Christian Louboutin's designer shoes have always defied gravity. He is known for making statements such as: "A skyscraper pump gives you a new attitude instantly" and "I don't believe suffering makes you beautiful. But comfort is not part of my creative process."... Read More
Little monsters rejoice, we have item number one for this year’s Christmas list. On November 22, pop icon Lady Gaga will release a self-titled photography book in which she is likely to be the one and only subject, performing for her fans, traveling the world, and recording the Billboard and iTunes chart-topping album “Born This Way.”... Read More
In music, as in fashion, there are trends, fads, movements and styles. Although chameleons like Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Beyonce have made careers out of switching up their looks, the effect can at times feel more like a competitive gimmick than a sincere aesthetic expression.... Read More
Ralph Lauren's flagship Polo brand has launched the latest collection as part of its global partnership with the United States Tennis Association, returning as the Official Apparel Sponsor of this year's US Open Tennis Championship.... Read More
Whoever said the devil is in the details clearly never slipped their foot into the heavenly new line of hightops from Dior Homme. These kicks hit the streets in two colorways— beige linen or solid white— and are sure to have bouncers ignoring the ‘no sneakers’ rule at venues around the world. The Dior hightops allow you to channel your inner rocker when paired with some skinny jeans, or lace them halfway up and pop your tongue outside some tailored denim for a laid-back vibe reminiscent of your childhood.... Read More
Could there a better place on earth than Miami, Florida for the 2012 swimwear collections review? Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is the place to be and be seen here in South Beach this week.... Read More
Awning stripes and intricate draping combined with a contemporary palette, art-inspired prints and thoughtfully placed details, the 2011 Perry Ellis Swim collection brings the sophistication of the city to the beach.... Read More
Who wouldn't like the idea of having a sea inside their home? That was the starting point of the architectural design and fashion party 'Al Mare, Dentro Casa' (At the Sea, Inside the House) that was hosted by the emerging luxury fashion designer Neima Sitawi and the interior design company INTRAinteriors.... Read More
The pursuit of the perfect fit is a quest that has left many in search of an off-the-rack solution. Finding that ideal pair of jeans is a mission made possible by companies such as indiCustom. The online retailer based in Emeryville, California, has been making custom-fitted jeans for women and men since opening its website in 2008.... Read More
Legendary Italian eyewear brand Persol has launched a new exhibition celebrating craftsmanship in film. Persol made its big screen debut in 1961 worn by Marcello Mastroianni in Divorce Italian Style, and its U.S. film debut in 1968 worn by Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair (above).... Read More
In my time in New York, I've lived in a walk-up tenement, a Tribeca loft, and now an 1880s-era Brownstone. One trait has always stuck with me throughout my moves— a lack of organization. Whether I'm working with a shoebox-sized room or a giant walk-in closet, I've never been able to keep my living area tidy. Chalk it up to my excessive shopping habits, but somehow my shoes and bags have always been in piles and my closet rod stuffed to the max with wrinkled clothes.... Read More
Over the last couple of years there has been a growing trend in some sectors of the fashion industry to be seen to be moving away from the traditional gaunt fashion model. We have seen the rise of Crystal Renn and Glamour’s girl on page 194, but Vogue Italia editor, Franca Sozzani, has taken a leap forward by placing three plus size models on the July cover.... Read More
The Avant-Garde Eyewear line by TAG Heuer has won a Red Dot Design Award with its L-Type LW model. This is the third time that the company has received this award. The Swiss luxury brand won the coveted design award previously in 2010 with its Squadra NightVision Physics model. It also won the award in 2002 with its Sport Vision eyewear.... Read More
In the world of luxury, some focus on the glitz and excess, others consider the time and skill needed to create refined and beautiful objects to be the true luxury of our day. Stefano Bemer is of the latter. His client is a man of style who spends wisely and has a sense of self.... Read More
More than a decade after its decline, Matsuda is back on the market with a new owner and a new outlook. Although it has remained a coveted label among savvy fashionistas in the intervening years, the Japanese eyewear company’s cult status is poised for popular rebirth.... Read More
Simply put, there is something about a pair of stockings being held up tightly by the straps on a garter belt that is outrageously sexy. For opulent beauty, I turn to the authentic French made Cervin name. The exceptional quality, make Cervin desired by royalty and celebrities from around the world with their savoir-faire in the stocking industry.... Read More
Our friends over at Sense of Fashion, a unique online boutique designed for up-and-coming designers and trendsetting fashinistas, have put together an exclusive offer for JustLuxe readers. For a limited time, you can enjoy 15% off your choice of apparel, shoes, jewelry or one-of-a-kind vintage pieces.... Read More
A couple of years ago when I was working as a marketing consultant for luxury businesses in and around Istanbul, I always told my clients to tell me their story - the real human story behind their venture. I knew that if we could build a myth around their stories, their brands could live on for years to come and most importantly they could win over the hearts of their demanding customers.... Read More
