Fashion & Beauty
Luxury fashion and beauty advice and style stories brought to you by The Blend's expert editors
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Who is Sasha Plavsic? We chat to the woman behind the ILIA Beauty empireWe sit down with the founder of ILIA Beauty, Sasha Plavsic, for a quickfire Q&A to learn that she listens to Bad Bunny and Bobby Womack, and reclines on a Ligne Roset sofa
By Mary Cleary
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Inside the new London home of HermèsFrom saddlery to gloves, homeware to beauty, Hermès’ 16 métiers are united at a new London address
By Felix Bischof
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Style staples: chambray shirtsSofter than a starchy dress shirt and less flimsy than linen, chambray shirts are the perfect summer pieces.
By Josh Sims
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A Bergamo family business challenging the fast fashion status quoOne of the fashion set's favourite designers talks practical 'feel good' style that has made her a global go-to for those in the know.
By Harriet Quick
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The enduring appeal of Jean Paul Gaultier's iconic Birkin designAs creative director of Hermès between 2003 and 2010, Jean Paul Gaultier breathed new life into one of the brand's most iconic designs. His take on the classic has since become one of the world's most sought-after handbags. Here's a recap of who, what, why.
By Harriet Quick
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Hairbrushes that come with inbuilt, innovative solutionsThe majority of hairbrushes have barely evolved since the ancient Egyptians invented such things, but there are a handful of brands doing things differently
By Mary Cleary
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Just in time for the hotter months, Japanese incense is having a resurgenceWith their softer scents and delicate balance of aromats, Japanese incense is the perfect summer alternative to perfumed candles. Here are some of our favourites.
By Delilah Khomo
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Our Haute Couture highlightsFrom the fairytale to the fantastical, Paris Haute Couture Week was all about tapping into magical designs
By Harriet Quick
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Your guide to ship-shape nautical menswear this summerEponymous with sun-drenched summers in the south of France, nautical style has never not been chic, but this season it's more enviable than ever, with designers like Hermès using it as a jumping-off point for beautiful, considered pieces inspired by life at sea.
By Aleks Cvetkovic
