Author: Dina Fernandes
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Art.8 The Pleat
Pleats as Armor: From Cleopatra to Issey Miyake, the Garment That Translates Strength Into Presence. Soundtrack of this piece: What if I told you that one of the most widely known fabric techniques today is the very thread connecting you to an Egyptian from 4,000 years ago? Between 4,000 and 4,500 years old. That is…
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Art.7 The Butter Yellow
The science and emotion of fashion’s most wearable yellow. Soundtrack of this piece: Loïc Prigent, the famous French fashion journalist, asks Jonathan Anderson how they call yellow at Dior. He answers: “Butter Yellow”. And out of the entire podcast, that is the only thing I retained. Butter Yellow. And, suddenly my mind had developed a complete and absolute fixation.…
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Art.6 The Brooch
From embellishment to garment creator. How a brooch can create new pieces from the ones you already own. Soundtrack of this piece: When I think of brooches, I think of my grandmothers. And I know what you might be thinking. Démodé? I promise you: absolutely not. The brooch is one of the oldest, most versatile…
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Art.5 The Print
Integrating Prints: Tips for a Joyful Wardrobe Soundtrack of this piece: Pantone has named Cloud Dancer the colour of 2026. An off white. Meanwhile, my body is craving the exact opposite. And trust me, no one loves an off white more than I do. But after what has been a particularly difficult year, it was…
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Art.4 The barefoot
From luxury sneakers to barefoot shoes, how wellness is reshaping fashion’s priorities. Soundtrack of this piece: Comfort in fashion is no longer a side note. It’s becoming the story. Once, wellbeing and style rarely walked together, but sneakers have already proven how comfort can reshape the industry. Now, with wellness driving new desires, another unexpected…
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Art.3 The carré
A Journey into Silk Scarf Styling. Soundtrack of this piece: Chapter I : Why the Carré Enchants? There are a thousand and one ways to wear a silk carré accessory, and each knot, fold, or drape transforms a simple outfit into a personal statement. That little square of silk – our trusty companion – possesses…
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Art.2 The straw hat
Soundtrack of this piece: Let’s talk accessories. I must admit that before my experience as an accessories buyer at Saint Laurent, I rarely paid much attention to this category when putting together my looks. But as I always say, every life experience has something to teach us. And one of the many lessons I took…
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Art.1 The capri
Soundtrack of this piece: You may have started to notice them again. Those tightly cropped trousers that defined the early 2000s. Yes, dear reader, the capri are back. As much as some may resist it, the 2000s have been quietly creeping back into both runways and sidewalks. And as any lover of fashion knows: style…