Lingerie – or simply put, underwear – is a woman’s ultimate weapon of seduction. From briefs to bras, and from camisoles to corsets, our intimate apparel is a relatively recent – yet essential – addition to our wardrobes. In fact, one of the earliest pair of undergarments still in existence belonged to Queen Victoria. Her Majesty’s impressive … Continue reading
These couple of weeks I am doing a fair amount of packing due to a three-week family holiday in Australia. Those travelling with young children will relate to the proverbial ‘kitchen sink’ being moved from continent to continent, as well as the hassle of negotiating various airport obstacle courses. It is hard to believe that not … Continue reading
Pearls are the oldest gem known to humankind: the oldest pearl found is over 7,500 years old. Famous women — from Cleopatra to Coco Chanel — adorned themselves with these shimmering gifts of the sea, which are a staple of every woman’s jewellery box. Until the early 1900’s, natural pearls were accessible only to the … Continue reading
Next Thursday, 19 February will usher the Chinese New Year of the Goat (also known as Ram or Sheep). And it’s not just any odd species of the caprinae family- it is a Green one! Being a proud Goat myself, I rejoice in the astrologists’ predictions of a happier, more stable and economically and politically favourable times in 2015. … Continue reading
My three-year-old daughter is obsessed with princess dresses, especially those in lurid colours. Taking them off at bedtime is a constant battle. What I would really love to ask the scientists decoding the human genome is what exactly makes girls genetically programmed to go for pink — of all the colours in nature’s palette! Now don’t get me … Continue reading
For some, this phrase conjures images of big hair and shoulder pads as seen on Dynasty characters and 1980s air hostesses. Yet for many women in the public eye – be it business, politics or international affairs – power dressing is a part of their job. Thankfully, many of them have adopted a much more sophisticated approach to dressing for … Continue reading
Last week at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, British actress Emma Watson, the Harry Potter star and Goodwill Ambassador for UN Women, took a stand. Quite literally. In her 13-minute speech, she launched the #HeforShe campaign for gender equality. While the reaction in the media – both mainstream and social – has been rather mixed, … Continue reading
Since the launch of green stilettos, I have been exploring the various permutations of “sustainable” fashion: ethical, eco-, fairtrade, green, responsible and slow fashion are all terms being used interchangeably by the industry itself as well as countless magazines, forums and blogs that report on this growing trend. Is there a roadmap to navigate the rapidly expanding universe of sustainable fashion? What does “sustainable … Continue reading
This week took me to the shores of the Baltic Sea, a region which has recently made its mark on the fashion scene – from H&M, world’s second-biggest fashion retailer, to many more globally successful designer brands such as Acne Studios and By Malene Birger. Many Nordic countries look to sustainable fashion as the region’s unique selling point. After the new … Continue reading
Metamorphosis is a Greek term that stands for “transformation”. A biological process that is common in many insects, it is also perhaps one of the best ways to describe fashion. From day to night, season to season and through the years, we change our clothes and, in doing so, transform ourselves. This week’s article is all about the … Continue reading
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