Fashion and Style
Women Who Launch: Serra Türker Bayır, Founder of Misela
Meet Serra Türker Bayır, the founder of Misela. The Istanbul-founded luxury brand which has built a reputation for its exquisite, handcrafted bags and travel accessories
From evening clutches infused with understated glamour to capacious totes that make the ideal travel companion, there is a Misela bag for every occasion. Below Misela's founder, Serra Türker Bayır, tells The Sybarite how she honours her Turkish heritage in her every-expanding accessories brand and what it takes to be a female entrepreneur.
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Gabrielle Chanel: A Fashion Manifesto - The Must-See...
13th September 2023
Fashion enthusiasts, rejoice! The V&A South Kensington is about to unveil a sartorial treasure trove that is set to dazzle. Opening its doors this Saturday, (September 16th 2023), the "Gabrielle Chanel: Fashion Manifesto" exhibition is a much-anticipated event for fashion aficionados and history buffs alike. This remarkable showcase, priced at £24.00 for general admission, is the first of its kind in the United Kingdom, offering a comprehensive journey through the life and legacy of the iconic French couturière, Gabrielle 'Coco' Chanel. Located in the esteemed Sainsbury Gallery, the exhibition promises a transformative experience that delves into the remarkable evolution of Chanel's eponymous fashion house, as well as her enduring influence on contemporary women's fashion. With a special discount for those under 26 and various concessions available (reciprocal entry not included), this exhibition is a must-see for anyone with a passion for haute couture and a thirst for historical and artistic enlightenment.
Give your locks a shiny new lease of life
21st September 2019
However, if you are anything like me, then you’re probably guilty of using the same old hair products day in, day out and not really giving your hair the care as it deserves. Well, if you need a little inspiration, here are some fabulous hair products which will certainly help give your hair a new lease of life.
Frugi Organic Clothing - it’s the way forward!
13th September 2019
Since discovering the brand it has been a solid staple in the wardrobe of both my little angels. In 2008 the company changed its name to Frugi, meaning ‘Fruits of the Earth’ in Latin, it was at this point that the collection grew to also include gorgeous clothing for older children and breastfeeding wear for mums. The clothing is all organic, pure, soft and snuggly. It is kind to babies and young children’s delicate skin and there are no harmful chemicals or dangerous dyes. Plus organic cotton is durable and long-lasting meaning you can hand it down for generations. Also all of Frugi’s outerwear, backpacks, lunch bags, pencil cases and coin purses have been made from post-consumer recycled materials - using all of those plastic drink bottles that are thrown away in household waste. Frugi take great pride in the relationships they have developed with the companies and people who supply their goods. They regularly visit their suppliers to make sure that everything is in ship shape and working to the Frugi code of conduct.
Izabela Calik SS19 Show at London Fashion Week
28th September 2018
Cocktails were flowing from the bar, camera shutters going off and an anticipating, well-heeled crowd were watching as blondes were strutting around the venue in evening gowns as a warm up for the show. The Izabela Calik runway saw selected international designers and their collections encompassing couture dresses, smart casual, jewellery, accessorize & shoes. It opened with couture dresses in blue and red, gold, black, light blue and white lace by Wearable Art Collective, accompanied by violin music. Dresses by Biblos Glasgow followed, and then The Red Casket. The evening ended with the sound of applause for Natalia Zabova’s and jewellery designer Ari Benz's much appreciated dress designs and jewellery, respectively. Head makeup artist was Marta Wozniak.
Featuring Luxury luggage with personal travel assistance by Horizn go
25th September 2018
The sleek Model M Cabin Case is the perfect size for cabin luggage with a spacious interior and a fold-able laundry bag to ease with packing on the way back. The TSA approved lock is easy to use and ensures you keep your valuables safe without needing to carry extra keys, which inevitably get lost! Forget the fuss at security; the Model M has a laptop friendly compartment at the front. Simply keep your tech stored in there and it is easily accessible throughout your travel experience. To ensure your tech stays protected the compartment is made from leather and waterproof nylon, providing enough space for a 15” laptop. It even features a Horizn Smart Charger, which can charge your mobile phone up to six times. If you get tired of walking around the airport attached to a suitcase, simply click the button and you can remove the charger to have it in your pocket or handbag. Whether it is a long or short haul flight you can have your technology charged and Netflix pre-loaded and ready to watch.
