Author Archives: classiq

22 August 2014

Interview: Natalie Knoll and Macayla Chapman of Bird & Knoll

Macayla Chapman and Natalie Knoll are the creative duo behind Bird and Knoll, the luxury brand of cashmere-blended carry-on scarves which are more than an accessory, but rather a lifestyle statement. As someone who often uses cinematic references to … Read More →

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14 August 2014

Bacall and Bogie

I had collected these photographs of Lauren Bacall and Humphrey Bogart on board of Bogie’s boat, Santana (his other big passion next to Lauren), with an entirely different, summery theme in mind – that of two people of great … Read More →

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8 August 2014

Style in Film: Steve McQueen in The Thomas Crown Affair

It was on the set of this film where Steve McQueen appeared wearing the blue tint lensed Persol PO 714 SM sunglasses for the first time. He was a fan of the brand and owned a personal collection. He transformed … Read More →

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29 July 2014

The Summer Look of: Brigitte Bardot

A few days out of town and high summer called for an unplanned short blogging break as well. Summer also calls for a talk about Brigitte Bardot and her warm weather style. It was her, after all, who put … Read More →

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24 July 2014

Interview with Jewellery Designer Cynthia Gale

At the beginning of the month I was writing about these beautiful Cynthia Gale bangles. They are still on my mind. The Cynthia Gale jewellery collections are characterized by unique craftsmanship and are replete with cultural, historical and spiritual … Read More →

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