Couture with a side of club sandwich
Jan 26, 2010Oh the thought of a weekend in Paris during défilé season after several late nights/early mornings in the office! I had it all planned to a t; little did I know my immune system had made different plans altogether... (> more)
Snowed in, freaked out
Jan 11, 2010Lots of snow, a dilemma, some bin liners, an epiphany, quite a bit of fun... How I almost got stuck in the office and overcame my biggest fashion fears. (> more)
The office tango: dedicated followers of fashion
Oct 28, 2009As we all know those who work in the fashion business tend to fashion obsessed but what you may not be aware of if how these seasonal obsessions go way beyond shoes. (> more)
The super way to handle life
Sep 26, 2009Life is easier if you are blessed with the beauty, height and even the fortunes of Naomi, Eva and Claudia, however yesterday I managed to discover supermodel tricks that even lesser beauties can try at home. (> more)
Office fashion wars
Sep 9, 2009The office is forever in competition as to who will sport the new collection looks first. It's not what you'd call an office emergency given the state of the economy - but here in our fashion bubble we couldn't care less. (> more)
We're not saving lives...
Aug 28, 2009Back in fashion's chilly embrace, as fashionistas are already losing it at the thought of forthcoming fashion weeks, I remember what those anti-stress slogans really are.. (> more)
The pre-holiday
Jul 29, 2009It would appear that a summer holiday is not enough in glamour land. A growing trend in circles exhausted by life down the glitter face is to opt for a week's break prior to their official holiday. You have to be kidding?! (> more)
The material world
Jul 17, 2009If you walked past a dry-cleaners and saw a t-shirt from Madonna's after show party hanging up in the window, would the thought of pretending to be the owner ever cross your mind...? (> more)
The surreal side of planet fashion
Jul 14, 2009When we heard news of a surreal trend heading its way to fashion-land this autumn, we though how very apt that surrealism had decided to show its distorted face. Proving that life in the office is already well ahead of trends we take an exaggerated peek at what could be fashion’s favorite trend. (> more)
What happens next? Post fashion-show
Jun 23, 2009Working at a fashion show involves running around after models, and drinking champagne. What is rarely talked about however is when the champagne's finished and the heels are off. (> more)
The model ride
Jun 15, 2009As you may be aware my favourite time of the year is fast approaching. Forget Christmas and birthdays - the biggest gift one can receive is a backstage pass to menswear fashion week. Here are the 10 signs you know menswear fashion week is almost here. (> more)
The Milanese makeover
Jun 11, 2009First came the improved service and attentive waiters, followed by an instant respect in the bank - a place I've never been treated graciously in my life. Could a Milanese makeover be the perfect travelling companion? (> more)
What your desktop says about you
May 29, 2009What I love most about having to work with a colleague is the opportunity to snoop around their desktop. Seeing a colleague's desktop today however disturbed me so much, I’m concerned I’m sharing office space with a serial killer... (> more)
Art smells, fashion doesn't
May 22, 2009As Cannes is creating office hysterica the only way to escape maybe these ever so appropriate headphones seen at last night's art opening. I bargained on blocking out sound - but blocking out smell? Who knew art smelt so bad??? (> more)
Office withdrawals
May 13, 2009A day out of the office and I've made a number of observations that have me foaming at the mouth for a fix of corporate love. (> more)
The case of the mysterious goodie bag
Jan 22, 2010When our boss showed up with this particular bag we started making desperate guesses as to what it might mean - little did we know it was the contents that were going to surprise - and delight - us! (> more)
Une journée with Monsieur Dolce and Monsieur Gabbana
Nov 26, 2009You know it's going to be a long day when you're sent a schedule that when printed amounts to four pages. The excursion? Paris with the boss - which in my case happen to be Stefano Gabbana and Domenico Dolce. (> more)
The hotpants are in the building
Oct 13, 2009After their appearance on Brit girl Daisy Lowe and a turn down Dolce’s catwalk, the hot-pants are sitting snugly on pert mannequins a few feet away from me. After a weekend in London, I know exactly what to do with them. (> more)
The Supermodels are coming to tea
Sep 24, 2009We'd always thought a hairdresser's appointment, a manicure and a leg wax was all we needed to get us through fashion week. When supermodels come to town however, it's a whole different ball game. (> more)
