In this France 24 fashion segment I talk about how companies harness their heritage to build desire for their luxury products. The Saut Heremes horse jumping event, Cartier and its new Odyessy film and the transformation of secondary lines into major fashion players illustrate how tapping into the DNA of a brand is key to [...]

It’s all about gothic style and rock’n’roll spirit this week in my Fashion Friday segment on France 24. After designing the costumes for future blockbuster “The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo”, Trish Summerville is bringing the tough Swedish look to the masses by launching a capsule collection for H&M. Rock style has also influenced Hermès’ [...]

Finally! A Way to Wear a Hermes Scarf That Doesn't Make Me Look 60

Ok, I have been living in Paris for 15 years now. And I have never been able to figure out how to wear the classic Hermes scarf. I was given one as a gift by my husband’s boss 7 years ago and up until this week it sat in its beautiful orange box on the [...]

The Hermes Birkin Handbag is the Epitome of French Chic

Seasonal trends and “It” items are ephemeral styles that will clearly point to a person’s knowledge about what’s hot right now. But these fast fashions (even the luxury versions of them) have a mighty short shelf life. That is why real connoisseurs are turning towards traditional and iconic pieces that will stand the test of [...]

The Hermès hand bags are at the apex of the accessories pyramid

There are a number of fantastic luxury brands making beautiful clothes and accessories that fashionista covet and coo over. At the apex of the accessories pyramid sit the Hermès bags. They are as famous for their historic connections to princesses and rock royalty as they are for the quality materials used to make the bags [...]