In May 2023, Christie's will be presenting the world's largest and most valuable jewelry collection to ever come to auction.
Category: FASHION & STYLE
LUXURY ABAYA DESIGNERS | $800+
Are you looking for luxury abaya (kimono) designers? As you probably already know, there are many abaya designers around the world, in all price ranges, from the $20s to the $1000s. But very few have the uniqueness as the ones below. What makes them stand out? First, it's the designs. Not all abaya designers can … Continue reading LUXURY ABAYA DESIGNERS | $800+
ANTONIO GRIMALDI COUTURE COLLECTION | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
Antonio Grimaldi's 2022/2023 couture collection is stunning! It features strong sculptural lines and striking color-blocks. If you love minimal or geometric art, you will love this show. It is runway art.The architecture of the outfits - the cut, shape and fit - is red carpet perfect. Our favorites are Looks 1, 2, 4, 6, 11 … Continue reading ANTONIO GRIMALDI COUTURE COLLECTION | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SHOW | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
Exquisite, exceptional, enlightening, engaging, extraordinarily elegant... Dior's 2022 haute couture collection was so beautiful it brought tears to our eyes. Where to begin? There's so much to gush over.The collection itself was quite simple with its reserved color palette. Most outfits were actually monochromatic. But the details! The details! The details! They were exquisite!Some examples … Continue reading DIOR HAUTE COUTURE SHOW | FALL-WINTER 2022/2023
RALPH LAUREN FALL-WINTER 2022/23 SHOW
As always, Ralph Lauren did not disappoint. This fashion show was the epitome of New York sophistication and glamour. And we enjoyed every second of it. The fashion did not scream vintage, but it still brought us back to the 1990s glamour we fell in love with so long ago.The dresses were sexy but elegant. … Continue reading RALPH LAUREN FALL-WINTER 2022/23 SHOW
9 LUXURY MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUMES
Did you know the world's first female perfumer was from the Middle East? Her name was Tapputi-Belatekalllim and she worked in Assur around 1200 BC. Oftentimes, when people in the West think of perfumes, they think of Europeans and Americans. This is a shame. The Middle East has a long history of making perfumes. As … Continue reading 9 LUXURY MIDDLE EASTERN PERFUMES
ANCIENT PERFUMER SANTA MARIA NOVELLA DEBUTED ITS FIRST EAU DE PARFUM IN 800 YEARS
Santa Maria Novella debuted their first Eau de Parfum in more than 800 years last month. And it is intense. The fragrance combines the green notes of galbanum and timur pepper with florentine “concreta d’iris”, neroli, magnolia champaca, geranium and sambac jasmine. Its base notes are Florentine iris, musk and ambergris. This elegant perfume is … Continue reading ANCIENT PERFUMER SANTA MARIA NOVELLA DEBUTED ITS FIRST EAU DE PARFUM IN 800 YEARS
A PINK DIAMOND WORTH $20+ MILLION IS BEING AUCTIONED IN OCTOBER 2022
DATE: October 5, 2022 LOCATION: Sotheby's Hong Kong Sotheby's will be selling the Williamson Pink Star on October 5, 2022 in Hong Kong. It is one of the world's purest, most saturated pink diamonds. It is a 11.15 carat, internally flawless, fancy vivid pink diamond that has been masterfully cut into a dazzling cushion-cut. The … Continue reading A PINK DIAMOND WORTH $20+ MILLION IS BEING AUCTIONED IN OCTOBER 2022
WHERE TO BUY LUXURY HANDKERCHIEFS
Handkerchiefs… ah, the romance of them! They have been around since before the Renaissance era, dainty-fying both ladies and men alike. Handkerchiefs, also known as hankies are small, hemmed, square-shaped pieces of fabric used for personal hygiene or as a fashion accessory. A handkerchief can be made of cotton, silk, or linen. It can be … Continue reading WHERE TO BUY LUXURY HANDKERCHIEFS
WHY CARRY A HANDKERCHIEF
There are many reasons why a lady should carry a handkerchief in her handbag when she leaves her home. The main ones are: it is useful, eco-friendly, and unique. Handkerchiefs provide an elegant way to dry parts of your body. They can be used to dab sweaty palms when you are nervous, wipe away tears … Continue reading WHY CARRY A HANDKERCHIEF
WHY HATS ARE SO IMPORTANT + HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HAT
The Best Dressed Woman I know came into my yard the other morning with a hat-box. “Want to see my new hat?” she asked. Was there ever a woman who did not want to see a new hat? The Best Dressed Woman carefully untied the tape and produced the hat. It was a beauty - … Continue reading WHY HATS ARE SO IMPORTANT + HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HAT
WHY CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAT IS IMPORTANT + 100 YEARS OF HATS
A dear old aunt of mine who had been a milliner all her life, used to say that if a woman had a becoming hat the rest of her clothes didn’t matter so much. A hat, she said, was the frame of the face and as your face was the most important thing about you, … Continue reading WHY CHOOSING THE RIGHT HAT IS IMPORTANT + 100 YEARS OF HATS
THE ROYAL ASCOT: HATS AND FASHION
"Royal Ascot is synonymous with sartorial elegance. This is upheld by our Dress Code and annual Style Guide, which invite guests to take inspiration from the season’s key trends and contribute to an occasion heralded as a major fashion event in its own right." - AscotRacecourse Are you going to the Royal Ascot this year … Continue reading THE ROYAL ASCOT: HATS AND FASHION
HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HAT FOR THE RACES
Ever wondered if there was a secret to picking the right hat for your shape, coloring, or dress? If yes, you've come to the right place. We searched and found the best videos for you. The first two videos focus on picking the right hat for the races like the Kentucky Derby and the Royal … Continue reading HOW TO CHOOSE THE PERFECT HAT FOR THE RACES
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