Victoria Beckham’s 10th Anniversary – Taking it home
20th September 2018
After 10 years showcasing in New York, the designer featured her collection at London Fashion Week where Stella Tenant opened the show at Mayfair’s Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac. Since launching her brand in 2008, Victoria Beckham has gone from tight bodycon fitting dresses to a more structured, clean and confident silhouette. If there's one thing the brand stands for its giving their customers what they seek - a part of Beckham’s personality and curated aesthetic, which has visibly strengthened overtime. To commemorate the brands anniversary, Victoria Beckham has launched limited runs of her Tshirt which features the designers tongue in cheek shot of her legs appearing haphazardly spread out inside an oversized shopping bag. Photographed by Juergen Teller, the campaign is a recreation of a shoot they collaborated on in 2008 - Beckham's first foray into fashion.
Fashions Finest SS19 Collection at London Fashion Week
18th September 2018
The Sybarite went along to the SS19 showcase during London Fashion Week to take a look at the up-and-coming talent on show. International designers showcased their latest designs at Fashions Finest SS19 during the weekend at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in Holborn, London. Starting off with Nepalese brand Gauhar which focused on oversized male garments in exotic, colourful textiles, it proved to be an eclectic, inclusive and colourful mix of styles on the runway on Saturday. Next up was Misora Nakamori, showcasing an interesting white, black and metallic futuristic womenswear collection. Nakamori, who is a recent Masters graduate in womenswear at the Royal College of Art in London, describes her style as "combining decent traditional techniques and details with some accents of odd shapes or materials to suggest unique yet futuristic ideas." One of Nakamori's previous collections, Misora, was centred on the notion that "we are recording every day, every moment and every event in life paths, all of which build [our] current selves."
An Interview with Pas De Marque’s founder and CEO Olga...
11th September 2018
How did you launch your jewellery business? This was my childhood dream. I grew up watching my mum, aunt and grandmother create beautiful things with their own hands - I learnt sewing, knitting, crocheting, stitching and jewellery crafting from them. As a kid, I spent all my weekends and holidays beading bracelets with my friends and I used to have a huge collection of beads and findings. Back then, I only had glass and plastic beads, of course. It was much later, that I started working with expensive, precious materials. It always seemed to me that this kind of business isn’t serious enough. That’s why I got education in another sphere - I have a bachelor degree in International Economics and Commercial Diplomacy. After University, I tried working in a family business, the international hotel chain Wellton. But I always felt like something was missing. So in 2014 I decided to take a risk. I registered my own company, created an Instagram account, ordered a small batch of materials and started creating jewellery at home. For 1 and a half years I was the only employee in ”pas de marque” responsible for manufacturing, marketing, delivery and all the rest. At first, the orders came only from friends, but then more and more people from Riga turned to me in search of beautiful handmade jewellery, so I decided I needed an assistant and a shop.
5 upcoming fashion designers from London Fashion Week
21st September 2016
But the question on the lips of every self respecting Sybarite is this: who are the new wave of emerging designers following in the footsteps of Christopher Kane and co? With this mind, we present five of the most exciting up-and- coming designers from LFW.
TAG Heur makes a statement at New York Fashion Week
13th September 2016
The luxury Swiss brand - whose ambassadors include Cara Delevingne, Cristiano Ronaldo and Chris Hemsworth - unveiled its new Link Ladies Collection with legendary style icon, Iris Apfel, during New York Fashion Week. TAG Heuer debuted Iris Apfel as its newest friend at the MONSE runway show, where they are acting as one of the key sponsors of the afterparty that evening. The fashion legend, 95, was snapped sitting in the front row, sporting a new women’s watch and pieces from the design duo’s collection. The brand will be taking part in NYFW through a series of initiatives during the 10 days of designer runway shows and presentations. With four exciting moments during New York Fashion Week, TAG Heuer takes its place on the fashion stage as the design industry comes together to see what the creative forces behind American fashion will present from September 8th - 15th, 2016.
