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Founded in 2008, Jessica McCormack's eponymous jewellery brand is known for blending Georgian and Victorian-era elements that can be shared across the generations of women.

The daughter of an auctioneer, McCormack has led the way in providing wearable jewellery that can be customised and layered, depending on the wearer’s mood or outfit.

The New Zealand-born designer is inspired by art and antiques when designing her fine jewellery. Hailed as one of the most exciting fine jewellery designers out there, her fans include Victoria Beckham, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and the Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, who has been spotted wearing a pair of McCormack’s Gypsets earrings.

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We caught up with the talented designer via an email interview to find out how she got started in jewellery design and what’s in the pipeline for her brand — including an ongoing pop-up in collaboration with Net-A-Porter.

What led you to the path of jewellery design?

Jessica McCormack (JM): I grew up around beautiful things in New Zealand, my dad was an auctioneer and was always bringing special pieces home. When I was younger, I’d buy boxes of jewellery at auctions and just spend time playing around with it all, transforming it into something new. I think that’s where my love for designing and creating began.

What is your philosophy when designing jewellery?

JM: I really believe that jewellery should be worn and loved. It shouldn’t be something that just sits on your nightstand or waits for special occasions. That’s what is at the heart of everything I create. I think “Would I wear this?” or “How would I wear this?”. Jewellery should be special, and emotional, and something that can stay in the family as an heirloom – but most importantly, it needs to be enjoyed.

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Have you seen a shift in your consumers’ requirements because of the pandemic?

JM: I think there’s a definite shift towards comfort. People want pieces they can wear with a sweatshirt and jeans, because we’re not dressing up so much at the moment. But equally, there’s still an appetite for pieces that standout, that sparkle, and can dress up an outfit because when we do get the chance to go out, it’s exciting!

What is your favourite piece from your collections that is available on Net-A-Porter and why?

JM: Gypsets (from the Signature collection) hold a special place in my heart. They’ve garnered a little cult following of their own because they are so easy to wear, and they just finish off an outfit in the most effortless way. To me, they’re a perfect piece of jewellery.

What can your fans look forward to in your future collections?

JM: I’ve a collaboration coming out soon with artists the Haas Brothers, whom I’ve known for a long time, so I’m really excited about that. I’ve really had fun with the collection and it actually came together during lockdown, so it feels particularly special because of that. I’m very excited to see my clients’ reactions to it!

The Jessica McCormack pop-up on Net-A-Porter is on now until November 28 here and showcases all of the brand’s key collections including Signature, Ball n Chain, Tattoo, Chi Chi, Gypsets, Hex and Wings of Desire.

This story first appeared on Prestige Singapore

(All images: Jessica McCormack)

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With a lot of us spending more and more time at home, it’s inevitable that we will run out of things to do. After cleaning out closets, decluttering the home, and streaming all the television shows we need to catch up on. Once all of that is done and dusted, there’s nothing left to do but shop. Below, we've gathered some of the best websites for men and women to shop and indulge in for the latest trends. Sometimes a little bit of retail therapy is exactly what you need as a distraction from what’s happening in the world. 

Lane Crawford

You don’t have to trek to Harbour City or IFC in Hong Kong to get the same shopping experience at Lane Crawford. Their website is just as luxurious, complete with great customer service and a expensive curation of the brands you’ve ever wanted all in one place. 

End Clothing

End Clothing is a UK-based store with an excellent selection of the wide range of athleisure and designer pieces. At times, you’ll also be able to find special pieces for a better deal compared to the retail store.

Net-a-Porter

Ladies, you can't go wrong with shopping on Net-a-Porter. The women's only e-commerce site curates some of the most exclusive pieces from the world’s leading designers. You’ll be able to find everything from ready-to-wear pieces to evening wear, beauty products, and a lot more.

Mr. Porter

What's great about Mr. Porter is that it has everything a man would need in his wardrobe. Aside from all the massive brand list, they also have an editorial section where they offer tips and tricks on how to style the latest runway looks, making shopping for a whole outfit very simple.

