Gems unzipped

Founded in 1896, the French jewellery house, Van Cleef & Arpels, first came to prominence in the late 1920s.  It distinguishied itself through the technical creation of the ‘The Mystery Setting’ that enabled gemstones to be snugly set against each other, whilst concealing the setting beneath. The end result is one of unbroken colour without the...
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Multi task with a twist

Turban twist towels are endlessly functional, so if you haven’t experienced the convenience and benefits of using one – don’t be left behind – there’s one out there waiting for you. Well designed, comfortable and simple to use, these turban head towels solve the problem of what to do with wet hair. You’ll be head...
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Take a sneak peek

Excitement was in the air this week when the Fashion and Textile Department of the National Gallery of Victoria announced the acquisition of The Dominique Sirop Collection, made possible with the generous donation of $1.4m by Krystyna Campbell-Pretty in memory of her husband, Harold. The amazing collection of who’s who in international fashion, consists of 130 works dating...
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Invest and belt up

When it comes to investment in an accessory, the belt is the item that will pay enduring dividends. As with all investments, aim for excellence, as this is an accessory where the level of quality is highly visible. Consider the following pieces that by pass the bland and ultra conservative, while remaining versatile and eye...
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