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Fashion

Fashion pick: Graphic silk dress Tina from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy

ByLife in Luxury September 3, 2014August 22, 2014

Who? AntiKOD By HapsatouSy What? The Tina, a patchwork silk dress from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy, feels like a throwback to the 70s. But with the right accessories, it’ll look like the next big thing. That’s all down to the clever choice of colours and the just-so tailoring, keeping things modern. Bring back the patchwork, we say! Priced at £344. When? Available now Where? Available online from Carnet de Mode How? Buy now from Carnet de Mode

Fashion

Fashion pick: Hip zip throw from Braintree

ByLife in Luxury September 2, 2014June 28, 2015

Who? Braintree What? Looking for something cosy to wrap up in as autumn approaches? This hip zip throw from ethical fashion brand Braintree is just the thing to take you through to winter. Made with 55% hemp and 45% organic cotton, it’s comfy, stylish and available in a range of different colours. Priced at £54.90. When? Available now Where? Available online from Braintree How? Buy now from Braintree

Travel

Summer reading: The Robber of Memories by Michael Jacobs

ByLife in Luxury August 29, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Michael Jacobs What? Colombia has a reputation for danger but just how dangerous is it? In The Robber of Memories, Michael Jacobs travels down the Magdalena river in search of the township with the highest incidences of Alzheimer’s while charting the country’s history of violence and his own encounters with life and death. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Drink

Summer reading: Shadows in the Vineyard by Maximillian Potter

ByLife in Luxury August 28, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Maximillian Potter What? Fine wine enthusiasts will certainly be familiar with Domaine de la Romanée Conti, one of the best known Burgundy estates in the world. Maximillian Potter’s new book, Shadows in the Vineyard, focuses on the crime that took place in 2010 when DRC’s proprietor was threatened with the destruction of his vineyards. The book captures “the true story of a plot to poison the world’s greatest wine” and is perhaps one of the most anticipated wine books of the year. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Fashion

Summer reading: Stitched up by Tansy E. Hoskins

ByLife in Luxury August 27, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Tansy E. Hoskins What? Fashion has its share of controversies and Stitched Up is an attempt by author Tansy E. Hoskins to explore some of the issues. Hoskins delves into everything from consumerism, size zero models to the portrayal of race. No stone is left unturned. The result is a thought provoking book on what can be a superficial industry. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Food

Summer reading: The Whole Fromage by Kathe Lison

ByLife in Luxury August 26, 2014March 5, 2017

Who? Kathe Lison What? Consider yourself a cheese fanatic? So does Kathe Lison. Well, French cheese in particular. In The Whole Fromage, Lison sets out to learn all about these stinky dairy products from different parts of France. This is a book about how they’re made, where they’re made and all the traditions that go into it. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon