When it comes to jewelry, authenticity matters more than aesthetics. Understanding how to differentiate between genuine pieces and imitations can prevent potential disappointment. Each piece can carry historical significance and personal sentiment, making it even more special.
Ouch! We've all been there, the wedding speech toasting the happy couple that veered off into a litany of humiliation, sophomoric humor, and embarrassing moments from the single, care-free, party like there's no tomorrow days.
You put a pair of shoes on every day, but what are they saying about you, to you, and for you? Shoes make a powerful statement and might tell your story without permission or prejudice.
Lena Erziak invites us on a journey through the depths of melancholy and the beauty that emerges. Each piece is an ode to the complexity of human emotions, capturing the duality between darkness and light, nostalgia and beauty.
Fashion brand pītusa, marked a milestone in its Caribbean expansion with the opening of its new store in Casa de Campo Altos de Chavón. The inauguration was a spectacle of style and sustainability, highlighted by internet celebrities.
The Crossbody Laptop Sling bag, from the London based company Grams (28), is the newest addition to the men's luxury accessory line of essential leather goods for today's urban professional, who understands quality accessories enhance the image.
Next, we meet Chris Manning, Watchmaker, and founder of CM Manning Watches, an obligate watchmaker developing metal working skills for 25 years – first as a fine jeweller, then crafting luxury fountain pens, and now as an independent watchmaker.
Next we meet Max Van Brauge, founder of Van Brauge Watches, a family-run business dedicated to bringing nostalgia and craftsmanship back into the timepieces of today with hand-built time pieces crafted with quality in mind.
Robert Abi Nader's return to Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week is an ode to diversity and inclusion. Drawing inspiration from art, design, and history, the designer showcases style, precision, and modernity in this new collection.
Les Jardins de Luisa Casati, The Gardens of Luisa Casati, is fashion designer Lena Erziak inspiration for her Spring/Summer 2024 collection which features alluring patterns, and a palette filled with all the colors of a springtime garden.
The Cigaiol Leather Cigar Humidor is a well-appointed, elegant, portable humidor that presents a lifestyle and comes complete with all the accessories, including a stylish clipper and lighter for your Cigar aficionado to enjoy fresh cigars anywhere.
As the traditional engagement season approaches, friends and family of the happy couple will be thinking ahead to the blow out bachelor and bachelorette parties and keepsake items to mark the start of a new life.
Destigmatizing mental health issues is challenging but starting the conversation is critical. On the occasion of World Mental Health Day, TAFT, renowned for its unique footwear creations, is stepping outside the box to unveil a limited-edition clothing collection.
Vagabond Shoemakers is proud to present the brand's premium capsule collection, Atelier by Vagabond, featuring classic elevated pieces with edge. Created to stand the test of time, Atelier by Vagabond adds contemporary elements to the everyday wardrobe.
Having a versatile pair of footwear that can work on different occasions is convenient. Finding boots that are fashionable and reliable can be challenging. Many people opt to purchase a pair of cowboy boots due to their versatility and comfort.
Next, we meet Megan Young, founder of The Watch Atelier, pioneer of the servicing industry and one of the most accredited watchmakers in the UK who was recently voted Watchmaker of the Year at the 2022 WatchPro Awards.
Next, we meet Darrell Spencer, Founder of Oceaneva, maker of high performance dive watches. Darrell has been in the watch business since 2006, operating in the 'grey market', selling other watch brands to clients all over the world.
Many enjoy wearing gold, platinum, and silver (or precious metal) jewelry since they are beautiful, durable, and easy to care for. However, making each piece look its best, requires a good polish every now and then.
Master the art of dressing for the Hamptons with a unique blend of casual, chic fashion whether it’s polo matches, beachside brunch, or late-night dances, the Hamptons demand an effortlessly chic and fashionable style.
Hosting or attending formal parties and events can be a treat; however, choosing your outfit isn’t easy. Whether you wear bold or neutral colors, you can make a splash by choosing the ideal dress for your personality.
Luxury Streetwear brand, SHALAJ, has launched their third DISGUISE Collection. The collection includes tees, jackets, hoodies, and sweatpants with motifs of items baring their disguised self with hand drawn artwork created in house by Creative Director, Shalaj Poonyarit.
As part of New York Fashion Week, luxe, lifestyle accessories brand Bandolier has teamed up with can't miss designer, Colin LoCascio. During the FW2023 runway show, Bandolier's chic crossbody iPhone accessories pairs seamlessly with Colin LoCascio's cool girl aesthetic.
