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TOTEME
Eternity diamond midi ring 18kt gold
The TOTEME eternity ring is shaped to modern midi proportions devised to rest above the knuckle solo or stacked with other rings. It's crafted in Arezzo, Italy from recycled 18kt gold grain-set with brilliant-cut diamonds that are supported by prongs for an intricate result.
Strapless fil coupé dress
TOTEME occasion dress crafted from fil coupé, a whisper-light fabric with soft threads reminiscent of feathers. It has a strapless neckline with an internal corset-like structure that elegantly drives the fabric away from the body, then fastens with a concealed back zipper. Style it with pumps to attend a formal event.
Scooped sling
New TOTEME sling bag with a collapsible, scooped silhouette that wraps the body organically. It's crafted in Spain from smooth leather set with gold-tone strap studs and a zipper leading to a beige microfiber interior with two card slots. Wear it across the body or suspended from the shoulder to move around the city.
Matches Fashion
Christian Dior 1956 strapless silk-taffeta dress
This black Christian Dior cocktail dress is part of William Vintage's selection for MATCHESFASHION. It was crafted in 1956, a little over ten years after the French designer launched his eponymous couture house with the Corolle line – more widely known as the New Look – and a year before he passed away at the age of 52. Sculpted from feather-weight silk taffeta, it has a peaked strapless neckline supported by internal boning, crossover and pleated bands that accentuate the waist and a full skirt, a softer version of the house's signature silhouette. Embellished earrings and heeled sandals will serve as sublime complements to this elegant style.
Single-breasted Scritto-jacquard wool jacket
This blue jacket is covered in Berluti's distinctive Scritto – a calligraphic pattern created by Olga Berluti after she found it on an 18th-century French letter that she purchased at an auction. It's part of the SS20 runway show – where it's styled with a matching tie, trousers and coat – and made from wool jacquard with a mirroring black-satin lining and multiple pockets.
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Inez puff-sleeve cotton broderie-anglaise blouse
Erdem's white Inez blouse is inspired by Tina Modotti, an Italian actress and photographer who, like her friend Frida Kahlo, adopted a wardrobe merging indigenous and colonial elements after joining the Mexican communist movement. It's made in Portugal from cotton broderie anglaise with a scallop-trimmed square neckline and puffed sleeves, then fastens with a covered-button placket. Seize the flattering silhouette by partnering it with a high-rise skirt.
Elvira feather-cuff crepe maxi dress
Sophia Loren and Diana Vreeland are among Taller Marmo's muses and this Elvira maxi dress, dyed in spellbinding emerald green, is a taste of their glamorous imprint, exclusive to MATCHESFASHION. It's made in Italy from crepe to an alluring, yet modest silhouette with feathered sleeves as focal points. Choose a sparkling necklace as the finishing touch to an occasion edit.
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Hugo belted cotton-poplin suit trousers
This pale sage-green rendition of Officine Générale's Hugo trousers features in the opening look from the SS20 runway show, which saw designer Pierre Mahéo seeking inspiration in Italy's coastal landscapes as well as the 1999 film The Talented Mr Ripley. They're made from cotton poplin with a signature buckle belt, slip and welted pockets and turned-up cuffs and fit with a relaxed, straight-leg silhouette.
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Shirred recycled-fibre swimsuit
Totême's black swimsuit is made from recycled stretch jersey that's shirred by hand to give the minimalist silhouette sculpturing texture. It's outlined with a squared neckline and low back, which suspends from slender cord straps that are also elasticated for comfort.
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1996 Retro Nuptse printed quilted down gilet
The North Face updates its 1996 Retro Nuptse gilet – named in tribute to Mount Everest's neighbour in the Nepalese Himalayas – with a new brown colourway and modern details. It's made from water-repellent ripstop shell filled with down certified by the Responsible Down Standard, then embroidered with white logos on the front and back yokes and fitted with zip pockets.
Open Minded high-rise cycling shorts
PRISM² taps on the cycling-short trend with this black Open Minded style, which is designed to be worn as activewear, swimwear or everyday apparel. They're knitted and dyed responsibly in Italy from a signature fabric cut into a single size that fits a wide range of body types.
Striped triangle high-rise bikini
Pierpaolo Piccioli gives Valentino's classic red – a fascination of the house's founder after he saw an all-red staging of the opera Carmen – a retro twist in this striped bikini. It's made in Italy from stretch jersey with a triangle top and high-rise briefs, then finished with gold-tone metal Rockstuds doubling as the slender straps' tips. Wear it with shorts and sandals when vacationing at the coast.
Floriane floral-print mesh cycling jersey
The ultra-light and breathable mesh used to make Café du Cycliste's white Floriane cycling jersey is partially crafted from recycled bottles and printed with the Centifolia floral pattern as a nod to the French city of Grasse, the world's perfume capital. It's shaped for a snug fit with reflective trims and four pockets, one of which is finished with a zip for keys.
Crocodile-effect leather Derby shoes
These brown Derby shoes are a statement of the family tradition behind Tod's – Filippo Della Valle began making shoes in his home in the 1920s and was later succeeded by his son and grandson. They're crafted in the Italian town of Marche from crocodile-effect leather with waxed laces and a hardy raised rubber midsole. Style them with a shirt and trousers for a smart mid-week edit.
Arco 48 medium Intrecciato leather bag
Creative director Daniel Lee finds inspiration in the curves of Milan's 19th-century Arco della Pace to create Bottega Veneta's tan-brown Arco 48 bag. It's crafted in Italy from smooth leather infused with an orange undertone and woven into a magnified version of the house's famous Intrecciato pattern, then lined in soft suede. Carry it against casual separates to highlight the architectural silhouette.
Flora Fantasia medium floral-jacquard cushion
Part of House of Hackney's Flora Fantasia collection, inspired by an 1880s book of J. Buchert illustrations, this multicoloured cushion imparts an antique mood. It's crafted in England from cotton jacquard, filled with wool and framed along the edges in black fringe. Try using it as a set with another piece from the collection.
Engraved walnut-wood globe
This brown globe is a statement of Brunello Cucinelli's refined taste, which is deeply rooted in the skill and wellbeing of a small community of artisans located in the Italian town of Solomeo. It's crafted with a sanded, matte surface that's meticulously engraved with a world map and rests on a grey base. Use it to decorate a working space, displaying it on a roomy desk or a book-filled shelf.
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