Love the Elayna trainer from ethical artisanal startup, Nisolo. Lean Luxe brought the brand to my attention by praising it for its non ‘Etsy factor’ branding and operation. What the hell does that mean? It referred to the often twee, not-quite-there brands that have good intentions but don’t quite cut it on execution and delivery. (more…)
Isn’t perception a fascinating thing? I perceive Chanel beauty as a classic brand, so when I’m presented with anything slightly off-piste it’s not too scary as it’s always done with such finesse and elegance I don’t feel like I’m being tipped out of my comfort zone. (more…)
Christmas in July at Jo Malone London is always an unexpected treat. You just never know what you’re going to get. I mean, would you have predicted pop-art colours and a candy pink perfume bottle for Jo Malone Christmas 2017?
There’s a reason for the cacophony of colour and that’s because Jo Malone London has worked with Jonathan Saunders on the creative concept. (more…)
Astley Clarke has found a gem in its new creative director Dominic Jones. His story is an interesting one. He got off to a bright beginning with his anti-establishment jewellery designs and it-crowd inner circle (think early 2010s Alice Dellal, Daisy Lowe and co), then ten collections in, he shut up shop. The business had grown fast and he wasn’t sure he wanted to scale. (more…)