Vestiaire Collective

Founded back in 2009 by Fanny Moizant and Sophie Hersan, Vestiaire Collective is a resell site but strictly for luxury goods. VC allows consumers to sell old and new items from luxe fashion brands like Celine, Louis Vuitton, and more. What sets them apart from other pre-loved shopping websites is their comprehensive product authentication process making sustainable fashion easy and reliable. 

MyTheresa

Shop for the whole family on MyTheresa. The e-commerce website has curated over 250 of the world’s finest brands for men, women, and children. You'll likely find yourself cheating on your "I'm just going to browse rule" once you land on the site.

MatchesFashion

MatchesFashion is a London-based global luxury retailer for men and women and they offer over 450 brands for you to choose from. It never fails to deliver. For women, they have a "Wedding Edit" section where they worked with fashion designers to showcase the best items for the modern bride. While for men, they have the "Event dressing edit" where they've gathered pieces for every occasion. 

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As the saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. And this is best encapsulated by fashion: You cannot separate Alessandro Michele’s Gucci from its warm-toned, surreal campaign images shot by Glen Luchford, for example. Neither can you think of Alexander McQueen’s designs without picturing the spectacular runway shows where he unveiled them. And any dress, bag or shoe you desire has likely found its way into your heart through a photo of one celebrity or another wearing it.

Besides the clothes themselves, images are the most powerful medium for fashion brands to tell a story. Lately, however, some brands have decided that a thousand words are not enough. They want more, something to fill up the space of 20 minutes or even an hour. Enter podcasts, fashion’s latest dip into modern tech trends.

Podcasts have boomed in the last couple of years thanks to our increasingly plugged-in, multitasking lifestyles. The beauty of podcasts is that they are audio-only, so you can be entertained while staying productive. For fashion fans, they offer a rare peek behind the curtain at the world of their favourite designers.

It’s fashion, unfiltered: creative directors get personal, sharing their creative processes, inspirations and ideas. Their celebrity muses and creative collaborators also talk about their craft, linking fashion to art, music and film. And it’s not just brands that are hopping on the podcast bandwagon. From journalists to stylists, fashion insiders have also launched their own series, sharing hot takes and insights on the industry.

Ready to dive into the world of fashion podcasts and be inspired (or schooled)? Here is our selection of the best ones to start listening to.

3.55 by Chanel

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Hosted by Monocle’s editor-in-chief, Tyler Brûlé, Chanel’s podcast series features intimate conversations with muses of the French brand. It’s a star-studded line-up that includes Marion Cotillard, Sofia Coppola, Pharrell Williams and Keira Knightley, all of whom talk about their relationship with Chanel, coupled with anecdotes about the late Karl Lagerfeld.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple, Chanel.com
Check out: This episode, which is one of the last interviews given by Karl Lagerfeld.

Gucci Podcast

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Alessandro Michele’s influences are as diverse as the people he collaborates with at Gucci. The Gucci Podcast brings them all together, pairing them up for candid conversations revolving around their creative pursuits. Some highlights include Florence Welch discussing her poetry, Dapper Dan recounting his career as a designer in Harlem, and three Michelin-star chef Massimo Bottura talking about the birth of Gucci Osteria.

Listen to: Spotify, Apple, Soundcloud

Check out: This episode where Alessandro Michele and Sir Elton John talk about their creative collaboration and why they consider each other soulmates.

Dior Talks

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Under the helm of Maria Grazia Chiuri, every Dior collection has revolved around feminism. The same can be said of the Maison’s new podcast series, too. Hosted by art historians and curators, each episode of Dior Talks dives into the minds of the brand’s artist collaborators, including Judy Chicago, Tomaso Binga and Mickalene Thomas. It’s a great way to learn about art and to dig deeper into the feminist slogans that have graced Dior T-shirts.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple, Dior.com

Check out: The Judy Chicago episode to find out how the American artist brought her massive Goddess sculpture to life at Dior’s Spring/Summer 2020 haute couture show.

The Memory Of... With John Galliano

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Ever wondered where John Galliano gets his ideas for his Maison Margiela collections? Hear from the designer himself in this series as he delves into the inspirations and techniques behind his designs. Each episode is only a little over 10 minutes, but we wouldn’t mind listening to Galliano’s drawled musings about fashion for longer than that.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple, Acast

Check out: The latest episode where Galliano details the birth of his new Recicla line at the Maison Margiela F/W 2020 show.

