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For the British Royal Family, jewelry is more than just an accessory. It’s a part of their history. From the stones to the settings, every piece has a meaning. It can be political related, family heritage, or national treasure. Here are some of the best and most classical tiaras, earrings, rings, and neckpieces that are a part of the royal collection.

Royal | The Queen Mary Fringe Tiara

Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Anne both wore the Queen Mary Fringe Tiara on their wedding day. The Queen loaned the piece to her granddaughter, Princess Beatrice of York, on the day of her wedding to Edoardo Mapelli. This tiara, all diamond design, signifies the royal family’s history as well as “solidarity, strength, and endurance.”

Royal | Cartier Halo Scroll Tiara

The tiara worn by the Duchess of Cambridge on her wedding day was a loan from the Queen and it was actually a wedding anniversary gift from King George VI to his wife Elizabeth in 1936. It has more than 1,000 diamonds and was also worn by Princess Margaret.

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Royal | The Queen Mary Diamond Bandeau Tiara

The tiara was worn by Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, on her wedding day to Prince Harry, was made by Garrard in 1925 for the Queen’s grandmother, Queen Mary. It originally had a sapphire centerpiece but it has been changed to a diamond.

Royal | The Greville Tiara

The Greville Tiara was made by Boucheron for Dame Margaret Helen Greville in 1920. It is also known as the Boucheron Honeycomb tiara. The Queen, who inherited the piece from her mother, long-term loaned it to Camilla, who married Prince Charles in 2005.

Royal | The Duchess of Cambridge’s Engagement Ring

Prince William proposed to Kate Middleton with the same engagement ring Prince Charles have to the late Princess Diana. The centerpiece is a 12-carat oval sapphire with 14 solitaire diamonds set in a white gold band.

Royal | The Duchess of Sussex’s Engagement Ring

Prince Harry had Meghan Markle’s engagement ring made by Cleave & Company using an ethically sourced center stone from Botswana, where he and Meghan first vacationed together. The center stone is flanked by two round diamonds from a brooch that belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana.

Royal | Kate’s Ruby Necklace

The Duchess of Cambridge wore a ruby and diamond necklace by jeweler Mouawad at an engagement in 2011.

Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Dior, Hermès, Balenciaga, Givenchy, Chloé, and Rick Owens are just some of the brands returning to physical shows formats at Paris Fashion Week later this month. A total of 37 brands will host live shows with audiences during the womenswear ready-to-wear calendar from 27 September to 5 October.

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France’s fashion federation, the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) this week announced its official ninety-two brand line-up, which also consists of digital presentations and invitation-only events.

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Maison Margiela, Dries van Noten and Schiaparelli are continuing to work within a digital framework at Paris Fashion Week while new additions to the womenswear calendar are Ludovic de Saint Sernin, Raf Simons, and Botter, all of whom will host physical shows.

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All digital events will be broadcast on the Paris Fashion Week FHCM platform.

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According to the most recent Brand/Kantar data, the luxury category will grow by 34% in 2021, with the majority of companies coming from France and Italy. In this article, discover the top five luxury brands in terms of brand valuation in 2021.

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1º – Louis Vuitton

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Louis Vuitton is a French fashion house and luxury goods company founded in 1854 by Louis Vuitton. The label’s LV monogram appears on most of its products, ranging from luxury trunks and leather goods to ready-to-wear, shoes, watches, jewelry, accessories, sunglasses and books.

Brand value: $75.7 billion.

2º – Chanel

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Chanel is a French luxury fashion house that was founded by couturière Coco Chanel in 1910. It focuses on women’s high fashion and ready-to-wear clothes, luxury goods and accessories.

Brand value: $47 billion.

3º – Hermès

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Hermès is a French luxury goods manufacturer established in 1837. It specializes in leather goods, lifestyle accessories, home furnishings, perfumery, jewellery, watches and ready-to-wear. Its logo, since the 1950s, is of a Duc carriage with horse. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski is the current creative director.

Brand value: $46.4 billion.

4º – Gucci

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Gucci is an Italian luxury fashion house based in Florence, Italy. Its product lines include handbags, ready-to-wear, footwear, and accessories, makeup, fragrances, and home decoration. The brand was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci in Florence, Tuscany. Under the direction of Aldo Gucci (son of Guccio), Gucci became a worldwide-known brand, an icon of the Italian Dolce Vita.

Brand value: $33.8 billion.