Chiaroscuro, the haute couture collection from the designing team behind La Metamorphose, debuted their Haute Couture Spring Summer collection at the Paris Fashion Week 2023, mixing summer pastels, see-through fish net and along with magnificent evening couture.
Perception, the ultra-glamorous haute couture collection from designer Alin Le'Kal, debuted at the recent Paris fashion week 2023, spring/summer shows, to raves as the designer introduced cool summer pastels, sexy A-line gowns along with breathtaking evening couture.
Fovari, the ultra-glamorous haute couture collection from designer Yara Shoemaker, debuted at the recent Paris fashion week 2023, spring/summer shows, to raves as the designer introduced sexy slim style pantsuits along with her showstopping evening couture.
Winter means the opportunity to start dressing with flair, as layers are no longer unbearable. This means plenty of options, from overcoats to sweaters. Here are the very best men's wear essentials for cold weather.
True Classic, the manufacturer of essential men's casual wear, is slowly building itself into the "it" brand for men who are serious about style as well as comfort when choosing outerwear, tee's, jogging pants, and other necessities.
Zaddy, who debuted his couture collection during the Spring/Summer 2022 Paris Fashion week, presented elegant, bedazzled, column styling, inspired by Bauhaus, with sleek lines, large graceful and sophisticated framing ruffles, classy cutouts, and asymmetrical designs.
Next we meet André Clémençon, a self-confessed design enthusiast, passionate tattoo collector and thoroughly convinced Weird Gentleman. We are delighted to share with you his views and thoughts on his latest stunning creations.
Next, we meet Leon Leong, Founder of BOLDR Supply Co. Leon is based in Singapore and leads an organisation that manufacture watches and gear that's super-tough, stylish, functional, and built to be used and abused every day.
Following the new episode of Bravo's "Real Housewives of Dubai," 20,000+ people rushed to MINAROE.COM, crashing the website twice. Fashionistas and fans alike eagerly tried purchasing items from the Real Housewives Star Lesa Milan Hall's new Ready-To-Wear Line.
Today, we meet the duo behind the brand Atelier Jalaper, Louis Jalaber and Simon Szleper. Together, they've set the wheels in motion to realise their dream: the fusion of a watch and a 'mythical' car.
Jewelry elevates any look into something more. However, without a solid grasp on how to mix various jewelry types and still achieve a sophisticated look, pairing the right jewelry with the right attire can become a challenge.
La Métamorphose debuted its Spring and Summer 2022 Haute-Couture Collection, "The Triumph of Flowers" recently during Paris Fashion Week. The enchanting collection, delicate and wispy presented both traditional evening gowns and modern high-end after party formal wear.
Today, MrWatchMaster meets Antonio Calce, CEO of Greubel Forsey. With a reputation at the cutting edge of haute horlogerie, Antonio has been tasked with the long-term development of the brand and ensuring they remain at the summit of luxury watchmaking.
Lebanese designer Ziad Nakad unveiled his 2022 Haute Couture Spring/Summer Collection has always wanted to sublimate women, weaving around the female body a precious and timeless creation. He transforms the principle into reality with his newest designs.
Creating that special day also means creating a personalized style for the wedding reception and with so many unique options available the possibilities are endless. Here are some new creative food ideas for a delicious wedding menu.
Daniela Uribe, the Latin-founded, Italian-made, size, and gender-inclusive footwear brand launched their newest style today! Previously worn by Mindy Kaling, Mark Byran, and more, the celebrity favorite Be Yourself Pump is now available in an all silver colorway.
Today MrWatchMaster meets up with Stephane Waser, CEO of Maurice Lacroix for an insider's look into the brand and business. He joined Maurice Lacroix in 2008 as International Marketing Director and has managed the brand since 2014.
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in less shaving and more beard-growing. However, how does one properly groom facial hair? According to dermatologists from the American Academy of Dermatology, healthy-looking facial hair starts with healthy skin.
For many, buying a fashionable, and functional, new winter coat is exciting every season. However, many people aren't fully aware of the features they should seek and neglecting these essential elements can lead to an unhappy investment.
Outdoor weddings have never been more popular, and anyone can take theirs to the next level with an evening event. Explore these ideas for lighting an evening outdoor wedding for some tips on seamless and beautiful illumination.
