Jewellery
My Rare Vintage Ferragamo Collection – 1980s Jewellery and 1994 Silk Heels
My vintage Salvatore Ferragamo: a heavy 1980s charm bracelet from the Fiera in Arezzo, the earrings to match, and 1994 heels in silk, leather and cork.
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Jewellery
1980s Inspired Chunky Gold Jewellery – How To Style This Summer
Chunky gold jewellery the 1980s way: chains, big earrings, stacked bangles and rings, with 1980s Yves Saint Laurent earrings, and how to wear it in summer.
Vintage
The Devil Wears Prada 2 – Wearing Pinstripe Suits To Promote The Film
Why Emily Blunt and Meryl Streep wear pinstripes and suiting for The Devil Wears Prada 2, and how the pinstripe suit came to stand for power.
Shoes
The Ultimate Guide to Selling Vintage & Preloved Luxury on Vestiaire Collective
How to sell vintage and preloved luxury on Vestiaire Collective: what to source, how to photograph, describe, price and pack it, and keep buyers happy.
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.
Bags
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.