5º – Rolex

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Rolex is a luxury watch manufacturer based in Geneva, Switzerland. Originally founded as Wilsdorf and Davis by Hans Wilsdorf and Alfred Davis in London, England in 1905, the company registered Rolex as the brand name of its watches in 1908, and became Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. in 1915. After World War I, the company moved its base of operations to Geneva due to the unfavorable economic situation in the post-war United Kingdom.

Brand value: $8.1 billion.

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Brands are increasingly looking for alternatives to present their collections in innovative ways. In an unprecedented partnership, Balmain joins forces with “Channel 4” to create a dramatic series with his Fall-Winter 2021 pieces!

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Called ” Fracture”, the novelty is produced by Pretty Bird, directed by Bradley & Pablo, and features 5 episodes of 8 minutes each. The plot takes place at the isolated Le Rêve hotel on the outskirts of Los Angeles, a no-frills but charming place for a host of amusing characters.

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There’s the mysterious Mya, played by Jesse Jo Stark, a struggling singer-songwriter who fled her privileged life in New York for a lonely hotel existence. In the series we can also follow the characters played by Charles Melton (known as “Riverdale”), Tommy Dorfman (from the series “13 Reasons Why”), and Ajani Russell (from “Betty” on HBO).

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“Fracture” helps make clear Balmain’s determination to continue to break down barriers and engage in unexpected, engaging, and fun ways with lovers of fashion, music, and design,” said Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing in an official statement. The series is scheduled to be released on September 2nd and can be watched at www.fractureseries.com.

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The Copenhagen Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022 just wrapped up another stellar season and, in this article, we show the 5 Copenhagen Fashion Week brands that we’ll want to keep in our wardrobe for years to come.

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Mother of Pearl

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Sustainability is the main pillar of Mother of Pearl, a brand that started in London but sees its collections parade in the Danish city. By the hands of Amy Powney, the timeless designs painted by a beige, white and black palette are born. Mother of Pearl knows that fashion has an environmental cost and therefore seeks to create collections with minimal impact but without ever compromising on aesthetics and style.

The Garment

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The duo consisting of Sophia Roe and Charlotte Eskildsen made their debut at the Copenhagen Fashion Week with the brand The Garment. Started in 2020, this is the materialization of the search for a more sustainable wardrobe based on minimalism, since,  for the creators, “having less is buying in the right way”. On the second day of the event, the brand presented Garment The Movie to introduce minimalist classics that, for now, are only for sale in a Danish pop-up.  

Lovechild 1979

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The streets of cities that host fashion weeks are not only full of street style. For Lovechild 1979,  the historic center of Copenhagen was the stage for the parade. The rustic scene created around the catwalk only improved what was already waiting for us. Under the creative direction of Anne-Dorthe Larsen, the Danish brand combined feminine elegance and lightness with structured and oversized silhouettes, bringing to life pieces that are both timeless and suitable for the season. 

By Malene Birger

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With looks marked by simplicity, we come across the By Malene Birger brand, which claims to have an eclectic vision of Scandinavian minimalism. The collection presented in Copenhagen Fashion Week is close to the contemporary bohemian style, with oversized and fluid pieces. The long dresses are the signature piece of the collection designed by Maja Dixdotter, thus marking the combination of feminine traits with a sense of freedom.

Gestuz

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It was in 2008 that Sanne Sehested started Gestuz , a brand that follows the Scandinavian design line while seeking to revolutionize the classics. And on the Copenhagen Fashion Week , this one stood out for its use of color, whether in the pieces or in the nature-inspired scenarios that served as the background for the show. With the contemporary woman in mind, it was with the power suits that Gestuz presented his proposals for the hot season of 2022.

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The Story Behind the Collection of Prosthetics

Xiao Yang, a Chinese influencer and model, has been wearing a prosthetic leg for almost 20 years now. Despite the saying that nowadays she feels like it’s a part of her, it has not always been like that. It has a personal challenge and it was difficult to feel good with herself when it comes to dressing up., “In high school, when I was very eager to dress up, I thought that the prosthetic limbs affected my external beauty”, she tells Vogue.

“Wearing a prosthesis also caused one side of my buttocks to be deformed. I [still] feel unsafe if I wear tight pants or tops that are shorter than the buttocks—like [I’m] being exposed. I wore T-shirts and straight pants for a long time.”

