Mules are Back

November 24, 2013August 31, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

O-oh. For some it’s yay, and some nay, but mules are back. These super un-healthily uncomfortable wedge-heel-boot shoes is totally back at the SS14 runways. In reality, these shoes look really sexy on your legs, but from the other side is it really worth to hurt your feet? Surely, some designers made it professionally with smart shoemakers (note Manolo Blahnik for Victoria Beckham), and some made it in their own way… these quirky Celine mules ARE crazy!

Manolo Blahnik X Victoria Beckham

Celine

Tibi

Chloe

Manolo Blahnik X Victoria Beckham

3.1. Philip Lim AltuzarraManolo Blahnik X Victoria Beckham

Tibi

Elin Kling street style

December’s Chic

November 22, 2013August 31, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

As every December, Celine is launching a capsule selection of the most beautiful and chic accessories from Resort 2014. While everything seems to be really cool, Phoebe knows what should land on your Christmas wish-list! Definitely a new model of bag called Tie in cognac colour; the cobalt-blue pony hair sneakers and pumps; lacquered leather birkenstocks; orange python cabas and one of these super cute baby-wallets in pastel colours… In reality, all of these already make the look! Just don’t forget something unconventionallychic- called the red nail polish and this Parisian attitude you ought to have!

Men’s: Isabel Marant X H&M

November 10, 2013April 23, 2014 | Design & Culture by Ed

Isabel Marant designed the first time for men! Yeah! I simply can’t wait till 14th of November when I will put my hands on these knitted sweaters! The trousers look really cool with these panels, and the navajo-printed t-shirt look really stylish. And the campaigns… Clement Chabernaud wears this sweatshirt like if it was the coolest thing on Earth. The collection is so easy and casual… Like if it was a mix of causality and beautiful fabrics from far travels! You simply pit one of these knits, and the look is done for you. Can’t wait.

Eau de Gloire

November 10, 2013November 10, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

In homage to Jean Cocteau, Parfum d’Empire sign the Cologne “Eau de Goire” millésimée and limited edition. One way to give glory to the great poet for the fiftieth anniversary of his death. Director of life, multi-faceted artist, at a time and turn novelist, playwright, filmmaker, designer, he was the genius who hugged the life of an extraordinary artistic look.”Look like nothing, look like nobody. There is no praise that can touch me more.” This rare water is only published in 300 copies. From an exceptional maturity of 10 years, this wine has a unique character and complexity. A cologne that opens with the sparkling freshness of green notes ( galbanum ) and citrus (lemon, mandarin, bergamot ) aromates (lavender, myrtle, rosemary ) leather accents mingled with incense and hay.This is the alliance of opposites, fresh and hot, transparent notes and rich natural materials, softness and strength. Available at COLETTE

Maison’s Crystalizing

November 5, 2013November 5, 2013 | Design & Culture by Ed

At the Maison Martin Margiela X Swarovski collaboration during the MMM couture show, I was shocked how much phisics and science can change fashion. These crystal elements attached to the latex boots and bracelets are not simply sticked with glue- no, on this occasion, Maison Martin Margiela did in fact debut something completely new. They worked with Swarovski and their new Crystalactite technology to create pieces of jewellery that glinted at you on the catwalk as cuffs clasped around shiny riding boots. The new innovation in the fact that it’s the first time Swarovski have fused crystal and white resin together without the use of glue creating a hybrid material that looks like it might have naturally grown that way over time. Margiela was the first ever house invited to such experiment and used inspiration from stalactites formations (hence the hybrid name) grown in caves. NOW AVAILABLE at COLETTE