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A few weeks ago I sat on a terrace over looking a beautiful sea port town in the west of Italy. Given that it was December, the weather was spring like, with bright sunshine and a chilly breeze. The port of cobbled streets, winding lanes, large fishing vessels and huge yachts is where you can see men fishing...
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Stereotypically, women collect handbags and men collect cars and when it comes to fashion, automotive technologies and the racing track might be the last things that pop into your head. But if you notch your research up a gear, you will see the track side was in fact a canvas for glamorous women to show...
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As Israel bans underweight models, is the fashion industry ready to turn over a new leaf? Whilst Israel’s new law ironically comes into effect in January, a month which has long been associated with post-Christmas dieting and an abundance of exercise, their new law which makes it illegal for models to have a BMI of...
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Released today in cinemas nationwide, is the much anticipated on-screen adaption of the West End favourite “Les Miserables”. The world’s longest running musical has been seen by over 60 million theatre-goers and is now expected to smash the box office as fans flock to see how well award-winning director Tom Hooper, best known for “The...
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One of the major trends for Spring/Summer 2013 is a return to the 1960s and the iconic style of such stars as Edie Sedgwick and Twiggy. The decade often makes a welcome return to the catwalks and High Street stores and it is not hard to work out why. With its clean lines and simple...
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If you find it hard to resist the lure of a precious stone then you’ll want to know more about Nina Naustdal. Jewellery has been the inspiration behind works of art, film and literature throughout history, so we suppose it was only a matter of time before someone based their whole design aesthetic on it....
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I used to think that I was quite fashion and beauty conscious, but it wasn’t until I made a New Year’s Resolution to make a better effort to buy Cruelty Free that I realised just how inappropriate the use of the word ‘conscious’ is. Sadly, before many of them reach our make up bags or...
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Welcome to MSL at the start of 2013. I would like to thank all of you for taking an interest in what we do and for helping us to grow. 2013 has many opportunities for us and I hope to retain your friendship because we share similar values. In 2012 I accrued thousands of air...
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A capital letter V is recognised by many cultures as the sign of victory, but in the dictionary of haute couture, it means Valentino; the sum of thousands of stylish designs forged in time. Somerset House is now showing “Valentino: Master of Couture”, a retrospective exhibition that focuses on haute couture created by the legendary...
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With Fashion Week fast approaching, and Autumn/Winter 2013 collections nearly ready to be shown, the New Year brings with it shops full of sales in preparation for new Spring attire to take over the rails. Predictable but pretty, pastels are guaranteed to break into our wardrobes following the dark shades of winter. Despite popularity, the...
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