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Fashion Becomes Art: a deliciously decadent journey through the surrealist world of Elsa Schiaparelli

Fashion Becomes Art: a deliciously decadent journey through the surrealist world of Elsa Schiaparelli

A protagonist of surrealism, Schiaparelli was an extraordinary couturier who pushed the bounds of creativity, leaving her mark on Paris fashion and...

09.04.2026 10

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Naomi Braithwaite

The sale of Russell & Bromley is a symbol of the challenges facing independent heritage brands

The brand can trace its roots back to 1880.

04.02.2026 9

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Naomi Braithwaite

Valentino: the Italian designer who broke into French haute couture with his elegant style and signature red

Valentino wanted to make women beautiful

21.01.2026 9

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A brief history of the exposed nipple in fashion – from Marie Antoinette to Sydney Sweeney

Napoleon’s sister Pauline used to rouge her nipples to enhance their appearence.

26.11.2025 7

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Naomi Braithwaite