There’s an undeniable romance about the house of Chanel – the ethereal elegance of the Chanel bride who waltzes down at the end of every runway presentation; the feminine allure of the Chanel No.5 scent; the everlasting beauty of its Coco Crush fine jewellery collections.  Turning the page into a new chapter, the maison’s latest Coco Crush collection sees the rebirth of its signature quilted Toi et Moi rings. The Toi et Moi rings, since their conception in 2015, have found their place in women’s boudoirs as statement-making modern pieces. The iterations throughout the years after have see ..read more

The worlds of art and fashion intertwine. And as they say, life imitates art. Couture, in particular, exhibits a display of an unparalleled level of craftsmanship akin to the mastery of a painter on a canvas. At Chanel’s Fall 2021 Haute Couture presentation, Virginie Viard blurs the line further as she looked to Impressionist paintings by the likes of Berthe Morisot, Marie Laurencin, and Edouard Manet as her place of inspiration. Fittingly, the collection was showcased against the backdrop of the Palais Galliera fashion museum – marking the maison’s return to presentations with a live audience ..read more

When you’re celebrating a monumental point in history of a house icon as important as the Chanel No.5, its only fitting that its a year long affair. To mark the fragrance’s hundredth year milestone, the house of Chanel earlier this year debuted a line of fine jewellery on the heels of exquisite high jewellery pieces. And no, the celebrations are not nearly done yet. The latest toast to the fragrance comes by way of a limited edition beauty collection coined the Chanel Factory 5. Is that resounding cheer we hear from fellow beauty fiends? The beauty collection sees the extension of Chanel No.5 ..read more

Finding a bathing suit that “makes you forget that you haven’t been exercising for years and feel like you’re the sexiest creature that ever walked the earth” may seem like striking the lottery. It doesn’t happen often if at all. But you’re in luck. Cecilia Basari and Yuli Suri, the duo behind Isa Boulder, have set that as the agenda at their three-year-old Indonesian swimwear label. Concieved in 2019, the brand made a meteoric rise on the ‘gram. Even if you weren’t familiar with the name, chances are, you’d recognise Isa Boulder’s signature ruching and silhouettes that take their cues from Gr ..read more

The streets of fashion’s capitals around the world fell silent when Miss Rona began sweeping through the globe last year. A full trip around the sun later, the streets have officially come back alive as brands eased back into presentations with a live audience for the Spring/Summer ’22 menswear shows. A return to a semblance of normalcy we can all collectively welcome with open arms. Street style is a thing again. And this season, the outfits were a riot of colours, bold prints, and statement accessories. You bet the street style set was out to play after being cooped up indoors for more than ..read more

Multi-taskers are a great idea. Who doesn’t love a 2-for-1 deal? Not only is it more value for the dollar, but it’s also of great convenience to have one thing that can do multiple things. A blush that doubles up as an eyeshadow and a lip tint; a concealer with a highlighter on the other end; a foundation you could also use as a concealer; these makeup multi-taskers shave off the extra weight from a makeup pouch whether on a night out or if you’re on a summer vacay. A little can go a long way when you find the right products that actually deliver their promises. We’ve done the legwork for you ..read more

Let’s go to the beach-each, let’s go get a wave. Presented on film (as is the new normal of late) Prada’s Spring’ 22 outing was an elusive journey to the beach. The nearly six-minute-long video begins in an inconspicuous tunnel – a utopia within red walls, devoid of much else. Clad in leg-barring rompers, floral hoodies, and matchy-matchy tank top and skort separates, the menswear parade marched towards the light at the end of the tunnel where a pristine beach with glistening waters awaited. It all felt like a projection of reality. After months and months of living in isolation within the con ..read more

Frilly, floral frocks. Punchy-hued itty bitty bikinis you’d never miss out at sea. Bold printed shirts that scream summer’s here. These may be the MVPs of summer dressing but they are also a minimalist’s nightmare come true. If you’re one for understated clothing, you might find yourself on board the struggle bus when you’re packing for a tropical vacay or a trip to the beach. Chances are, you don’t have much in your wardrobe that fits the brief for summer wear either. Now, take three deep breaths and exhale all preconceived expectations of a vacation wardrobe. There’s more to it than the ecle ..read more

Cruise collections at Louis Vuitton have always been quintessentially “cruise”. It’s typically one that takes the audience on trips to breathtaking destinations across the globe every season. But in the past year, adjusting to life in the midst of a global pandemic has meant deviating from runway showcases in the flesh to virtual presentations. Now, a year on, as the world inches back to a sense of normalcy, Nicolas Ghesquiére greased the wheels for a return to conventions at Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2022 showcase. While it wasn’t the much-anticipated return back to physical showings with atten ..read more

Oops, he did it again. Fashion’s favourite rebel child Demna Gvasalia is known to have a knack for testing fashion’s boundaries. We’ve seen Gavsalia’s unwonted creations rise to fame on the internet. The Ikea bag? The DHL t-shirt? The sneakers that won the unanimous vote for being “ugly” but still went on to sell out anyway? Gvaslia finds beauty in the unconventional. A man with an acquired taste, if you will. In 2017, he debuted platform bubble-gum pink Crocs. And despite the seemingly polarising schools of thought on the rather questionable footwear choice, Gvasalia’s chunky rendition ..read more