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Costarellos Gowns: The Evening Gown Edit by Silhouette

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A Costarellos gown is a floor-length evening dress from the Athens house, usually in French lace, lurex georgette, silk velvet and crystal-embroidered tulle. At Coveti the current gowns cost from $2,000 to $5,470, and they cover every main silhouette: column, strapless, halter, lace and velvet....

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Who Is Costarellos? Christos Costarellos and the Athens House He Built

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 15, 2026

Costarellos is a Greek eveningwear house founded in Athens in 1998 by Christos Costarellos, who is still its Founder and Creative Director. The label is known for French lace, crystal embroidery and romantic, feminine evening dresses, and it designs and produces its collections in-house. It is...

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Emilia Wickstead and the Princess of Wales: The Royal Wardrobe Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Emilia Wickstead is one of the designers the Princess of Wales relies on for formal daywear. Press coverage has credited the London house with a series of bespoke dresses and coatdresses for state and commemorative occasions, and that royal link is a large part of why people search for the...

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Peplum Jackets: How to Wear the Shape Now, 12 Designer Picks

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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Who the peplum jacket flatters, what to wear it with now, and 12 designer peplum jackets led by the new Huishan Zhang Mara.

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Black Evening Gowns: 25 Designer Styles, Chosen by Occasion

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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Twenty-five black evening gowns grouped by silhouette and fabric, from crepe columns to embellished tulle, with a price-band guide.

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Paris Texas Jane Boots: The 60 mm Western Boot in Three Heights

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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The Paris Texas Jane boot on a 60 mm covered Western heel: ankle, mid-calf and knee-high, the three new brushed calf pairs, the Texas Rose sole and fit.

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Paris Texas Queen of Hearts: The Heart-Inlay Boots, Sabots and Slingbacks

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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The Paris Texas Queen of Hearts capsule: heart inlays in python-print leather on Lidia boots, sabots and slingbacks, plus the four new AW26 styles.

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Paris Texas Fur Boots and Mules: Kidassia, Shearling and Fur Trim

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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Paris Texas fur for winter 2026: the Lidia fur boot, Napa Kidassia furry boot, fur mule and shearling sabot, which fur is which, care and the ten to buy.

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Paris Texas Over-the-Knee Boots: Vera, Rose and Bettina Compared

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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The new Paris Texas Vera 105 over-the-knee boot against the Rose and the Bettina: heels, materials, the Texas Rose sole, fit and the six pairs to buy.

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Paris Texas Knee-High Boots: The 10 to Buy, by Heel Height

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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Every Paris Texas knee-high boot by heel, from the 25 mm Bettina to the 105 mm Lidia, the new cut-out python and fur boots, calf fit and the ten to buy.

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Paris Texas Dallas Boots: The Western Ankle Boot at 60 and 100 mm

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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The Paris Texas Dallas Western ankle boot at 60 and 100 mm: the two new AW26 pairs, toe cap versus embroidered, shaft size, fit and the eight to buy.

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Paris Texas El Dorado Boots: The Tall Western Boot, Every Version Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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The El Dorado is the tall Paris Texas cowboy boot on a 100 mm heel. Plain, embroidered and metal toe cap versions, the 40 cm shaft, fit and the pairs to buy.

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Paris Texas New Arrivals: The Autumn Winter 2026 Edit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

November 7, 2026

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Every Paris Texas new arrival for autumn winter 2026: cut-out python boots, Queen of Hearts, fur boots, the Vera over-the-knee boot and the five to buy first.

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Women’s Leather Gloves: Lengths, Leathers and How to Size Them

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 28, 2026

The best leather gloves for women are made in soft nappa lambskin, lined in wool for warmth and sized by measuring around the palm. Short gloves suit everyday coats; long gloves suit capes and three-quarter sleeves. Max Mara makes nappa, suede and cashmere gloves in short, mid, long and...

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Italian Luxury Brands: A Guide to 15 Houses and What They Do Best

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best-known Italian luxury brands include Max Mara, Gucci, Prada, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Valentino, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Brunello Cucinelli, Loro Piana and Valextra. Most grew from family workshops in cities such as Milan, Florence and Rome. Max Mara, founded in...

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Old Money Style: The Look, the Wardrobe and How to Wear It

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Old money style is a way of dressing that looks inherited rather than bought: fine natural fabrics, quiet colours, classic cuts and almost no visible logos. The core pieces are a camel coat, a navy blazer, cashmere knits, pressed trousers, a pleated skirt, loafers and a structured leather bag....

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Women’s Puffer Jackets: Down, Lengths and the Best Max Mara Styles

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best womens puffer jacket for a proper winter is filled with goose down, finished in a water-repellent shell and cut long enough to cover the hips. If you wear tailoring underneath, choose a long puffer coat with a belt and a clean front. Max Mara The Cube is the house line for padded,...

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Cape Coats for Women: How to Wear a Cape and the Best to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A cape coat is an outer layer that hangs from the shoulders with slits, short sleeves and side buttons in place of full sleeves. Wear it over slim layers, with long gloves and a bag held in the hand. Max Mara makes capes in wool, cashmere, Teddy fabric and gabardine, from the Colomba wool cloak...

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Types of Coats: A Glossary of 21 Coat Styles for Women

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The main types of coats for women fall into four families: tailored coats (double-breasted, overcoat, pea coat, redingote), soft coats (wrap, robe, cocoon, kimono, cape), weather coats (trench, parka, puffer, duster) and textured coats (teddy, shearling, leather, tweed). Max Mara, the Italian...

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Women’s Wool Coats: Fabrics, Lengths, Cuts and the Best to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best wool coat for women is made from dense, double-woven virgin wool, cut with room for a jumper, and long enough to cover your knees in a northern winter. Max Mara, the Italian house founded in 1951, builds most of its coats this way, from the pure wool robe coats of 'S Max Mara to the...

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How to Style a Camel Coat: Outfit Formulas for Every Occasion

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

To style a camel coat, pair it with one dark neutral (black, navy, charcoal and chocolate all work), keep the layers underneath simple, and let the coat set the tone. A Max Mara camel coat, such as the 101801 designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981, is cut with room for knitwear, so a roll-neck,...

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The Best Camel Coats for Women: Fabrics, Cuts and Max Mara Picks

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The best camel coat for women is cut with room for knitwear, made from a dense natural fibre and dyed a warm mid-tone that flatters most skin. Max Mara, founded in Reggio Emilia in 1951, sets the benchmark. Its 101801 coat, designed by Anne-Marie Beretta in 1981, is a double-breasted camel coat...

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Max Mara Bags: Whitney, Pasticcino, Archetipo and Marine Compared

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

The best known Max Mara bags are the Whitney Bag, created in 2015 with the Renzo Piano Building Workshop for the opening of the Whitney Museum of American Art, and the Pasticcino Bag from Weekend Max Mara. On Coveti the Pasticcino starts at $380 for a mini, the Whitney at $1,730, and the...

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Max Mara Size Chart: Italian to UK and US Sizes, Coats and Shoes

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Max Mara uses Italian sizing. On the Max Mara size chart, IT 40 equals UK 8 and US 4, IT 42 equals UK 10 and US 6, and IT 44 equals UK 12 and US 8. The rule of thumb is to subtract 32 from the Italian size for UK and 36 for US. The coats are cut generously, so most women take their usual size.

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