fashion&beauty

Atelier Montex and CHANEL’s Impossible Lace

What looks like lace in CHANEL’s latest Haute Couture collection is actually an elaborate construction by Atelier Montex, where embroidery, crochet and handwork turn difficulty into part of the pleasure.

A Conversation with Elizabeth Lip

Behind Elizabeth Lip’s polished world lies a more intimate tension: the desire to be seen, to grow, and to remain close to the self no image can fully capture.

The Personal Mythology of Laura Benson

Inspired by folklore, ritual and dream imagery, Laura Benson creates objects that feel like fragments of a personal mythology, where symbols, memory and meaning remain beautifully unresolved.

Fanci Club and the New Language of Soft Femininity

As fashion moves away from restraint and practicality, brands like Fanci Club are embracing a softer, more imaginative vision of femininity. Through romantic silhouettes and dreamlike world-building, the Shanghai label is redefining what it means to get dressed today.

Sylvia Solove: A Unified Aesthetic

When silhouette and gesture carry the same tension as a painting, fashion stops being decorative and becomes declarative. On the artistic coherence of Sylvia Solove.

Five Quiet Fashion Shifts Shaping 2026

Fashion in 2026 shifts quietly. Lace layered under knits, anklets over winter tights, soft tailoring and objects worn with intention. Five subtle gestures shaping how we’ll dress — and why they matter.

THE RAREFIED CHRISTMAS GIFTS EDIT

Gifts that feel like stories: quiet objects, handmade rituals, scents, books, and small luxuries chosen with intention. A selection of pieces that don’t impress loudly, they linger softly.

Delifini Jewelry: The Quiet Weight of Silver

Jewelry that doesn’t seek attention, but memory. Delifini shapes recycled silver, Okinawa crystals, and vintage kimono obi into pieces that feel lived-in, tender, and quietly unforgettable.

Vivetta and the Architecture of Femininity

A surreal blend of romance and rebellion, Vivetta turns Italian tailoring into poetry with a wink. For women who dream in detail, and dress like they’re editing their own fairy tale.

Chylak: Quiet Luxury from Warsaw

From Warsaw, Chylak redefines quiet luxury: handbags crafted with restraint, memory, and timeless elegance — proof that silence can be the boldest statement.

The Allure of French Blue (in Fashion)

French Blue in fashion is neither pastel nor cobalt, but a shade that sharpens contrasts and adds quiet strength – timeless, balanced, and unforgettable long after the outfit is gone.

Summer in Soft Focus

Summer drifts into memory through a haze of light. Soft edges, muted tones, and fleeting gestures capture the season not in clarity, but in feeling: a gentle blur where beauty lingers longer.

Jewellery That Keeps Time Slow

In an age of fast drops, AliMa crafts jewellery like poetry: slow, luminous, and rich in intention. We spoke to founder Alice Mariano about the power of quiet craftsmanship.

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