Veronese at The National Gallery
by Louise KissaPassing by London any time soon? Don’t miss the splendid exhibition dedicated to Veronese (1528-1588) who, along with Giorgione, Titian and Jacopo Tintoretto, was one of the most...
View ArticleIconic Chanel No 5 perfume to reformulate under new EU regulations
by The IndependentChanel No 5 may be the world's best-selling perfume wore by some of the biggest stars on the planet from Nicole Kidman to Marilyn Monroe. But its cherished scent certainly isn't...
View ArticleMade in Italy
by Louise KissaThose who visit ‘The Glamour of Italian Fashion 1945-2014’ exhibition at the V&A (until 27th July, 2014) will indeed feel a sense of admiration for the ‘well-made’ and the...
View ArticleSync Pink
by Louise KissaAs a quintessentially feminine colour, pink has undoubtedly marked many important ‘fashion moments’, from 18th Century Rococo fashion to Elsa Schiaparelli’s 1930’s ‘Shocking pink’, and...
View ArticleBeach Bound
by Louise KissaGiven that some of the season’s hottest swimsuits are almost sold out online, we assume that you’ve already gotten your hands on one of those kinis and are ready to rock the beach,...
View ArticleNeo-Accessories
by Louise KissaAbstract Art has long been an inexaustible source of inspiration for fashion designers ever since Yves Saint Laurent’s 1965 ‘Mondrian’ collection. What with the recent release of Jalil...
View ArticleAll is fair and square in Paris
by Louise KissaHave an uncontrollable need to unleash your inner action girl? Then Anthony Vaccarello should be at the top of your list for empowerment gear. The Belgian designer’s latest Paris...
View ArticleFairy tales in Milan
by Louise KissaWhen a pop art designer provocateur teams up with a mockingly cute brand, the result can be nothing less than explosive. Jeremy Scott’s debut collection for Moschino was indeed the...
View ArticleCrafty London
by Louise KissaDame Vivienne Westwood presented her Red Label collection, which had a certain 40s aroma, as expressed by ample double-breasted coats with large round lapels, silk scarves tied around...
View ArticleYesterday, Today and Tomorrow
by Louise KissaThis season, the subtle and delicious Asian aroma we’re accustomed to seeing in Indonesian designer Prabal Gurung’s work, took the form of loosely draped skirts, oversized pullovers and...
View ArticleSpring Couture Continued
by Louise KissaOne report is hardly enough to feature and do justice to the numerous houses that put all their heart and soul into creating Haute Couture collections each season. Here are a few more...
View ArticleBold Butterfly
by Louise KissaThis season’s Haute Couture spring 2014 collections exuded optimism as many catwalks seemed to be inspired by the ‘caterpillar to butterfly’ transformation theme. Several houses...
View ArticleYou will meet a tall dark stranger
by Louise KissaHere’s a note to all the male fashion ignoramuses out there who still think it’s ok to stay scruffy: as menswear fall 2014 fashion week has just ended, maybe it’s time to think about...
View ArticleCyber Cute
by Louise KissaUK- LONDON- Done with your list of New Year’s resolutions yet? Well, whilst you reflect on all those busy days left until you can hit the beach (again), do not despair. Besides, as...
View Article2013 Fashion Roundup
by Louise Kissa2013 was indeed an eventful year for luxury giants LVMH and former PPR – symbolically renamed Kering last March, which, despite the recession, made significant acquisitions, while...
View ArticleMajestically MAWI
by Louise KissaAny fashionista or art lover with flair should by now be a devotee of trendy London luxury costume jewellery brand, MAWI, and its notable cutting-edge designs that poke fun at the...
View ArticleA Muse to Remember
by Louise KissaSomerset House’s new exhibition ‘Isabella Blow: Fashion Galore!’ (until March 2nd, 2014) pays tribute to the famous stylist, fashion editor and socialite, who is credited for taking part...
View ArticleAnn Demeulemeester leaves Antwerp Six
by Associated PressBRUSSELS (AP) — Belgian designer Ann Demeulemeester of the Antwerp Six fashion group has left her eponymous label. A representative of the label in Paris said Thursday that "she...
View ArticleGerman company is paying compensation for defective breast implants
by Karina GeorgievaA French court at the southern city Toulon has ordered the German certification company TÜV Rheinland to pay compensation to the victims of the defective breast implants. TÜV was...
View ArticleCyber Shopping
by Louise KissaTechnology and evolving consumer demand have undoubtedly transformed the shopping experience, while causing a shift from a product-centric market to a customer-centric one. As Giancarlo...
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