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Anthony Vaccarello launches Saint Laurent Productions with Strange Way of Life

April 18, 2023

AN EXCITING new venture sure to make waves, Saint Laurent has recently launched their brand new subsidiary, Saint Laurent Productions, becoming the first luxury house to fully produce films. The venture is ...

Glass finds calm amidst the vibrant city at the Conrad Centennial Singapore

Ben Sanderson

April 17, 2023

Feature, Singapore, Travel

THE CONCIERGE has just about closed the door before I collapsed face down on the welcoming king bed. Within the short five minutes from the lobby to my room, it is more evident than ever I’m staying at ...

Bulgari announces Alessandro Gassmann as newest men’s ambassador

Ben Sanderson

March 30, 2023

Fashion, Jewellery and Watches, News

THE MULTI-hyphenate actor-director-screenwriter Alessandro Gassmann has evidently bolstered his roster of accomplishments adding Bulgari ambassador to a seemingly never-ending resume. Known for his roles in...

Glass speaks to K-pop girl group Red Velvet on entering a new era

Ben Sanderson

March 24, 2023

Feature, Music

Glass talks to K-pop girl group RED VELVET as they look forward to entering a new era with their new album, The ReVe Festival 2022 - Birthday, and their excitement for their fans to hear their evolution...

JENNIE becomes the latest face of the Chanel 22 bag

Ben Sanderson

March 22, 2023

Fashion, News

JENNIE, a star from the enigmatic K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK, has fronted the latest campaign for the Chanel 22 bag, merging the French sensibilities of the house with the streets of Seoul and her own creative ...

Pieter Mulier brings an Alaïa attitude to the Opéra De Paris

Ben Sanderson

March 21, 2023

Culture, Fashion, News

BRIDGING the void between runway and stage, Alaïa have designed the costumes for the very first ballet at the Paris Opera envisioned by Bobbi Jene Smith and Or Schraiber, Pit. Alumni from the Batsheva Dance ...

Dior present the latest Dior Gold capsule collection

Ben Sanderson

March 20, 2023

Fashion, News

CONTINUING a yearly tradition perpetuated by Maria Grazia Chiuri, Dior introduces the latest iteration of the Dior Gold capsule - an annual curation that celebrates an extensive brand history - this year mergi...

Minnie is the latest star to create her own Miu Miu Select wardrobe

Ben Sanderson

March 20, 2023

Fashion, News

INJECTING the personality and creative vision of collaborators into the brand fabric, the Miu Miu Select programme allows for a personalised curation of items to be chosen by friends of the house, most recently...

Glass enjoys barefoot luxury in Villa Orchestra Sul Mare, Sardinia

Ben Sanderson

March 20, 2023

Feature, Italy, Travel

SITUATED within the breath-taking cliffs of the Sardinian coast, Villa Orchestra Sul Mare is an oasis of curiosity and indulgent luxury. Though an accessible property, listed both on a private website a...

Christie’s unveil latest auction, 20 Years in Mayfair, with George Club

Ben Sanderson

March 14, 2023

Culture, News

TWO OF Mayfair’s most elusive names, Christie’s and George Club, have joined forces with an auction that details the history of West London's emblem of high society. It's a partnership that seems as natural...

Dior takes to the hills with new B31 sneaker

Ben Sanderson

March 13, 2023

Fashion, Menswear, News

IT SEEMS gorpcore is a trend that still has its muddied fingernails deep in the world of fashion design, and now Dior are the latest house to explore the open expanse of wilderness and hike trails following the...

Glass indulges in an artful escape at The Montenotte Hotel, Cork

Ben Sanderson

March 8, 2023

Feature, Ireland, Travel

IT’S A sensory experience stepping into The Montenotte Hotel. Even amidst the bleak weather of late winter, the hilltop stronghold seems effortlessly cheerful; the lobby abuzz with chatter and the entrancing sc...

PFW AW23: Off-White

Ben Sanderson

March 4, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

TITLED Lunar Delivery, the latest collection from Off-White aligns itself entirely with the playful, limitless imagination of Virgil Abloh, while finding a grounding comfortability in the brand’s roots which me...

PFW AW23: Givenchy

Ben Sanderson

March 4, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, Feature

MATTHEW M. Williams has continually developed a visual dialogue of sexuality and functionality since his time at Givenchy. Draped fabrics, tactile textures and daring silhouettes all create a universal marriage...

Glass escapes the city at Hotel AMANO Covent Garden

Ben Sanderson

February 23, 2023

Feature, London, Travel

SITUATED in the heart of lively Covent Garden is the new AMANO London Hotel, where I find myself taking up residence for the night. Immediately after entering the lobby, the bustling energy of the streets has b...

LFW AW23: JW Anderson

Ben Sanderson

February 21, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, Feature

JONATHAN Anderson is seldom subtle when it comes to his collections, especially those for his eponymous label. Shown amongst a backdrop of comically large phallices, Anderson debuted his latest collection in pa...

LFW AW23: Erdem

Ben Sanderson

February 21, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, Feature

IT'S ALWAYS a sort of storybook experience watching an Erdem show. Ethereal florals, yards of silk and taffeta and romantic gowns grace the runway season after season, but now perhaps they are more endearing th...

LFW AW23: Mowalola

Ben Sanderson

February 20, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

MAKING her long awaited - and lovingly welcomed - return to London, Mowalola Ogunlesi's latest collection was a dystopian journey through corporate greed and sinister technological developments. Though debuted ...

NYFW AW23: Dion Lee

Ben Sanderson

February 13, 2023

Fashion, Fashion Shows, News

AN ANIMALISTIC energy was present at the Dion Lee show, as models sauntered (or slithered) down the runway in clothing which had a distinct reptilian flare. The designer, recognised for his body-conscious silho...

Glass shares our top picks for Valentine’s Day getaways

Ben Sanderson

February 9, 2023

Feature, Travel

LOOKING for some romantic getaway-inspo but wanting to avoid the cliché? Look no further than our compilation of super-chic hotels, each suited to different personalities and different tastes. Castillo Hotel...

Glass’ Valentine’s Day Jewellery Gift Guide

Ben Sanderson

February 8, 2023

Feature, Jewellery and Watches

FOR HER, for him, for them. We have curated a list of some of the season's most enduring jewels to celebrate all things romance this Valentine's Day. From capsule collections with an abundance of seasonal motif...

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