Jewellery
Why Vintage Diamond Rings Are the Smartest Luxury You’ll Ever Buy
Why a vintage diamond ring can be better value than a new one, and what to check before buying: era, cut, claws, hallmarks, size and paperwork.
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Vintage Gucci & the Quiet Power of Real Luxury
A dark-brown suede vintage Gucci shoulder bag with solid hardware: what to look for in the suede and metal, how to wear it and how to care for it.
Eyewear
Vintage Gucci Sunglasses – Why I Opt for Timeless Eyewear Made in Italy
My 1990s Gucci sunglasses from the Arezzo antique market: real silver hardware, tortoiseshell arms, and what I check before buying vintage eyewear.
Clothing
Why Kris Jenner and Leonardo DiCaprio’s Girlfriend Chose to Wear Vintage Valentino and Versace
Kris Jenner in vintage Valentino and Vittoria Ceretti in vintage Versace: why women who can wear anything are going back to the archives.
Jewellery
The Glittering Legacy of Cartier – A Family Story Unearthed in a Cellar
Letters found in a cellar tell the story of Jacques Cartier and Cartier London, shown at the V&A Museum’s Cartier exhibition from 12 April 2025.
Clothing
The Essence of Dior – Timeless Elegance and How to Wear Vintage Dior Today
Vintage Dior, from the Bar jacket and the full skirt to lace, chiffon and brocade, with seven plain ways to wear the pieces now.
Shoes
Audrey Hepburn’s Iconic Ballet Flats: A Timeless Classic Reimagined
How Salvatore Ferragamo’s ballet flat, the 1954 design Audrey Hepburn wore, is made by hand near Florence and reworked under Maximilian Davis.
Jewellery
Chanel Vintage Crosses – A Divine Touch of Opulence
Vintage Chanel crosses: why Coco Chanel took up the cross, how she set pearls in gold-plated metal, how to wear one and how to spot a real one.
Jewellery
Nonna’s Treasures – Vintage Costume Jewellery Style Secrets
Vintage costume jewellery from nonna’s jewellery box or the antique market: how to spot a quality piece, how to wear it now and how to look after it.
Accessories
Vintage Faux Fur Ideas for the Opulent Enthusiast
Vintage faux fur and how to wear it: capes, stoles, colours, accessories and second-hand buys, with my hooded black cape on the Ponte Vecchio in Florence.
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Vintage Fur: Back at Fashion Weeks
Vintage fur is back at the fashion weeks. Who is wearing it, why it is the sustainable way to wear fur, what to check before you buy, and how to style it.
Clothing
Leather – Dry Cleaning Versus Home Cleaning
How to clean leather trousers at home, inside and out, with white vinegar or mild soap, so that they need dry cleaning less often.