Sophisticated Spectra

Amina Muaddi's Lakeside Soiree: A Celebration of Friendship and Fashion

June 18, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Julian Everett

Designer Amina Muaddi kicked off the weekend with a delightful dinner at Lake Como, celebrating the opening of her brand's pop-up shop. This was no ordinary event - the guest list was a roll call of Muaddi's colleagues from the fashion industry.

Chi Hitotsumatsu: The Art of Crafting Realistic Animal Sculptures from Recycled Newspaper

June 28, 2023 in Arts & Culture by Julian Everett

Renowned for her commitment to environmental sustainability, Japanese artist Chi Hitotsumatsu repurposes discarded newspapers into remarkably realistic life-size animal sculptures. The artist follows a meticulous process of wetting the newspaper, twisting it, and then carefully sculpting it to capture the details of her subjects, from their overall form down to their fur or scales.

Jacquemus's Marseille: A Unique Vacation Guide Curated by the Designer

Aug. 5, 2023 in Travel & Destinations by Julian Everett

Simon Porte Jacquemus, the designer behind the renowned brand Jaсquemus, recently shared a curated list of vacation spots in Marseille on his website. As a native of Salon-de-Provence, a nearby town, Jacquemus knows Marseille like the back of his hand, and his recommendations are far from the usual travel guide fare. Instead, they reveal the places where the locals, the true "Marseillais," like to unwind.

Stine Goya Spring 2024 Collection: A Pure Expression of Scandi-Style

Aug. 10, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Julian Everett

The Scandinavian style shines in all its glory in Stine Goya's Spring 2024 collection. Eco-friendly materials, versatility, and comfort have become key elements of the new line.

Plan Ahead for Holiday Gifting with Diptyque’s New Le Mondes de Diptyque Candle Collection

Sept. 2, 2023 in Design & Décor by Charlotte Sinclair

Thinking about holiday gifting already? The renowned fragrance and lifestyle brand Diptyque has just the solution for you. Their recently released collection, Le Mondes de Diptyque, brings to your home a selection of scents inspired by some of the world's most enchanting but lesser-known locations.

Area's Fall 2023 Couture Collection: A Faux-Fur Fantasy

Sept. 11, 2023 in Fashion & Style by Charlotte Sinclair

In a daring move that aligns with the ethical fashion movement, Area's latest Fall 2023 Couture collection went down a path much-tread by Matthieu Blazy and delivered a mind-bending illusion. At first glance, the items in the collection appear to be made from fur, but upon closer inspection, they're revealed to be made of fabric with a "fur-like" print. The result? Some of the most environmentally friendly "fur" outfits made from denim, puffer jackets, and even dresses.