Etro + Marchon Eyewear

Sophisticated shapes, bold colors and the Italian fashion brand's signature paisley

Whether it’s the low-set winter sun or the tropical brightness of a holiday escape, there’s a need for sunglasses in all seasons. The latest collection designed by Italian heritage brand Etro, and constructed by the eyewear experts at Marchon, defies the common silhouettes and colors to which we’ve grown accustomed. From vibrant reds and yellows to variation upon variation of Etro’s signature paisley stylings, these …

Interview: Christian Louboutin

We visit the celebrated designer's Paris studio and get a sneak peek at his new ShoePeaks creation

Being in Christian Louboutin’s Paris studio is overwhelming. We meet Monsieur Christian Louboutin in his museum-like studio (like a tiny Louvre, which, coincidently, is just a few blocks away) for an exclusive preview of ShoePeaks, his latest (and possibly most imaginative) design. It’s a clutch, but it’s much more than that, since it’s a real sculpture and at the same time something organic and surreal, …

House of Cards “Femme” Collection

Designer Ashiya Omundsen explores the concept of femininity with a super-playful range

Exploring the concept of femininity, House of Cards designer Ashiya Omundsen has created possibly her most exciting collection to date. The New Zealand-born, Melbourne-based Omundsen released her “Femme” collection recently, and the diverse, bold range of pieces is a feast. The covetable collection includes fabrics covered in cellphone illustrations, cotton candy pink, tulle, metallics and even a boob pattern. We spoke with Omundsen about traditional …