Written by Tania Braukämper on 13 Apr 2013
Who was the song Umbrella originally intended for? What happens when you retouch classical paintings to meet modern standards of beauty? Would you pay someone to kidnap you for fun? In case you happened to be wondering about any of the above questions, or even if you weren’t, the internet is here to answer them. Plus, places to go and things to see this weekend.…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 12 Feb 2013
DKNY will forever be an urban brand at heart and as its inspiration lies in the great city of New York that urban flavor is unlikely to be anything but modern, hip and ultra-cool. Just like the guys envisioned to be walking the busy streets wearing Garry Martin’s designs. DKNY men’s fall / winter 2013 collection is more proof that the powerhouse actually knows its…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 8 Feb 2013
Sporty to quirky, elegant to cool... there are plenty of ways to make a menswear statement with bright yellow this spring. Splashed across the runways and making an impact on our minds, hues of yellow offer up a way to go bold or go home. Read on for the full report.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 8 Feb 2013
While seeking inspiration in a not so distant future and eagerly awaiting for all that’s new in terms of fashion, it’s still the the past we turn to for reference, for guidance, for finding a perfect balance in our lives. So it doesn’t strike as a surprise that one of Audrey Hepburn’s all-time favorite quotes was reinterpreted by photographer Bojana Tatarska for Glass Magazine’s Joy…
Written by Claire Mueller on 1 Feb 2013
“Elemental, she walks alone, but never alone. She flirts with scorching wind, eyes glinting under the beating sun, and tempts with the promise of rain – but forever footloose, she is as wild and unpredictable as the landscape she wanders. She is in her element. She is nomad.” Photographer Christine Kopti captures new face Kelsie de Bruin (Scene Model Management) in the stark saltplains of…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 15 Nov 2012
They say a diamond is a girl’s best friend, but what about those who like something a little edgier? For fine jewellery with a tough edge you can't go past Cartier's Juste Un Clou; a collection which gives the phrase 'tough as nails' a whole new meaning.
Written by Tania Braukämper on 12 Sep 2012
Coloured jeans are one denim trend destined to make it beyond fall and into spring. As for which colours: don’t be surprised to find metallics on the list, and looking at this street style outfit from New York I’m personally hoping to come across a metallic silvery-blue or two on shelves. Giving the concept of blue jeans new life? This is one way to do…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 27 Jul 2012
Few films or film series have had as much impact upon men’s fashion as James Bond. Luxury, quality goods are ingrained in the film franchise courtesy of author Ian Fleming’s penchant for the finer things in life. And while we’ve all come to accept the fact that modern Bond films are just as much about product placement as they are about action and adventure, there…
Written by Adrien Book on 2 Jul 2012
Just one second of fame OR a short study on expendable fashion. And by expendable we mean a look at just how little university students will spend on a handbag. In the third part of our ongoing look at the rise and fall of fashion in universities, Adrien Book explores the fashion cycle from students' perspective.
Written by Adrien Book on 18 Jun 2012
This week, in a special 5 part series, Adrien Book explores the changing nature of University fashion looking at everything from key influences to dressing on a student budget. Read on for part 1 of The rise and fall of fashion in Universities.