Today the Mothers of Srebrenica remember their men and politicians make lofty statements wowing to never let genocide happen again. 613 newly-identified bodies excavated from the mass graves have been laid to rest at the cemetery in Potocari offering … Continue reading →
Well into its seventh year Amsterdam International Fashion Week has taken hold of the city yet again boasting a rich programme of events, shows, exhibitions and more for professionals and the general public alike. To navigate such extensive fashion offer … Continue reading →
I am back after a week in Jeddah for a meeting of the Islamic Development Bank. Quite a test it was for my fashion ingenuity! How to be stylish (can’t be otherwise) and adequately conservative?! Having considered various dress code options, and not willing to spend some 400 euro on an abaya, like the one from Malak recently featured by la Moda Dubai, I have come up with my own version for conservative dress appropriate for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—inter seasonal coat by BNG from Istanbul complimented by a scarf. Luckily I have quite a collection.
This common sense approach worked quite well. Since I had one coat for a week I changed scarves and shoes. Wearing a head scarf wasn’t a drag actually but quite an enjoyable style exercise
Continue reading →It is the underage girls that front advertising campaigns, no matter what the editors preach. But it is real women with personality like Ines de la Fressange that look splendid.
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