We have officially entered the Year of the Pig in accordance with the Chinese calendar. Many Westerners may raise one eyebrow when they hear that the year ahead falls under the symbol of the pig, but in Chinese culture the pig actually represents good fortune, luck, wealth and prosperity. The pig is not just a […]
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The day of 16 February 2018 marked the beginning of a new Chinese year. This time around, it is the Year of the Dog. The Chinese zodiac works in 12-year cycles, meaning that people who were born in 1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006, and 2018 are born in Years of the Dog. According […]
When people think of the 1600s and 1700s in fashion, most people think of the amazingly heavy designs worn by Europe’s political leaders in those days. Their opulence, intricacies and details were impressive and represented a true paramount in fashion and style. Their imposing aesthetic does not allow much room for other types of expressing […]
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Chinese New Year: Rooster Inspiration
The Chinese year of the Rooster will begin shortly, as the month of January approaches its 27th day. In the 12-year Chinese zodiac cycle, the rooster ranks tenth out of the 12 animals. 2017 is going to be a year of the rooster. What is the year of the Rooster? The […]
Fashion Weeks happen all around the world and it’s with great pleasure that we present you the best looks from various places, so that as an elegantologist you will have a global perspective of what is happening in the fashion world. Discover our fashion edit of the best looks presented earlier this year at Mercedes-Benz […]
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AC Mood Board: Peking Opera
Peking Opera or Beijing Opera is a form of traditional Chinese theater. This style of representation combines vocal performance, music, dance and acrobatics and features highly complex elements of costume and makeup. History and characteristics The genre arose in the late 18th century and became developed and recognized in the mid-19th […]
The fashion world is a world that is full of interesting facts, firsts and cultural differences. Clothing has always had an important role in society and every culture has a different attitude towards clothes and fashion. Fashion is also one of the biggest industries in the world. Its cultural importance and economic impact make it […]
The Met Gala is one of the most anticipated fashion events of the year. Formally called the “Costume Institute Gala”, the event brings together many celebrities from the fields of fashion, music, film and entertainment. The event, also known as the Met Ball, is a fundraising gala that benefits the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume […]
Neck ties are the staple of men’s accessories. They come in all shapes and sizes, colors and patterns and have a long history behind them. Bottom line is that we all like them, wear them and enjoy the feel they bring to an outfit. There’s so much we can say about ties that we could […]
It is common knowledge that fashion is, among many other things, big business. But there are also a few things you probably do not know about the fashion world, and will be surprised to find out. Fashion is not just what people buy from the shelves, it’s also about the people who market the clothes, […]