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Quote of the Day: Véronique Nichanian



Veronique Nichanian Rob Report

“A beautiful fashion photo does not mean beautiful clothes.”
Artistic director of the Hermès men’s universe, Véronique Nichanian, Rob Report

It was a treat to read this profile of Hermès artistic director of the men’s universe, Véronique Nichanian in Robb Report. At 36 years and counting, she’s the longest-serving creative director in fashion who doesn’t have her name above the shop. Especially cute is her story of designing a striped cashmere rugby shirt for David Hockney.

Read more here.

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IMAGE: Véronique Nichanian / Robb Report
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7 Arket essentials to get you through autumn



Arket AW24 cotton blend mac

Arket’s autumn newness has started filtering through and they have really nailed the transeasonal outerwear and knitwear. Lightweight merinos and fine-gauge cashmeres in neutral colours might seem boring, but trust me, they’re useful! The charcoal rib tank* is an easy layering piece while we’re still in the is-there-a-September-heatwave-or-not phase, while there are quite a few short sleeve knits to choose from, including this roomy short-sleeve roll neck* – so versatile with jeans, tailored trousers* or shorts, pencil skirts or even a suit.

This slouchy wool jumper* with its split side seams is one of those pieces you need if you’re out all day. You can tie it round your waist or over shoulders while it’s warm in the daytime, then throw it on after sundown. Ivory is a lovely autumnal colour, to offset your post-summer glow-up.

Arket’s trenches* are all massive. I’ll probably drown in them, but if you’re tall-ish, the styling is great. (The hooded parka in the look book* that I really want – although also ginormous – is ‘coming soon’.) And finally, this dark burgundy patent-leather slingback* is a classic back-to-work shoe to ease you back into corpcore character.

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IMAGE: ARKET AW24
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The culture of fashion: Tilda Swinton x HADES



Tilda Swinton x HADES

HADES just teased this killer collab on Instagram. A teeny tiny capsule collection of four knits, three skirts and two scarves co-designed with Tilda Swinton and “inspired by Tilda herself, as well as four films from her filmography: Female Perversions, Last of England, Orlando and Suspiria”, it’s a great example of the niche HADES has carved celebrating cult artists and musicians in the medium of clothes.

The shapes are simple but contemporary and all pieces are made in England and Scotland. I’m all over this boxy ‘TILDA’ cardigan (above) for starters. Tilda Swinton x HADES is available online here, or in September from the HADES Mayfair pop-up.

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IMAGE: Tilda Swinton x HADES
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Gentlewoman style: Rika Studios



Rika Studios SS24

Jennifer Alfano published a fab interview with Rika Studios founder Ulrika Lundgren a few weeks ago, which I missed first time round.

It reminded me what a great, underexposed brand this is, the underexposure possibly intentional. Rika Studios is deliberately a small brand, working with handpicked suppliers to produce specific pieces, such as a sweater collab with Inez and Vinoodh, loafers by Terra and these lush leather bags and belts by Susan Szatmáry.

I’ve always liked the aesthetics of the brand – one of the OG Scandi-luxe crew – including its excellent magazines. If you want ideas for simple, ‘gentlewoman style’ pieces, or even just ideas to style stuff you own already, check out their site here, and Jennifer’s piece here. Jennifer is also featured in her pick of the collection here – I love these shorts!
Jennifer Alfano Rika Studios

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IMAGES: Rika Studios
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