Who? Coast
What? Coast is relaxing its attitude to dressing up for their Spring/Summer 2014 collection. As well as using bright colours and a mix of fabrics, the designers have gone for a more mix and match look with split pieces. This one is a seriously eclectic collection.
When? Available now
Where? Available online and in store from Coast
How? Buy now from Coast
Who? Victoria and Albert Museum What? Learn about British textile design and fashion from 1750 to today at V&A’s “Patterns of Fashion” gallery talk. Led by the museum’s fashion curator Jenny Lister, the talk uses V&A’s permanent collection to demonstrate how fashion has changed. The talk is free. When? 1pm, 4th of February Where? Cromwell Road, London SW7 2RL How? See website for more information: www.vam.ac.uk
As the summer solstice draws to an end, we say goodbye to spring and welcome summer. We’ve had the pinks and the pastels for the spring season but now it’s time to set those tans off with a splash of white. Of course white works for clothes and accessories but we’re going for a classic – the demure white dress. Except it’s less about frou-frou wedding dresses and more about fabulous outfits for the cocktail hour. Here, we’ve picked ten of our favourite party-ready white dresses Metallic lace silk dress from Aidan Mattox Priced at £330. Available from John Lewis Hettie Jacquard dress from Phase Eight Priced at £99. Available…
What? Aria print blouse. Priced at £65. Where? Available online from Phase Eight and House of Fraser
AMYKARINE is a new independent label, specializing in textile design and luxury silk scarves. Here, the designers of the brand, Amy and Karine Brutijan, answer Life in Luxury’s Ten questions. Tell us about AMYKARINE, how did you begin? AMYKARINE is influenced by our background. We were born into a very creative family and raised in a household full of works by distinguished Armenian painters, which were carefully curated by our father. It is no surprise that we have been drawn to the arts and design since early childhood. We also had an interest in fashion and all sort of things you could wear. Establishing AMYKARINE came as a natural development…
Who? Gilda & Pearl What? Bring a little luxury to lingerie with Gilda & Pearl’s made to order service. The four year old brand still designs, makes and handfinishes all their pieces in the UK. Gilda & Pearl also offers a completely bespoke service allowing you to make the most of their stunning collection of silk satins, chiffons, crystals and ribbons. When? Available now Where? Exclusively at www.gildapearl.co.uk How? Visit website for more information
Floral can be grown up, feminine and even… suitable for work. It can also work with the coldest of winters and hottest of summers. So following on from our picks for the ten tops and skirts with floral print, here’s our favourite floral dresses. Floral print midi dress from Chi Chi London Priced at £57.99. Available from House of Fraser Gardini Ottoman dress from French Connection Priced at £120. Available from Cruise Hermes dress from Max Mara Studio Priced at £305. Available from matchesfashion.com Raissa maxi dress from Monsoon Priced at £79. Available from Monsoon Lyda fitted jacquard dress from L. K. Bennett Priced at £265. Available from L. K….
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