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Nannacay

May 6, 2018 by Federica

Marcia Kemp always had a strong desire to help those in need. This passion began with a volunteer job at the children’s institute and later led to many corporate citizenship

Fashion New up and coming designers

Cat and King

April 2, 2018 by Federica

Exclusive interview with American fashion brand Cat and King. Q: What’s the real meaning of the name “Cat and King”? A: Literally speaking, Cat and King are our nicknames for

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Opaline

November 30, 2017 by Federica

Tedesca di nascita e italiana per amore, Ingrun Von Keudell lancia Opaline dopo una laurea alla Parsons School of Design e una significativa esperienza come fashion designer presso brand di

Shoes & Bags

Coast and Koi

October 9, 2017 by Federica

How Caryn Wilensky built her handmade shoe design brand, Coast & Koi, one step at a time. If Matisse and Marie Antoinette were to have met across the time-space continuum,

Jewelry & Bijoux New up and coming designers

Marion Vidal studied architecture in Paris and Milan, before entering the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. Marion introduced her eponymous brand in 2004 with ready-to-wear

New up and coming designers

Sara Hartley

August 7, 2014 by Federica

Sara studied at Sir John Cass, the leading jewellery university. She graduated in 1996 and has been creating many very successful ranges of jewellery ever since from her central London

New up and coming designers Shoes & Bags

La Paire

April 24, 2013 by Federica

Embrace the Dolce Vita lifestyle with shoe label La Paire’s latest collection of stunning sandals entitled ‘Roman Holiday’. La Paire specialises in handmade leather sandals and launched its debut collection

Jewelry & Bijoux New up and coming designers

2 by Lyn & Tony

June 24, 2012 by Federica

Lyn and Tony are Australian born artists living and working between Sydney and Byron Bay. They have worked together for over 15 years in a relationship that is almost symbiotic.

New up and coming designers Shoes & Bags

Adriana Castro

June 21, 2012 by Federica

Artisan Luxury redefined with a Modern Edge…Rich yet delicate. Supple yet sturdy. When one feels the genuine exotic skins from which Adriana Castro creates her designs, it is only then

Fashion New up and coming designers

Lena Santana – accessories collection

June 10, 2012 by Federica

Fashion designer Lena Santana is launching a glamorous new accessories collection. Made of 100% cotton and unique vintage selections of flowery and lace textiles her colorful accessories take us decades back to

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