Tandruff: The holiday drawback
Sep 1, 2009While the office slipped back into it's black uniform after a long August break, the appearance of white flakes on my colleague's shoulders revealed tandruff (a new phrase that I've coined to describe the type of dandruff caused by peeling tans) and the only priority of the day. (> more)
Miss you office
Aug 25, 2009We can quite happily admit to needing a holiday, but never needing the office. A conversation about missing the office is as socially taboo as discussing one’s salary, so what happened when behind the seams girl took her first month long holiday, Italian style? (> more)
The Dolce & Gabbana lottery
Jul 24, 2009A drawback to mixing with A-listers is that sooner or later the desire to live an equally lavish lifestyle will hit home (or the rented studio). When this happens there's only one solution, an office lottery ticket. (> more)
The professional toilet break
Jul 15, 2009Now before we go any further - if you're looking for a rock and roll story, click away. In fact I was going to write about Madonna's after show party but then Mr.G beat me to it, no this is more of a professional story, and one I'd like your advice on... (> more)
Teacher's pet
Jul 7, 2009As we all know the office is a lot like school but without the option to leave at 4pm. As with all classroom situations this of course means some people get better marks than others. Planet DG is no different, except of course the staff are better dressed. (> more)
D&G's new online store opens its doors just for me
Jun 16, 2009I wasn't sure whether to be pleased or offended when Mr. New Media asked me to be the first to trial the new D&G online store. As my love for shopping appears to be common knowledge I put it to good use, and just like Madonna - I had the entire store to myself. (> more)
Colleague Envy
Jun 12, 2009Picture the scene...your colleague is on a shoot in Capri with David Gandy eating fresh fish, with a seaview. I on the other hand have the intern, a sandwich and a view of a garage. Jealous me? (> more)
Show some lift love
Jun 5, 2009It appears our building has taken the story Devil Wears Prada to heart by opting to ride the office lift alone. Firstly not only is this kind of behaviour dullity, dull, dull but secondly a whole lift to one's self is just not workable in a busy office??!!! (> more)
Spot the coffee machine
May 27, 2009We all know that black is worshipped on planet fashion and needless to say in DG land the same is true. All very well, but when you're desperate for a coffee and it takes 20 mins to find a machine, who's chic now? (> more)
Multi-tasking Dolce & Gabbana style
May 15, 2009With the Cannes party any day now - the office is reaching near hysteria. Lunch has been postponed for a week as beauty appointments take priority and even massages are no longer sacred. (> more)
A new form of email vanity
May 12, 2009When emails to your loved one are sent to his trash - is there a subliminal message I should be aware of??? Meanwhile on planet DG I'm receiving email with signatures that include images. Has the self-promotion bar been raised over the weekend? (> more)
Behind The Seams Archive
After a three year hiatus, Brooklyn Duo, Shy Child has returned bringing us more electro-filled tracks and debuted a new video sure to take you back to the electrifying 80s.
An ultimatum issued by Kofi Annan that goes back to 2000 and two thirds of the way in it is looking somewhat desperate. Which is why eight directors, amongst which Gus Van Sant and Jane Campion, have come to the rescue.
No.415 in a limited series - For the girl who wants to look as lavish as the event she’s attending. The right mix of sweet lace and stand-out accessories will make her the belle of the ball.
The usual suspects, albeit a little older: Kate Moss goes back to what we forgot she did so well by appearing in an Harper's spread shot by Peter Lindbergh.
Not content with bringing you some backstage love, Swide also spent this past fashion week scrutinising every runway show so as to bring you our very own take on the major trends of Fall 2010.
The most talked about campaign of this spring. Find it all here, including the newly released final shots. And stay tuned as we have more left in store.
Spotting pretty new faces is a Swide hobby, albeit often confined to models backstage. This pretty face comes with much acting talent and high chances at imminent superstardom; meet Jennifer Lawrence.
We all love a good scavenger hunt, but what about when the hunt is finding your dinner? Not knowing where your dinner is puts some excitement into what could be a mundane activity. As a result, numerous secret supper clubs have surfaced from warehouses to forests. We let you in on the newest club to hit the secret dining scene.