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Charleston, South Carolina consistently tops the list of the most popular vacation destinations in the United States. If you’re planning a visit and want to know where to shop, you’re in luck! Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy recently visited this charming city, and now she’s sharing her insider’s guide to the best luxury retail shopping in Charleston, South Carolina.
Williamsburg, Brooklyn is one of the coolest places in all of New York City. If you’re planning a visit and want to know where to shop, you’re in luck! Our ace correspondent Julie Chang Murphy is an expert on the neighborhood and an experienced fashion executive. Here’s her insider’s guide to the best luxury retail shopping in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
Musicians and artists are natural allies, and every now and then something truly brilliant occurs when the two meet. A happy collision of that type is unfolding right now in 5 cities – and it has already resulted in some new world records. South Korean K-pop band BTS has provided funding for a global public art project – called CONNECT, BTS – on a truly impressive scale. Have a look at what the seven-member band is doing to bring something new and beautiful into the world.
Are pearls passé ? Not even close, dear reader. We’ve previously written about how to wear pearls in a way that’s fresh and modern. Now comes word of Mikimoto x Comme des Garçons, a luxury capsule collaboration on a new unisex collection of pearl necklaces. Not only can cool girls rock pearls – in case anyone was wondering, anyone can. In fact, one of the prominent fashion trends for spring-summer 2020 is men wearing pearls. Here’s a peek at the new collaboration from two prominent Japanese luxury brands to create modern gender-neutral luxury pearls for men (and women).
Paris Haute Couture Week in January is one of our favorite fashion moments of the year. Usually held just a few weeks before the Oscars, it’s both a chance to revel in the gorgeous gowns and pantsuits. And also to speculate about which ones will end up on the red carpet in Hollywood in short order. Our favorite of all is the work of Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino. Here are our picks for the best looks from the Valentino spring summer 2020 haute couture collection show.