Dream It Real by Coach

This podcast series by Coach is less of a fashion masterclass and more of a pep talk. Except that this pep talk comes from celebrities like Selena Gomez, Michael B. Jordan and Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams — all faces of the New York fashion brand. Be inspired by their stories on empowerment and finding the confidence to follow their dreams.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple, Coach.com

Check out: The episode featuring Selena Gomez, where she shares her thoughts on social media, self-acceptance and her collaboration with Cardi B.

Pieces of Me: My Life in 7 Garments by Net-a-Porter

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Consider Net-a-Porter’s new weekly podcast series as an extension of its in-house magazine, Porter. Like Porter, Pieces of Me spotlights distinguished women like actress Tracee Ellis Ross or writer Sinéad Burke and explores their relationship with style. For the podcast, each guest recalls defining moments in their lives and what they wore during those moments.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple

Check out: The first episode, in which Tracee Ellis Ross describes the dress she wore for her big win at the 2017 Golden Globes, 44 years after her mother Diana Ross had done the same.

The Business of Fashion Podcast

The Business of Fashion Podcast is essential listening for anyone remotely interested in fashion. Like the publication of the same name, it covers almost every aspect of the industry imaginable. Hour-long episodes are dedicated to examining future trends and fashion movements such as sustainability, or the legacy of iconic designers such as Christian Louboutin and Karl Lagerfeld. The podcast is also a goldmine of exclusive interviews; big names like Kim Jones and Kim Kardashian are featured just as often as newer ones like Craig Green and Alyx founder Matthew Williams throughout the series.

Listen on: Apple, Stitcher, businessoffashion.com

Check out: The episode on the Fall/Winter 2020 fashion month, where Business of Fashion founder Imran Amed and renowned fashion critic Tim Blanks discuss the changes within the fashion world in the midst of our uncertain times.

Dressed: The History of Fashion

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As vintage fashion becomes more popular, it would be wise to brush up on your fashion knowledge. Dressed: The History of Fashion helps with exactly that. Led by fashion historians April Calahan and Cassidy Zachary, the podcast leads us through the rich stories behind our favourite clothes and brands. Uncover the origins of the peter pan collar or cat-eye sunglasses, learn how couturiers like Hubert de Givenchy and Elsa Schiaparelli shaped fashion and find out why the Met Gala is such a big deal in the first place through the insightful series.

Listen on: Spotify, Apple, Stitcher

Check out: This episode on Charles Frederick Worth, the “father of haute couture“.

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Luxury accessories label Jimmy Choo and e-commerce giant Net-a-Porter have teamed up for the first time for a 13-piece capsule collection . The range is inspired by red carpet dressing, and the power and glamour that the women walking on it exude.

Jimmy Choo has long been a stalwart of the red carpet, having dressed the feet of the well-heeled for 23 years. In 1996, the label made its first glamour debut on Princess Diana at a gala event. Decades later, it continues its legacy under Creative Director Sandra Choi, the niece to Jimmy Choo himself. Describing Jimmy Choo as the "authority on celebrity dressing", Net-A-Porter says in a statement that "Creative Director Sandra Choi always delivers the ultimate statement heel for after hours".

[inline-quote author="Sandra Choi, Creative Director, Jimmy Choo"]"Each style has a femininity, seductiveness and the finesse of couture. The shoes are highlighted with lace, diamantes and exaggerated bows for added glamour but just enough to complement an outfit and not take over."[/inline-quote]

The designs are inspired by some of the most iconic Jimmy Choo ones to walk the carpet. All are made in luxurious fabrics, and feature glamourous embroidery. Click through the gallery to see the shoes up-close.

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The shoes are available on Net-A-Porter Jimmychoo.com and select stores.

This story first appeared on PrestigeOnline Singapore by Nafeesa Saini.

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Looking for a pair of heels for your next big red carpet event? Look no further as London-based shoe label Jimmy Choo is teaming up with Net-A-Porter to release a 13-piece capsule collection inspired by the power and glamour exuded by women who walk Hollywood's red carpets.

