Ten of the best dresses in pastel
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Ten of the best dresses in pastel

ByA.F.

Ten of the best dresses in pastel Pastel sometimes has the reputation for being the dullest shades and with good reason. They are rarely eye catching colours and easily blend into the background. With summer right round the corner, we can’t help but incline towards though lighter, paler shades. They do help to accentuate the little tan that we can hope to achieve in the British summer. So we’ve searched high and low and, well, what do you know, we’ve found ten pastel dresses that are anything but dull. Draped chiffon dress from Giambattista Valli Priced at £614.25. Available from The Outnet Fabric mix shift dress from Warehouse Priced at…

Ten of the best kimono dresses
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Ten of the best kimono dresses

ByA.F.

The kimono dress is such a strong and distinctive look that it can be hard to pull off. But when you get it right, it’s a real statement outfit and a great talking point at cocktail parties. Luckily, the kimono form has been adapted by numerous designers over the years to create more contemporary styles which just about everyone can wear without the pre-requisite of “that certain look”. Here, we’ve picked ten of our favourite kimono dresses that challenge the perception while still being ultra-wearable. Lucy floral-print silk-blend jersey dress from ISSA A demure outfit for a literary luncheon. Priced at £695. Available from matchesfashion.com Frederica dress from Jovanna A…

Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015
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Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015

ByA.F.

So we know it’s a little early to be talking Autumn/Winter 2015 when we’re barely out of spring but the Bertoni1949 AW15 collection is available for preview, and it’s gorgeous, so why not? Founded in 1949, Bertoni is a luxury Italian brand specialising in hard luggage and leather goods. And everything is handmade in Italy. The new collection, unveiled during Milan Fashion Week, is a fusion of contemporary and traditional shapes and materials. Expect everything from alligator and python to zebra-striped hair calf leather. The idea was to have a Women’s Collection that’s both feminine and forceful and to extend that into luggage and trunks. There are six designs in…

Ten of the best dresses with abstract prints
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Ten of the best dresses with abstract prints

ByA.F.

Abstract art? No, we don’t really get it either. But what we do know is that abstract prints look pretty awesome as patterns on dresses. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked out ten of our favourite dresses, decked out in abstract print, from this season’s selection. All we’re going to say is – wow. Garland printed crepe de chine dress from Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Priced at £225. Available from The Outnet Dastona pop art print shift dress from Hugo Boss Priced at £370. Available from House of Fraser Painted patchwork cotton shirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £209. Available from Paul Smith Findon dress from Roland Mouret Priced at £1,395….

Ten of the best two-tone dresses
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Ten of the best two-tone dresses

ByA.F.

If one colour is good then two must be better right? Well, that’s certainly the case if the two colours complement or contrast. In the world of fashion, complementing and contrasting colours are often used to accentuate a shape or highlight a pattern. Together, they can certainly achieve more than just one colour. And when it works, it really works. Here, we showcase ten of our favourite dresses in just two colours. Crepe and cotton blend dress from Roland Mouret Priced at £675. Available from The Outnet Contrast draped, panel cut-out jersey dress from Lucas Nascimento Priced at £995. Available from matchesfashion.com Sleeveless abstract shift dress from Adrianna Papell Priced…

The Landmark launches five bespoke London Experiences
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The Landmark launches five bespoke London Experiences

ByLife in Luxury

Who? The Landmark Hotel What? The Landmark Hotel in London has recently launched five masterclasses as part of their new London Experiences. The tailored packages range from photography, chess, antiques, bespoke shoe making to vocal training and are designed to give visitors a different view of London. Prices start from £420 and includes an expert guided session for your chosen experience and either a lunch, dinner, Champagne afternoon tea or Martini flight at the luxury five-star hotel. When? Available now Where? 222 Marylebone Road, London NW1 6JQ How? Book now at www.landmarklondon.co.uk