STEPPING OUT
Satin pumps may not be practical but they are beautiful especially when crafted by Hermes.
MEET THE TWINS
A pair of diamonds from Graff stand out, even in a crowded market.
DENIM DELIGHT
Furniture so cool it will make you weep with pleasure.
CLUTCHING AT STRAW
It’s time for tiny bags with fringe benefits. This take on the traditional Provencal market bag is perfect for carrying your Airpods, less so a baguette.
LOOPING THE HOOP
Hoop earrings have been a jewellery-box staple for centuries, adorning the ears of bad girls as much as good.
Shine a light
Simplicity is the key with this conceptual paper shoot for The Economist.
THE SPACE RACE
The lasting allure of watches that have been in orbit.
THE RISE OF UGLY TRAINERS
The humble gym shoe became a fashion trophy or the ‘male corsage of contemporary culture’ according to Rick Owens.
MILITARY UTILITY
The military look is hot on the catwalk. but is it flattering as well as functional?
THE BEAUTIFUL AND THE GROTESQUE
Shaun Leane makes jewellery unlike anyone else with a fierce, primal and passionate outcome.
THE HIGH-JEWELLERY HIGHWAY
From a 100-carat diamond to the ancient art of inlay, via a surprise gemology quiz. Melanie adds this to her luxury column at The Economist.
INKREDIBLE
Five pens worth writing home about.
VERSACE: THE RESURRECTION
Twenty-one years after her brother’s murder, Donatella Versace has revived the family brand.
GIRL WITH THE PEARL EVERYTHING
Recession in the pearl business forced jewellers to innovate and pearls are now starring in some of the most creative jewellery around.
HOW WILL JEWELLERY EVOLVE POST PANDEMIC?
One thing’s for sure; things will never be the same again.
THE JEWELLER’S ART
James Taffin de Givenchy comes from one of fashion’s grandest families but his use of gemstones is more original than traditional. Melanie writes a profile for The Economist.
BLAZER TRAILS
Snug suits and turtlenecks for the brooding modern flâneur.
TIME FLIES
Inspired by aeroplane cockpits, Bell & Ross combined rubber and black ceramic to stunning effect.
SHOP TILL YOU DEPOP
Trading second-hand clothes has become big business among the young. The shopping revolution is here.
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