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Fashion pick: Dulcia Oxford brogues from Bally
ByA.F.What? Dulcia Oxford brogues in shocking gold. Priced at £395. Where? Available online from Bally
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…
Accessories pick: Women’s silk scarf and lambskin gloves gift set from Paul Smith
ByA.F.What? Women’s silk scarf in ‘Artist Stripe’ and black lambskin gloves gift set. Priced at £160. Where? Available online from Paul Smith
Ten of the best navy striped tops
ByA.F.Nautical is in. At least it’s true if the number of different navy striped tops that we’ve seen is anything to go by. There’s definitely something eternally Parisian chic about that Breton top, making it timeless. But if you’re looking for something a little bit different, here’s ten subtly updated versions of that classic navy striped top. Round neck striped jumper from Autograph by Marks & Spencer Priced at £39.50. Available from Marks & Spencer Staithes stripe and plain body panelled top from Barbour Priced at £40. Available from House of Fraser Alburgh Breton top from Jack Wills Priced at £34.50. Available from Jack Wills Striped jumper with gemstone trim…
Ten of the best stripy dresses
ByA.F.You know when they tell you never to wear anything with horizontal stripes? Well we’re like, whatever. Stripes can show off patterns and colours beautifully and it’s as classic as they come. After all, it’s not just the pattern of your outfit that shapes your form, it’s also the cut. That’s why stripes can be as flattering as any other pattern – when it’s used the right way. Don’t believe us? We’ve picked ten dresses which we think you’ll simply fall in love with. Tell if you’re not impressed but we say power to the stripe. Coloured stripe linen-blend drop-skirt dress from Paul Smith Priced at £785. Available from Paul…
Patterns of Fashion at V&A
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
