Photo by Olivia da Costa

Going to a Chanel show is like going to the theater. We admire the scenography, always outlandish and over the top, we pick apart the looks and accessories of the season, we count the models (there are always many passing through at Chanel), but the most fun is watching the public, the crowd hurrying by to participate in the Mass, given by Pope Karl himself. Because Chanel is a fan club of clients, starlettes, world stars, all dressed in Chanel from head to toe. The enthusiasm for the house is always immense. Everyone breaks out their ceremonial Chanel to go to a Chanel show, sometimes at the risk of seeming ridiculous, but that s the Chanel religion! And that's what we love! // Photos by Olivia da Costa

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At the Salone del Mobile, Sergio Rossi presented a capsule collection, in honor of designer and scupltress Gabriella Crespi. We loved this red piece.

Love this wet aspect on Isabeli Fontana, Catherine McNeil, Daphne Groeneveld, Magdalena Frackowiak, Maryna Linchuk // Photos by Olivia da Costa

Photos by Olivia da Costa

Rebecca Larsson, designer at Retrosuperfuture sunglasses, shot in Milan // Photos by Olivia da Costa

1/ What do you do ?
I'm a designer at Retrosuperfuture sunglasses

2/ Where do you live ?
Milan

3/ Your fashion icons ?
My swedish grandma

4/ Your favorite colors ?
White, black and cheetah

5/ Your style: night or day ?
Both

6/ 3 words or a short sentence to describe your style ?
Minimal, nineties, edgy

7/ You can't leave your home without ?
iPhone, bike, sunglasses

8/ Paper or web addict ?
Web addict

Look 1: necklace old from my mum, bomber from military store, top Zara, beanie Supreme, jeans Cheap Monday
Look 2: rings vintage and Margiela, knit Acne, trousers Acne, shoes Prada
Look 3: coat vintage, top vintage, jeans Cos, shoes Dr Martens
Look 4: coat Weekday, top American Apparel, skirt Jil Sander, belt Cos
Look 5: knit Acne
Look 6: blazer Acne, knit Margiela X HM, sunglasses Retrosuperfuture, bag Celine, shoes vintage, jeans Cheap Monday
Look 7: necklace old from my mum, bomber from military store, top Zara
Look 8: coat Weekday, top American Apparel, skirt Jil Sander, belt Cos, shoes Prada
Look 9: rings vintage and Margiela, knit Acne, trousers Acne
Look 10: blazer Acne, knit Margiela X HM, sunglasses Retrosuperfuture

Dary's (rue st Honore in Paris) is the best spot to pick spectacular but affordable vintage pieces. Love this necklace from the 50's.

Please has a crush on all the pieces of this capsule collection. Babe, you rock !

Roman noir + 50's hollywood glamour = We love it!!!

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Caroline Issa for LK Bennett, worn by Caroline Issa herself at Paris fashion week // Photo by Olivia da Costa

We loved the colors and press kit of this new makeup collection by Chanel !!!

All sunglasses and clothes by Louis Vuitton // Starring Antonine Peduzzi and Luisa Orsini, Photos Olivia da Costa

A few weeks ago, we discovered jewelry designer Estelle Deve. French born but Australian resident, we love her mix of organic, architecture and surrealistic influences. She's indisputably a young designer to follow ! // Photos by Olivia da Costa

Beautiful and funky Ece Sukan at 10am on a Sunday morning before the Marni show // Photo by Olivia da Costa

Photo 1: All jewels Delfina Delettrez, cotton body American Apparel
Photo 2: All jewels Ek Thongprasert, swimsuit, Eres
Photo 3: All jewels Pamela Love, stretch velvet bustier American Apparel
Photo 4: All jewels Stone, leotard Repetto
Photo 5: All jewels Shourouk, leotards Repetto
Photo 6: All jewels Iosselliani, cotton bra American Apparel
Photos by Olivia da Costa

We love everything in this allure : the Apricot hat, the MiuMiu shades, the camel coat. This is perfection // Photo by Olivia da Costa

Leaf Greener wearing her Zan Zan shades at Chanel show // photo by Olivia da Costa

Jaja, with a name like that, is inherently intriguing. It is thus appropriately curious that I visit Jaja's home on a beautiful Monday morning in February, high up in Hampstead, right next to an old cemetery and a little church... The stage is set. Jaja, very warmly, welcomes me as if we'd known each other forever, though it's the first time we've met (even if it's true that we've followed each other on Instagram for quite a while! Ah, those Instagram friendships-so virtual, but so nice...). Have I already mentioned that Jaja is of British, French, Spanish and Austrian descent, and that she spent her childhood in Luxembourg and the South of France (is that all)? That too sets the stage: she is cosmopolitan, insatiable, hyper-curious, and a Jack-of-all trades. Jaja writes and takes poetic, inspired photos for Purple, Flair, Tank and WOW, and has her finger on the pulse like no one else. She also has the most insane collection of rock'n'roll T-shirts of anyone I know! Jaja lives with her lover, Mat, an artistic director/ graphic designer/ illustrator whose work I've loved for years. He is addicted to airbrushing and 80's imagery, and is one of the founders of Big Active, one of the most well-known, 100% Brit design studios around. He recently shot a video called "Electric Jungle" for Kenzo, and makes sublime collages for Please! Jaja and Mat moved into their cute apartment in Hampstead two years ago, and filled it with tasteful details. The window in their kitchen is a museum all on its own: they collect Pierrot lamps, and Michael Jackson-themed knick-knacks.
In their apartment, the photos and works of art are signed by Helmut Newton, Peter Beard, Juergen Teller, Pierre Le-Tan, and Tracey Emin (a Kleenex framed and hung in the bathroom, so chic!). Pillows from Maison Darre are scattered across the vintage couch, tapestries from Jean Picart le Doux decorate the walls... it is a feast for the eyes. They are true English aesthetes, cool and bohemian as we like them. //
Text and photos by Olivia da Costa

We love Chanel extra big pearls, to match it with colorful and floral prints (sweatshirt by MSGM, Marc Jacobs, vintage Leonard) // by Olivia da Costa

Sneakers by Mickael Kors

Photos by Olivia da Costa