What are the best luxury brands and products should you buy that are available only in Scandinavia? What are the things you can only buy in Scandinavia, anyway? We turned to our ace correspondent and resident expert Jillian Tangen for answers. Here’s our shopping guide to exclusive products from the Scandinavian countries – specifically, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland – that you can’t get anywhere else.
What is cottagecore? We read an article recently in the New York Times about a cozy aesthetic that focuses on warmth, gentleness, sustainability and nature. And it’s not hygge. Cottagecore – and its close cousins farmcore, dirtcore, honeycore and grandmacore – is the latest anxiety-reducing, slow living movement to consider as the antidote to our current frenzied existence. Intrigued? Here’s what you need to know about cottagecore, and the essential elements that comprise this trending aesthetic. Watch your back,hygge.
One of the joys of warmer weather is the chance to refresh our wardrobes. Even if it’s just with a new pair of shoes, or a new bag. We’ve already shared all of the major spring-summer trends. There’s one in particular that we love and we’ve been scouting out for the past couple of weeks: wicker, raffia and straw handbags. They just feel right for the moment – a touch of whimsy and ease, but with some edge and personality. But can they really be city chic? Why yes, dear reader, they can! Here are our top picks for the best straw (and wicker and raffia) designer handbags this spring and summer 2020.
Yes, you need another white shirt. And we have just the one you need. The weather is getting warmer, the new designer collections are in store, and there’s a white shirt or tee out there that’s a perfect refresh for your wardrobe this season. Whether it’s for work, the weekend, a beach vacation or just because, these are the best luxury designer crisp white shirts for women right now for spring summer 2020.
Sometimes when we’re headed for the beach we feel like literally dressing the part. For those occasions, jewelry in the shape of summer sea shells and sea creatures of all kinds doesn’t feel kitschy – it feels just right. If you’re up for catching this wave, here’s our roundup of the best seashore and shell luxury jewelry for the summer of 2020.
