Where would we be without a T-shirt? It’s the most adaptable piece of clothing in any wardrobe. It’s devoid of class, occasion or sex. It’s the ‘take you anywhere’ essential for everyone of every age. The United States navy began issuing the T-shirt as undershirts in 1913. Then came the 1950s. Marlon Brando wore...
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What has made Diane von Furstenberg’s iconic wrap dress such an evergreen, is best described in her own words: “I had a very down-to-earth product, my wrap dress, which was really a uniform. It was just a simple little cotton-jersey dress that everybody loved and everybody wore, ” she told *New York Magazine in 1988....
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Seductive and body hugging, the Delphos gown debuted in 1909 with a simplicity and timelessness that has made it permanently up to date. Created in Venice by Mariano Fortuny in collaboration with his wife Henriette Nigrin, it was inspired by the Greek statue of the Charioteer of Delphi whose tunic comprised deep vertical folds. The ingenious...
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DIY eyelash dying has always seemed tricky and daring, but extraordinary times call for brave moves and so we ventured to try 1000 Hour Lash & Brow Dye and discovered just how easy this is to do. Minimum effort, maximum impact. Let this be your new little secret. We chose the blue black shade from...
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The magnificent Alta Moda show hosted by Dolce & Gabbana in Florence last week, was a superbly orchestrated showcase of 189 creations as a tribute to the city’s history, art and timeless elegance. The designers’ vision captured the sophisticated style of the 1950s and early 1960s. The parade was set in the glorious gardens of...
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