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Schiaparelli Haute Couture 2025 : Roseberry Offers a Glowing Vision of Ultimate Beauty

Aptly named ‘Icarus’, the Schiaparelli Spring Couture show pushed craftsmanship to the highest degree. Simple lines draw the eye to the bust and hips with appliqué, beads and bristles sewn in immaculate detail. The runway show offered a thoughtful, intellectual suggestion around the idea of beauty. ‘Icarus’, the fictional son of an inventor in Greek mythology, met his unfortunate end after his father created him a pair of waxen wings and encouraged him to fly. Icarus’ wings quickly melted as he...

'If Matisse made house music': In Conversation with berlioz

berlioz, the uncapitalised musical alias of Jasper Attlee, might just be redefining the way we think about house music. Imagine bold brushstrokes on a canvas of rhythm, warm hues bleeding into hypnotic grooves—he calls it 'if Matisse made house music'. This vibrant blend of house and jazz is making waves across dance floors and streaming platforms alike.In our conversation, berlioz explains why he thinks his music is comforting and helps people to r...

Santa Maria Novella opens luxury boutique in Burlington Gardens | Lulamag

A new haven for the senses, the historic beauty brand is expanding its presence in the UK,welcoming visitors old and new. Dearly loved for centuries by both Londoners andinternational beauty fans, 4 Burlington Gardens joins its existing locations in Piccadilly andWalton Street and corners in Liberty London and Harrods.Renowned for its curated selection of artisan perfumes, the Italian fragrance store’sFlorentine heritage is encapsulated in its “ancient preparations” of the utmost elegance. Itsee...

Banana-based Leather: The Future of Fashion?

The use of leather on the runway is becoming more and more contentious. Despite deciding to shed the use of fur from her lines in 2019, fashion designer Victoria Beckham continues to use bovine leather. PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) protestors stormed her catwalk at Paris Fashion Week sporting T-shirts stating, “animals aren’t fabric”, “turn your back on animal skins” and a sign saying, “Viva vegan leather!” They also appeared on the runways of Burberry in London, Fendi in M

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