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Marie Antoinette’s Breguet watch to be displayed in London

One of the most renowned and valuable timepieces in the world, the Breguet No. 160 “Marie Antoinette” watch, will go on display for the first time in the UK at the Versailles: Science and Splendour exhibition, opening at the Science Museum in London on 12 December 2024. This masterpiece, designed by legendary Swiss watchmaker Abraham-Louis… Continue reading Marie Antoinette’s Breguet watch to be displayed in London

Defoe, Oldman and Brody are Prada villains

In 2012, Prada took an unconventional approach by recruiting actors renowned for their villainous roles to showcase their suits, in which the phrase “the devil wears Prada” took on a literal meaning. For the fall 2012 men’s show at Milan Fashion Week, Prada opted for a twist by featuring a cast of notable antagonists instead… Continue reading Defoe, Oldman and Brody are Prada villains

Dune: Part Two’s fashion takes inspiration from Rick Owens and contemporary trends

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In the highly anticipated Dune: Part Two, it’s not just the stellar performances by Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler that steal the spotlight; it’s the fashion. The film’s costume design, reminiscent of Rick Owens’ aesthetic, is a standout feature, resonating with today’s fashion trends. For decades, science fiction has influenced fashion designers. Raf Simons… Continue reading Dune: Part Two’s fashion takes inspiration from Rick Owens and contemporary trends

The Larry David style — a closer look at the fashion evolution of the Curb Your Enthusiasm star

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“Larry David is one of the best-dressed men on television,” declared New York magazine in 2020. Stylist Allison Bornstein, among others on TikTok, has celebrated David as an “accidental style icon,” praising his “classic, layered, and practical” fashion choices. His “laid-back dad style” has been lauded by fashion publications, and he has even graced the… Continue reading The Larry David style — a closer look at the fashion evolution of the Curb Your Enthusiasm star

We asked Sikh men in Britain what the turban means to them — here’s what they told us

The dastaar — most commonly referred to as a turban — is perhaps Sikhism’s most visible expression of identity. We talked to 13 British Sikh men to learn about their identity, religious practice and their experiences of wearing the turban in the UK. They told us that they hoped the recent visibility of the turban… Continue reading We asked Sikh men in Britain what the turban means to them — here’s what they told us

Diadora — the shoes you’re most definitely sleeping on

If you were fashion-conscious in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s and had an interest in football, Diadora would have most likely been your Italian love, meeting you in the afternoon on Channel 4 for Football Italia adorning the feet of your favourite goalscorers. As one of Europe’s oldest sportswear brands, Diadora is reminiscent of an… Continue reading Diadora — the shoes you’re most definitely sleeping on

Harry Potter by Balenciaga

“You’ll soon find out that some fashion is better than others Potter” – Draco Malfoy “Avada Balenciaga”, “Wingardium Balenciaga” and “Expecto Balenciagum” prove to be seductive spells conjured by three AI-generated videos entitled Harry Potter by Balenciaga, spanning over 16 million views. Created by YouTube user “demonflyingfox” this is the Harry Potter universe we never… Continue reading Harry Potter by Balenciaga