Mad Men: The elusive power of luxury
AMC’s hit American period drama; Mad Men was an undisputable television titan during its heyday. Written by screenwriter Matthew Weiner,...
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CUFLBS
- Jul 12
- 8 min
Pre-Raphaelites: A group of rebellious, Victorian artists became the art market’s hottest commodity
A tight-knit fraternity Few movements have left such a lasting impact on British art and culture as the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood (PRB)....
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CUFLBS
- Jul 11
- 7 min
Art Collecting: Breaking down the basics
Art collecting is for many people an obsession and it’s easy to see why. An art collection can be intensely personal and reveal so much...
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CUFLBS
- Dec 12, 2021
- 7 min
The Apple Store (no not that one)
Picture this, the year is 1967, it is The Summer of Love in San Francisco’s Haight-Ashbury neighbourhood, the fifth installation in the...
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CUFLBS
- Dec 12, 2021
- 6 min
Skeletons in the closet: Fashions complicated relationship with the horror genre
Halloween as a holiday has gained significant traction in the UK in recent years as people seemingly share in their morbid fascination...
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CUFLBS
- Nov 24, 2021
- 5 min
Faraone: The story behind the brand
The nineteenth-century Florentine jewellery house that transformed into a twenty-first Milanese jewellery and luxury goods auction house....
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CUFLBS
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
An interview with Lululemon’s Cambridge store manager Sean Tang
Lululemon Athletica seems unstoppable. Sales grew 61% year over, to $1.5billion.[1] Not only are digital sales strong but its...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 28, 2021
- 3 min
How space (interior design) can mirror unfeigned human emotions and even influence them.
This intriguing space-body dynamic being something Italian film director Michelangelo Antonioni aesthetically explored in his 1960s...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 15, 2021
- 5 min
Reinventing the modern fairy-tale
With the recent unveiling of a new exhibition at Kensington Palace to mark the anniversary of Princess Diana's Wedding to Prince Charles,...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
Princess Diana, A Twentieth-Century Icon
Diana was undeniably one of the most beloved figures of the 20th Century and her indelible mark on fashion continues to shape the trends...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 15, 2021
- 4 min
CORSETS, TRULY BREATH-TAKING?
Are corsets set for a revival? CUFLBS Secretary Mia Warren reflects on the complicated and politically charged history of this seemingly...
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CUFLBS
- Apr 18, 2021
- 3 min
When did hats become big-headed?
Hats! A practical, fashionable and even ceremonial item used daily across the world. The hat is a clear example of how fashion can...
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CUFLBS
- Jan 3, 2021
- 3 min
Must-haves in your wardrobe this winter? Accessories!
Out with the old! In with the new! As the old saying goes: You can have anything you want in life if you dress for it! So let’s begin...
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CUFLBS
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
Mayan culture and their sense of fashion
Earlier this year, I travelled to Quintana Roo in south-east Mexico. The Yucatán Peninsula encompasses three Mexican states, separates...
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CUFLBS
- Oct 26, 2020
- 3 min
Tom Van Der Borght: The luxury label to look out for
The Festival d’Hyères is an internationally renowned festival of fashion and photography, directed by Jean-Pierre Blanc. Its primary...
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CUFLBS
- Sep 26, 2020
- 7 min
Luxury after the 2020 pandemic
Questions by Patrick O'Keefe for The Marshall Society Dismal Scientist Magazine. What makes the luxury goods and services market...
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CUFLBS
- Aug 10, 2020
- 6 min
Meet Matthew Williams, Givenchy’s new Creative Director
For the first time in years, the relatively lifeless fashion house Givenchy has made headlines with their recent appointment of a new...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 15, 2020
- 3 min
Art Adorned: Dolce&Gabbana meet the Old Masters
Fashion and art have been having quite the love affair. For some, it is a friendship of mutual support and influence, synchronising to...
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CUFLBS
- Jun 14, 2020
- 4 min
Rethinking fashion’s values in a time of crisis
Content Note: mention of COVID-19 The world of sustainable fashion has been making headlines in recent media, as consumers of fashion...
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CUFLBS
- Apr 6, 2020
- 2 min
The Fascinating World of Classic Vintage Cars: Lopresto Collection
Corrado Lopresto is a famous preserver of Italian history through his contribution to the motoring world. Formally trained as an...
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CUFLBS
- Feb 25, 2020
- 3 min
Paris, Capital of Fashion: A Kaleidoscopic Journey
Two dim rooms in the basement of a glossy New York building unveil a journey through the origins of high fashion. Mannequins in vintage...
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