• Happy Anniversary 2.55 Chanel

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    Timeless and celebrating her 60th, the iconic 2.55 is on top of mind and heart by the fashion minded amongst us. One of the most iconic bags in fashion history is celebrating its sixtieth birthday. I must say that a bag is a wandering house of the owner. What must I take with me today, will ...

  • Martin, where are you?

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    Remember the coat that got away? I had this obsession for a dark blue woolen reefer jacket from the brilliant Belgian designer Martin Margiela, who is rarely captured on film. At that time, it was quite expensive, I could not buy it as an investment piece. In 2012 Maison Martin Margiela collaborated with H&M, maybe ...

  • China in Focus in Metropolitan Museum of Arts NY

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    China is always a great inspiration for designers. This year, the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York features the exhibition “China: Through the Looking Glass”. For this upcoming Autumn/ Winter 2015 season, a lot of designers head East to China and other Asian countries and cultures. It seems that the influence of Asia has grown ...

  • Hello Paul

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    “Hello, My name is Paul Smith” is this year’s big exhibition in Modemuseum Hasselt in Belgium. This expo about the iconic British designer gives you a personal and behind-the-scenes look into his design world. Walking through a colourful striped labyrinth, along a striped Mini Cooper, a part of his first boutique in Nottingham and his design ...

  • How to be Parisian, Scene One

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    Here I am, sitting with a café au lait and a croissant On a sunny terrace What is it? I thought That I too want to look like a Parisian? On that idea Books can be the solution Effortless chic Parisian attitude, bravery and flair As always the answer lies in this new book Radiant and rebellious as Caroline de Maigret I adore Style with a ...

  • A Room with a View: Pure Yoga

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    The short list on my Hong Kong to do list is always long. Spending time with family, looking for new places to see, eating lots of dim sum, seafood and Hong Kong specialties and yes, Hong Kong is a paradise for deluxe, fast fashion, vintage and reseller finds. Of course, after retail exercise, it’s time ...

  • Hello Hanoi

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    Going to Hong Kong often, I always like to visit another country or city nearby. Thanks to an inspiring and fun conversation, Hanoi is my next stop. A great starting point to see and be in Hanoi is the Ba Dinh District or the French Quarter with meandering streets near the Hoan Kiem Lake. During nighttime, ...

  • Mr. DVN in Paris

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    One of my favourite destinations is Paris. This city, especially the neighbourhood Saint Germain-de-Près, feels like home away from home. This July, it is the second time my sister, her family and I are celebrating the summer together. Enjoying dinner in Chinatown, we planned city adventures, finding great places to eat Asian specialties or macarons ...

  • In Therapy in de Rijksmuseum

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    After seeing the movie “500 Days of Summer”, I got curious about a book, which was highlighted in this feature film. Reading “The Architecture of Happiness” by the British philosopher Alain de Botton, I got interested in his way of thinking and also watched his TED-talks and googled The School of Life movement. During the very ...