Meet jewellery designer Imogen Belfield
12th September 2016
London-based jewellery designer Imogen Belfield’s signature style is mark making in metal; creating “a fusion between fluidity and texture.” Handmade in the UK, Belfield’s range of “cascading golden nugget pendants” and statement “rockesque” rings are undeniably one of a kind. In June this year, Imogen’s unique jewellery sculptures won her the coveted ‘Best in Gold’ title at the COUTURE Design Awards 2016 for her ‘Goddess’ showpiece necklace from the ‘Amazonian’ Collection. Since breaking into the world of fashion and jewellery in 2010, Imogen Belfield's eye-catching pieces have been featured in a number of influential fashion magazines such as Vogue and spotted on a number of celebrities including Cameron Diaz, Georgia May Jagger, Uma Thurman, Nicole Scherzinger and Rita Ora. Belfield’s love of jewellery design stemmed from a young age, influenced by the silversmithing and metalwork courses she took at 16, as well as her “inherent love for fashion, art and sculpture.” Describing her personal style as “eclectic and bohemian”, Imogen’s latest collection, ‘Amazonian’ focuses on the central shape of a spear-head form. Imogen tells us that the “combination of strength in symbolism and delicacy in the use of materials creates a dramatic fusion of brutality with beauty.”
"I don't follow trends, I set them": Meet shoe designer...
2nd September 2016
I met Lucy Choi at her recent pop-up event at The Hilton Park Lane. Chicly styled in a smart black tailored two piece, with her sleek pins exposed to highlight her red patent ‘Campbell’ shoes, Lucy seemed completely at ease whilst working the room. Despite her famous family ties to the world of shoe design (the legendary Jimmy Choo is her uncle), Lucy spent her early working life in the City; “I wanted to make sure I had that business skillset under my belt” she tells me. It was after this that she moved into the shoe industry, working for 10 years at family-owned brand French Sole. Here she noticed that there was a gap in the market for affordable high heels that had a long lasting wearability; “How often do you wear a pair of thousand pound shoes?” she exclaims.
For the American folk, a new tailor about town
23rd September 2015
Introducing zTailors an “on-demand personal tailoring service that gives everyone an opportunity to look their best with just a tap of their smartphone”. Convenience? Certainly. George Zimmer, who has been an advocate for tailors throughout his career – and founder and former CEO of the Men’s Wear-house - launched zTailors connecting crafted tailors and consumers through personalized customer experience utilizing digital technology. Well into his mid-60’s this is one dapper entrepreneur that is taking the craft of tailoring to your door. It is almost like booking an Uber except your booking your own clothing alterations specialist. Each of zTailor’s specialists have at least five years of experience on hand assuring that customers can expect quality.
Angela Bell - "Queen of cashmere"
9th September 2015
Dubbed by British Vogue as "the Queen of cashmere" and by Vogue USA as "One of the new knitwear designers to know", the former Pringle of Scotland designer is responsible for modernising the way cashmere is perceived today....getting rid of the conservative twin set and pearl/golf argyles image and injecting colour and fun with her playful intarsia designs which have since appeared on celebrities including Madonna, Jennifer Lopez, Clemence Poesy and Liv Tyler to name a few. Angela is a true cashmere connoisseur and has experimented with cashmere in so many different ways from creating bikini top and bottoms in the luxury fabric to boiling it to create a vintage cashmere flannel. Although the label is stocked internationally, Angela has chosen to base her business in the Scottish borders (all of her materials are sourced within a 25kim radius!), as a means of supporting the local economy as well as helping to preserve theheritage and traditional techniques of the Scottish knitwear industry.
The app for the “cash-rich, time-poor” - Urbanologie
8th September 2015
What is it? It is essentially a luxury lifestyle global destination guide designed to keep members in the know with up-to-the-minute insider news and exclusive content on all of the latest restaurants, bars, pop-ups, clubs and hotels openings with exclusive access to the most happening and unmissable events; from the world of fashion, the arts, music and sport. In addition to London, Urbanologie has daily-updated, insider guides to New York, Los Angeles, Dubai, Miami, Ibiza and Mallorca. Next is Paris, Monaco and Hong Kong. What began as a hobby of sending out newsletters to his influential friends and family, turned into the Urbanologie email newsletter that Hugo Campbell-Davys began sending out in 2012. Witnessing the exciting response, Hugo transformed the concept into a sort of a global members luxury/lifestyle community club, where members could expect to quickly get round-ups of the best venues to check out, even long before a critic could lay a word on it. One of the most well-connected men out there, Hugo – with investment from some founding members – launched the Urbanologie app, making it much easier for the user/member to access insider events/news on most major cities in the world – literally, in the palm of ones hand.
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