The season of swimming costumes is almost upon us - and we want to look just like this.

No.113 in a limited series. Life is not just one long meeting.

This little lady is in such a rush, she almost runs away without her D&G Lily bag. Silly girl. Shot by photographer Stephane Gallos - we find out more about the new girl in town - 'Lily'.

Shot by photographer Matthias Vriens - has the world found the new Heidi was ask? This colourful editorial is based on a French fairytale by the same name - we're inspired.

A fascination with surreal artists took fashion designers Dolce & Gabanna on an unexpected fashion journey for FW10 - as print gets an artisan touch. If there's one thing to artfully wear next season it's velvet prints and a grosgrain bow.

We're very aware jealously is a bad, bad, quality and as such we try very hard to keep our green eyes hidden away - but we're sorry, these houses in Costa Rica?? Two words. We want...

What a little lady and the perfect muse for a Sunday afternoon. Ladies a lesson in style.

If you've ever thought about upping sticks and moving to Italy, or what life is like inside a Milanese fashion brand, welcome to life working for Mr.D & Mr.G.

Goodwill - the internet? Swide is temporarily shocked at rumours of tweeting love. We take a look at the tweeter attempting to travel as far around the world as possible in 30 days, relying only on the goodwill of people using Twitter and Liv Tyler...

With the current trend for documenting one's every move (Twitterpics we love you) - it only follows that your next trip should be camera-friendly.

No.109 in a limited series - time to leave your desk as the weekend arrives.

As today marks the opening of Baselworld, the world's biggest and most important event for the watch and jewellery industry in Switzerland, Swide heads into the D&G safe to find the watches and jewellery to covet this season.

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on Italy’s latest lifestyle trends.

No.108 in a limited series - the A-list checklist: Shades, killer dress and the must-have bag.

Part sustainable water company, part art project, part philanthropic project, and completely curious. "Boxed Water Is Better" is a boxed water company and quite aptly today's water cooler moment.

New film "Objectified" documents the creative processes of some of the world’s most influential product designers. Jonathon Ive (Apple) and Marc Newson amongst others get their long overdue time in the celebrity spotlight.

A shoot that features our favorite words "boys" & "summer" is bound to be a sure-fire hit. Shot by Giampaolo Sgura, we're intrigued.

No.106 in a limited series - a weekend away doesn't have to equal excess baggage.

Look nautical and yet studious at the same time. Quite a feat - Swide takes a closer look at the GQ Style shoot photographed by Joe Lally.

Highlighting and promoting the new faces in the global fashion market - ones2watch.com is the daily read for some of the most influential casting directors, agency scouts and editors in the business. Swide takes a look.

Dolce & Gabbana's latest breathtaking coffee-table book Diamonds & Pearls showcases this early collection in a dreamlike and rarefied atmosphere.

Winner of a 2009 Grand Jury Prize at Sundance - We Live In Public has to be this year's must-see documentary.

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on Argentina’s latest lifestyle trends.

Quilted-silk was a prominent feature on the Dolce & Gabbana FW10 catwalk making an appearance as both jackets and pants. Importantly what each style had in common was their tuxedo style tailoring and detailing.

No.105 in a limited series - in possession of historical style.

There I was thinking buying a handbag and a pair shoes gave me entry to the fashion pack - turns out I've actually been missing a trick. As the showroom turns into an atelier - I witness a humbling bit of fashion action.

No.107 in a limited series - time to store your cashmere and head for the sun.

No.109 in a limited series - an historical setting doesn't have to equal a suit.

If it was good enough for Coco Chanel then it's good enough for us. As details from the forthcoming film of Coco Chanel's life are leaked revealing an affair in Istanbul. Swide checks out its futuristic landscape - set to be this year's long weekend of choice.

Shot by photographer Josh Olins and styled by Jay Massacret, V Man heads into to SS09 in their latest issue dedicated to this season's menswear trends.

Our favourite leading lady hits newsstands today as French Vogue's latest cover star. Styled by editor Carine Roitfeld and shot by photographer Mario Sorrenti - Scarlett shows off her enviable curves in one of Dolce & Gabbana's iconic corsets in this retro sexy shoot.

If there's one guy I need to work on this spring - it certainly isn't my boyfriend. This is one rock that perhaps only my bank manager/Mr.G can help me with.

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on France’s latest lifestyle trends.

The Eighties are back in i-D this month with a wonderful shoot shot by photographer Pierre Bailly and styled by Cathy Kasterine.

No.101 in a limited series - although a floral bouquet is a lovely thought, a dress is so much better.

It's all very well thinking about the evening's entertainment - and the zara dress you intend to wear, until that is you leave via the DG showroom. It's then that serious DRESS ENVY hits.

Set to be on the arms of every young lady about town is the Lily bag. Spring's must-have accessory is setting our very own hearts and our wardrobes fluttering with love.

No.100 in a limited series - clichés are not always a bad thing.

