Pastel is the new black – or so we are told this season. The shops (even ultra-minimalist Cos!) are filled with lavender, mint green, icy blue and pale pink garments. Getting us ready for the first rays of the spring… Read more
February 2012
Riccardo Tisci has become one of the most important designers in fashion. As a Creative Director in Givenchy, Tisci has reimagined haute couture in the most theatrical way, using sheer fabrics, feathers, embroidered fabrics and a lot of white. For… Read more
February 2012
“When an old man dies, a library burns to the ground” – old African proverb. Past generations have always been considered as a real source of wisdom and inspiration in various societies. Is this still true in Western civilizations, where… Read more
February 2012
It’s the 10th of February, which means only one thing. And I’m not talking about the fact that there’s only four more sleeps until the loved-up amongst you are guzzling Godiva and feeling all Jack and Rose. What I’m talking… Read more
February 2012
Fashion weeks are the most important weeks of the year for designers, fashion lovers and experts in new trends. Looking at the runway, we can see what colours, silhouettes and prints are available for a whole new season. Brazil has… Read more
February 2012
The fortnight of modern and contemporary art sales has kicked off strongly with record breaking figures achieved at Christie’s on Tuesday evening. With rare and museum quality works up for auction this week, there has been fierce bidding at both… Read more
February 2012