Xiao Yang

But as time went on, Yang began experimenting more with her fashion choices and she began to find herself and wanting her prosthetic to reflect her sleek, modern style – yes, graphic t-shirts included-. But, earlier this year, she met Xiaoyu Zhang and Min Li, the creators of the brand YVMIN, and together they came up with an incredible idea: “What if we treat prosthetics like wearable art?”.
The YVMIN brand is known for creating delicate, feminine jewelry and this was the perfect opportunity for the creators to challenge themselves and to bring extra happiness to someone else through their work.

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“When we saw Xiao sharing her OOTD photos on social media with her strong personal style, we thought it would be a good opportunity,”

YVMIN

Xiao was immediately on board with the idea because it meant her prosthetic would become a piece of art. And the best part? She could wear it, “This project tells everyone that wearing a prosthesis is a fact that cannot be changed—but wearing a prosthesis that looks gorgeous is also achievable (…) there will definitely be more people who need to experience it.” Now, this brand made it possible to use your prosthesis as an accessory and has already created three different decorative shells that can be worn over the prosthetic leg. Some of them have little details such as a heart-shaped “knee cap”.

To create these very special pieces, the designers had to take 3D scans of Yang’s prosthetic limbs and legs in order to make a structure that could easily fit over them. The shells are made of nylon and resin, “This lightweight material can ensure that the shell will not burden Xiao”, one of the designers says, “We used vacuum plating to give the resin and nylon materials a metallic luster (..) We also inlaid jewels, like purple zircon, on it.”

Their idea and collection has a success that conquered many fans online because it was more than just cool visual content and some users identified with this very special collaboration, “I myself wear a prosthesis, but I have never seen such beauty,” commented one user.

“We [hope this project] lets more people pay attention to the decorations that can be used for prosthetics. Prosthetic wearers can have their favorite accessories without replacing expensive prosthetics. We hope that our design and creation can give people more choices, no matter which group they belong to—this is our motivation for the future.”

The seemingly disparate worlds of gaming and fashion are colliding, giving its rabid fans something more addicting than Candy Crush or scouring the internet for vintage Jean Paul Gaultier combined. Louis Vuitton launched an interactive gaming app that is available to download. “Louis the Game” pays homage to Louis Vuitton’s founder, who was born on August 4th, 1821 in Anchay in the French Jura, on his 200th birthday.

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“Louis the Game” is a nod to the celebration. Following the atelier’s mascot Vivienne—whose shape takes after the LV’s iconic monogram symbols—you lead the character through a digital world to reach a birthday destination. The aim is to collect as many candles as you can while finding hidden keys that allow you to gain access to new levels. A global leaderboard lets you compete with your friends worldwide, and you can change skins to match your favorite Louis Vuitton bag, with prints pulled from the seaside Escale capsule and the limited-edition print from Louis Vuitton’s cruise 2021 Game On Coeur collection. Integrating the latest blockchain technology, the game also includes 30 NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), 10 of which were created by digital artist Beeple.

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As you walk, climb, float, and double jump through the LV world with Vivienne, you’re also receiving a lesson in Fashion 101. Each of the 200 candles unlocks a postcard that details an anecdote or trivia point about Louis Vuitton, ranging from its brand history to special collaborations to runway highlights.

Louis Vuitton’s connection to the futuristic world of gaming is not new. Creative director Nicholas Ghesquiere is a known fan of the digital aesthetic, with a penchant for space-inspired collections and a 2016 campaign starring Lightning, a heroine from the Final Fantasy franchise. Creating an actual video game is a natural extension for Louis Vuitton, bridging its steep heritage with modern-day pursuits.

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Referencing to the Florentine fashion house’s patterns and motifs from the Herbarium print and the Gucci Bee, to the iconic GG motif and the lion head, a signature symbol found in Gucci jewelry, the 2021 home decor collection is cheerful, and adds the right dose of eclecticism to everyday life!

Gucci’s plate ware features dessert dishes to chargers is crafted by Ginori 1735 (a Florentine ceramicist) and also embellished in a series of signature motifs, such as their surrealist “Star Eye.”

For me, it’s important that every single thing has a preciousness to it, I like to make every single thing precious in some way, taking something that you wouldn’t necessarily think of as special and making it so.

ALESSANDRO MICHELE

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Even the smallest and most trivial of offerings and home objects are made with the highest artistic touch. Gucci’s candles, molded-in colored opaline Murano glass, took inspiration in medicine jars found in late 19th and 20th-century pharmacies.

