Yes, it was Sarah Burton! In one of today’s most pleasant surprises, the woman who successfully took the reins at Alexander McQueen has been revealed as the Chosen One to design Catherine Middleton’s much talked-about wedding dress. Fortunately for all involved, it’s gorgeous! The best part of the new Duchess of Cambridge’s timeless look is [...]

What woman hasn’t sighed over an Hermès scarf tied just so and yearned for tips on mastering French style? Parisian Chic: A Style Guide by Ines de la Fressange, Flammarion, 2011 A new book by no other than Ines de la Fressange (Chanel muse, Roger Vivier consultant, woman voted best-dressed in France, etc., etc.) offers [...]

We’ve barely left winter, but it’s that time of year again…festival season! Of course, you want to look good while you’re sweating under the sun or wading through mud, which is why here at Private Outlet we’ve put together a few suggestions for your outfits! To get a look like Kate Hudson’s, above, start with [...]

In recent years, luxury brand Lancaster Italy has become a timeless classic of the accessory world and one of our closets’ best friends! Here’s a look at the saga of a brand that quickly went from barely recognizable to a symbol of Italian glamour… In 1992, Lancaster Italy presented its first collection: ‘Swiss Made watches’. [...]

Yohji Yamamoto at the V&A: celebrating the designer’s 30th year in Paris. After meticulously sorting through the Yohji Yamamoto archives in Tokyo and Paris, the V&A presents a non-traditional retrospective of the legendary and quietly influential Japanese designer. The show of over 80 women’s and menswear pieces is his first major show in the United [...]