Many people love Western fashion. They especially love cowboy boots, which are known for being durable, unique, and eye catching. It's no secret that cowboy boots have launched themselves from practicality into the fashion world.
Be it Mink, Chinchilla, Fox, Sable, or Lynx owning a natural fur coat is a status symbol. However, as most people don't wear their fur coats year-round, they may find these garments challenging to maintain.
Elevating the aesthetic of equestrian jewelry, Karina Brez is internationally renowned within the riding world for her timeless designs, now introducing her pieces to a wide public she is launching her first store in Palm Beach.
Farhad Re, the former jet setting stylist turned designer, introduced his Fall and Winter Couture Collection, The Others, in Paris, inviting the daring to follow him into a daydream or charmed nighttime enchantment with his latest couture collection.
Renaissance, the stunning Fall and Winter 2021-2022 Haute Couture Collection from acclaimed fashion designer Ziad Nakad, debuted in Paris featuring the open double spiral staircase of the Château de Chambord in the Parisian countryside as his runway.
Working with a custom jeweler can be intimidating if shoppers aren’t sure which questions are important, here are a few tips to customers so they will feel confident knowing the questions to ask a jeweler during consultations.
Couture House La Metamorphose has announced the launch of two exclusive perfumes, La Metamorphose No. 4 and La Metamorphose No. 6, two delicate fragrances that linger evoking visions of carefree summer days, fields of roses and jasmine.
As warmer months approach, and the world continues to reemerge, freshening up one's style may include adding necklaces, in all shapes, sizes, varieties, from elegant and dainty to classic and statement pieces to jazz up that wardrobe.
Lebanese designer Ziad Nakad showcased his Spring/Summer 2021 Couture Collection, The Birds of Paradise, at the Château de Vaux-Le-Vicomte inspired by the past year’s restrictions, he designed a collection filled with desire to be free.
Gemstones are beautiful, comprising a larger variety than just the clear diamonds that everyone knows about, and they can be used in much more than just the typical engagement rings we see all too often.
The pandemic and its forced isolation has forced many to face a grim reality as the comfort clothes that have become an indispensable wardrobe staple must be retired and our once keen fashion sense resurrected.
Paris Fashion Week Spring Summer 2021 went viral with designers presenting their collections in environments highlighting the inspiration. La Métamorphose presented a spring summer 2021 couture collection among the flowers of a lush, blooming, thriving tropical garden.
This is the eternal story of an artist who falls in love with his creation. Reality cannot match this perfection created by his own hands. The work that came out of his imagination meets all his expectations.
Blending Parisian chic and European elegance, designer Karnit Aharoni presents her eponymous collection of women's fine shirts bringing a balance of day and evening styling, with special touches for comfort, pairing sophistication with classic detailing creating perfection.
Unique, dramatic, and appealing describe the handmade jewelry created by Jewelry Designer Marilena Papadokostantaki. Raised in Athens Greece she mastered the textile fine art of nitho, an ancient Grecian skill that spins synthetic fibers in exquisite designs.
The latest collection from Italian Fashion designer Fahrad Re showcases renewal and rebirth of the world with the freshness of Spring, emergence after a long winter, and the moment the monarch dazzles the eye and captures the heart.
As we move ahead with the year in review, even the fine jewelry market felt the sting of the Coronavirus as sales of rings, especially fashion rings, dropped because of the constant need to maintain hand washing.
For all its best efforts, 2020 was ultimately a trendless year. Even though we all dressed up for our weekly Zoom meetings and Instagram posts, getting out and about to show off our fashion sense was impossible.
Designers have decreed that the best winter coat styles for men in 2020 will go beyond the basics with urban functionality, textures that take leather to the next level, and the ultimate in furry warmth.
Controlling the budget when planning a wedding can often be a challenge. For those who desire to add a personal touch to that special day, here are a few of the best DIY projects for your wedding day.
CEO and Co-Founder, Ryan Hoang answers questions on his leading-edge workout wear brand Centric Fitness Apparel, how the Sci-Tech activewear line leverages color psychology to amp performance, functionality and athletic performance and his U.S. launch.
Dancing in the sunlight she is exploring new paths that life is opening for her. Intrigued and mesmerized she is moving forward, navigating the challenges. She continues the journey towards her destiny. Then she realizes, she is her destiny.