Resting and relaxing never had so much style as with Gucci’s collection. It presents a variety of blankets, pillows, quilts, all displaying the distinctive decorative aesthetic of the House, all full of character. Representing Italy’s old crafts, each object means an essential part of Gucci’s history, made fresh and cheerful by Michele’s romantic vision.

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A heavy-duty wardrobe clear-out is in order. The three “re” affixes – re-home, repurpose and rekindle – are a solid place to start when it comes to curating your new summer capsule. While the first two speak for themselves, rekindle is perhaps the most delightful method of all. Rekindle your love affair with the items that make you feel your best, and rediscover those that you may have – god forbid – forgotten.

Comfort and ease are the other features to bear in mind when seeking your seasonal staples; breezy shorts; floaty, throw-on dresses; and no-fuss sandals are essentials. Here, nine styling tricks to employ now.

Buy a breezy short-sleeved shirt

No capsule is complete without a breezy shirt. Short-sleeved styles are a transeasonal mainstay, suitable for wear beyond the summer season. 

Consider a trusty tote

Find a tote that’s big enough to house our ever-growing list of personals (mask, keys, hand sanitiser), but not too cumbersome for your various calendar appointments. The It-girls have been loving Little Liffner – its range of shapely tulip holdalls are wonderfully stylish.

Swap your loungewear for comfy shorts

So long sweatpants, cosy shorts are your new summer staple. Keep comfort top priority with linen, cotton and jersey options to maximise breeziness. 

Welcome the cheery sun hat

It’s high time you upped your headgear game. Shade your head in style with a jolly bucket hat – one of the key spring/summer 2021 buys – or a straw iteration for timeless appeal. 

Jeans for when the forecast is fluctuating

The UK’s weather doesn’t always promise brilliant sunshine, so summer jeans are the perfect back-up option for when the temperatures drop. Baggy jeans are a popular silhouette at the moment – pair with a tank top for added ’90s edge.

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Make minimalist sandals your next buy

A pair of structured flat sandals are not only super stylish, but brilliantly practical. Invest in a simple dad sandal style from The Row, or look to Toogood’s collaboration Birkenstock for an update on the trusted classic.

Garden-friendly swimwear is a must

Consider the statement swimsuit one of the most versatile items in your summer capsule wardrobe. It looks great under a semi-sheer summer dress or styled with a pair of shorts. 

Don’t forget the no-fuss, throw-on dress

A throw-on dress is the ideal poolside-to-dinner table item. When the temperatures soar, this is all you’ll want to be wearing.

The finishing touch? A pair of cool frames

What better way to celebrate the sun than with a fresh pair of statement sunglasses? Striking, quirky sunnies are your hot ticket to a winning summer look this season and complete any outfit – however simple. 

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Each pair of trainers is made with an average of 775 grams of recycled textile waste, reclaimed rubber and recovered ocean plastic, according to the brand.

“We wanted to make a sneaker that set the bar for sustainability and would create a positive impact for the planet,” said Effekt Footwear founder Ben Smits.

The trainer is named after the medieval practice of attempting to turn scrap metal into gold.

“Just as the medieval chemist was trying to turn base metals into gold, we’re using ‘21st-century alchemy‘ to turn trash into trainers,” said Smits.

“We wish to create value from cleaning up our planet, create a business case for upcycling and help re-frame people’s perception of waste materials.”

Effekt Footwear’s low rise trainer comes in a paired-back design featuring a recycled upper lining made out of reclaimed ocean plastic and recycled textiles.

Textile scraps, off cuts and other scrap materials from the Portuguese textile industry, are recovered before being sent to landfill. Materials such as cotton are then broken down and spun back into new yarn for the trainers.

The company’s European supplier gathers material from a number of sources including fisherman and beach clean-up initiatives along the Mediterranean Sea.

Plastic from the ocean floor, floating on the ocean surface as well as from rivers, estuaries and aquatic environments that lead to the ocean is collected to make the shoes.

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The material is then coloured with ecological dyes and finished by hand in a family-owned workshop in Portugal.

The sole is comprised of at least 70 per cent rubber waste that was destined to end up in landfill. A small percentage of it is made from new rubber to ensure the soles are durable and long-lasting. Organic cotton in the stitching, embroidery and woven tag is the only other new material used.

According to Smits, the result is “a sneaker that contains 90 per cent recycled material and can be easily recycled at its end of life.”

While the entire insole is biodegradable, the rest of the shoe is “designed for easy recycling with suppliers”. Customers can participate in the Effekt Collekt program whereby their trainers will be taken back and recycled by Effekt after wear.

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