To buy or not to buy? That was the question… but my petite figure made the answer pretty simple. If I bought a readymade dress, there would be the added hassle…
Smaller than London’s Harrod’s (in size only) but equal in brand selection and exclusivity, La Rinascente at the centre of Milan is much more than a shopper’s paradise. I consider…
Compact and glamorous, I am crazy in love with these designer clutch bags spotted in Milan’s high-end boutiques. Styles and trends come and go but a clutch bag maintains it’s…
Etro, one of my favourite (and most vibrant) brands, has collaborated with Indian artists, Jiten Thukral and Sumir Tagra, to produce the ‘Mirabilia’ collection, a different interpretation of their recognisable…
While shopping and attending events around Milan’s fashion district, I often find myself distracted by breathtaking jewels on display which naturally, I just have to photograph and share, but trying to get…
It was love at first sight; a perfectly-shaped ‘Bouquet’ black rose-textured leather model with gold metal rings which can be removed allowing the bag to extend for a little more…
While I was playing tour guide to three of my SA friends, they kept expressing interest in visiting some of the outlet stores where last season’s leftovers could be bought…
A shoe shape that looks splendid with any outfit; skirts of all lengths, skinny or flare trousers, denims, leggings and evening gowns… Court shoes are strapless, easy to slip your…
The Tommy Hilfiger boutique in Milan’s Piazza Guglielmo Oberdan was my port of call. The reason? To literally jump while holding the Tommy Hilfiger limited edition bag; a campaign supporting…
The thing with black boots is that they’re more than a fashionable item but rather an absolute survival tool. The challenge is find a pair that’s practical and in-style all…
What a week it’s been for the luxury Swiss watchmaker, Audemars Piguet, who have been hosting events every night of this week on Montenapoleone to proudly show off their newly…
After studying to become an architect, Giovanni Raspini decided to sidestep the industry’s bureaucracy and limitations 25 years ago and instead began pouring his passion for silverware into his own…
When the sky turns grey and the mercury drops, black is always the basic style shade with mood-enhancing colours adding contrasting bursts. Trawling the Quadrilatero Della Moda, I found shoes…
I don’t know if the universe is trying to tell me something or not, but for as long as I strolled through Via Montenapoleone and Corso Matteotti, my attention was…
My friend fell in love with the Nara shirt I gave her for her birthday and just as I predicted, she is now hooked onto the brand, visiting…
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