Chanel N°5 has earned its recognition as a classic perfume that has stood the test of time. The story began in 1921 when Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel trusted her perfumer, Earnest Baux to launch her first fragrance. Ernest believes the scent was born out of Gabrielle's reminiscence of her late lover Arthur Capel. Her requirements were simple, “Create a women’s perfume with a woman’s scent."  Ernest took on the challenge and added an abstract ingredient never used before in the world of perfumery- Aldehyde, a synthetic component that would amplify the notes while adding a subtle complexity. Up to now, perfumes were dominated by...

It was time to update my professional headshots and I was overwhelmed with the endless options of what to wear and how to pose. First impressions matter. In this digital age, a good LinkedIn profile photo must communicate who you are in a nanosecond. That means the right photo should showcase your personality, your trustworthiness and your likability. Before you take your photo, you must think of the message you want to convey to your audience.   What Colour to Wear?When choosing the colour, think of your personal branding. Colour is a form of non-verbal communication. The meaning of colours varies depending on your culture...

Real fur is increasingly a divisive topic in fashion. My vegan friends find real fur attires disgusting to say the least while my non-vegan friends do not really care as much. Animal lovers or not, we can all agree the revolution of faux fur has started regardless of where we stand on the spectrum.   Animal rights activists are boosting the vogue for veganism with anti-fur demonstrations. These protests are increasingly popular. Their voices are being heard. Gucci was first to announce it will go fur-free in attempt to adapt to modern times. Tom Ford followed suit few months late. Over...

The holiday season is over and the idea of wearing sequin has disappeared from your mind. Well, it is surely still embedded in mine. Sequin screams extravaganza and I enjoy rocking it. The origins of this fabric can be traced all the way back to Ancient Egypt. According to Smithsonian magazine, Tutankhamun the great Egyptian pharaoh who ruled from 1341 to 1323 B.C. had gold sequin-like disks sewn into his garments. Historians assume these disks represented the pharaoh's sartorial splendor and financial success in the afterlife. The word sequin itself finds its roots in the Arabic word Sikka which means “coin”.  Over the centuries, sequin evolved from gold and silver coins...

It is undeniable 2017 was the year of Gucci. From the slick runway designs and celebrity endorsements to the spamming of our social media platforms, Gucci was everywhere to be seen.  It was not a surprise when the Lyst index named the Italian fashion house the hottest brand of 2017. Gucci topped the list for most googled brands during the same year.  The creative audacity of the director, Alessandro Michele was just what the brand needed to revamp their global image. Gucci had previously lost market share and was in search of someone who could disrupt the industry with a never seen before ingenuity. Alessandro, an incognito designer among fashion's biggest names...