Looking like a 1920's movie star - this shoot, if of course anyone was actually talking would scream elegance.

Now that Twitter has exploded - texting novels in real time is set to become a mainstream publishing phenomenon. It's time to turn your tweets into a book...

Frolleague, technosexual, bootygrams, thumb-lashings, cyber-vetting, countergoogling. If you don't understand their meanings - you're languishing in the "beta generation".

A surreal spring is one way to start the SS09 season - we take a look at V Magazine's style reinventions and check out its new glow in the dark cover.

Straight from this year's Geneva motor show - our names are down for the "Airpod" - the car you can drive with a joystick.

The Daft Punk Console by Najle.com lets you sample the group's iconic track in your own unique way. Keyboards at the ready - click here.

We asked 24-hour global concierge and private members club Quintessentially.com for the insider scoop on Hong Kong’s latest lifestyle trends.

Spanish sunshine and silk pyjamas - our mix of the week. Shot by photographer Mario Sierra - Swide heads off to sunny Spanish Elle.

We're shocked by the power, we're thrown by the beauty, and we want more of model Lakshmi. Styled by uber stylist Nicola Formichetti and shot by Josh Olins - we've found our new pin-up.

Forget the rule that elegant dressing is only reserved for parties - make like an aristocrat and subscribe to dandy-esque decadence everyday of the week. This week's FW10 must-have reveals the pieces to guarantee elegance whereever you may find yourself.

Dolce & Gabbana's latest breathtaking coffee-table book Diamonds & Pearls showcases this iconic collection in a dreamlike and rarefied atmosphere. Photographed by Guenter Parth, the images illustrate the collection in an elegant and surprising light.

A 5am start, 2 planes that refused to leave the runway and a booking reference that ended in D.I.E. Life at Heathrow really is like life pre-runway show.

We'll take the pair - we're not even sure who the little loafers are for, but our hardened hearts have melted at their sight.

No. 97 in a limited series - the secret of great style is to look like you belong wherever you are.

Nothing is going to stop this lady on her journey for world domination - from the look of it her handbag is also going along for the ride.

We're not quite sure what this little lady is searching for - but we do think she's found the right look.

Look 96 in a limited series - A creative truth. The reality was he had no need for any photographic equipment...

From March 15th to 19th head to Valencia to celebrate spring and a carnival of bonfires. If you've ever want to burn an effigy of your boss - Las Fallas is the place to do it.

Turns out it's not just us that are running around stressed to the max - now even dogs are suffering from the scourge of the modern day life. We've discovered a new "pet calm" pill to help smooth their stressful situations.

With Mumbai on the map after film, "The Millionaire" winning at this year's Academy Awards - we find an Indian architect to create a home worthy of an Oscar winner.

He said, she said. We'd love to know what's on his mind in this spring shoot shot by Dirk Seiden Schwan.

No. 95 in a limited series - find what you want and go get it.

It may look a little excessive having three computers - but as this week I've been confined to the office my only option to keep up with the Parisian fashion pack is my three information slaves. Do I need an information diet I wonder?

You know you on the up when your shot by Mario Testino for the cover of V magazine with supermodel Natalia Vodianova. Hello new boy...

Shot by world famous photographer Patrick Demarchelier - Italian Vogue shows the unseen side of supermodel Claudia Schiffer.

No.93 in a limited season - Style is in the details. Get the laidback zen look off the peg.

As spring appears in Milan - the office has obviously already leaped forward to next winter. With certain individuals already announcing what's on their FW shopping list, my favourite pieces have been automatically taken out of reach.

As Milan fashion week ended last week and we say arrivederci for - well a few months anyway, we reveal our gallery of Milan fashion week highlights.

The Ace has just opened in Palm Springs with shock horror - a real bar where you order a drink...at the bar and take it to your table, salt-water pools, desert views and a laid back natural vibe.

Tired of being told to keep your chin up and look on the bright side? It's time for some twisted French humour and to wallow in life's misfortunes. We reveal the internet forum that's registering life's daily disasters.

It's the start of the week and what better way to keep us going but some men jumping in and out of the pool shot by Matthias Vriens.

Fans of Grazia magazine - we'll admit to buying it in all languages. We reveal what they have all in common this month.

Minimalism it appears is back. Mixte magazine shows us how it's done in their new issue out now.

No 92 in a limited series - work what you've got.

As Barbie celebrated her 50th birthday last night I attended my first PFWE (post fashion week event). Not for the faint-hearted I got a glimpse of what my future could hold.

As Paris fashion week draws to a close and we say adieu for - well a few months, we reveal our gallery of Paris fashion week highlights.

This season's new erogenous zone - the neck obviously. We're after Carmen Kass' necklace after she's finished with it.

It's been a long few weeks for the fashion pack circumnavigating the globe in search of the next big trend - and it seems it may be starting to take its toll. Direct from the French capital Swide brings you the real Paris fashion week.

