PLACES OF OURS

FASHION GOES VICTORIAN

Severe and feminine. Fashion’s doors are always open to the the Victorian Era style, proposing years after years garments with an elegance that tastes like the past.

From the British court of Queen Victoria – from which the trend inevitably takes its name – to the most renowned 4.0 international catwalks, it’s a short step.

The wardrobe fills with exaggerated volumes, floral patterns and delicate lines with an intriguing mix of the yesterday spirit.

Green light for dresses, shoes and accessories with an aristocratic facade, such as the white ankle boot with precious golden embellishments by Christian Louboutin or the opulent silk dress from Horror Vacui.

From left to right: Teal Jacquard Dress Rotate, Patent Ankle Boots Christian Laboutin, Floral Silk Midi Dress Horror Vacui, Lace And Leather Belt Loewe, Collared Shirt Miu Miu, Wide Leg Trousers Gucci.

WE ALL DIE FOR TIE DYE

Paula’s Ibiza Jeans Loewe, Asymmetrical Tank Top Zimmermann, Slippers Proenza Schouler x Birkenstock, Acid Oversized Sweatshirt Versace, Asymmetrical Mini Skirt Saint Laurent, Thong Mules Balenciaga.

In the 90’s it was a must-have kit for children, nowadays Tie Dye is an evergreen trend that each summer comes back to color everyone’s look. As already seen with the Paula’s Ibiza x Loewe capsule collection, this psychedelic pattern is a hot season staple that goes with everything from head to toe.

LIGHTS ON ROBYN LYNCH

Robyn Lynch founded the eponymous brand in 2018 after graduating in Menswear MA at the University of Westminster.

The ethos and concept behind the brand revolve around the designer’s Irish heritage and culture, paying tribute to her roots with loose silhouettes, traditional cable knits and mix and matching combos. An example of casual wear dressed in a versatile spirit, that fits both leisure and on-duty times.

Why Robyn Lynch found a room in our “Lights On” serie? Her overdose usage of colors proposed in monochromatic gender fluid attires, perfect for a woman wardrobe too. Ours surely!

PLACES TO BE: SPARROW HOTEL STOCKHOLM

After the Soho Houses around the world, here it is another chapter of our mind traveling serie.

Located in the heart of Stockholm the Sparrow is a French inspired boutique hotel characterized by warm and colorful interiors for a cozy and customized staycation.

If your are not up to stay overnight, you can still enjoy delicious vibes dining at the Sparrow Bistro & Wine Bar: a refined Swedish cuisine mixed with an extensive selection of French wines.

WHAT TO DO WHILE QUARANTINED

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Movies, music, history, books, fashion: every home has become the place to be, the cinema, the library, the concert hall where to be entertained during isolation.

Here what kept us busy from the beginning of this caos:

FILM: The Staggering Girl. A 35 minutes long film directed by Luca Guadagnino with Julianne Moore as the main protagonist. The movie is a must-see for the charming and oneiric liaison with the fashion world as all the female characters wear Valentino Haute Couture.
PODCAST: Gucci Podcast. A full immersion in Alessandro Michele’s vision through the eyes of friends, collaborators and experts of the Italian maison. Each episode tells a story based on feminism and empowerment: one of the latest audible chapters is hosted by Karime Lopez, chef de Cusine of Gucci Osteria.
MUSIC: “After Hours” The Weeknd. Released on March 20th, “After Hours” is the 4th album produced by the Canadian musician. 14 songs with nocturne atmospheres and 80’s beats to dance in all night long.
BOOK: “The Snowman” Jo Nesbø. As one of the most recognized crime writer, Jo Nesbø drags you into a vortex of suspense and thrill.
NETFLIX: “Next in Fashion” & “The King”. Are you a “are you still watching” pro? The streaming platform gives you plenty of different genres on series, films and documentaries. Fashion addicted here? Alexa Chang and Tan France present the latest competition on the biggest trends of the last decades and how 18 young designers revisit them. Or if you are in for a dive in the English History, “The King” with Timothée Chalamet won’t disappoint.

MEN IN 6 BRANDS YOU MIGHT NOT KNOW

Green Day Fashion East, Hot Pink Ludovic De Saint Sernin, Lemon Blossom Heron Preston

Street Croco Alyx, Peachy OAMC, The Harness A Cold Wall

Casual dressing for Spring Summer 20? These above are 6 of our favorite looks of menswear brands that you might not know. Yet.

COURTROOM SKETCHES X MET GALA 2020

One week has passed since the first Monday in May and yet the Met Gala hype echoes loudly on the Internet. Concrete proofs are fashion and lifestyle websites that still dedicate headlines and articles to the most extravagant event of the year, as Highsnobiety did, sharing some drawings of the fantasy looks created by the courtroom skecther Aggie Whelan Kenny on the most awaited and potential guests, including Frank Ocean, Lizzo and Kim Kardashian-West.

Timothée Chalamet in Thom Browne FW14

Lizzo in Schiapparelli x Dalî

Harry Styles in Gucci FW20

Naomi Campbell in Versace SS91

Frank Ocean in Prada FW20

Kim Kardashian-West in Thierry Mugler FW95

Images Courtesy of Highsnobiety and Aggie Whelan Kenny

THE FASHION QUARANTINE

For the last couple of months, loungewear and casual wear have become a necessary dress code. It is no secret – indeed – that the Coronavirus emergency drastically changed our concept of dressing, making us opting for comfier and cozier attires.

A (fashion) green light to knit combinations, with cycling shorts to be matched with crop tops and printed cardigans (a must have for the season), but also sweatshirts and hoodies that meet feminine pieces – such as silk slip dresses and midi skirts.

Jacquard Cardigan Alanui, Ribbed Wrap Top Eres, Cycling Shorts The Row

Oversized Jersey Top Alexander Wang, Satin Midi Skirt Olivia Von Halle

MEN IN RAINBOW SUITS

From left to right: Boss Doms & Achille Lauro, Harry Styles, John Legend, Childish Gambino, Timothée Chalamet

No more boundaries. Nowadays men are free to express their creativity through pop colors, loose silhouettes and feminine details. A colorful example are actors and musicians who choose to conquer red carpets and seat front row in unconventional monochromatic rainbow suits.

Do you think it’s too late to talk about three-piece suits? Of course not, there are plenty of options made of lighter and breathable materials, such as cotton and linen.

THE 10 BEST MET GALA LOOKS OF THE LAST YEARS

Since 1948 the first Monday in May it’s The Met Gala Day but due to the worldwide pandemic, that we are currently facing, the 2020 ‘About Time: Fashion and Duration’ edition has been indefinitely postponed. No worries: guests and enthusiasts can always dive in the most iconic looks of the past years wondering what we all would have been wearing just today.

After all The Met Gala is famous as the annual playground for the visionary, eccentric and no-barriers glam. So let’s have fun and discover our top 10: