Shaken but not Stirn’
I was trying to find the right description for Tiany Kiriloff, so you’d get the essence of her being in just a word or two. But all I could come up with was that she is the “Mademoiselle Agnes of… READ MORE
Delvaux & Brussels
There’s a lot of things I did not know about Delvaux. For one, it is the oldest fine leather luxury brand in the world! Older than Louis Vuitton, older than Hermes. Charles Delvaux started making handmade trunks in 1829; about… READ MORE
I don’t buy post cards
The first time she slept in the house was the night she came home from the hospital with Verde, her first-born daughter, seven years ago. She never gave it much thought, but 31 is quite young to be a mother of… READ MORE
Look of the Week: I LOVE Paris
Ladies, place your orders. I have two very exclusive goodies for you! First this amazing Lego bag by Les Petits Joueurs. Marisole sent it to me just at the end of fashion week in Paris, too late to wear out… READ MORE
Au revoir Ritz
The Ritz Hotel in Paris will be closing its doors for the next 2,5 years for renovations. According to sources it’s because the hotel did not win France’s coveted “Palace” designation honor in early 2011, which came as a big surprise… READ MORE
Sofia’s Choice
Watching the sisters Achaval come down the hill towards the highly secured entrance of the Lacoste party in Jose Ignacio was one of the most memorable, enchanting sights I ever witnessed. The slanted street was lit by dim lanterns and… READ MORE
Introducing: Ostwald Helgason
I discovered Ostwald Helgason during New York Fashion Week. They were presenting their collection there for the first time and had worked on casting with my sister Evelien Joos, the Photo Editor and Producer at V Magazine. I was working… READ MORE
Look of the Week: Paris Pastels
I’m never one to follow trends but the pastel craze is hitting me in all the right places. It’s not exactly the right weather in Paris for all this sheer lightness but with some imagination we can pretend the sun… READ MORE
Happy Anniversary Alber!
Last night’s Lanvin show was epic. The first few girls stomped out in strong dresses in bright primaries, like color blocks, followed by a fast paced brigade of typical and not-so-typical Lanvin looks. It seemed like a girl was sent… READ MORE
Vika Gazinskaya on mushrooming
Vika Gazinskaya is one of the most photographed street style celebrities. She’s always in a cute Russian or vintage-inspired outfit, smiling shyly as the swarm of photographers surround her. But what you may not know is that she’s been designing… READ MORE
Fashion Royalty
Every day and every hour that goes by brings me a little closer to my shoot with Coco Brandolini. I’m walking on egg shells but I have patience. A lot of it. Because she’s fashion royalty and worth every fingernail… READ MORE