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Inspired by: Miu Miu matelassé handbags
A hallmark of Miu Miu’s accessory line is the use of the matelassé technique by quilting soft napa leather to create a three-dimensional texture.
Inspired by: Miu Miu matelassé handbags
A hallmark of Miu Miu’s accessory line is the use of the matelassé technique by quilting soft napa leather to create a three-dimensional texture.

Introducing — Blumarine
This brand was founded in 1977 by designer Anna Molinari and her late husband, Gianpaolo Tarabini, in Capri, Italy. The brand’s name actually derives from Molinari’s love for the sea...
Introducing — Blumarine
This brand was founded in 1977 by designer Anna Molinari and her late husband, Gianpaolo Tarabini, in Capri, Italy. The brand’s name actually derives from Molinari’s love for the sea...

Inspired by: Tom Ford’s Gucci
Ford’s creative vision transformed Gucci: during his 10-year tenure as creative director, Gucci generated a revenue of almost $10bn. What was so special about his creative direction?
Inspired by: Tom Ford’s Gucci
Ford’s creative vision transformed Gucci: during his 10-year tenure as creative director, Gucci generated a revenue of almost $10bn. What was so special about his creative direction?

Why is 1999 the best year for Prada & Miu Miu
Over 25 years later, Prada & Miu Miu ready-to-wear collections of 1999 are still revered amongst fashion lovers and coveted on the vintage market. But why did specifically 1999 become...
Why is 1999 the best year for Prada & Miu Miu
Over 25 years later, Prada & Miu Miu ready-to-wear collections of 1999 are still revered amongst fashion lovers and coveted on the vintage market. But why did specifically 1999 become...

An ode to a masterful Miu Miu collection
When listing runway shows that scream “Miu Miu”, this one is probably not the first one that comes to mind. Yet, the SS2001 show ticks all the checkboxes, when it...
An ode to a masterful Miu Miu collection
When listing runway shows that scream “Miu Miu”, this one is probably not the first one that comes to mind. Yet, the SS2001 show ticks all the checkboxes, when it...

The quintessential y2k collection — Blumarine S...
It’s easy to mistake the authorship of this collection, as it is so well-rooted in the stylistic influences of its time. As designers departed from the rowdy sexuality of early...
The quintessential y2k collection — Blumarine S...
It’s easy to mistake the authorship of this collection, as it is so well-rooted in the stylistic influences of its time. As designers departed from the rowdy sexuality of early...