Shopping for a raceday outfit can be a major part of the fun when it comes to your overall raceday experience. But spending large budgets on outfits that may only be worn once may jar with racegoers who are seeking to live more sustainable and eco-friendly lifestyles. Is it possible to be fashion conscious AND […]
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Ladies, I have noticed that the gentlemen out there, are out ranking us in the dress department. It’s time for us to take back our wardrobes, abandoning tracksuit bottoms/leggings, except for whilst exercising, and get back into ‘dressing’. The dress uniform of previous generations would have been tights or stockings plus the accessories that came
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A brief departure from my usual conversation of couture dressing, as I would like to talk with you about how to care for your clothes, presenting a few tips and pointers that can add to the longevity of your garments. Hand washing garments: now there’s a bit of a debate here, yes a lot of
Dresses that drape or have draping within the design are wonderful for day to evening wear; working in harmony with your figure whilst providing movement for your body. One of these magic gems and wardrobe staple is the Cowl Neck Dress. The cowl, which is an inset of fabric, varies in depth, the drape being
A shift dress is a dress without a waistline seam, they can also be semi-fitted, skimming your body silhouette, but not contouring to your body’s frame as a fitted dress would do, which would have structured darts or style seam lines. The advantage of a shift dress is, it lacks restriction, however don’t think of
Ladies heading to the races, or another stylish summer event, can avoid the hurdles usually associated with a long day on the feet, by turning to the flats. Style-conscious shoe brand, Cocorose London, has plenty of choices for those who wish to jockey for attention with their footwear, making heads turn on the course and in the
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Coraline TurnerCoral Turner is a couture designer based in London. Specialising in unique ready-to-wear Race Day Fashion, her emphasis is focused on the way clothes make you feel. In addition a dressmaking service is also available. “My dresses are just like you… one of a kind.” See her website at https://coralturner.com coralturner.com/
Meet Kristian Ferner Robson: Proprietor of Official Men’s Formal Wear Licensee of Royal Ascot, Oliver Brown. Ferner Robson’s independent retailer specialises in top hats, offering the largest collection of antique silk hats in the world, housed in vaults within the basement of the Lower Sloane Street store in the heart of Chelsea. It was an
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Luxury cruise line Cunard and legendary milliner, Stephen Jones OBE have collaborated to create a stunning millinery masterpiece which was unveiled on board Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2. Stephen, who has designed for royalty, including Princess Diana, Princess Eugenie and the Duchess of Sussex, has drawn his design inspiration for the hat from Cunard’s rich
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There was a time when a whale-boned corset would be part of your undergarments, keeping your outer garments in shape and you along with it. From whale bones fashion moved on to steel boning, neither of which were either ethical or comfortable. Ladies’ undergarments could weigh as much as seven pounds and take hours to
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