Twiggy returns as Bonaveri brings back Adel Rootstein mannequins
Lapo Quagli Bonaveri, the specialists in mannequins and bust forms, has launched a new Adel Rootstein collection after acquiring the brand in 2019. The new collection is based around 1960s icon Twiggy, the model who exemplified in many ways the spirit of Swinging London. Traditionally, Adel Rootstein was a forward-looking brand and considered […]
The official satchel of James Bond—Michael Kors creates a capsule collection for No Time to Die
James Bond has his official car—various Aston Martin models will be seen in the 25th official Eon Productions film, No Time to Die—and he has his official watch (Rolex in the books, but typically Omega on the silver screen this side of the 21st century), and now, he has his official satchel, carry-all and duffel […]
Isabelle Adjani, Angèle, Margaret Qualley, Sébastien Tellier, Pharrell Williams model Chanel eyewear
Karim Sadli/Chanel Isabelle Adjani, Angèle, Margaret Qualley, Sébastien Tellier and Pharrell Williams model Chanel’s spring–summer 2020 eyewear campaign, photographed by Karim Sadli. The eyewear is conceived and manufactured by Luxottica (q.v. Bhavana Bhim’s ‘Escaping the black holes’, newly online this week), but cleverly boasts Chanel’s hallmarks as always. The double-C device can be seen […]
La Perla commemorates its 65th anniversary in Shanghai, Song Jua hosts
La Perla celebrated its 65th anniversary in Shanghai, at the Hang Lung Plaza, with a fashion show, with actress Song Jia (宋佳) its ambassador for the event. Song talked about the La Perla brand and its philosophy, and sent her birthday wishes in front of the audience at the fashion show. La Perla […]
Travel alert: robbed in Italy—again
Benoît Prieur/CC-BY-SA A friend has been robbed in Italy again, the second time, and both events occurred while driving rented cars. The victim, a 60-something American woman, speaks Italian. The first robbery occurred two years ago at an Autogrill along the autostrada, those weird privately owned rest stops (owned by Benetton) found on the […]
Bulgari takes guests on an Italian escape with new men’s fragrance
Bulgari has always been known for grandiose fashion statements with their range of glamorous accessories and leather goods. Throughout the brand’s line of fragrances is a concept of extraordinary opulence. Bulgari’s new Man Wood Neroli eau de parfum is a stunning scent, depicting an escape reminiscent of the fresh Italian breeze. With top notes of […]
Sarah Jessica Parker and Chiara Ferragni model Intimissimi’s Triangle range
Sarah Jessica Parker has returned to Intimissimi for another campaign, coinciding with the brand’s Triangle underwear collection, which has a light, thin fabric, with a floral theme reflected in the print or represented in tulle. The colour palette features a subdued green, ivory white, a warm red, and a nude shade. Bras feature lace, tulle […]
Shiso, infusions and crispy fennel petals
Perhaps the oddest contradiction for habitual travellers concerns the return to favourite places. We seek a consistent experience visit after visit, yet we also long for healthy transformation, fresh ideas. Thus it’s a joy to rediscover things that haven’t changed, and encounter signs of springtime renewal at Venezia’s Baglioni Hotel Luna, one of our favourite […]
Interior designer Kirsten Ford represents New Zealand at international Salone del Mobile competition
Hanson & Daughters The 58th Salone del Mobile Milano—better known to Anglophones as the Milan furniture fair—has a Kiwi representative this year, with Kirsten Ford from Auckland’s North Shore flying the flag for New Zealand as part of a global design competition. The fair, held this year from April 9 to 14, is one […]
Karl Lagerfeld dead at 85, according to French media
Top: The most recent photo we have on file of Karl Lagerfeld, with model Adut Akech Bior (photo courtesy Chanel). Above: Karl Lagerfeld in 2015. Left: Karl Lagerfeld and the closing bridal gown at the Chanel autumn–winter 2012–13 haute couture presentation at the Grand Palais. Reports are emerging from France that Chanel and Fendi creative […]
