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Crystal Renn in “Dark Crystal”

It’s all black clothing and a darkly romantic mood for the cover story of net-a-porter.com‘s latest magazine issue. Crystal Renn stars in the shoot as photographed by Laura Sciacovelli, wearing pieces like Saint Laurent’s wide-brimmed hat or Gucci’s honeycomb sheer mesh.

How to wear white this spring and summer

When hearing someone mention spring or summer, or both in the same sentence, the first related image that pops in your head in terms of outfits can be either about vivid colors, bold prints and fun statements, or it can be just as easily about pure white, lightness of fabrics and a sense of serenity. If you happen to fulfill the second category, you’ll be…
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13
Bright white for S/S '13

See, do, read, check out: what to do this weekend

Interview talks to Cara Delevingne (in case the sexy photoshoot wasn’t enough), research confirms that the internet has made us all narcissistic (we knew it but were just too busy taking #selfies to care), and one well-known author confesses he became more addicted to buying Gucci than most shoe-loving women. That’s all in our reading round-up, while we’ve also got some other cool blogs, articles,…

Folios for men: contemporary statements for spring

In a world where everything appears to be moving with the speed of sound, the image of men is constantly evolving, breaking boundaries, embracing a daring attitude and as of lately, inevitable borrowing elements from the ladies. In terms of bags things are no longer that uncomplicated, as the choice of looking sharp, polished and relevant at the same time, requires far more than a…
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13
The men's bag alternative for S/S '13

Contrasts and compliments

Sometimes the best way to compliment a fashion statement is by contrasting it. A printed pant suit that’s so relaxed it borders pyjama-esque thus needs something a little glamorous to contradict it; a bold jewelled necklace or a pair of stiletto-heeled ankle boots, perhaps. In donning one such relaxed pant suit of head-to-toe abstract print – this one being by Ukranian designer Yasya Minochkina –…

Blue tones for men: how to wear blue this spring

By putting a strong emphasis on color, the fashion trends for spring 2013 are all about embracing its vibrant essence; and if we’re talking blue, men will feel equally relieved and excited because as opposed to other trends, this one is actually not all that hard to pull off. Of course, that doesn’t mean throwing on a pair of jeans and calling it a day…
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys
Blues for the boys

Gucci’s fall collection after dark

“Velvet, feathers and leather drift together amongst elegant silks and hothouse flower prints in a tale of total decadence.” Quite perfectly summed up in that one sentence is Atif AbuSamra’s shoot After Dark; perhaps it even sums up the entirety of Gucci’s gothically romantic fall collection, of which the editorial is centered upon. Fashion editor Natascha Hawke and hair & makeup artist Katie Cousins reimagine…
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine
After Dark by Atif AbuSamra for Velvet Magazine

Video round-up: 5 hairstyles with a twist to try this week

The runway hairstyles for 2013 – be they spring or autumn – have both found new joys in the little twists and turns. Classic ponytails, buns and half-up do’s have been given new life by way of a simple little twist of hair – from Jenny Packham’s beautiful twisted side ponytail to Peter Som’s elegant twisted bun. Carrying on with the theme of classic hairstyles…

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