High fashion brand Prada has once again collaborated with sportswear label, adidas Originals, for the “Prada for adidas” collection.

Crafted by Prada’s footwear specialists in Italy, the new Superstar series is available at Prada boutiques and adidas flagship stores worldwide, alongside selected wholesalers. The range is also available via prada.com and adidas.com.

The full-grain leather sneakers are available in three colour options, namely, monochrome black, white with black, and chrome silver with white.

Costing more than US$500 a pop, the sneakers’ origins, Made in Italy, are heat-stamped into the side, alongside the dual logos of Prada and adidas Originals, which appear together on the tongue of every pair. 

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Phils Technology Co Ltd is capturing current trends in its wide selection of fashion jewellery made of cut-out metal. One of the company’s latest collections is a series of earrings and pendants in nature-inspired and geometric designs. The patterns are characterised by clean lines and open shapes, lending an airiness and cohesiveness to the pieces.

“Our design inspiration is derived from fast fashion,” the fashion jewellery maker said. “We incorporate natural motifs into our collections, which is an attractive counterpoint to the contemporary feel of our products.”

Phils Technology has an in-house design team and manufacturing facility, which allows it to offer competitive pricing and quick turnaround time, and to be deeply committed to quality assurance in its processes, it added.

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Luxury fashion house Dior melded the past and the present in its Cruise 2021 Collection, which debuted at a runway show – and broadcast to a remote audience – in Puglia in southern Italy.

Models, who observed social distancing on the catwalk, showed off standout resort season looks, including dreamy dresses with leather corsets, lace frocks and long skirts with floral appliques. 

Not to be missed are the accessories: Head scarves and bands, signature handbags in brown and beige, leather cuff bracelets and nature-inspired jewellery.

“During this period, I sought to give collective efforts a new dimension. Despite the disadvantages of distance, bringing a different perspective to our daily lives has given us strength and imagination,” Maria Grazia Chiuri, creative director of Dior, says in a media release. For the Cruise show, Chiuri chose to reconnect her creative passion with the region of Puglia, which she described as a place close to her heart.

Highlighted in the Cruise 2021 show were enduring symbols of Puglia’s rich heritage from its textile arts (delicate weaves and lace embellishments were evident on various pieces) to the illustrations of artist Pietro Ruffo, who produced more than 250 illustrations over three months for the resort collection.

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Shenzhen Karma Metal Jewelry Manufacturer is offering a preview of its collections, which are inspired by the natural world, the arts and visual influences from the past.

The collections consist of cross pendants and bracelets made of pure stainless steel, rings made of stainless steel and brass, and necklaces and earrings fashioned from stainless steel and silver, and adorned with pearls.

One of Shenzhen Karma Metal Jewelry’s striking designs is its C-shaped metal bracelet with handmade leather straps in bright colours. Another crowd-pleaser is its fava bean-inspired pendant, which symbolises good wishes and fortune.

The “Sweet” series features pendants and charms shaped like hearts formed by the interlocking wings of bees.

The fashion jewellery specialist counts international large-scale chain brands looking for original boutique fashion jewellery collections among its core customers.

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If there is an accessory that some people cannot do without, it’s that everyday timepiece that can add polish to any outfit.

Marie Claire recently published a list of watches, which it believed had an “irresistible” appeal to women everywhere.

The list included the Museum Classic watch from Movado, which is singled out for its minimalist appeal. The timepiece has a 28mm stainless steel case with a matching black calfskin strap. Also making it to the list is the Women’s Mini Carlie Green watch from Fossil, which is a standout with its matching forest green leather strap and burnished gold-tone case with a crystal-accent topping.

Women's Mini Carlie Green - Fossil	Museum Classic - Movado

The Tilda Watch from Tory Burch, featuring gold-plated chain links inlaid with genuine lapis stone, can easily take one’s look to a whole new level. Another notable find is Bruno Magli’s timepiece, Women’s Diana 1301 Diamond Bracelet Watch, which channels a vintage feel but not the price.

Tilda Watch - Tory Burch	Women’s Diana 1301 diamond bracelet watch by Bruno Magli

Source: Marie Claire on “The Most Irresistible Watches for Women”

Images courtesy of Movado, Fossil, Tory Burch and Bruno Magli