Think back to ten years ago, the year was 2008, 'Low' was the most popular song, 'The Dark Knight' was the most popular film and Boho Chic and mini skirts were what was fashionable. Lady Gaga, Blake Lively and Mischa Barton were some of the years biggest fashion icons and the Y2K fashions that were… Continue reading Where will Fashion be 10 years from now?
Christian Dior revolutionised women's fashion in the mid twentieth century, following the Second World War. His New Look which debuted in 1947 shocked the world but its effects were key in reshaping the post war woman. After years of austerity, the New Look used masses of fabric to achieve the iconic hourglass shape. It was… Continue reading Celebration of Dior’s New Look
"Elegance isn't solely defined by what you wear. It's how you carry yourself, how you speak, what you read." - Carolina Herrera "True elegance for me is the manifestation of an independent mind." - Isabella Rossellini "I love unique things that not everyone has. I believe its all about how you wear an outfit, not… Continue reading 20 Insightful quotes about Elegance
Most fashion enthusiasts would agree that the 70s, 80s, 90s and the early 00s had some of the weirdest fashion trends in history. The 70s were kind of ugly with strange silhouettes and an abundance of yellow and brown. The 80s were extravagant and unnecessarily bright and crazy. The 90s were a boring decade of… Continue reading Why the 70s, 80s, and 90s seem like the worst fashion decades.
Fashion trends are often circular, someone wears something fabulous, people follow suit and then 20 years later that trend has a revival. Thats why the 90s have made a revival in recent years. However, there are some fashions that are timeless and classic, and no matter what they are guaranteed to always look stylish. Black… Continue reading The Timeless Trends that always guarantee a Classic Look.
Elisabeth of Austria was the Empress of Austria by her marriage to Emperor Franz Joseph I from 1854 until her assassination in 1898. In her time she was a renowned beauty, so much so that when presented to her future husband (who at the time was promised to her sister) he immediately fell in love… Continue reading Elisabeth of Austria and her gruelling beauty rituals
