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Glass experiences Jazz Age glamour at The Wellesley Hotel

January 7, 2019

WITH suites named for the likes of Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington and Ella Fitzgerald, it’s only to be expected that The Wellesley Hotel should celebrate its jazz heritage with flair. Housed in the former live...

Glass enjoys a very British break at London Marriott Hotel County Hall

Rachel Parker

November 22, 2018

Feature, London, Travel

LOCATED on the river’s edge in the heart of Westminster, with spectacular views across the Thames of Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Marriott Hotel County Hall has its roots firmly planted in t...

Glass discovers the V&A’s upcoming Dior exhibition

Rachel Parker

October 17, 2018

Exhibitions, Fashion, News

FEW figures in fashion have the had seismic impact or resounding legacy of Christian Dior, and an upcoming exhibition at London’s V&A promises to explore both, diving deep into the world of one of the most ...

Glass enjoys faultless service at The Mark Hotel, NYC

Rachel Parker

October 11, 2018

Feature, New York, Travel

BOLD and beautiful, the interior of The Mark Hotel reflects its New York City surroundings with aplomb. Built in 1927 and completely restyled in 2009 by renowned French designer Jacques Grange, The Mark combine...

Guerlain celebrate 190th anniversary with L’Abeille Eternelle fragrance

Rachel Parker

October 10, 2018

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

AS one of the oldest beauty houses in the world, Guerlain have long been famed for their dedication to luxury fragrance, and their history is inextricably tied to that of modern perfumery. Founded in Paris in 1...

New Basquiat and Schiele exhibitions open at Fondation Louis Vuitton

Rachel Parker

October 8, 2018

Art, Exhibitions, News

FROM the expressionism of early twentieth century Vienna to the gritty vitality of New York’s street art scene in the 1970s, the lives and works of Egon Schiele and Jean-Michel Basquiat could not seem more diff...

Fleurs de Villes exhibit Floral Couture in Covent Garden

Rachel Parker

October 4, 2018

Fashion, News

IF YOU’RE out and about in London’s Covent Garden this week, take a moment to smell the roses at the Fleurs de Villes Floral Couture Installation. The five-day showcase will blend high fashion with fresh blooms...

Glass meets Crazy Rich Asians star Pierre Png

Rachel Parker

August 20, 2018

Culture, Don't Miss: Film, Feature, Film

WHEN it comes to the portrayal of Asian characters, Hollywood has been criticised time and time again for its whitewashed casting and cliched characterisation. But this weekend has revealed just how successful ...

Louis Vuitton launches Les Parfums Ombre Nomade

Rachel Parker

July 26, 2018

Beauty, Fragrance Picks, News

WITH their origins in outfitting global adventures, it’s only fitting that Louis Vuitton have turned to travel as an inspiration for their latest fragrance. The Ombre Nomade scent draws its name from Nomadic de...

Miu Miu release video to showcase their Iconic Wardrobe Collection

Rachel Parker

July 16, 2018

Fashion, Glass TV, News

REBELLIOUS, playful and feminine, the Miu Miu girl’s signature unconventional style has captivated fans of the Italian fashion house since its conception in 1993. Now the brand have curated their Iconic Wardrob...

W Hotels announce new Barcelona Festival

Rachel Parker

July 16, 2018

News, Spain, Travel

SAY goodbye to tents and knee-deep mud baths – W Hotels are rewriting the festival experience. Wake Up Call Barcelona is an exclusive three-day programme of events, pool parties, DJ masterclasses and live conce...

Glass Competition: Win a Birkin Bag filled with Miller Harris L’Air de Rien Perfume

Rachel Parker

July 3, 2018

Beauty, Fashion, Fragrance Picks, News

JANE Birkin: singer, actress, model and enduring fashion muse. In 2006, perfumers Miller Harris collaborated with Birkin to create a fragrance that encapsulates the eternally cool spirit of her style. Blending ...

PFW HAUTE COUTURE AW18: Givenchy

Rachel Parker

July 2, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

IT HAS been a tumultuous year for Givenchy, with the loss of the House’s founder Hubert de Givenchy in March, followed a royal distinction as the label was selected to design Meghan Markle’s wedding dress. The ...

PFWM SS19: Jacquemus

Rachel Parker

June 27, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

A SUN-SOAKED Marseille beach supplied a stretch of sand to be used as a runway for the first ever Jacquemus menswear show. French designer Simon Porte Jacquemus eschewed the heat of the city at the close of Par...

Louis Vuitton release Silver Lockit Fluo bracelets in aid of UNICEF

Rachel Parker

June 26, 2018

Fashion, Jewellery and Watches, News

LOUIS Vuitton have renewed their commitment to aiding children in urgent need through their partnership with the humanitarian charity UNICEF. To celebrate the third year of the collaboration, the fashion brand ...

Glass discovers Moussaieff’s presentation at the Masterpiece Fair, London

Rachel Parker

June 26, 2018

Fashion, Feature, Jewellery and Watches

WORKING with only the most exquisite of gemstones to create their high-end pieces, Moussaieff Jewellers has an unrivalled reputation as one of the world’s finest jewellery emporiums. The House’s work combines a...

PFWM SS19: Dior Homme

Rachel Parker

June 24, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

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FINDING the femininity in menswear, Kim Jones’ first show for Dior Homme was imbued with a sense of relaxed romanticism. Set against a giant floral tribute to the House’s founder in one of the barracks of the R...

PFWM SS19: Cerruti 1881

Rachel Parker

June 22, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

FINE fabrics are at the heart of the Cerruti 1881 brand, so it seems fitting that the SS19 show took inspiration from Japanese textile design. Veering away from more obvious references to Japanese pattern, the ...

PFWM SS19: Louis Vuitton

Rachel Parker

June 21, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

A NEW beginning for Louis Vuitton—Virgil Abloh’s first collection as artistic director of the menswear division used a Wizard of Oz theme to signal a shift in focus for the House, which saw the show’s entire co...

MFWM SS19: Fendi

Rachel Parker

June 19, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

EXPLORING the dualism inherent in the brand’s FF monogram, heaven and hell inspired the Fendi SS19 Menswear show. Models marched through a hellish gateway onto a catwalk lit ominously by the glow of demonic red...

MFWM SS19: Dolce and Gabbana

Rachel Parker

June 19, 2018

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

THE DOLCE and Gabbana SS19 show opened with YouTube star Cameron Dallas wearing a gilt embroidered suit jacket, jewel-encrusted crucifix and a gold crown. As a statement about contemporary sovereignty, this col...

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