Who? Georgina Skalidi
What? It’s not immediately obvious that this cork and leather construction is a clutch but that’s really quite charming. Designed by Georgina Skalidi, the clutch combines both asymmetry and mixed media into one handy carrier. Plus, it can also be used as a shoulder bag with a detachable and adjustable chain. Priced at £90.
When? Available now
Who? Whistles What? The Whistles Spring / Summer 2015 combines tropical prints and clean cut lines to create a season that’s somewhere between smart and casual. SS15 is filled with exotic bloom florals, twisted graphic details, slouched streetwear shapes and sun-bleached palettes. A real breath of fresh air for the new season. When? Available soon Where? Selected items in store and online How? For more information, see www.whistles.com Ten photos from Whistles Spring / Summer 2015
Have you wandered on to this post, wondering what the hell a culotte is? Well, let us explain. Once part of the upper-class gentleman’s wardrobe, the culotte now something of a fashion staple. For women. It’s most frequently seen as wide-legged shorts that fall at or below the knee but it can also be cut to resemble a skirt. It had its hey-day back in the 60s but now it’s seeing quite a revival. In fact, you’re looking for shorts anywhere right now, you’ll probably have spotted these. It’s no surprise really. They’re long enough to be suitable for work while being stylish enough to be dressed in a pair…
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
Who? Ethan K What? If you like to travel in luxury, then you can’t travel without the seriously covetable new alligator trolley from Ethan K. The trolley is made from Mississippiensis alligator skin from the USA, measures 47 x 35 x 20cm and is available in green and black. Priced at £16,500 When? Available by order only Where? Available from www.ethan-k.com How? Visit website for more information
Who? Life in Luxury What? Here at Life in Luxury we’ve been working hard up to and after our birthday on bigger and better things (you may have noticed our sponsored video series last week). It’s with great pleasure therefore, for us to announce that we have a new section of the website: Luxury Offers. And just in time for Cyber Monday. There, you will find the latest offers and news from our partners. Bear with us however, on the number offers available as, like us, it’s still young. When? Available now Where? Luxury offers are available at offers.lifeinluxury.co.uk How? Simply click Luxury offers
What? Fox night light from Cox & Cox. Priced at £40. Where? Available online from Cox & Cox
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