Vincenzo La Torre
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Did world leaders coordinate their batik shirts at Bali G20 summit?, Lifestyle News
Global leaders seemed to leave politics aside, at least for one night, at the Group of 20 Summit held on the Indonesian island of Bali. This is the 17th year the meeting of leaders of the world’s 20 biggest economies has taken place. As always, it opened with a welcoming dinner, this time held at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. In... → Read More
Move over, New York - Los Angeles is where fashion lovers want to be now, Lifestyle News
When in early 2020, American designer Tom Ford decided to skip New York Fashion Week and show his autumn/winter collection in Los Angeles on the west coast instead, it came as a surprise. While Ford had called Los Angeles home for years and had even directed two well-received films by then, he had also just been named chairman of the... → Read More
Which are the most popular bags in China? Luxury CEOs turn to Mr Bags for the answer, Lifestyle News
Every month, fashion executives in Milan and Paris wait eagerly for Mr Bags, a Chinese KOL (key opinion leader) and authority on handbags, to release his rankings of the 30 most popular bags in China. Mr Bags, whose real name is Tao Liang, has been posting this chart for about a year and a half, and it has become the... → Read More
Why Jeff Bezos and Angelina Jolie are fans of fashion guru Brunello Cucinelli, Lifestyle News
Much like the titans of the world who wear his clothes, Brunello Cucinelli – the Italian designer, entrepreneur and renaissance man who helms the brand of the same name – is a company founder. It is a rarity to meet a successful founder in any field, let alone in fashion, an industry dominated by heritage labels helmed by so-called creative... → Read More
Kanye West debuts 'White Lives Matter' shirt at surprise Paris Fashion Week show, Lifestyle News
After recently severing ties between apparel giants Adidas and Gap and his Yeezy sneaker line, controversial US rapper Kanye West held a surprise fashion show during Paris Fashion Week to debut his new collection, named Yzyszn9. The show, held in a secret location, featured a performance by his daughter North and a children’s chorus and had a very limited guest... → Read More
Heading to Paris? 5 new luxury and fashion hotspots to visit, Lifestyle News
Ask any traveller from Greater China where they are most looking forward to heading when they are once again able to and Paris is likely to be near the top of their list. The French capital has long been a magnet for Chinese tourists, not just for its cultural offerings but also for its retail scene. The lack of Chinese... → Read More
Who is the K-pop CEO who outshone Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett in Venice?, Entertainment News
A little known K-pop CEO stole the limelight at the 79th Venice International Film Festival on Sept 2. South Korean Yulee Choi may not be a celebrity, but the dress she wore for her appearance at the glamorous event outshone the highly crafted looks of major stars such as festival jury president Julianne Moore and actress Cate Blanchett. They also... → Read More
Loved Better Call Saul? How fashion plays a key part in show's success, Lifestyle News
After debuting in 2015 as a spin-off of the legendary show Breaking Bad, drama series Better Call Saul has come to an end with the last episode of its sixth season. Set in the early 2000s in Albuquerque, in the US state of New Mexico, the show centres on the backstory of former con-artist-turned-lawyer Jimmy McGill, aka Saul Goodman, a... → Read More
Messika's high jewellery has fans in Beyonce and Rihanna, with her belly chains, Lifestyle News
French jeweller Valérie Messika might only have started her company, Messika, 17 years ago but she has deep connections to the jewellery industry. The Paris-born designer comes from a family of diamantaires, or diamond dealers, and grew up surrounded by diamonds, as she explains in an interview during the haute couture shows in July in a suite at the Hôtel... → Read More
'He wears my clothes and looks better in them': The fashion of Madonna's son, Lifestyle News
He may only be 16 but David Banda, son of Madonna, is quickly gaining attention as a fledgling fashion maven and giving adventurous dressers such as singers Harry Styles and Lil Nas X a run for their money. Even Madonna recently weighed in. “He can put on any outfit and look swag as you know what,” she said in a... → Read More
Martha Stewart, lifestyle queen and fashion influencer, is on a roll, Lifestyle News
