Bulgari recently launched the limited edition python bags focusing on an intriguing mix of time, tradition and textures interpreted in multiple innovative effects. The bags are decorated in a rich and sumptuous floral design, a cascade of flowers in rich tones inspired from Bulgari’s 1968 High Jewellery collection.Continue reading
“There is a romance to the trip, to travel, to the trek in the open air.” Tomas Maier, Creative Director.
“For me, being outside is the number one thing. The more I can get out of an urban environment, the better it gets. This collection started with the outdoors, hiking, sailing, big nature.” Tomas Maier, Creative Director.
High waistlines, guitar strap details, frills and pinstripes: Tod’s pulled a rockabilly punch at MFW…
Dolce & Gabbana like to keep it rich and regal when it comes to jewellery, with crowns and crosses fit for a Borgia. Primavera calls for a lighter touch. Adorn yourself with playful femininity—flowers, gold filigree, butterflies and pearls.
There’s more than just a whiff of summer in Hilfiger’s ‘Island Life’ Spring 2016 collection. If it were a song, Brigadier Jerry’s, Jamaica Jamaica would be a contender. Halter tops, Rasta colours and crochet dresses—it’s a Caribbean dream.
Going green is not just the prerogative of good governments, good business practice means investing in the future. L’Oréal, the global cosmetics giant plans to become “carbon balanced” by 2020 by offsetting greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. Jean-Paul Agon, Chairman and CEO of L’Oréal, said, “this renewed commitment shows L’Oréal’s will to taking part in the fight against climate change.”
A spring in your step, the world at your feet, flowers in your hair—fragrance has a way of transporting and igniting memory. L’Officiel uncovers eight fragrances for spring that will take you on an olfactory journey from Capri, to the French Rivera, to the birth of Venus, before a visit to the spring gardens of Asia via an avenue of Japanese cherry blossoms.
The winged eye look requires some mastery (and a steady hand). Elsa Morgan, makeup director at L’Oréal Paris, offers a tutorial based on eye shape. Here are our cheat notes.
Founded in St Petersburg, Russia in 1842, the name Fabergé quickly became synonymous with royalty. Famed for intricate Easter eggs created for the imperial court of Russia, today the brand continues to produce incredible pieces inspired by its rich heritage.Continue reading
A palette of go-to shades for the cooler months, including classic mauves and shiny silvers—Dior’s ‘Cosmpolite’ is the first time Creative and Image Director of Dior, Peter Philips has curated colours for makeup.Continue reading
It starts with a sketch. In the adroit hands of the craftsman, the ‘Noué’ emerald necklace begins to take on a new life—fully formed, complete. The complex process of creation is every bit as mesmerising as the ripples of fine jewels in the finished piece.
Open up those windows to your soul. Look no further for luxe new formulas to frame your eyes, L’Officiel uncovers five mascaras for every kind of lash.
L’Officiel’s Face for the September 2015 issue, Lily Aldridge, packs Michael Kors’ ‘Jet Set 6’ on a road trip to Rio.
These are the six pairs of shoes to take you through any day-to-day situation that summer travel can throw at you, (save for a trek through the Amazon). From an on-trend sneaker, to sexy heels— trust Kors to have all your bases covered.Continue reading
Joining the likes of Cavalli, Versace, Ralph Lauren and Chanel; Gucci is the latest luxury designer label crossing into haute cuisine. In its first ever incarnation as a full-service restaurant, 1921 Gucci Cafe, (named for the year of the house’s founding), is now serving modern Italian fare to Shanghai shoppers.Continue reading
Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld are to present ‘Mademoiselle Privé’ exhibition, the re-editions of the High Jewellery ‘Bijoux de Diamants‘ collection created in 1932 and CHANEL No 5. Inspired by the opulent history of Gabrielle Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld’s unparalleled take on its iconic symbols, the exhibition will cover three floors of the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London.Continue reading
Michel Canetti at Bastille Day Festival 2015
Celebrated in France as one of the leading fashion illustrators, Michel Canetti has been in the business for a very long time. His creativity and deep insight into fashion has enabled him to work with some of the world’s most elite fashion houses and magazines. His work celebrates feminine beauty and perfectly encapsulates style the feeling of grace and elegance with aplomb.
“Women have always been my inspiration. Even before becoming an illustrator, I always admired the shape of a woman’s body.”
Art Deco style took the 1920s into the future though it drew on the romanticised past. Egyptian and Aztec motifs were present in the geometric and decorative style where angled lines, pyramids and lotus flowers featured prominently. Oscar de la Renta’s Art Deco inspired ‘Russian Gold and Resin Wild Flower Necklace’ harks back to the glamorous era of Howard Carter’s discovery of Tutenkhamun’s gold (1922) while avoiding the pharaonic curses.Continue reading
“We tend to forget the classic, authentic French flavours. What is really important is to use the freshest and best basic ingredients, and everything to be homemade from A to Z.” – Mercédé Coubard, A la folie Patisserie
Baguettes freshly baked in a suburban boulangerie, to Brie Mariotte and aged Reypenaer in your neighbourhood café; there is no reason why you can’t experience the authentic taste of French staples in Melbourne. Bastille Day 2015 Melbourne brought some of the most inspiring French culinary experts and business owners under one roof at the State Library Victoria.Continue reading
Leonard DiCaprio called on his celebrity cohort to join him in St Tropez—the star of The Great Gatsby playing host at this lavish party with a cause. The guest list included a who’s who of fashion, film and music, and while there was definitely frivolity, DiCaprio raised close to $40 million for his wildlife preservation charity.
St Tropez Gala
22nd July 2015
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July 14th ‘Bastille Day’ or ‘Le quatorze juillet’ is to France, is somewhat like Australia Day is to us. The fall of Bastille fortress marked the start of the French Revolution and the beginning of the modern Republic, ending the monarchy of King Louis XVI on that fateful day of July 14th 1789.
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