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Ten questions with AMYKARINE
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…
Fashion pick: Kim mono check dress from Coast
Who? Coast What? Simplicity can be elegant as demonstrated by this checked dress from Coast. The Kim Mono might sound like a Japanese dressing robe but it’s actually a glamorous fitted dress. A simple black and white check pattern set off by a waist-chinching blue belt is all that it takes for this dress to be an outfit in one. Priced at £85. When? Available now Where? Available online from Coast How? Buy now from Coast
Life in Luxury’s guide to: Bertoni1949 Autumn/Winter 2015
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…
Fashion pick: Graphic silk dress Tina from AntiKOD By HapsatouSy
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
Ten of the best kimono dresses
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…
Fashion pick: Tallulah front-tie dress from Monsoon
What? Tallulah front-tie dress. Priced at £55. Where? Available online from Monsoon