Belles De Lune, the new collection of La Métamorphose explores the hidden and mysterious nature of women and is inspired by the Balsamic moon; this suspended moment in the moon cycle which corresponds to the Dreamtime.
The Fashion House of Ziad Nakad has continued, throughout the pandemic, to develop and create a collection of exquisite, refined, and elegant couture fashion and accessories. This season his magnificent touch designs fashions for the little princess.
A week after previewing "Original Air," the era-defining Michael Jordan footwear auction, Christie's and Stadium Goods are pleased to announce the full selection of 11 historic lots chronicling Jordan's career will now be available to browse the collection.
The right piece of jewelry can make or break your outfit. A stunning necklace can make even the blandest outfit look sophisticated. Yet, that doesn’t mean you should throw on any old necklace you have lying around.
The idea of Atlantis, the "lost" island subcontinent, often idealized as an advanced, Utopian society holding wisdom that could bring world peace an ideal state that has captivated dreamers, occultists and New Agers for generations.
Manscaped, the male grooming company that provides at home styling tools and toiletry's for below the waist care, is blowing up the market with its innovative and unique products geared toward hygiene, comfort, maintenance and appearance.
Showcasing Vietnamese designer Patrick Pham, select pieces from two recent shows in Paris bring a continuity of thought as he moves freely from summer and feminine pinks to trendy winter treats reminiscent of an emerging Parisian fashion capital.
The Nomade 2019/2020 haute-couture collection showcases the inspirational journey between my native Pakistan and adopted home of Australia seeing beyond the melancholic experiences to the high, lofty visions and conversations that translated into a creative emotional response.
International designer Ziad Nakad debuted his Fall/Winter 2019-2020 Haute Couture collection during Paris Fashion Week unveiling a breathtaking line inspired by an ancient mosaic that brought together pattern, shapes, and created sparkling imagery as each garment moved along the runway.
The Spring Summer 2019 Haute Couture collection from Ziad Nakad magically transforms into a constellation of delicate, bold, intoxicating, evening gowns, with gleaming silvers and shimmering gold patterns blending celestial designs with starry night patterns.
As counterpoise to the austere urbanism and rapidity of change, Katrine K. turns to the subject of rejuvenating true values and pays homage to principles which are significant and far-reaching for a modern woman.
With all eyes on the newest headliners at Paris’ Fashion Week, a young designer, Armine Ohanyan, debuted her sustainable couture collection, embracing environmental concern she looked to nature to find the inspiration and took a global concern and made beauty.
Luxury brand, IH NOM UH NIT, which has garnered an army of A-List fans, merges haute fashion with streetwear resulting in oversized, comfort combinations paired with top-notch accessories such as a signature leather sneaker collection and stylish sunglasses.
In the world of Men's accessories one of the newest and quickly rising must have's is the RFID protected secret wallet, and one of the leaders in this new market is the fast rising crowdfunded European company Ekster.
Fedoras, Panamas, Safari, or the Slouchy Beanie. Just the names invoke memories of a season, a time when someone caught your eye, maybe it was the place, the vacation or maybe it was the hat that made you pause.
As seasons change each day is a proverbial weather hazard and with events from red carpets to weddings to sunny sport Saturdays, weather instability from rain to sun to snow can turn the best days into a disaster.
Among the many jewels with fascinating provenance being offered to Bonhams clients will be a remarkable collection of jewelry owned by the Olympic gold medalist Katherine Domyan. Leading the sale are two necklaces formerly owned by the swimmer.
The Rani Zakhem Couture Fall Winter 2018-2019 collection is a vibrant, sparkling tribute to the combating and combative woman, Amazone of all jungles and terribly "Glamazonian", fatally seductive when, like a warrior goddess, she appears in her crystal armor.
A striking collection of perfumes that celebrate the extraordinary moments of a life’s work brought to vivid, fragrant life. Drawing on the inspirations and encounters that have permeated Clive Christian’s world – from infancy to royal recognition.
The House of Chanel debuted its Fall Winter 2018 Haute Couture collection designed by artistic director Karl Lagerfeld to rave reviews with a captivating and enchanting display of lovely garments, powerful in simplicity, perplexing, enigmatic, mysterious. Stunning.
The Wedding Shower, a combination of dread and elevation, as it is another opportunity to enjoy the Bride to be traditions (It’s a tough world ladies), and of course the gifting, which can be fabulous or disastrous.
