While their peers in Istanbul and Cairo are mastering the ABC of political protests, the young boys of Amsterdam indulge in arts-y pursuits lounging languorously in hip hotel suites: playing the cello, reading sheet music, sketching and contemplating.
Continue reading →Big fashion cities have Vogue Shopping Night Out. Here in The Hague, an international fashion city in the making, we have to content with just the Shopping Night Unfortunately this time I could not go out and see … Continue reading →
Statistically South Holland province, the final leg on the royal tour of the provinces, has the highest number of sunny days a year. Yesterday, alas, did not happen to be one of them. The sky was fifty shades … Continue reading →
Monarchists, royalty watchers, Maxima fans, rejoyce! After a whirlwind tour of the provinces following King Willem Alexander’s inauguration on the 30th of April, the royal couple finally arrives in The Hague. Judging by the programme revaled by Omroepwest.nl Friday, June 21 is … Continue reading →
At the Academy Awards ceremony last February Helen Hunt did not make the best dressed list of the Oscars fashion police. Instead she made fashion history. The actress eschewed an haute couture creation in favour of an H&M dress. The strapless navy blue gown with a train though perfectly on trend was not a ground breaking fashion statement. But its “fair” credentials were statement worthy.
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