The Spring/Summer 2023 bridal edit is a showcase of dreamy, ethereal visions of Shakespearean-esque frolics in the midst of gardens enchanted by the usual suspects. Gowns designed for blushing brides and brides who make others blush, each a welcome expression of the love stories they are a part of. BERTA PRIVEE No.7 – A collection that has it all. Dripping in femininity, Berta asserts the power of a woman in every detail upon detail. There is no end to the thoughtful expression of womanhood during this ancient rite of passage and celebration of love and life. REEM ACRA Love dusts…
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With a summer reaching sizzling temps you should be up to the challenge of matching the digits with your own heat inducing style. This season lighten the mood with a brightened palette in juicy shades and sunshine rays. Flashy, flirty and fun we love this little number for the high impact and figure flattering cut. The cinched ribbon belt will always sit perfectly at every woman’s waistline and accentuate curves perfectly. While dancing in the sun you might be tempted to look for shade – or maybe not, when your sunnies are as fabulous as these. Nobody knows how to…
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This upcoming year Bibhu Mohapatra has created a Spring/Summer collection filled with bright, deliciously colored dresses, gowns, pant suits and blouses. Inspired by the book ‘Nothing Personal’, which explores American identity, by Richard Avedon and James Baldwin, Mohapatra dove deep into the world of American diversity with bold colors and dramatic angles. It wouldn’t be American without a little something to reflect where we came from and for this you will find delicate detailing, from shimmering embroidered crystals from Czech to organic linen grown in India, everything perfectly woven together to be something special, something unique, something Bibhu. Whether it’s…
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Gherardo Felloni gave us a cinematic approach at Paris Fashion Week debuting his first collection from Roger Vivier with ‘Hotel Vivier.’ Six women occupying five different rooms with five different roles to play in his production of his Spring/Summer 2019 collection. An Actress. A Lyrical Singer. A Dancer. A Photographer. A Sculptor. Each being the supporting actress to the lead characters, the shoes being displayed. To set the stage upon entering ‘Hotel Vivier’ you were greeted by the lady of the house where she would guide you through the captivating imagination of Gherado and tell his side of the story.…
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New York’s Bridal Week was a delicious soiree of white as designers showcased their visions for blushing brides in the coming fall 2019 season. Justin Alexander presented his Signature collection meant for modern women around the world, feminine and timeless. Elegant silhouettes meet delicate detailing, a classic Justin Alexander style that brides around the world have sought out. So it is fitting that these same globe trotting ladies were his inspiration for this collection; from Oslo to Taos, Berlin to Bristol. The collection features a very chic classic vibe with a few cheeky surprises like a sheer beaded jumpsuit…
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Celebrating their one year anniversary the extremely luxurious skincare brand Orveda has launched one of their most exciting products yet, the Eye Unveiler 422. The eco-meets-techno ethos of Orveda is truly at the heart centered core of the ultimate skincare line envisioned by its founder Sue Y. Nabi, former president of both L’ancôme and L’Oréal. The beauty industry powerhouse decided that she wanted to create an important and meaningful line in the skincare industry from the ground up, using her unique expertise and trained eye of where the future market was headed and what they needed. Watching the trends of…
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Girard-Perregaux has a splashy, pop art inspired summer timepiece collection for women this year. Their Laureato style is bright and lively, just as is the vibrant woman they had in mind when creating the line. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s muse was a manga-like boldness and the straight up summer fun that fills the catwalks of the fashion savvy. The dial, with its Clou de Paris hobnail pattern and painted finish, is juxtaposed along its octagonal bezel with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds sparkling a fiery border. Today, being oneself is a real art. It is a matter of taking perfectly…
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GETTING THE GLOW We’ve picked out some of our current summer favorites to help you get that effortless beach babe glow so you’re vacation ready. Gilding your skin in just the right amount can quickly take your day to day look to Bondi Beach girl when you’re in a bikini and Bond Girl status when you’re in a killer pair of heels. One step up from the on-trend nudes of the moment. This shimmering nude adds a blushed rose twist to make your tips that much more captivating. A Natasha Denona classic; no camera ready queen would be caught without…
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It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings. The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…
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In one of the driest deserts in the world, late into the night, there is a garden of prickly pear bathed in moonlight. As the precious cacti are resting in the desert chill of the night it prepares itself for the first blush of sunrise, soon transforming into a feverish mid-day heat wave. From ancient times this remarkable and unassuming plant has quietly become one of the most important sources of food and an ingredient in skincare for the native cultures where it is found, in particular Morocco. On a chance encounter on a departing flight from Casablanca, international makeup…