Fashion pick: Chuck II waterproof leather boots from Converse
What? Chuck II waterproof leather boots with mesh backing. Also available in dark chocolate, black and egret. Priced at £95.
What? Chuck II waterproof leather boots with mesh backing. Also available in dark chocolate, black and egret. Priced at £95.
Let’s talk maxi dresses; specifically, maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ll be up front – we love maxi dresses for dressing up. We’ve seen casual versions up and down the high street for the last few years but we think their place at cocktail parties, posh dinners and nights out on the town have been seriously down-played. Why? Well we love that it’s effortlessly elegant and demure, without needing to look like a ballgown. It can be tight or lose fitting and there’s a whole lot of fabric for patterns to play with. What’s more, you’ll never fall foul of the “knee-length” rules or have to worry about being under…
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…
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…
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
Who? Liberty London What? Liberty London have recently launched their Flowers of Liberty range, a collection dedicated to English-made kitchenware, food and gifts. The range is based around three prints: Betsy, Theodora and Wiltshire. The gorgeous collection features plates and tea sets as well as bags and aprons. Perfect for brightening up the home. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty London How? Buy now from Liberty London
What? Betty platform mirrored heels from Giuseppe Zanotti. Priced at £580. Where? Available online from Cruise
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