Monica Fuentes 
London designer Stephen Linard has died at the age of 64. This was reported by Linard’s family to WWD, who said he died on 10 March due to throat cancer. Linard designed clothes for big stars such as David Bowie, the members of U2 and Boy George in the 1980s. Linard is considered a pioneer … Read more
I don’t know if it is the intended effect, but they look like a permanently surprised cartoon character with arched, bushy eyebrows. It is supposed to last only a few weeks, and for their sake, I hope that is indeed the case. The Chinese have a unique word, dai, that specifically refers to cosmetics for … Read more
Question for you: What’s the first concert you have ever attended? My first was a Shania Twain’s country music concert in the early ’00s. Since then, I’ve been lucky enough to attend shows, festivals, and even album release parties for almost every type of music genre. But what makes attending a folk concert quite fun, … Read more
The European Parliament has taken another step to tackle the problem of textile waste and food waste within the European Union. The vast majority of the group of people who make EU laws voted in favour of revising waste policy (known as the Waste Framework). This is an important step in the European Union’s legislative … Read more
An immediate icebreaker with total strangers, these T-shirts – so my chum maintains – have led to many pleasantly unexpected new friendships. Those whose memories of local life stretch back to the late 1980s will recall the widespread popularity of Japanese-inspired T-shirts (along with vests, hoodies and jackets) emblazoned with eye-poppingly meaningless phrases. Japanese pop … Read more
Celebs, they’re just like us. Well, in the sense that come spring, they also have to think just as hard about fashionable yet functional outfits for transitional weather (even those that have help from a stylist). After all, it’s part of the territory to dress to impress, so who better to inspire our spring wardrobes … Read more
Men’s retailer Harry Rosen has announced a 50 million dollar investment into its store network and strategy as it looks to transform its existing retail concept across Canadian turf. Over the next five years, the company will carry out a series of store refreshes, starting with the renovation of its 13,000 square foot location at … Read more
I always wanted to study art history. I was excited when it was offered in my senior year of high school – and it was incorporated with the boys’ school, which was fun. Hong Kong is her home – and protecting its wildlife is her passion Exceeding expectations At high school, Friday was a half … Read more
Usurping its fiery younger sister, the burgundy fashion trend is set to take the lead this spring. In a more agreeable and grown-up tone to the letterbox reds that dominated last summer, this sophisticated shade has been creeping up all around us as of late. In the form of elegant handbags and slingback shoes, the … Read more
Department store giant Macy’s has announced the nomination of Douglas Sesler to stand for election to the company’s board of directors at the upcoming annual shareholder meeting. Sesler, who is the founder and president of real estate investment and development firm Fair Street Partners, previously served as head of real estate for Macy’s, where he … Read more
