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Christopher Esber Sunglasses: Paolo, Milla, Davies, Dillon and Uma Compared

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Christopher Esber launched eyewear with its Resort 2024 collection. The mainline sunglasses are the Paolo 96 , Davies 99, Dillon 95 and Uma 98 in acetate, all with 100% UV protection, and the Milla 96 in metal. They are separate from the Christopher Esber range sold at Specsavers in Australia...

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Which Christopher Esber Bag Should You Buy? Turnlock, Doba, Buki, Gondola and Deia Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Christopher Esber makes five bag families: the Turnlock and the Doba shoulder bags, the Buki clutch , the Gondola tote and the Deia tote. All are made in Spain, and most close with a brass turnlock set with a natural stone. For an everyday bag, choose the Turnlock; for evening, the Buki; for...

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Christopher Esber Turnlock Bag Review: Mini, Shoulder and Grande, Stones, Size and Care

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

The Turnlock is Christopher Esber's signature bag : a soft, slouched shape closed by a brass turnlock set with a natural stone. It comes as a Mini , a Shoulder bag and a larger Grande, in suede, polished leather, raffia, patent and lizard-effect leather, and every version is made in Spain . The...

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Christopher Esber Flip Flops: Jo, Palma, Memento and Aura Compared, With Sizing

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Christopher Esber makes four families of flip flop: the Jo in jelly PVC , the Palma in leather and raffia, the Memento with a metal charm strand, and the Aura with a polished stone at the toe. All are made in Italy and sold in Italian sizing . The one rule to remember: the brand says the Jo runs...

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ME+EM Stores: Every UK and US Location in 2026

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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Every ME+EM store with address and opening hours: 7 London stores, Selfridges, Harrods, Bath, Manchester, Harrogate, Edinburgh and 7 in the US.

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ME+EM Jumpsuits: Wide-Leg, Tux and Wedding Guest Styles

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 24, 2026

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ME+EM jumpsuits explained: wide-leg, tux and velvet styles, what to wear to a wedding, shoes, jackets and sizing, from $570 on Coveti.

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ME+EM Dresses by Colour: Red, Black, Green, Navy, White

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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Every current ME+EM dress sorted by colour: reds, black, chocolate, green, navy, white and prints, with fabric, price and how to wear each shade.

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Taller Marmo Dress Guide 2026: 14 Styles and Where to Wear

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Every Taller Marmo dress and gown in the Fall 2026 collection, from the Notte Gown to the new 1926 Gown, with sizing, care and what to wear where.

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New Year’s Eve Dress Guide 2026: What to Wear by Setting

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 31, 2026

What to wear on New Year's Eve, from a black-tie ball to a summer countdown in Australia, with Taller Marmo Fall 2026 sequins, feathers and velvet leading.

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Old Hollywood Dress Guide: 5 Glam Silhouettes for 2026

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What defines an Old Hollywood dress, the five classic glam silhouettes and how to style them now, led by the silver-screen Taller Marmo Fall 2026 collection.

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Feather Coats: The Designer Edit for Winter 2026

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What a feather coat is, how ostrich differs from marabou, and how to wear and care for one, with the new Taller Marmo Zangaro Coat in Black.

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Needle and Thread Dresses by Colour: Black, Pink, Red, Navy, Green, Cream and Metallic

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Needle and Thread dresses come in seven main colour families: jet black, pink (soft peony, dusk pink, misty rose), red (ribbon red and garnet), navy, green (soft mint, seafoam, sea mist and the new pine), cream and white (chalk, swan white, optic white), and metallics (moonbeam silver, gold,...

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Needle and Thread Mother of the Bride Dresses: Navy, Sleeves and Coverage

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best Needle and Thread mother of the bride dresses are the ankle-length gowns with a sleeve: the new Pre-Spring 2027 navy gowns, the long sleeve Amaya Shimmer and Sylvia Rose gowns, and the cape sleeve styles in garnet and jet black. Navy is the classic choice because it flatters in...

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Needle and Thread Wedding Guest Dresses: What to Wear by Season and Dress Code

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best Needle and Thread wedding guest dresses are the ankle-length gowns in clear, confident colour: navy, garnet and ribbon red for autumn and winter weddings, aqua, seafoam and apricot blush florals for spring and summer. Skip the label's swan white, chalk, optic white and cream pieces,...

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Needle and Thread Size Guide: UK, EU, US Sizes, Fit and Length

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Needle and Thread uses UK sizing: a UK 10 fits an 88cm bust, 70cm waist and 97cm hip, and converts to EU 38, IT 42, AU 10 and US 6. Most gowns are form fitted through the bodice with a full skirt, so choose your size by bust and waist rather than hip. The brand's model is 175cm and wears a UK...

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Needle and Thread Review: Quality, Fit, Fabric and Who It Suits

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Needle and Thread is a good choice for embellished occasionwear: the beading and sequin work is the label's real strength, the bodices are cut close and the tulle skirts are light to wear. The trade-offs are fabric and care. Most pieces are polyester, many recycled, and the heavier gowns need...

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Is Solace London a Luxury Brand? Quality, Fabric and Fit Assessed

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

Is Solace London a luxury brand? Who founded it, what the dresses are made of, how they fit and how the label compares with Self-Portrait and Safiyaa.

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Bronx and Banco Vegan Croc Leather and Suede Guide

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Fall Winter 2026 gave Bronx and Banco a wardrobe, not just a gown rail. Its centre is a set of croc-embossed vegan leather separates, jackets, shorts, a cape top and a maxi skirt, alongside a family of suede-look jackets and shorts. All of them are made from polyurethane, not animal leather....

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Bronx and Banco Faux Fur Coats: The FW26 Mink and Teddy Edit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

For Fall Winter 2026 Bronx and Banco made outerwear for the first time at real scale, and faux fur is at the centre of it. The collection runs from cropped faux mink jackets to a long teddy coat, all cut with the label's sense of occasion, so they work over a gown as easily as over jeans....

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Bronx and Banco Dresses by Colour: White to Emerald

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Bronx and Banco names its colours poetically, so a search for a green dress can mean sage, pistachio, emerald and khaki. Sorted by colour, with the shade names decoded, the collection is much easier to shop. Every piece is on the Bronx and Banco hub .

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Where to Buy Bronx and Banco in the US, UK and Australia

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Bronx and Banco is sold through its own website, a long list of department stores and online retailers including Coveti. Where you should buy depends on where you live, because the brand changed its international policy in 2026. The right retailer depends on your country, and there are a few...

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Bronx and Banco Sequin Dresses and Crystal Gowns

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Embellishment is one of the things Bronx and Banco does best. The house works sequins, crystals and rhinestones over tulle and mesh to make dresses that catch the light from every angle, which is why they show up so often at galas and award nights. They are not all the same, though. A sequin...

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Bronx and Banco Gowns: Madeline, Brielle, Geisha and More

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Bronx and Banco is a gown label first. Natalie De'Banco built the house in Sydney in 2009 around floor-length eveningwear, and most of what the brand is known for today, from the feather-hem halterneck to the crystal mesh column, sits in a handful of named gown families. Learn the names and...

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Leather Strapless Dress: How to Wear It, Fit It and Care for It

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A leather strapless dress is formal when it is built like eveningwear: a corset bodice that holds without straps, a clean neckline and a length that suits the hour. Alex Perry's Fall Winter 2026 leather strapless dresses are cut in lamb leather over internal corsetry, in cherry and black, and...

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