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In Marilyn Monroe’s Shoes

Georgia — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 08:57:03 +0000

Summer might seem far away but savvy travellers are already planning ahead, and those busy arranging a trip to Florence should not forget to make time for a visit to the Salvatore Ferragamo Museum, which will be hosting an exhibition … Continue reading →

Tour de Shop: London

Francesca — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 09:08:12 +0000

Book yourself a break away in the British capital and take a tour of some of London’s most iconic shops for your Christmas shopping this year! Best for traditional gifts Harrods, the world’s most famous department store, comprises seven floors of … Continue reading →

Secrets of Paris

Francesca — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:58:37 +0000

Lidwine Faure is a girl about town in Paris. A true Parisian, she knows every corner of this beautiful city. We asked her to tell us more about what makes her home city so magical. Describe Paris in three words? … Continue reading →

Dedicated Followers of Fashion

Francesca — Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:48:38 +0000

After checking-out of New York, the fashion pack click-clacked their way from show to party to show in London, Milan and Paris. Whilst sleep may not be top of the agenda during the frenetic fashion-filled weeks, celebrities, models and fashion … Continue reading →

A Fashionable Stay in New York

Francesca — Thu, 22 Sep 2011 13:02:48 +0000

Fashionistas descended on New York in their Louboutins and Jimmy Choos this month as designers debuted their Spring/Summer 2012 ready-to-wear collections at New York Fashion Week. W Hotels were involved in Fashion Week for the 13th year in a row, … Continue reading →

Soirées in Haute Couture

Splendia Blog Editor — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 08:00:52 +0000

The current latest fashion trend is, in fact, not fashion. At present, the world’s leading fashion houses are expanding themselves beyond the catwalk, reaching out to a new target clientele: the modern traveller. Designers are combining their creative vision with … Continue reading →

Marbella Life

Splendia Blog Editor — Fri, 20 May 2011 08:28:18 +0000

Silvia Ferd is a blogger specialising in fashion. Her blog, The Fashion Space, brings together artists from all over the world who continue to opt for refined craftsmanship. She lives and works in Marbella, a cosmopolitan city that inspires her … Continue reading →

Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty

Senka — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 08:12:06 +0000

The annual Met Ball of 2011 will see the inauguration of a special exhibition: a show honouring the work of late fashion designer Alexander McQueen, Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty. Created by the Costume Institute, it will be exhibited at the … Continue reading →

Yohji Yamamoto Retrospective

Senka — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 08:01:36 +0000

Perhaps the most important exhibition in the fashion world right now is a retrospective celebrating Japanese avant-garde designer, Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A, London. The installation-based show consists of both women’s and men’s garments and displays approximately 80 pieces. It … Continue reading →

Ljubljana on Heels

Senka — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:45:34 +0000

Alja Viryent is an independent shoe designer from Ljubljana and the woman behind the brand A. Viryent, a company specialising in unique shoe design and craftmanship. Alja created A. Viryent six years ago after graduating from the Academy of Fine … Continue reading →