I don’t think I have ever worn a double-breasted jacket in my life. They always just looked a bit too boxy (in the 80s) or trussed up (in the 90s). They were nowhere to be seen in the 2000s. But all of a sudden, you can’t move for them.
What’s changed is their overall vibe. (more…)
Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands and industry stories currently buzzing on my radar…
1. LVMH ECOMMERCE HAS LAUNCHED
24 Sèvres is aiming to deliver the ultimate luxury ecommerce experience. The just-launched site from Le Bon Marché (owned by LVMH) will stock over 150 luxury brands including Louis Vuitton & Dior, plus special collaborations and exclusives. (more…)
There are two timeless new fragrances coming our way from Jo Malone London in September and I’m going to say now that one of them will be an instant classic. (UPDATE: They’ve launched!)
The two woody colognes from the Jo Malone English Oak offering are English Oak & Redcurrant and English Oak & Hazelnut. In true Jo Malone London style, the Townhouse was bedecked in the manner of an enchanted forest (more…)
OK, Arket hasn’t opened yet but first impressions are rather promising. It helps that the press day was meticulously merchandised, the catering was fantastic and the goody bag contained a useful duo of linen tea towel and ‘good’ olive oil.
In case you missed it, Arket is (yet) another new brand from the H&M stable, launching in early autumn. (more…)
