By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Gorilla Art Work Kipling, the Belgian luggage and handbag brand with that cute little gorilla as its mascot, has just released its latest collection, Key Valley, with a variety of unisex pieces whose launching will be spaced out over the next few months. And in keeping with the spirit of spring renewal (especially after two years of
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s hot, it’s humid and it’s sticky outside. But with the right wardrobe and beauty products, the dog days of summer need not cramp your Sirius seasonal style. In hot weather, cotton. linen and other natural fabrics that can absorb perspiration and keep you fresh are your best bets. And just like heavy garments are more suited
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Fall Made Easy By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS This week’s selection of new products and garments encompasses a wide range of beauty and fashion items to save you time, keep you looking sharp and help you transition seamlessly from the carefree days of summer casual to the more polished look of back-to-school or the conventional style of autumn office dressing. Getting back
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS No matter what certain Mexican politicians may say, fashion is not “fifi,” and style and good taste are still key social commodities that not only help open the door to business and professional opportunities, but also reflect our personal worldviews and individuality, and make us feel comfortable in our own attire. It is true that casual-Friday-cum-causal-every-workday has,
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Personalized Fashion By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Style is personal, and fashion should be as well. That stunning amber pendant that was your late grandmother’s; the oversized boyfriend shirt that actually came from your main squeeze’s closet (with or without his permission); the gold bracelet that has charms representing each of your children (or pets, or whatever); that kinky little felt hat
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS As part of its ongoing global “Live Light” rebranding campaign to cater to a younger, more unisex market, Kipling – the Belgian handbag, backpack, tote and luggage design house with that iconic little monkey – has hired five local artists to paint the town “ape” and leave their mark on Mexican street fashion. The so-called Kipling Squad
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Fabulous February By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s the unofficial month of love (thank you St. Valentine for giving us an entire day dedicated to romance), Global Wedding Month (a natural byproduct of all the amorous behavior on the 14th), and International Pie Month (who can’t appreciate the fêting of sweet fruit and savory fillings tenderly wrapped in a flaky-light pastry dough?).
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