01|01|2016
“My friend made me a leather dress for the MTV awards. It gives you confidence, wearing something you love.”
Cat Deeley
TRENDS
TREND OF THE MONTH
LEATHER
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TRENDS
ACCESSORIES
THE ROW: LEATHER BACKPACK
The Row’s versatile backpack is crafted from smooth black leather – it can be carried by the top handle or over your shoulder using the adjustable woven straps. The roomy interior has zipped and patch pockets and can easily fit a tablet, wallet and other essentials. It’s finished with sleek palladium hardware. Weighs approximately 4lbs/ 1.8kg. Made in Italy
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FASHION SHOWS
THEMES
LEATHER
Themes from Fall | Winter 2016 | 2017 Resort Collections
3.1 Michael Kors
J W Anderson
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SHOPPING
BUY IT
TOPSHOP UNIQUE
Romilly turtleneck leather mini dress
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SHOPPING
THE BOOK
ROONEY MARA: INTERVIEW MAGAZINE NOVEMBER 2015
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MUSE
ROONY MARA
Patricia Rooney Mara /ˈmɛərə/ mair-ə (born April 17, 1985) is an American actress. She made her acting debut in 2005, and went on to star in films such as Tanner Hall, the remake A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Social Network and Trash.
In 2011, she portrayed Lisbeth Salander, the title character in David Fincher’s The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, based on Stieg Larsson’s Millennium book series. She received critical acclaim for her performance and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress and a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. In 2013, she starred in the thriller Side Effects, the independent drama Ain’t Them Bodies Saints and the acclaimed sci-fi romantic drama, Her. In 2015, she won the Best Actress Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival for her role in the film Carol.
Mara is also known for her charity work and oversees the charity Uweza Foundation, which supports empowerment programs for children and families in the Kibera slum in Nairobi, Kenya, one of the largest slums in Africa.
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BEAUTY
FRAGRANCE
AZZEDINE ALAIA: ALAIA EXTRAIT DE PARFUM
High fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa entered the world of fragrances earlier in 2015 with the leathery, floral scent Alaïa, filled with contrast of hot and cold. The fragrance was inspired by the designer’s memories of his childhood spent in Tunisia and water splashed onto hot brick walls.
In November 2015, the new edition Alaïa Extrait de Parfum is launched, which represents a sensual interpretation of the original with a pronounced “second skin” effect. The top notes are fresh due to airy accords. The heart is an abstract floral impression that includes violet and iris. The base captures animalistic leather and musky notes that create the impression of a second skin, enhanced by warm vanilla. The composition is signed by perfumer Marie Salamagne.
The bottle is made of transparent black glass, adorned with an Alaïa lace pattern. Its crystal cap contains a glass applicator. The fragrance is available as 20 ml Extrait de Parfum.
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NEWS
CARINE ROITFELD: NEXT UNIQLO COLLABORATION
Fashion icon Carine Roitfeld will be collaborating again with Uniqlo for another line of affordable, high-style clothing. This collection, coming out February 11, 2016, will include black and camouflage as the first did, but will also add a sexy Parisian flair to clothing you can wear in the workplace.
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