Princess Diana is well known for her impeccable looks and fashion trendsetting, but today, we’d like to talk about her significant watch collection. Because, besides her fabulous jewellery pieces, Princess Diana always completed her outfits with a watch, but not just any watch. Although the princess didn’t have a huge luxury timepiece collection, each watch
Creole earrings, also known as hoop earrings, have a rich history that spans across time and cultures. The oldest pair of this style was found in Sumerian tombs from 2600 BC, demonstrating their long-lasting appeal. The earrings are believed to have had various purposes across cultures, with some seeing them as protective symbols while others
The fashion editor of Notorious Mag, Selma von Schönburg, is spending a year in France. And most of the time, in Paris. Tough life, Selma. With a notebook in one hand and a pile of bags in the other, Selma and her daughter Pia have created a top list of the best vintage shops and
Until recently, the advent calendar was a small daily reminder that the feast of the birth of Jesus was coming. During this period, one prepares oneself daily to celebrate one of the great Christian feasts with prayers or acts of charity. The advent calendar for the children came with small chocolates or candies. Forward to
As Mother’s Day approaches, many of you are still in the dark, thinking about the best way to show your love for your mum and find the perfect gift to brighten her special day. And since women over 40 and 50 are trendier than ever, we selected the ten best Mother’s Day gifts for fashionable
If James Bond were a Russian spy, he would wear a Vostok Amphibia watch. “Amphibia, Vostok Amphibia”. This week I finally saw the latest James Bond film, No time to die “. Again, I enjoyed what I like best in the franchise; exotic sceneries, beautiful people, great cars and motorcycles, finest sartorialism (Tom Ford bespoke)
Now that we’re approaching summer, it’s time to bring out the big guns; in other words, bring out the jolly pieces everybody needs to have in the wardrobe! Cheerful, bright coloured garments, chunky jewellery, feather adornments and fun accessories, anything that might lift your spirit is welcome in fashion. This year, break your minimalist ensembles
Vestiaire Collective a giant online resale shop where you can find the best selection of second-hand luxury fashion at 30 to 70% off the original retail price. All items are authenticated and of good quality. Buying pre-owned items from Vestiaire Collective is a sustainable and clever way to own classic and timeless designer clothes and
Certainly, having a blue-blooded girl as the face of a luxury brand is something most fashion designers aspire. Fashion and aristocracy have always been linked, but we see today more blue-blooded models promoting fashion brands than ever. From Charlotte Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo to Lady Kitty Spencer, and before them, Inès de la Fressange, Loulou
Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, and this year, more than ever, your darling deserves to be spoiled with a fabulous gift. After all, she’s put up with you 24/7 during the lockdown, hasn’t she? Luckily for you, we prepared a great selection that suits all pockets, with presents we know any woman will
Fall is coming with its parties and cosy dinners, so now are the right time to think about getting a new cocktail ring! Before jumping into the business, we’ll share a fascinating trivia with you, to be used as small-talk in your next cocktail party! And it’s exactly about the name cocktail ring. The concept
As the 14th February approaches, we can’t help dreaming of receiving some beautiful flowers or a box of chocolate. Alright, alright, who are we trying to kid? What every woman truly desires is a special gift that shows how much her sweetheart loves her: jewellery, of course! Love and jewellery By 1920, the mass production
If you’ve ever dreamt of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, then dream no more; the Tiffany Blue Box Café is opening its doors in London on Valentine’s Day, naturally! From the 14th February on, you can unleash your inner Holly Golightly and have breakfast at Tiffany’s in London’s iconic department store, Harrods. Or have lunch, afternoon tea or dinner
Winter sales started, and we’ve found great pieces with some fantastic discounts that you shouldn’t miss! Now is the time to update your wardrobe with designer pieces you’d typically think twice before buying. Currently, at a fraction of the original price, the staples we selected for you are good quality pieces that you’ll enjoy this
Have you already heard about jewellery designer Sabine Getty? If you aren’t in the front row of major fashion shows or partying on luxurious boats with A-list friends, probably not. But socialite Sabine Getty is becoming one of the most important new generation jewellery designers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Sabine
Photos courtesy of Cora Sheibani by giselaphoto Cora Sheibani is an independent jewellery designer with a strong personal style that shows in her far from conventional colourful jewels. Among her fans are Vogue, Forbes, New York Times, Elle, and all the Haute aesthetic clients who describe Sheibani as the best-kept secret in the jewellery world. Cora
During PFW, all eyes are on fashion in Paris, which made me think about what is happening in the French capital, in terms of jewellery design. The first French jewellery designers that come to mind are, naturally, houses as such Cartier, Chaumet, Boucheron, Van Cleef & Arpels. But apart to these heritage names, there is
I was invited to a workshop talk about Fairmined Gold at the jewellery shop Skrein in Vienna. The guest speaker was a mining engineer and chair of the board at ARM, Alliance for Responsible Mining, the Austrian Dr Felix Hruschka. Dr Hrushka took us closer to the lives of small-scale miners in Latin America and