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Louis Vuitton Goes Back to Normal in New Pre-Fall Collection
What exactly is ‘normal’ in fashion? “In broad brushes, you could say a tailored silhouette reminds us of normalcy: getting back to work, back to business, back in shape. The notion of normalcy can seem like a safe haven in the wake of tumultuous times,” says Virgil Abloh. And in a way, we can say…
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Is Gucci’s Break From Luxury Tradition the Right Move?
Resale is a taboo in the luxury industry. While brands have mostly remained out of the pre-owned or resale conversation, the general approach to such a prestige and perception driven industry has been to ignore the elephant in the room or to speak up against the spectre of counterfeit goods and products of questionable provenance.…
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150,000 Stitches Later, Dior’s Solar Slip-on Sneaker is Now Available
If you have ever had to deal with any form of swelling in your feet, especially after prolonged bouts of standing, walking or running, you do not need anyone to explain to you the importance of comfortable shoes that can serve as a cushion for your feet against the hard ground. Unfortunately, more often than…
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This Nigerian is Seeking to Elevate West African Cuisine in London
A year later than planned, Akoko has finally opened in London’s Fitzrovia on a mission to shake up the capital’s West African dining scene with its ‘progressive and elevated’ approach. “You know, it’s a funny story,” says Aji Akokomi with a chuckle. The first-time restauranteur is sat at the window table by the entrance of…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Must-Have Bags by Aaboux
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When Zainab Aliyu decided to embrace the creative side of her genes, she did not immediately think ‘luxury leather bags.’ “I am a chartered accountant, but I come from a family of creatives…so I always knew that I was one,” she tells me over a recent phone interview. “My older sister is a fashion designer,…
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No Inhibitions: Libre by Yves Saint Laurent
“I am aware that I made Fashion progress, and that I allowed women to access a world of freedom that was prohibited to them until then.” – Yves Saint Laurent Freedom. That is one word that aptly defines the Yves Saint Laurent brand. From turning the tuxedo into provocative women’s evening wear in the sixties,…
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Trend Alert! Luxury Brands Abandon a Risk-Averse Mindset
To say that the luxury market is going through a tough time may be an understatement. The last couple of weeks saw a slew of negative sales results from all major brands and groups, proving that no one is immune from the effects of a global pandemic. Richemont posted a 47% fall to €1.99bn for the…
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5 Luxury Hotels Include Private Flights in their Stay Packages
Every industry has had to chart a new course post-COVID19 to maintain relevance in today’s world of rapidly changing trends and high uncertainty. The luxury industry may have perhaps been hit harder than any other industry, but it is definitely not going down without a fight, or even going down at all. Eager to make…
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This Colourful Unique Ressence Watch will be Auctioned for Covid-19 Relief
Swiss watchmaker Ressence has teamed up with Sotheby’s to auction a unique pastel blue titanium automatic timepiece named after the designer’s children and whose proceeds will benefit Covid-19 relief. Unveiled on Monday, the Type 1 Slim “Ayrton & Finlay” was inspired by the winning design from the #WatchAgainstCovid19 competition put on by both firms in April. The…
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Once again, Imane Ayissi Puts Africa on Haute-Couture’s Stage
Decked in pieces made from organic faso dan fani, a cotton material from Burkina Faso, and, silk dresses adorned with obom- fabric made from the bark of a tree, models sashayed on the haute-couture stage in Paris, closing the edition’s show to the soundtrack of African music. The designer is 51-year old Imane Ayissi, the…