by Hannah Kane | Apr 3, 2014 | Beauty
Having been led by his nose all his life, the self-proclaimed ‘perfumed ponce’ and forthcoming resident of Downton Abbey Richard E Grant began the official launch party for his debut fragrance by explaining that the idea for the scent popped into his head...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 3, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Ostwald Helgason’s pleated silk skirt has blue degradé embroidery and silk-blend waistband that creates a ultra-feminine fit with a slightly sheer finish, and Stella McCartney’s simple stretch-knit shows it...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 2, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. The press are hungry for you. You’re seeking some sun-soaked down-time. Shade your eyes with Lennon-shaped sunglasses from ASOS and team IRO’s monochrome tweed shorts (a chic alternative to ubiquitous...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 2, 2014 | Culture
It was with sadness, and yet some relief, that the BBC announced on the 27th that The Review Show is to be cancelled. The programme was once the Thursday iteration of The Late Show, a rather brilliant programme which went out for four nights a week on BBC2 and, for...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 1, 2014 | Beauty
Since their inception 7 years ago, Stockholm-based perfumers Byredo have reigned as the leaders of the cult fragrance scene. This success is largely owed to the genuine originality of each scent – it has always proved impossible to provide a ‘smells like’...
by Hannah Kane | Apr 1, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Stella McCartney’s denim dungarees are a modern take on a 70s classic, especially when worn with this soft leather black camisole from T by Alexander Wang. These Giuseppe Zanotti peep-toe sandals with...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 31, 2014 | Culture
Few young British artists could count on the presence of Michael Fassbender, Ed Sheeran and Pam Hogg at the launch of their latest Shoreditch show. But then few young British artists have anything like the quiet self-assurance and technical accomplishment of east...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 31, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Let these Zoe Karssen ‘Paradise’ printed cotton-blend jersey track-pants transport you to sunnier climes. Wear them with a coral silk cami by Equipment and this navy Warehouse leather biker jacket for a...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 28, 2014 | Culture
★★★★☆ In a Paris atelier in the autumn of 1957, a deft moment of improvisation by a young Yves Saint Laurent immediately transforms a model’s black dress. Christian Dior, looking on, approves of what a white sash can achieve. This is a scene from Jalil...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 28, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Let that Friday feeling steer your wardrobe and throw on this cheeky sequin-embellished Filles a Papa sweatshirt, paired with distressed Goldsign boyfriend jeans and Sophia Webster polka dot high-heel sandals. A shiny...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 27, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Take the High Street for all it’s worth by tucking this coral funnel-neck top from Warehouse into a River Island navy leather pencil skirt. Use your accessories to mix in prints, like these J Crew almond-toe...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 26, 2014 | Culture
Re-worked tailoring patterns, tropical collages, soap-crafted walls; Mary-Jane Wiltsher visits the new Saatchi Art exhibition at Hyatt Regency London – The Churchill When you think of the capital’s gleaming line-up of top tier hotels, what springs to mind?...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 26, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Go for maximum impact with monochrome and a flash of neon. Richard Nicoll’s bustier uses clever chevron stripes and careful boning to create an ultra-flattering waistline; keep the structured silhouette with...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Fashion
A voluptuous, 1950s-inspired campaign from Models 1’s Curve Division [youtube]W8KTaRgQKuY[/youtube] Models 1 has launched its latest Curve Campaign for SS14 entitled ‘Femme Fatale’, featuring such voluptuous models as Iskra Lawrence, Charlotte Quita Jones, Karmi...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Beauty
We know it can be tough to seek out those products that nimbly tread the line between modern and traditional. The 21st century dandy is a complex being, often seeking a fine balance of heritage and progressive elements from his grooming paraphernalia. Gentlemen’s...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Fashion
Introducing the website which is transforming the way that we buy designer fashion Ever dreamt of discovering a fledgling designer at a click of a button? Wish you could own an item of affordable, beautifully crafted clothing, which isn’t sold en-masse on the high...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Fashion
With clean-cut lines and simple colour design, Alfie Douglas’ aesthetic is a minimalist’s design dream. The family-run brand produces leather bags and accessories that are ethically sourced and hand-made in the UK, creating everything from oversized totes, backpacks...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Beauty
Streamline your beauty cabinet with these brilliant multi-taskers. Davines, founded in Parma, Italy in 1983, began life as a research lab, consulting for big-name haircare brands around the world. After a decade of honing their expertise the team launched their own...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 25, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. Team Jonathan Saunders’ screen-print tulip-pattered pencil skirt with a smaller all-over print on your top-half, such as this cropped boxy shirt from Warehouse. Keep your accessories bold but complementary by...
by Hannah Kane | Mar 24, 2014 | Fashion
Be inspired by our bespoke daily Polyvore outfit. This Christopher Kane sleeveless dress, with its lilac, silver and black jacquard blossom and cut-out holographic petal at the neckline, is far from your average simple shift. Wear it with a pair of Pierre Hardy...
