Written by Melanie Lim on 14 May 2013
The 1960s was a decade worth remembering. This dynamic time in history gave us The Beatles, Star Trek, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, and too many other lingering cultural phenomena to name. Aside from those, the 1960s also changed the face of fashion. Vidal Sassoon made the bob a popular hairstyle for women, the bikini became the popular choice of swimwear, sideburns were a thing for men…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 7 May 2013
From black, white and tailored, to clashes of colour and quirky mixed prints: there's a multitude of ways to wear stripes this spring / summer. Read on for the best of them.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 6 May 2013
They appear feminine and incredibly light and they mirror the spring and summer spirit better than any other garment that currently comes to mind. Ladylike, but described as whimsical and fun with the same ease, A-line dresses came as a breath of fresh air on the spring 2013 runways, powerfully contrasting the body-con styles that dominated the fashion trends during the past few years. Emerging…
Written by Tania Braukämper on 4 May 2013
No doubt you’ll be seeing Gatsby-inspired everything everywhere as the new film is released across the world, but the over-saturation of the words roaring twenties need not deter you from being inspired to get into the flapper-girl spirit. It was, after all, an era that arises time and again as inspiration whether there’s newfound cultural significance or not. We’ve already seen 1920s fashion given new…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 2 May 2013
Leave it to beautiful city of Milan to blend the high-drama with matchless sophistication in a style that exudes femininity and relaxed vibes ever so effortlessly. Making use of blinding colors, parallel to the timeless black and white, the Milan look for spring 2013 is refined, ethereal and above all, luxurious. The city’s glamorous mood fits the graceful portrait of a woman who’s deep in…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 2 May 2013
Prints have always been perceived as an extension of one’s personality, as the reflection of a particular mood, as a signature of a well defined aesthetic. At the same time prints represent a much needed break from all the classic shapes and plain, monochromatic fabrics that tend to define a man’s wardrobe. For fashion in spring 2013, prints for men gave way to various interpretations,…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 1 May 2013
In a city as smartly dressed as London, every single one of its beautiful streets can easily bear resemblance to a catwalk. The UK style is defined by London’s bright, quirky and youthful fashion and for spring 2013 the London fashion week runways brimmed with garments that kept on redefining the capital’s quintessential appeal. Imagine a full spectrum of wild colors, bold prints and edgy…
Written by Daniel P Dykes on 29 Apr 2013
Keen catwalk watchers will have seen it blip across their radar for a few years now: the men’s interpretation of sheer fashion. The wit of one our Twitter followers summed up our guide to women’s sheer as ‘how to be naked nicely.’ Spot on. Few men are going to go there, however; and with good reason. As anyone looking to avoid social leprosy knows, a…
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 18 Apr 2013
In spring 2013 tailored shorts aren't necessarily defined as the kind you wear as part of a business suit. They're flirtatious, luxurious, and inclined to present themselves in a range of fabrics from silk to mesh to leather. The key is in the construction and cut. Work them for morning or night, everyday or holiday. Find out how after the break.
Written by Nicoleta Parascan on 10 Apr 2013
Florals may be timelessly filled with the spirit of spring, but for 2013 they mark a new dawn of femininity - blooming across clothing and accessories alike. From soft pastel blossoms to dark gardens in full bloom, there are numerous ways to work florals into your wardrobe come spring.
