luxury

When you think of Amazon, luxury beauty might not be the first thing that springs to mind. While we would usually make a B-line to Amazon when we’re in need of a new book or an extension lead on next-day delivery, it’s not the first port of all for buying your luxury skincare serums and moisturisers. However, that is about to change. Amazon has now launched Luxury Stores, a dedicated landing page on Amazon, which is about to change how we shop for premium fashion and beauty online. You can shop designers such as  Christopher Kane and Altuzarra, but most excitingly—in my role as a beauty editor—is that you can now shop premium beauty brands too. All of which you can access with the fast delivery that Amazon is known for. Plus, you know that you’re buyin...

Understated, elevated collections are made from the most premium fabrics in simple and, most importantly, wearable designs. From buttery leather to silk and crisp cotton, despite the high price tags, the Olsens design for functionality as well as fashion, which is what makes it the perfect destination if you’re looking to invest in the future of your wardrobe.  You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

Inspired by architectural and sculptural shoe shapes, founder Alfredo Piferi launched his eponymous shoe line after celebrated stints at Valentino, Versace, and Jimmy Choo (some of the best credentials in the business). And, just when you thought the brand couldn’t get better, all of the shoes are vegan and sustainably produced, so you can shop, wear and enjoy them–guilt free.   You Deserve to Make Money Even When you are looking for Dates Online. So we reimagined what a dating should be. It begins with giving you back power. Get to meet Beautiful people, chat and make money in the process. Earn rewards by chatting, sharing photos, blogging and help give users back their fair share of Internet revenue.

That’s not to say, however, that everything I buy is an investment—at least, not in terms of cost. I love the high street, and in Britain, we have access to some of the best affordable brands in the world. Although I shop from it, I do so mindfully. And I apply that same mentality to any high-end purchases I’m considering. In the past, I’ve been swayed into purchasing on name alone, but in my tenure at Who What Wear, I’ve developed a thicker skin for designer pieces, which allows me to look past the gold-gilded embossing and instead see the piece for what it is and determine whether it’s actually worth it. As you can see, I’m very particular about the clothes I wear, the story they tell, and the impact they have on my life. So why not share my shopping p...

I’ve wanted a Prada Nylon backpack ever since watching the film 10 Things I Hate About You back in 1999. Fellow fans of the rom-com will no doubt remember the famous line, “I like my Skechers, but I love my Prada backpack,” just as well as I do. But teen romance aside, this quip has come to represent in my mind just how iconic Prada’s Nylon rucksack was, and still is, in the lexicon of modern fashion.  In fact, the practical, utilitarian fabric has gone on to become one of the luxury label’s most recognisable codes across more than just handbags—despite it being the opposite of everything you might expect from a glamorous Italian design house. Miuccia Prada herself introduced it in 1979 in a bid to change the trajectory of the label and inject some modernity when she took over the hel...

When it comes to a designer purchase’s financial value, there are a few brands whose resale price can nearly match the original cost. (And in many cases, vintage finds can be worth even more.) So before you part with your money, it’s always a good idea to find the piece you love and think of its long-term wearability. Is it a trend-led statement piece, or is it versatile enough to work with your existing wardrobe? Do you trust the quality of the fabrication, and is it made to last? Finally, does the cost per wear justify the price? One brand that always manages to tick the right boxes is Prada and its meticulous craftsmanship and timeless tailoring (and the occasional eccentric twist). There are three particular Prada styles that we believe have true staying power and are worth...

Even after five years, The Pouch is still top of fashion’s most-wanted list (proving just how smart an investment Bottega bags are). That said, some of Bottega Veneta’s other bags are nipping at its heels. Take The Jodie, for instance— no stylish wardrobe is truly complete without this woven sidekick these days. And, like the Pouch, it’s now gone way beyond cult It bag into the realms of a luxury classic. As such, we decided it was time to bring you a definitive edit of the best Bottega Veneta bags for your consideration— should you be in lucky position to have a few thousand to spare! From The Pouch to the Cassette, with a foray into the Arco along the way, keep scrolling to see and shop the best Bottega Veneta bags that have not only stood the test o...

In terms of a designer purchases financial value, there is known to be a few brands whose resale price can nearly match the original cost (and many cases where vintage finds can make even more). So before you part with your money it is always a good idea to find the piece you love, and think of its longterm wearability. Is it a trend-lead statement piece, or versatile enough to work with your existing wardrobe? Do you trust the quality of the fabrication, and does feel it made to last? Finally, does the cost per wear justify the price? One brand that always manages to tick the right boxes is Prada, and its brand of meticulous craftsmanship, timeless tailoring (and the occasional eccentric twist).  When it comes to which pieces to invest in, there are three in particular...

I know what you’re thinking—a fashion editor who doesn’t shop? Isn’t that counterintuitive? I liken it to my friend who is a baker and doesn’t eat much cake. It’s not that you don’t enjoy it—the opposite, in fact. The difference is that you don’t indulge in it for the sake of it.  For the last ten years or so, fashion has been my livelihood and my greatest passion. I preview collections before they’re released, analyse the catwalks to pick out the need-to-know trends and scour new-in sections daily, all to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. So, when it comes to shopping for myself, it’s something I’ve become very particular about. For one thing, I have to be in the right mood for it; shopping is a big par...

I know what you’re thinking—a fashion editor who doesn’t shop? Isn’t that counterintuitive? I liken it to my friend who is a baker and doesn’t eat much cake. It’s not that you don’t enjoy it—the opposite, in fact. The difference is that you don’t indulge in it for the sake of it.  For the last ten years or so, fashion has been my livelihood and my greatest passion. I preview collections before they’re released, analyse the catwalks to pick out the need-to-know trends and scour new-in sections daily, all to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. So, when it comes to shopping for myself, it’s something I’ve become very particular about. For one thing, I have to be in the right mood for it; shopping is a big par...

I know what you’re thinking—a fashion editor who doesn’t shop? Isn’t that counterintuitive? I liken it to my friend who is a baker and doesn’t eat much cake. It’s not that you don’t enjoy it—the opposite, in fact. The difference is that you don’t indulge in it for the sake of it.  For the last ten years or so, fashion has been my livelihood and my greatest passion. I preview collections before they’re released, analyse the catwalks to pick out the need-to-know trends and scour new-in sections daily, all to bring you the very best that fashion has to offer. So, when it comes to shopping for myself, it’s something I’ve become very particular about. For one thing, I have to be in the right mood for it; shopping is a big par...