Fashion has always been a passion for Jessica Kruger but from a young age she knew if she would ever venture in the industry she had to make a difference. Luxtra was created initially as a regular accessories brand but this year, Jessica decided to discontinue the use of leather and adopt materials like Piñatex – […]
Timing is everything. For Andrea Flamini it really was. After building a successful career as head of marketing she noticed her priorities have shifted when she came back from maternity leave. At the same time, her mother Rita was retiring from her small jewellery company and the opportunity to become an entrepreneur and have a […]
Mermaid Stories was founded by Victoria Weber in Copenhagen, in 2016, with a simple yet whimsical idea: to unite the Scandinavian minimalist aesthetic with some magic, seen in the well- crafted details, like the imprinted mermaid on the back of each watch and the natural coloured pearls in the jewellery. In this interview, the team at […]
It all started when I met Hector Browne, the dog-shaped bag from Thom Browne, who strolled around with Cathy Horyn during Paris Fashion Week, last March. Recently, I had the chance to see it up close (in leather, like the picture above) and realised that pets, especially cats, are having a moment as accessories. Here’s […]
Who never dreamed about opening their wings and just fly around? Since this is a wish that (still) can’t be true, be inspired by some accessories that awake our inner Icarus… From left to right: ring Stephen Webster, sandals Sophia Webster, ear rings Noor Fares, sandals Christian Louboutin, sunglasses Jeremy Scott and flats Ancient Greek Sandals
When Chanel created the iconic 2.55 bag, all she wanted was to free a woman’s hand from holding clutches. The rectangular, quilted model, with gold chain straps turned into a classic. However, along the tweed tailleur, for decades it was associated with rich and elegant ladies who lunch and even though it was very chic, wasn’t […]
A couple of months ago, it was widely reported that a Birkin bag was a better investment than gold, with its value increasing more than 500% in the last 35 years, following a study by Baghunter. I don’t know if the report is accurate, but it made me think about the relevance of handbags for […]
Two elements are eternally associated with seduction: heels and the colour red. When both are united, what’s the result? Christian Louboutin, of course! His red soles are part of fashion history for over 20 years and have expanded into handbags, men’s accessories and even lipstick and nail polish. It’s not bad for a boy who […]