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The Mutual Appreciation Society

  Raf Simons knit images of a Picasso face We think of art appreciation as erudite, but an interest in fashion is considered airheaded. When an art-lover buys art, it's called "collecting." When a...
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Son of anarchy, Gérard Rancinan

The renowned French photographer Gérard Rancinan explores the barbarism and absurdity of politics, religion and society through a lens that’s often humorous, sometimes explicit, but always compelling....
Louis-Vuitton's Petite Malle bag

Thinking outside of the box with Louis Vuitton

There was huge anticipation ahead of Nicolas Ghesquière’s Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2014 collection. Even those who confidently expected a fabulous collection were left speechless by one...
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The Art Basel Hong Kong 2014

The Art Basel art fair has grown from tiny roots in 1970 to become a conglomerate with broad tendrils throughout the art world in Asia, Europe and the United States. After the company added the...
Officine Panerai, Milan

Eight Days a Week, Officine Panerai

The Italian watchmaker Officine Panerai developed its watches for commandos in the Italian Navy, submariners who demanded a timepiece that was completely reliable – a key feature for people who measure the...
Ralph & Russo

Ralph & Russo, chic investment

Need an impressive party dress for the holiday season? Consult London-based bespoke clothing designer Ralph & Russo, which specialises in beautiful cocktail dresses and stunning gowns. Since the...
Gilan

Gilan, empire of the sun

Haute jewellery from the House of Gilan is one of Hollywood’s best-kept secrets. Gwyneth Paltrow, Penelope Cruz, and Zhang Ziyi have been seen wearing Gilan’s creations combining black diamonds with...
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Chanel’s love for lions

It is said that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel made her first trip to Venice in the 1920s, to mourn the death of her one true love, Boy Capel. While there, she became particularly taken by the rich Byzantine art...
D&G Grado Reference Series,

Brooklyn can do, Dolce & Gabbana and Grado Labs

It is hard to believe that some of the world’s finest inventions were conceived in the unlikeliest of places. Take the highest quality headphones in the world, for example, which had its production roots on...
Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2014

Kane man

Christopher Kane autumn/winter 2014 The Fashionable Truth's Daniel Jeffreys has been a huge fan of Christopher Kane since the moment the two first met in Milan, where the young designer was unveiling his...