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La DoubleJ Silk Scarves: Sizes, Fabrics and How to Wear Them

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October 1, 2026

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The short answer. La DoubleJ names its square scarves by size: the Foulard 45, Foulard 90, Foulard 120 and Foulard 140 measure 45,...

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ATP Atelier Shoe Size Guide: How Do They Fit?

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 1, 2026

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ATP Atelier runs European sizing and cuts its leather shoes on an Italian last. The short answer for almost everyone is to order your u...

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Alémais Silk: Twill, Satin and Sandwashed Silk Explained, With Fourteen Pieces to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 1, 2026

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What Alémais means by silk twill, silk satin, sandwashed and crinkle satin, fourteen silk pieces from the new Rosette shirt to the Mokshini gown, and how we would wash, store and travel with printed silk.

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Johanna Ortiz Size Guide: US to UK Conversion and How the Pieces Fit

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September 30, 2026

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Johanna Ortiz is cut on US sizing. The full US to UK conversion, letter and shoe sizing, and what to do if you are between sizes.

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How to Style Johanna Ortiz: Prints, Ruffles and the One Loud Thing Rule

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 30, 2026

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How to style Johanna Ortiz: let one thing be loud, set proportion at the shoulder, and give every full shape one narrow line.

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Gabriela Hearst Size Guide: Clothing and Bags

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 27, 2026

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Gabriela Hearst runs true to size. UK to IT conversion, how knitwear and coats differ, and the measurements for every bag, in one guide.

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How to Wear a Matching Set Without Looking Like You Tried Too Hard

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 26, 2026

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Five rules for wearing a two piece set, from breaking the waist to splitting the pair so you get three outfits instead of one.

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How to Care for Jacquard, Duchesse Satin, Tweed and Cashmere

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 25, 2026

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Fabric by fabric care for jacquard, duchesse satin, tweed, baby cashmere and embellished tulle, including the three reasonable instincts that cause most of the damage.

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How to Care for Feather Clothing

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 24, 2026

Cleaning, storing, reviving and travelling with feather garments, from a fashion editor who has ruined one.

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Where to Buy Patou: Stockists and Shipping

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Patou ships to 40-plus markets with duties included. Where else to buy, what Coveti adds, and how to avoid the name collisions when searching.

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La Patou Blouse: How to Wear the House Blouse

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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The volume blouse in organic cotton poplin and recycled faille, how to balance the sleeve, what size to take and how to wash it.

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Patou Size Guide: French Sizing to UK, Explained

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Patou cuts to French sizing, so FR 34 is a UK 6 and FR 44 a UK 16. Full conversion table plus every sizing exception the house flags.

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Cubic Zirconia: What It Is and How It Differs From Diamond

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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What cubic zirconia is, how it compares with diamond on hardness and sparkle, whether it scratches, and how to care for it.

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Gold Plated Brass Jewellery: Does It Tarnish, Is It Safe?

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Does gold plated brass tarnish, does it contain nickel, will it turn your skin green, and how long does it last? A straight answer to each.

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How to Wear a Brooch in 2026

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Brooch placement, fabric, scale and fastenings. Where to pin one on a jacket, coat, knit, scarf or bag, without it looking dated.

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The Horseshoe Brooch: Meaning, Placement and How to Wear It

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Horseshoe brooches carry luck and work on a coat, a lapel, a scarf or a beret. Where to pin one, what to look for, and the designer option.

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How to Style Alexandra Hakim Jewellery

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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Sculptural jewellery needs space. How to wear Alexandra Hakim by day and after dark, what to pair it with, and when to stop at one piece.

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How to Care for Alexandra Hakim Jewellery

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 23, 2026

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How to keep gold-plated brass and sterling silver looking right: what to avoid, how to clean it, and how to store handmade jewellery so it lasts.

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How to Wear Bernadette Antwerp: The Founders’ Rule and Three Outfits From the Stock

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 22, 2026

How to style Bernadette Antwerp prints, bows, knits, pyjamas and brooches, with the founders' own rule and three outfits from stock.

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Bernadette Antwerp Materials and Care: What Every Piece Is Made Of and How to Look After It

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 22, 2026

Bernadette Antwerp cloth by cloth: silk, taffeta, velvet, wool, cashmere and embroidery, where each is made and how to care for it.

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Bernadette Antwerp Size Guide: EU to UK, Body Measurements and the Fit of Every Style

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 22, 2026

The Bernadette Antwerp size guide: the EU to UK conversion, the house body measurements, the model line and the fit sentence for every style in stock.

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How to Style Alémais: The Print Rule, the Shoes and Eight Outfits That Work

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 22, 2026

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A working guide to styling Alémais: the one rule that makes the prints work, the three shoes that cover the whole brand, and eight outfits built from pieces in stock at Coveti, from the beach to black tie.

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Dries Van Noten Archive and Vintage: What to Buy, How to Date It, What to Check

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 21, 2026

What holds its value, how to read the Ref, and the checks before paying.

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Dries Van Noten Shoe Size Guide: EU to UK and US, Heel Heights and Fit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

September 21, 2026

True to size on EU 35 to 42: the conversion, the heel heights and the three shapes people ask about.

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