Gorpcore jewellery – yay or nay?
Personally, I’m feeling the elevated carabiner-clip-as-jewellery vibe.
Back in spring, Cartier unveiled its take on the utilitarian carabiner clip – an audacious, deco-esque watch-carabiner hybrid set with diamonds, rubies and emeralds as part of its Cartier Libre Polymorph collection (above). Suitably incongruous and decadent, it’s the kind of irreverent move I love from Cartier. (more…)
While luxury fashion brands seem to be in meltdown, it feels like we’re rediscovering the joy of really good clothes. Considered cuts, well-made, and respectfully priced so their makers get paid decently. That’s the ethos of Old Stone Trade, a niche online marketplace that’s been going viral on SubStack.
It’s a simple premise. Niche artisan makers sell classic, small-batch Americana-leaning designs such as a satin-collared tuxedo, Aran knitwear and ivory wool trousers (more…)
The new Sotheby’s magazine sounds extremely promising. Helmed by former WSJ magazine editor, Kristina O’Neill, the print bi-monthly – landing in September – will cover art, fashion, luxury, culture and tech. With Kristina’s track record, it’s already creating a bit of a buzz. Watch this space for updates. (No images yet, so this will have to do from Lucas Oliver Mill’s IG.) (more…)
Everyone’s talking about Carven Pre-Fall 2024.
These “straight-up”-style look book photos are an excellent styling research tool, offering wardrobe inspo even if you’re not planning to buy anything.
If you are planning to shop, it’s giving The Row style at more accessible prices. I’ve not seen Carven up close enough to see the quality, but I have high hopes. The wool gabardine coat, bonded cotton mac and crease-front tailored pants (a major emerging trend for next season, remember) are whispering to me. (more…)
