institute of New York in 2007, which named it the most prestigious men's fashion brand in the United States. Even though today the company is a world-class industrial concern and a major player in the international luxury sector, every garment is worked as a one-off piece. Even a regular collection suit can be considered as carefully personalized. In fact, a Brioni suit incorporates the work of dozens of tailors and seamstresses, each specializing in a certain technique, in an almost obsessive quest for perfection. Keep reading.

Fendi fall/winter 2011-12 runway report

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LUXOS hits the Fendi fall/winter 2011-2 runway



F stands for Flawless Fendi Fall Fashion at the Paris runways. The Creative Design team of Karl Lagerfeld and Silvia Venturini Fendi  brought us a collection that's trendy and functional, with just the right colour combinations. The line's theme was all about collage inspired by the work of German Dada artist, Kurt Schwitters. What Fendi has done is taken the concept of collage and implemented it into the collection's fabrics creating 1970s fashion shapes and styles in the iconic colours of the period. The colours are rich and wonderfully complement the designs. The Fendi fall palette includes violet, teal, jade, mustard and burgundy. Lagerfeld stuck to a more practical outdoors style with a line of coats in the various colours paired with knit tweed skirts and trousers inspired by jogging pants. Keep reading

BCBG designer Max Azria talks fashion and American lifestyle

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LUXOS talks to BCBG's Max Azria, the man behind a fashion empire



Max Azria and his BCBG empire are worth a few million dollars, a fact that seems to please the designer considerably. The smiling and relaxed French-Tunisian (turned American) design sensation immigrated to the United States years ago. He now successfully manages 22 labels and has just bought out the German department store chain Karstadt. LUXOS sat down with this creative and resourceful fashion designer and businessman to ask him about his inspiration and why he chose to make the US his home. Keep Reading

New Luisa Spagnoli fashions to fill your closet

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 Luisa Spagnoli is synonomous with classic Italian fashion luxury. Since 1928, the house of Spagnoli has been manufacturing the finest in women's fashion from its base in the Italian town of Perugia. Founder,  Luisa Spagnoli's fashion sense and business acumen were well before her time, she set up a philosophy and operation that continues to this day as reflected in the brand's new Fall/Winter collection. Keep reading