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The Designer Accessories Buying Guide
Accessories are where a wardrobe becomes a point of view. The clothes establish what the wearer is dressed in. The accessories establish what the wearer thin...
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Notes on Considered Dress
Editorial perspective on materials, makers, and the art of dressing well.
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Enter 01Designer Notes
House context, provenance, and what to look for.
Enter 02Materials & Care
Fabric behaviour, aging, and how to keep it right.
Enter 03How to Wear It
Proportion, pairing, and the logic of the look.
Enter 04From the Edit
Pieces the house is paying attention to right now.
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The Designer Earring Buying Guide
Earrings are the accessory most visible to the people looking at you....
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The Designer Belt Buying Guide
The belt is the most underestimated accessory in a man's wardrobe. It...
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The Designer Sneaker Buying Guide
The designer sneaker is the most contested object in luxury fashion. ...
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Beyond the Label: How Jewellery Earns Its Name
The word "craftsmanship" appears on more jewellery packaging than it ...
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The Cufflink: What It Says Before You Speak
A cufflink is a small object. It covers less than a square centimetre...
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Two Languages of the Same House
Couture and ready-to-wear are often described as two tiers of the sam...
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The Accessories That Finish a Wardrobe
The accessory is the last decision a dressed person makes, and the on...
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For the Man Who Has Everything: A Father's Day Edit
A Father's Day gift should not announce itself as a Father's Day gift...