Tag Archives: Maison Martin Margiela

La Maison Champs Élysées by Maison Martin Margiela

Posted on March 4, 2012 by cheriecity

The prestigious ‘Golden Triangle’ in Paris is lined with opulent palace hotels, but La Maison Champs Élysées, designed by Maison Martin Margiela, proposes an alternative vision of luxury. Surreal, irreverent and poetic, La Maison Champs Élysées is a wonderland full … Continue reading →

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Knitwear Unravels in Antwerp

Posted on December 21, 2010 by cheriecity

Antwerp is known in fashion as the homeland of the sartorial avant-garde, having nurtured the careers of Belgian designers Ann Demeulemeester, Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, Haider Ackermann and many more… This Spring, the MoMu (ModeMuseum Province of Antwerp) dedicates a … Continue reading →

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Nasomatto Black Afgano arrives at Liberty!

Posted on June 13, 2010 by cheriecity

Black Afgano by Nasomatto is the holy grail of perfumes and its allure is so intoxicating that it sells out pretty quick among those in the know. So coveted is this scent, that Selfridges only have a massive display bottle … Continue reading →

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Mad Hatter Madness!

Posted on March 6, 2010 by cheriecity

Tim Burton’s long-awaited Alice In Wonderland was released just yesterday and if you managed to get a ticket, then well done! Back in October, I was invited to a preview of the film at The May Fair Hotel, with an … Continue reading →