28 November, 2022

Shop the post: The low-down on party shoes

Julia Nobis by Zoe Ghertner for M Le Monde

Question: do people go for a fully glitzed-up party look these days? Or do they go for more comfort-led with a nod to shine and bedazzle? I’ve seen a lot of extreme glam-rock platform heels* doing the rounds on all the shopping sites, not to mention the Bottega Veneta Mostra heels*. But equally, I’ve noticed that in real life, the gorgeous young things are wearing the opposite. Like, a satin slip with 70s-style Adidas Gazelles (that is, the amped-up 2020s version at 2020s prices – thanks Gucci*).

Somewhere in-between is a middle ground where the New York minimalistas are pitched. (more…)

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27 September, 2017

French boy style: Holiday Paris

Franck Durand’s Holiday brand is expanding. If you know the mag (the chicest, lifestyle-est travel tome you can imagine), you may be aware of the cafe and the logo sweats. Now he’s developed a full menswear line, inspired by everyday stylish staples – navy blazers, tweed jackets, classic Shetland pullovers. (more…)

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5 July, 2015

THE DRG STYLE INDEX: MARC JACOBS, MAC, H&M, DKNY, ARMANI

Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands currently buzzing on my radar…

1. SOFIA COPPOLA FOR MARC JACOBS AW15
sophia coppola in marc jacobs aw15 campaign by david sims

Gasp, Juergen teller didn’t shoot the latest Marc Jacobs campaign. That’s a shame because I loved all the Juergen campaigns, but I can’t complain too much about this shot of Sofia Coppola shot by David Sims. (more…)

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28 May, 2012

Brands as content creators: Armani launches Tweet Talks

Latest on the ‘brands as content creators’ tip: Armani is launching a series of discussions around the fashion industry, all to take place on Twitter. Starting on June 1st as part of Armani’s One Night Only in Beijing event, the #ArmaniTweetTalks Q&A discussion will be moderated by Peter Howarth with a panel composed of Vogue China’s Angelica Cheung, ‘publisher and tastemaker’ Hung Huang, fashion critic Godfrey Deeny, Yoox’s Federico Marchetti plus Susie Lau and Tommy Ton (you know who they are, right?). (more…)