Summer reading: Harris Tweed by Lara Platman

Summer reading: Harris Tweed by Lara Platman

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Who? Lara Platman What? You’ve heard of farm to table well here is fashion’s equivalent: Harris Tweed, from Land to Street. Lara Platman has profiled the farmers, mill workers, weavers, tailors, and designers – in short, anyone who’s involved in the tweed business. With stunning images and curious attention to detail, this is a book on one of the most quintessentially British things. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Summer reading: Adorned in Dreams by Elizabeth Wilson

Summer reading: Adorned in Dreams by Elizabeth Wilson

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Who? Elizabeth Wilson What? Originally published in 1985, the book chronicles the social and cultural history of fashion and how different looks marked different periods in our society. The latest edition appends some of the styles in recent history which have made their mark on our society, including grunge, boho chic and beyond. When? Available now Where? Available online and in store How? Buy now from Amazon

Fashion pick: Darcy Winchester silk shirt from Thomas Pink

Fashion pick: Darcy Winchester silk shirt from Thomas Pink

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Who? Thomas Pink What? Well we all know that Thomas Pink designs some great shirts but we can’t help but love this devil-may-care pink number. The Darcy Winchester silk shirt speaks androgyny to a T with its feminine pink and masculine tailoring. It’s definitely for those who are as comfortable in their skin in the boardroom or on board a yacht. When? Available now Where? Available online from Thomas Pink How? Buy now from Thomas Pink

Roberto Cavalli opens the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge
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Roberto Cavalli opens the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge

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Who? Roberto Cavalli What? Italian designer Roberto Cavalli has recently opened the Cavalli Ibiza Restaurant & Lounge on the Mediterranean island. The focus of the lounge is on Italian fashion, food and design, recreated in 2000 square metres of tropical gardens; think Tuscan influenced outdoor dining amidst Cavalli prints and the guests are ultra-fashionable. When? Open now Where? Paseo Juan Carlos 1 , 13 Ibiza How? For more information, see www.cavallibiza.com Fly via British Airways

New Collections on eBay
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New Collections on eBay

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Who? eBay.co.uk What? eBay.co.uk have recently launched their new Collections feature where users can pick out some of their favourite eBay pieces to create a collage. Think Pinterest except you can buy everything you collect – all you need to do is click the “Add to collection” button on the item that you’re browsing. Life in Luxury have been one of the first to try out the feature in the UK and have loved playing around with some of the fashion pieces (but of course you can create a collection of anything you want). We’ll admit, it was a touch confusing to start with but once we got the hang of it, it got pretty addictive. The…

Design pick: Stacking rings from Monica Vinader
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Design pick: Stacking rings from Monica Vinader

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Who? Monica Vinader What? If there was ever design that was destined to be customised, it would be these stacking rings from Monica Vinader. The rings come in varying widths and you can choose to stack as many or as few as you want. And because the design is fully customisable, the price also varies. The “Siren” pictured here for example, costs £450 and is made up of four rings. When? Available now Where? Available online from Monica Vinader How? Buy now from Monica Vinader