Television personality, lifestyle guru and self-made billionaire Martha Stewart is living her best life. Stewart, who turns 81 on Aug 3, has been on a roll in recent years, starring in fashion shoots, hanging out with celebrities such as rapper Snoop Dogg, Justin Bieber and Drake, and posting sexy selfies that have gone viral. She is now also an official... → Read More
No tea, no schmoozing: Why the Valentino of today bucks fashion stereotypes, Lifestyle News
As the creative director of Italian fashion house Valentino, Pierpaolo Piccioli simply wants to celebrate beauty. You’re probably thinking, “A fashion designer who is into beauty? Groundbreaking.” Beauty, however, is in scarce supply in fashion nowadays – especially the kind of beauty that Piccioli champions. You do not need to be a fashion insider to know that ugliness sells. While... → Read More
Meet Louis Vuitton high jewellery designer who's making 'fun' pieces, Lifestyle News
Francesca Amfitheatrof is the most fabulous fashion insider you’ve never heard of. Chic, charismatic and – most importantly – far from overexposed, she is the artistic director for jewellery and watches at Louis Vuitton, the leather-goods house known for its monogrammed trunks. While you may not have heard of Amfitheatrof, if you’re a jewellery and luxury lover, you’re likely familiar... → Read More
Cartier adapts to young people buying high jewellery 'just to enjoy it', Lifestyle News
High jewellery is the most rarefied realm of the luxury world. While haute couture – the creation of one-of-a-kind garments made to order in Paris by houses such as Chanel and Dior – gets most of the attention for its enormous price tags and incredible craftsmanship, high jewellery is even more exclusive. We’re talking about one-of-a-kind pieces made with the... → Read More
YSL spring/summer 2023 show is reminiscent of Bowie sci-fi film, Lifestyle News
Parisian brand Saint Laurent's connections to the city of Marrakech, Morocco, run deep. Founder Yves Saint Laurent, who was born in Algeria, discovered Marrakech in 1966 and spent time there to escape city life in Paris. "Once I grew sensitive to light and colours, I especially noticed the light on colours," he once said. "On every street corner in Marrakech,... → Read More
The reinvention of fashion label Schiaparelli, loved by Kim Kardashian, Lifestyle News
Reviving long-dormant fashion houses to turn them into profitable brands has become a recipe for success in the luxury industry. In the early 1990s, labels such as Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta - even larger ones like Louis Vuitton and Dior - had been largely relegated to the dustbin of history. It was thanks to the business prowess of groups like LVMH... → Read More
2022 LVMH Prize winners wow jury and guests including Cate Blanchett, Lifestyle News
The resilience of the luxury industry during the coronavirus pandemic has been nothing short of remarkable. Even at the height of the Covid-19 crisis in 2020, top brands such as Chanel, Dior, Hermès and Louis Vuitton managed to thrive — and raise the prices of some of their key products to deal with surging demand. This success often came at... → Read More
In-person fashion events are back — and that's no bad thing, Lifestyle News
The Covid-19 pandemic was supposed to change the fashion industry. In spring 2020, with much of the world in lockdown, brands vowed to take a more sensible approach by forgoing countless runway shows and unnecessary travel. Destination shows, often held to present in-between-season collections in far-flung locations outside the usual fashion week calendar, were cited as likely casualties of… → Read More
We love the power of a red lip — here are our top go-to lipsticks, Lifestyle News
A red lip is a timeless classic. Our top contributors pick their favourites. "There's nothing more satisfying than perfectly drawn red lips. One of my favourite lipsticks to accomplish that goal is Nars' Bad Reputation HK$250 (S$S44), a super-rich and creamy formula that feels lightweight without being sticky. "It offers that passionate power of red mixed with cooler undertones that... → Read More
Sofia Coppola on Chanel, avoiding social media and her no-blockbuster policy, Lifestyle News
Sofia Coppola is the scion of one of Hollywood’s most illustrious filmmaking clans and one of the fashion world’s favourite directors – but don’t expect to find her on social media or helming a blockbuster any time soon. Soft-spoken and extremely reserved, the maker of cult films such as The Virgin Suicides (1999), Marie Antoinette (2006) and The Bling Ring... → Read More