Samaria Badt, espadrilles

Espadrilles — Tradition Marching In Step With Design

WHILE the online space is abuzz with many new brands popping up and offering a range of services, there are some retailers who still believe that a bricks-and-mortar presence...
service, Takashimaya

Ill-fitting Customer Service

DO people have to be trained in everything they do? At which point does common sense and simple helpfulness kick in? Or, in this instance, why didn’t it kick in? I...
Ben Kelly montage

Flapping Into Tortuous Existence

WITH my spying glass, I uncovered that Ben Kelly is potentially the focal point that threads together punk designer Dame Vivienne Westwood and Off-White Founder and CEO Virgil...

Lacoste — Serve And Voila!

SMASHING in this season with yet more French flair is Lacoste’s new range of apparel to accompany this year’s French Open. Marking the 45th anniversary of the Roland Garros-Lacoste partnership,...

Soap Opera

There’s a bit of a war going on about which is the real thing. There are factions that want to claim the right to use the term Marseille soap....
Tumi McLaren luggage

TUMI Bags A McLaren

IF YOU are dreaming of your vaccine passport and the chance to hit the road again, you're not alone. While those living in large land masses have the opportunity to...

Suit Up!

It’s time to suit up as Thom Browne releases his newest set of leather kicks. Suitable for both smart and casual wear, these unique leather shoes also come equipped...
perfume sniff

Sniffing Out A Perfumed Trail

GUCCI, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. These are some familiar perfumes that you can stick to and make sure you don’t have COVID-19. One of the first symptoms of contracting the...
Daphne Guinness

A Taste Of That Strong Head Of Guinness

“HERE from TikTok.” I chanced upon this Youtube comment in one of Daphne Guinness’ music vids. I’m guessing this person followed her account on TikTok which has a cult following...

Welcome to the Furla Jungle

SHED the red and buck the trend this Chinese New Year with some new arm candy. Spice up your CNY outfit with a striking new Furla handbag — you...