"I am Demeter, revered by all, the power most useful for gods and men." For his Spring Summer 2018 collection, Ziad Nakad decided to celebrate the "Goddess of wheat" and "Mother of the Earth."
Fury, fervor, effervescence! For his first couture fashion show in Paris, Rani Zakhem celebrates life and joy in incandescent metaphors. Fire is the essential element of this sumptuous yet relaxed collection, dedicated to a volcanic woman.
The Muse of the Laskaris House for the summer of 2018 is Olympias, the Princess of the Molossian of Epirus, the wife of Philip II, King of the Macedonians, and the mother of Alexander the Great.
Close your eyes and fly to the Secret Gardens of Alexander. A utopia, a fantasy land that euphoria is the only feeling of existence. A land with unending gardens of delicate Japanese flowers, of beauty that begs for surrender.
IH NOM UH NIT, the young fashion house operating between France and Italy launches its much-anticipated Spring/Summer 2018 Women’s collection and is quickly becoming a fully-fledged all-encompassing lifestyle brand already the must have casual accessory for celebs worldwide.
MUSE by Berta has fast become the most popular and praised new bridal line worldwide. The contradicting mix of elegance and boldness makes this collection stand out as a highlight of this year’s New York Bridal Fashion Week presentations.
Rime Arodaky, the wild child of couture wedding dress designs, is preparing her 2018 collection for New York Bridal Week and to whet the appetite for the rock and roll goddess meets Parisian sophistication and tradition here's a preview.
The British Invasion, once synonymous with The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and other musical groups has evolved into the recent obsessions with Downton Abby, The Crown, and The Royals, it seems like the world has had a resurgent thirst for all things Royal.
Ziad Nakad, the Lebanese born Haute Couture fashion designer, wowed the invited guests fortunate enough to secure an invitation to the sought-after designer’s Fall and Winter 2017/2018 Paris Haute Couture show titled The Snow Crystal Forest.
The PRISM is the key that opens the door to the collection of the Greek designer Laskaris. A journey to a surreal world, where the dream is omnipresent, the act of creation is spontaneous, and paradoxically anchored in the present.
Patuna's autumn-winter 2017-2018 couture collection is a junction between Gaudi's organic architecture and Dali's dreamlike abstraction with a geometrical base elements, circle, triangle and square, Patuna has created a stunning collection fusing lines, abstracts and geometrical elements.
Inspired by the ancient gypsy fables that transport all into an enchanted, joyful, dancing world, Ewa Minge, Poland’s most celebrated and well known designer, recently showed her Fall/Winter 2017/18 collection during the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, France.
Maximilan Busser, a Swiss entrepreneur and founder of the avant-garde boutique brand MB&F, is the former CEO of Harry Winston, Inc Rare Timepieces, and moved through the luxury timepiece sphere as a senior manager at Jaeger-LeCoultre.
Ole Yde debuted his Spring Summer 2017 Ready-to-Wear Collection during Paris Fashion Week to rave reviews for his inspiration of Love is Paradise, with Spring bouquet coming through in his bold vibrant colors, flowing chiffons.
Yohann Fayolle debuted his Spring/Summer 2017 Collection during Paris Fashion Week, Ready to Wear, with seductive solids, cigarette pants, flat panel front, slim lines and sexy skin bearing slits, ultra-feminine and ultra-modern his collection is upscale, contemporary.
Hospitalizations for Covid has risen exponentially over the past six weeks, if you are planning to pull out your mask again as some jurisdictions consider new mandates, you might want to ask what in your mask?
"Pride" from CBS Films, BBC and Pathe, brings to the screen a triumphant feel good film highlighting the 1980's British Miner's Strike and the Gay lifeline that rescued them from the squeeze the government had planned.
The Miracle Club, from Sony Pictures Classic, presents an inspirational story of hope and faith as three generations of friends, each with their own burden brought back together through tragedy, make a pilgrimage in search of healing.
Bad Times at El Royale, from Twentieth Century Fox, presents a story of deception, illusion, redemption and rescue as seven strangers, each with a deadly secret, are forced into a kill or be killed, life or death final struggle.
French President Emmanuel Macron's new Prime Minister, Gabriel Attal, confronts the current agricultural power struggle, which puts the tenant of Matignon in the spotlight, and the necessary response represents the first key test for the new PM.
The announcement that the European Union will host the training of Ukrainian soldiers on its soil, the 27-block coalition is taking a further step in its assistance to Kiev, and with that strategy risks repeating history.
