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Style Drama is a blog by Vancouver luxury fashion & travel writer Edward Quan. As an experienced European luxury fashion buyer, he has a unique insider preceptive on how fashion, past, and present, touches our lives. From covering outdoor adventures and cultural experiences to world-class resorts and hotels, and of course shopping, he delivers captivating storytelling.
Style Drama » Fashion
1w ago
The super-rich shop in a private world of luxury retail that most of us will never see or experience.
They demand privacy and discretion, so they have access to private luxury designer lounges and by-invitation-only events offering a premium shopping experience. The ultra-wealthy seek out exclusive items unavailable to the general public, spending millions annually on their preferred high-end brands and retailers.
Although the super-rich shopper only makes up 2% of total customers, they drive about 40% of luxury retail sales.
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Style Drama » Fashion
1M ago
EFWA’s Sustainable Fashion Festival plans to set a world record by hosting the longest catwalk, stretching 1.8 km at Busselton Jetty.
The Busselton Jetty, the world’s second longest and southern hemisphere’s longest timber-piled jetty, will be transformed into the world’s longest catwalk in November for Australia’s Sustainable Fashion Festival 24.
Located in the heart of Western Australia’s South West, this month-long festival will host spectacular global fashion shows. Its goal is to promote eco-friendly, ethical, and sustainable fashion.
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Style Drama » Fashion
3M ago
The European luxury fashion industry is constantly evolving, and one of the latest trends making waves is the resurgence of nylon IT bags. Designers like Prada, Fendi and Bottega Veneta embrace this trend by incorporating recycled plastic waste fibres – like fish nets and used water bottles from landfills – into their handbag collections, giving a fresh twist to their classic styles.
The re-edition of the iconic Prada nylon bag from 2005 has sparked a renewed interest in this material. Its sleek silhouette and functional design make it a must-have accessory for fashion enthusiasts. This trend ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
5M ago
The hourglass silhouette is back in fashion among New York women. Signalling a departure from pandemic-era casualwear, these stylish ladies now favour belted waists over the loose loungewear of lockdown.
The pandemic gave us more than just escalating luxury fashion prices. It also drove the sloth-like look of baggy sweatsuits, wide-leg pants, and oversized raglan coats. It’s no wonder that, after years of paying a premium for designer versions of the slouchy, unisex silhouette, the female waist is being celebrated again on New York’s streets.
Far from simply a return to the styles of the ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
9M ago
Canada Goose has launched its recommerce platform – Canada Goose Generations – in Canada. Putting the company’s purpose to keep the planet cold and the people on it warm into action.
Generations invites consumers to trade in and purchase pre-loved Canada Goose outerwear and apparel directly from the performance luxury brand. Which directly supports Canada Goose’s Sustainable Impact Strategy, helping achieve its annual warranty waste goal.
Related story: Fashion Colour Trends for Spring 2023
Canada Goose
Canada Goose is celebrated for its uncompromised Canadian craftsma ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
1y ago
Do billionaires differentiate themselves from millionaires? Absolutely. While the rich may flaunt their wealth with the trendiest pieces splashed with logos, for the one percent, fashion is all about quality over style – nothing flashy. This season, the quiet luxury fashions of the ultra-rich have been front and centre on the European designer runways.
If you have visited any luxury hotels or resorts, you’ve surely noticed that wealthy women never carry large handbags. Take a close look at the handbag collections of Dior, Chanel or Hermes and you’ll note that many of their bags are small and u ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
1y ago
Dame Mary Quant, fashion legend who created the mod style of the 60’s era mini-skirt and hot pants passed away on April 13 in the UK.
Dame Mary was one of the most noteworthy fashion designers of the 20th Century and is held in the same admiration as Dior and Chanel.
Her thigh-skimming super-short hemlines was a world-wide fashion phenomenon which stretched across from London, New York to Tokyo, and which we have not seen since in modern day fashion history.
In 1955 she opened a small boutique Bazaar which sold clothes and accessories and soon became a hot spot for young people and ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
1y ago
As the days get longer and the temperatures start to rise, it’s time to look ahead to the new season of fashion colour trends for Spring 2023. With Spring just around the corner, European luxury fashion designers are introducing a unique colour palette that is sure to influence street style around the world.
From lavender and lime to pink and black, these colours will be seen everywhere from chic dresses and blouses for fashionable women to stylish accessories for an on-trend look. Get ready for 2023 with this season’s must-have colour trends!
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Style Drama » Fashion
1y ago
As winter arrives, here are the hottest swimsuit looks from Art Hearts Fashion at Miami Swim Week for your next sun vacation.
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In the western Canada, many are dreaming of traveling to the warm sandy beaches on Hawaii’s big island of Maui. A popular look for spring 2023 is a jungle inspired floral one piece swimsuit for lounging on the beach all day.
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Amna BlueCirone Swim
For those in the east, Cancun and the Riviera Maya beckons for athletic toned women in bright block colour bikinis in greens, pinks, oranges, and ..read more
Style Drama » Fashion
1y ago
Vancouver Fashion Week (VFW) SS23 featured a bevy of show-stopping designers. VFW is a global platform for both local Vancouver and international designers and brands, featuring talent from Ukraine, Canada, Japan, and USA.
The inaugural evening of Vancouver Fashion Week Spring/Summer ’23 began with an Indigenous welcome and a proclamation from the City of Vancouver. Members of the local Vancouver fashion industry were recognized for their work, including the Nancy Mak Scholarship Award Recipients Dryden Serada and Atelier Coin. Followed by encouraging speeches fro ..read more