Who? Liberty What? Liberty have just launched a new selection of luxury scarves from designer Sophie Hulme. The new collection is inspired by the signature charms on Hulme’s handbags and are exclusive to Liberty. Six different designs are available in the new collection with prices starting from £190. When? Available now Where? Available online from Liberty How? Buy now from Liberty Ten photos from Sophie Hulme for Liberty
Who? Plakinger What? German champions of unpretentious fashion Plakinger has recently unveiled their Spring / Summer 2015 collection. For the mother and daughter designers behind the brand, Galina Plakinger and Svetlana Ziggel, the pant suit is always the focus. This season, they’ve been inspired by “sailor man aesthetics, with its romantic, vivid, dynamic and strong elements”. When? Available to preview now Where? Available online from www.byplakinger.com How? For more information, see website Ten photos from Plakinger Spring / Summer 2015
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…
Who? Coast What? Need a dress that’s just the right amount of dress up for the party season? We are loving this Uriah sequin dress from Coast. It’s right on the money for dress up dos but no one is going to tell you off for being too prim. As long as you pair it with the right pair of heels, that is. Priced at £95. When? Available now Where? Available online from Coast How? Buy now from Coast
Who? Gray M.C.A. What? Specialists in modern and contemporary art, Gray M.C.A., are holding an exhibition of post-war fashion illustrations. Four decades of fashion illustrations are on display from the 1940s to the 1970s, by fashion illustrators from America, Germany, France and Great Britain. Often drawn from memory, of what was seen in the fashion shows, the illustrations capture the elegance of the runway pieces with simplicity and subtlety. Prices for the pieces range from £300 – £10,000. When? 11th to 16th September, by invitation Where? Gallery 8, 8 Duke Street St James’s, London, SW1Y 6BN How? For more information and to request an invitation, see www.graymca.co.uk
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
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