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Best Dressed at the Oscars
There was a distinct style in our favorite picks on the red carpet at the 89th Academy Awards: elegant, feminine and timeless with a touch of old Hollywood glamour. Here’s our selections for best dressed. EMMA STONE IN GIVENCHY TARAJI P. HENSON IN ALBERTA FERRETTI KIRSTEN DUNST IN CHRISTIAN DIOR HAUTE COUTURE VIOLA DAVIS IN ARMANI PRIVE winner Best Supporting Actress for Fences BRIE LARSON IN OSCAR DE LA RENTA DARBY STANCHFIELD GEORGES CHAKRA JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE IN TOM FORD AND JESSICA BIEL IN KAUFMANFRANCO HAILEE STEINFELD IN RALPH AND RUSSO ALICIA VIKANDER IN LOUIS VUITTON NICOLE KIDMAN IN ARMANI PRIVE
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Diorever: Another Elegant Timeless Classic Handbag from Iconic DIOR
The latest in a line of classic handbags from DIOR, is the Diorever – the campaign featuring actress Jennifer Lawrence. As always, these handbags will stand the test of time with their expression of classic blended with modern design for the urban woman. Each bag is made from sumptuous leathers and is equipped with distinctive, emblematic hardware. These fabulous bags are ideal for the today’s woman, whether she dresses minimally, traditionally, casually or in a unique style of her own; the clean lines and stately yet understated style are ideal pairings for most styles of dress, finishing off a look with grace and will remain wonderful additions to the sophisticated…
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INVESTING: Rare Handbag Index
Investment grade handbags have grown in value by 7.8% a year on average since 2004, reveals the JustCollecting Handbag Index, updated in February 2016. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE INDEX Best performing handbags 2004-2016 CHANEL 2.55 Medium Classic Flap Bag: up 10.6% per annum to $5,000 Hermes 1990s Cognac Leather 40cm Birkin: up 10.3% pa to $13,000 Emilio Pucci 1970s Black Leather & Velvet Pucci handbag: up 8.8% pa to $550 Christian Dior Lady Dior Cannage: up 8.5% pa to $4,000 Coach 1960s Leather Sling Bag: up 7.9% pa to $250 “The designer handbag sector screams ‘investment potential’ Best performing handbags 2014-2016 Hermes 1990s Cognac Leather 40cm Birkin: up 30.0% to $13,000…
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Editor Selects: DIOR Serum de Rouge. A Sublime Lipcolor + Treatment
Dior creates the first Serum de Rouge. An elixir of youth with exquisite radiance for the Lips. The first sweep onto the lips, the sublime alliance of skincare and color benefits in DIOR’s Serum de Rouge, its silky serum texture melting onto the lips, blending seamlessly, like a second skin. The sensation and result was absolutely wonderful! According to DIOR, “the formula, has 10 times more concentrated skincare ingredients than classical lipsticks, provides moisture, volume and smoothing benefits for your lips, immediately upon application, and day after day. The palette of elegant shades instantly illuminates the lips with youthfulness.” We would have to agree! The results are were undeniable. Lips…
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DIOR: A Three-Volume, slipcase set!
“I think of my work as ephemeral architecture, dedicated to the beauty of the female body.” —Christian Dior The pinnacle of French haute couture and savoir faire, the house of Dior is one of the world’s most celebrated luxury brands. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Assouline’s Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior’s fashion, fine jewelry, and fragrance collections, Assouline presents an objet as chic as its subject. In three retrospective volumes presented in a collectible slipcase, Dior captures the most enduring images from each decade of the brand’s rich history. Immortalizing Dior’s fashion, jewelry, and fragrance…
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Discover: Iconic Luxury Fashion: Christian Dior
Christian Dior was the indisputable leader of French fashion during the 40’s and 50’s. His designs would be sold worldwide only a short time later with the wildly popular New Look design that changed the silhouette of women’s clothing. The Beginning of a Fashion Legend Dior was born and raised on the Normandy coast of France but moved to Paris with his family shortly after. At a young age, Dior’s passion for drawing was evident and he sold sketches outside of his home for 10 cents. Dior’s first true business venture was a small art gallery in Paris which was funded by his family. When the family’s business failed Dior…
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