After a week of Facebook and Twitter, we're the first to admit we run out of clever things to say. That was however until we disovered some websites that come up with ingenious statements all by themselves. Read on for how to safeguard your profile pages.

Actress Freida Pinto has to be one of the most beautiful women walking the earth right now. Pictured here in this month's Vogue India Swide caught up this week with her for an exclusive interview.

No.90 in a limited series - She was attempting to be as forward thinking as her cruise wardrobe - but when it came to holidays try as she might, she couldn't seem to get her head around the "new destinations"...

Look 89 in a limited series - A break. The holidays had given him some time to think - the danger of time out. Now he wasn't sure if he intended to go back to the office.

Fashion icon Suzy Menkes opting for a taxi, David Beckham driving himself to Dolce & Gabbana's fashion week dinner. Is fashion having a normality moment? Direct from the French capital Swide brings you the real Paris fashion week.

Despite the spring weather yet to arrive - we're looking at the sunnier side of life here at Swide. As Mido - The International Optics Exhibition starts today in Milan - it's time fo focus on the new and these D&G sunglassses.

Madonna is W magazine's cover star in a pair of SS09 D&G sunglasses. Get yourself a piece of the material girl herself as Mido - The International Optics Exhibition starts today in Milan - plus we reveal the style's design code.

Being backstage is not always about air-kissing and shoes. Well it is, but we also talk about guinea pigs too. Take a peek at our video and discover why model Daul thinks her guinea pigs would suit next season's surreal collections...

When I grow up I want to be...Do you even remember??? Does anyone ever end up actually being what they said they would be aged ten? Answers on a postcard please.

No.88 in a limited series - Detox from your Starbucks addiction.

With the fashion pack moved on to eating steak frites in Paris I try to create my own little Parisian fashion week.

This little sailor girl is convincing us to make a life on the ocean waves.

Look 87 in a limited series - Say yes to a little of what you want. Who hasn't played the game of saying yes to everything for a day? Saying it in another language however was an altogether new experience.

As you may imagine - there's no shortage of vanity in this office - except however when it comes to the days following the catwalk shows.

Milan done and dusted and it's off to Paris. Direct from the French capital we bring you the real Paris fashion week.

Men's style bible, Arena has decided to leave magazine-land for good. As Bauer Media announced its closure yesterday - we look back at some of its most iconic covers.

No. 86 in a limited series - for a big location pack light

If you've ever wondered what it's really like being a model - take a look at this image captured just after the Dolce & Gabbana FW10 catwalk show on Monday.

No. 85 in a limited series - Mr. Nice Guy inherits an old vineyard in the South of France - quits his job and re-invents himself in the stress-free vineyards of Provence.

Look what the modern day cinderella has left behind - a pair of "I'm so spring 2009" wedges. Silly girl.

Fashion has always been about angles - but usually the cheekbone kind. For SS09 however Another Magazine has identified a new different sort of angular structure.

After last night's marathon A-list event - I'm struggling to even make it to the printer without a diet coke. The only thing that's kept me going today is discovering that even uber photographers need re-charging sometimes too.

We always thought Eva Herzigova and Claudia Schiffer were from another planet. This photo offers the proof.

Good to see eccentricity is alive and well in Wonderland magazine. in fact if we had a jacket like this we'd show off too.

It takes a strong woman to admire another. The actress Eva Mendes appears to be one such lady. Despite the hoardes of models striding the catwalk she remains one serene queen.

Been there, done that and got the leopard-print coat. Refusing to be dazzled by the rest of the A list pack - Lauren is a picture of elegance at the Dolce & Gabbana FW10 catwalk show.

Oh to be a fly on the catwalk. New best friends Naomi Watts and Scarlett Johansson exchange notes - but on what we wonder?

The average Saturday morning - an appointment with Anna Wintour and a lifesaving task to carry-out.

No.84 in a limited season - Another week, another city.

Surreal as it may sound now - the colour you'll want in your FW10 wardrobe is shocking pink. Direct from the Dolce & Gabbana catwalk we bring you the wearable and the wonderful and the season's new shape - the butterfly shoulder.

Direct from today's catwalk show - click on Swide's Facebook group page now to see the FW10 Must Have pieces before anyone else.

Monday night. I repeat Monday evening and it's raining. Whilst the rest of world is trudging home from work for a pizza I'm officially living in the pages of US Weekly.

While the rest of us gawp at the shoes - someone, somewhere is making sure the models really do shine.

Exiting the Dolce & Gabbana FW10 show - we couldn't help but take a curious peek at what Steven Klein was tapping into his blackberry. Could he be a new tweeting recruit?

Suzy Menkes hits fashion week in a taxi - could this be the end of chauffeur driven fashion press we wonder?

If there's one ball this Cinderella intends to make it's the Extreme Beauty opening. An invitation from the editors of American & Italian Vogue not to mention Dolce & Gabbana = good canapes and optimum celeb watching.

Direct from Milan - we bring you a daily visual sneak peek at the real side of Milan fashion week.