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Jimmy Choo has long been a stalwart of the red carpet, having dressed the feet of the well-heeled for 23 years. In 1996, the label made its first glamour debut on Princess Diana at a gala event. Decades later, it continues its legacy under Creative Director Sandra Choi, the niece to Jimmy Choo himself. Describing Jimmy Choo as the "authority on celebrity dressing", Net-A-Porter says in a statement that "Creative Director Sandra Choi always delivers the ultimate statement heel for after hours".[inline_related_article article_id="36719"]

[inline-quote author="Sandra Choi, Creative Director, Jimmy Choo"]"Each style has a femininity, seductiveness and the finesse of couture. The shoes are highlighted with lace, diamantes and exaggerated bows for added glamour but just enough to complement an outfit and not take over."[/inline-quote]

The designs are inspired by some of the most iconic Jimmy Choo ones to walk the carpet. All are made in luxurious fabrics, and feature glamourous embroidery. The collection is now available on Net-A-Porter, Jimmychoo.com and select stores.

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The shoes drop on NET-A-PORTER on October 7, 2019 and at JIMMYCHOO.com and select stores from October 8. 2019.You don't need a red carpet to step out in style thanks to Jimmy Choo and Net-A-Porter. The luxury accessories label and e-commerce giant have teamed up for the first time for a 13-piece capsule collection. The range is inspired by red carpet dressing, and the power and glamour that the women walking on it exude.

Jimmy Choo has long been a stalwart of the red carpet, having dressed the feet of the well-heeled for 23 years. In 1996, the label made its first glamour debut on Princess Diana at a gala event. Decades later, it continues its legacy under Creative Director Sandra Choi, the niece to Jimmy Choo himself. Describing Jimmy Choo as the "authority on celebrity dressing", Net-A-Porter says in a statement that "Creative Director Sandra Choi always delivers the ultimate statement heel for after hours".

[inline-quote author="Sandra Choi, Creative Director, Jimmy Choo"]"Each style has a femininity, seductiveness and the finesse of couture. The shoes are highlighted with lace, diamantes and exaggerated bows for added glamour but just enough to complement an outfit and not take over."[/inline-quote]

The designs are inspired by some of the most iconic Jimmy Choo ones to walk the carpet. All are made in luxurious fabrics, and feature glamourous embroidery. Click through the gallery to see the shoes up-close.

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The shoes launch on Net-A-Porter on 7 October and at Jimmychoo.com and select stores from 8 October.

All photos are courtesy of Net-A-Porter 

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The members-only initiative -- dubbed EIP Privé -- follows the success of a dedicated fine jewellery and watches section, which Net-a-Porter launched last year. The ultra-exclusive e-commerce platform offers VIP customers a space where they can discover one-of-a-kind treasures from the world's leading high jewellery and watch brands in a more considered environment.

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As well as offering online access to traditionally offline brands such as Boehmer et Bassenge, Piaget, Boghossian, Bayco, Nadia Morgenthaler and Giampiero Bodino, EIP (which stands for 'Extremely Important People') will also facilitate customisation and bespoke requests, with the company to introduce men's watches and men's jewellery items later in 2019.

Specifically crafted to model the experience of a private jewellery salon in the digital realm, the EIP experience includes a personal shopper. The dedicated personal shopper helps customers to navigate through the collections and personalising their online journey. They will also be able to arrange private appointments, wherever the customer is in the world, with also secure pick-up and hand delivery, ‘try before you buy' services, and delivery to more than 170 countries.

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Additionally, many of the products selected for the listing will be shown only to a chosen few and are bespoke, one-of-a-kind creations which won't be repeated.

Commenting on the launch, Alison Loehnis, president of Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter said EIP heralds a new era for Net-a-Porter customers which will elevate their shopping experience to new heights. [inline-quote author="Alison Loehnis, President of Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter"]"We are delighted to introduce a special collection of exquisite, high jewellery pieces at Net-a-Porter. EIP Privé will offer clients a truly unique opportunity to discover the world’s most exclusive high jewellery maisons through a highly personalised, invitation-only service."[/inline-quote]

This article was published via AFP Relaxnews.

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