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N.Peal Size Guide: How Women’s Cashmere Fits

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

N.Peal sizes women's cashmere in letters from XS to XL, and each letter covers a span of UK sizes: XS is a UK 6, S a UK 8 to 10, M a UK 10 to 12, L a UK 12 to 14 and XL a UK 14 to 16. Take your usual letter in jumpers and cardigans , then check the half chest measurement below against a jumper...

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Alexander Wang Size Guide: Clothing, Jeans and Shoes

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 19, 2026

Alexander Wang sizes run from XXS to XL, which is US 00 to 14. Denim is sized by waist from 23 to 32, and shoes come in EU 35 to 41. Here is the full chart.

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Mach & Mach Size Guide: Fit, Half Sizes and Comfort by Heel Height

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

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Mach & Mach sizes in EU 35 to 42 with half sizes. Here is the conversion table, the three PVC pumps to size up in, and comfort notes by heel height.

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MM6 Size Guide: Clothing, Jeans and Shoes

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

MM6 Maison Margiela uses four size systems: Italian sizes for tailoring and dresses, letter sizes for jersey and knitwear, waist sizes for jeans and EU sizes for shoes. Coveti shows Italian sizes in UK sizes and lists only the sizes MM6 makes. Every product page, from jeans like the Curved-Seam...

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Polène History: Founders, Ubrique and How to Pronounce Polène

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

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Who founded Polène, why the bags are made in Ubrique, what the numbered models mean and how to say the name properly.

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Polène Bag Sizes: Micro, Nano, Mini and Large Compared

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

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Every measured Polène bag in one table, from the 296 g Cyme Tote Nano to the 980 g Shuldo, with what fits inside each size.

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Men’s Down Jacket Buying Guide: Fill, Shell, Baffles and Fit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 20, 2026

To choose a men's down jacket, check five things: the down to feather ratio, the shell fabric, how the down is held in place, the length and features, and the fit. Italian outerwear house Herno shows why each matters: its lightest jackets use 90/10 down inside 20-denier Japanese nylon, which is...

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Herno UK Guide: Sizing, Jackets for British Weather and Delivery

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

For UK buyers, Herno is one of the best outerwear brands for British weather, with raincoats, light down and membrane jackets that suit mild, wet winters. Herno uses Italian sizes, and your UK chest size is the IT size minus 10, so IT 50 is a UK 40, while Coveti delivers Herno to the UK by...

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Caftan vs Kaftan: The Difference, Explained (2026)

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

Caftan and kaftan are the same garment spelled two ways. Here is where the word comes from, how the kaftan differs from the abaya, kimono and tunic, and how to wear one now, led by Taller Marmo.

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Vintage Alexander McQueen: How to Buy Archive Pieces, and What to Buy New

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

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How to buy vintage Alexander McQueen: which archive eras collectors want, how to check condition and authenticity, and the current pieces that carry the codes.

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Camel Hair Coat vs Wool Coat vs Cashmere: Which Should You Buy?

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

A camel hair coat is made from the soft undercoat of the camel, a light, warm and naturally golden fibre. A camel wool coat is usually virgin sheep's wool dyed camel. Camel hair is softer and costs more, wool is tougher, and cashmere is the softest of all. Max Mara's Manuela coat is pure camel...

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Where to Buy Max Mara Online: US, UK, Canada, Australia and UAE

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

You can buy Max Mara from the brand's own boutiques and its website, maxmara.com, and from authorised luxury retailers. Coveti stocks Max Mara coats , dresses , knitwear , bags and accessories and ships them worldwide by DHL Express and FedEx International Priority, insured and signed for on...

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How to Tell if Alexander McQueen Is Real: Labels, Style Codes and Safe Places to Buy

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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How to tell real Alexander McQueen from fake: what the style code means, labels and hardware to check on bags, shoes and scarves, and where to buy safely.

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How Should a Blazer Fit? A Checklist for Women

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The short answer: a well fitted blazer has shoulder seams that end at the edge of your shoulders, a front that buttons flat without pulling into an X, sleeves that end at the wrist bone, and a hem that covers the hip bone. You should be able to lift your arms and cross them without the back...

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How to Wear a Double-Breasted Blazer: The Complete Guide for Women

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

The short answer: a double-breasted blazer is a jacket with two columns of buttons and a front that overlaps across the body. Wear it buttoned for a sharp, structured line, and open for an easier, more relaxed one. Choose a regular cut if you want one jacket for every occasion, an hourglass cut...

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Colour Blocking: 9 Pairings That Work and How to Wear Them

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

What colour blocking is, which colour wheel pairings work, and how to wear it to weddings and work, with Roksanda pieces at Coveti.

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Black Tie Optional: What Women Wear in 2026 (3 Routes)

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What black tie optional means, what women wear, what to avoid and how it compares with black tie and cocktail attire.

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White Tie Dress Code for Women: What to Wear in 2026

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

What the white tie dress code means for women, from gowns and gloves to jewellery and hair, with a comparison of every major dress code.

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How to Pronounce Maison Margiela (and Martin Margiela)

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Maison Margiela is a Paris house, so its name is said the French way: meh-ZOHN mar-zhyeh-LAH . The written phonetic form is [mɛzɔ̃ maʁʒjela]. Here it is broken down, with the common mistakes. Coveti stocks the women's ready-to-wear in the Maison Margiela collection ....

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Alexander McQueen Shoe Size Guide: IT, UK and US Conversion

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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The Alexander McQueen shoe size chart from the house: Italian to UK and US, half sizes, and fit notes for the Niko boots, Koko pump and Wishbone creeper.

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Adam Lippes Size Chart: US, UK, IT Conversions and Fit Guide

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

Adam Lippes sizing follows the US 00 to 14 scale, and Coveti's read is that it fits true to size: a US 4 fits a 34 inch bust, 28 inch waist and 38 inch hip. To convert, add two to the US size for UK sizing, so a US 4 is a UK 8 and an IT 40. Knitwear comes in letter sizes from XXS to XXL instead.

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Roksanda Size Guide 2026: Body Chart and Conversions

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 18, 2026

The full Roksanda size guide: body measurements in centimetres, UK, US, EU and IT conversions, and fit notes for every Roksanda silhouette at Coveti.

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Women’s Pant Suits: How to Choose and Wear a Trouser Suit

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 23, 2026

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How to choose a women's pant suit by jacket, trouser and fabric, how it should fit, what to wear under it and how to style it for work and weddings.

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Tie Neck Blouses: How to Tie and Wear a Pussy Bow

Posted by Gemma Deeks

October 17, 2026

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How to tie a tie neck blouse four ways, what to wear it with, which fabric to buy, and the ME+EM tie blouses on Coveti, including new leopard print.

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