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May 2023

8 May

The Subtle Messaging of Designers, Royals at King Charles’ Coronation

The Subtle Messaging of Designers, Royals at King Charles’ Coronation
LONDON — It took numerous savvy to compete with all of the regal ermine, purple satin and gold lace at Westminster Abbey, but a few of the biggest names in British design managed it, balancing tradition with style, and sending powerful messages with their designs for the coronation. Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen and Bruce Oldfield, particularly, had to construct outfits that would hold their very own under the ceremonial capes, robes and regalia. They'd to weave personal and British symbols into the clothing and create silhouettes easy enough to showcase heavy-duty accessories reminiscent of the crown jewels, and other royal heirlooms. Most significantly, the designers had to make sure their creations made a press release on the day — and for...
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8 May

Gin to Go: A Take a look at My

Gin to Go: A Take a look at My
Think “La Dolce Vita” but trade an Aperol Spritz for a gin and tonic: That’s My Style Bags’ tackle weekend getaways, based on its latest capsule collection created with Portofino Dry Gin. The 2 Italian brands joined forces to develop a spread of travel bags and accessories nodding to the Ligurian Riviera with their striped pattern in linen or straw construction. Straw baskets and beach bags are also a part of the lineup, together with a special picnic kit in linen, upholstered by a recyclable PET thermo-insulating material to maintain the aperitivos-to-go fresh.  Retailing at 160 euros, the kit comes with two glasses designed by Mario Luca Giusti, who rendered his signature “Diamante” design within the Portofino blue shade, in addition to...
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8 May

Dior Beauty’s Latest Face, Blackwood Adds Swim, Saint Laurent’s

Dior Beauty’s Latest Face, Blackwood Adds Swim, Saint Laurent’s
CHOOSING CALEB: Dior Beauty has tapped one other Gen Z heavyweight for a U.S. ambassadorship. Caleb McLaughlin, of “Stranger Things” fame, is the newest in a string of Stateside ambassadors for the La Collection Privée fragrance collection. He'll “partner with the brand, celebrating the enduring heritage of Dior, and supporting Dior Beauty within the fragrance category,” Dior Beauty said in an announcement. Last month Dior revealed it had inked a cope with Alexandra Daddario to support the identical fragrance collection, in addition to its women’s fashion business. Gris Dior, the gathering’s hero, has six latest ambassadors of its own, including Jenna Ortega, Thuso Mbedu, Fai Khadra, Liu Yuxin, Orelsan and fellow “Stranger Things” actors Maya Hawke and Joseph Quinn. South Korean pop...
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