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The biggest news in fashion this year. It was just revealed that Belgian designer Raf Simons will be joining Italian luxury brand Prada as its Co-Creative Director.

The former designer for Jil Sander, Christian Dior, and most recently Calvin Klein, Simons will have equal responsibilities with Miuccia Prada in creative decision-making for Prada’s men’s and women’s collections. His first designs with Miuccia for the spring/summer 2021 womenswear collection will be presented this September in Milan.

“Prada is a brand that I have been interested in my whole life. I cannot wait to express to all of you the dialogue I will have with Mrs Prada and her team,” as Simons said, according to Business of Fashion, at a secretive conference for select press held at the company’s headquarters to announce the news. “To be really honest, Mr Bertelli approached me right after my exit from Calvin Klein,” Simons continued. “Miuccia and I had a conversation about creativity in today’s fashion system. And it brought me to open dialogue with many designers, not just Mrs Prada. We have to re-look at how creativity can evolve in today’s fashion system.”

Simons is the first designer outside the Prada family to join the house since it was first established. In December 2018, Simons exited American brand Calvin Klein after two years held his role as its Chief Creative Officer and nine months before his contract ended.

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Before Prada

Simons joining Prada is rather unconventional as it is the first time ever that the Italian luxury house decided to have a designer outside of the Prada family, but it’s not all unexpected. Simons relationship with Miuccia was already begun when she and her husband who also the CEO of Prada Group Patrizio Betelli chosen Simons in 2005 to be the creative director of Jil Sander. In seven years of his tenure in Jil Sander, the brand was getting a commercial success and the Prada Group sold it to a London private equity firm in 2006.

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Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching which means that you can expect heartfelt gifts from your family, friends and that special someone. Flowers and chocolates are great and all, but this year, we are providing options that most girls would really want.

Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion Diormania Edition 

One will never say no to makeup, especially when it's the Dior Forever Couture Perfect Cushion – Diormania Edition. It is adorned in the iconic Dior Oblique motif in navy. The foundation provides a matte finish along with 24-hour hydration and is skincare and makeup two-in-one. Its formula has been infused with wild pansy extract combined with a moisturising agent, as well as rose fruit extract that helps blur pores. (HK$510)

Chanel Black Lambskin Flap Bag 10”

An elegant iteration from the quilted version, this black Chanel sees vertical stitching that runs fully around the back and front flap. It's crafted with buttery soft lambskin, with the classic double-C logo closure. It's a classic piece fit for the classy woman in your life. (HK$27,180)

Audemars Piguet Haute Joaillerie Diamond Fury

This piece is not for the faint of heart. The Audemars Piguet diamond-set spiked cuff watch is equipped with an 18-karat white gold cuff watch that features 48 gold spikes made in various height and is composed of over 4,800 individual diamonds. The design pulled inspiration from the icicles that form on buildings in wintertime in the brand's home town of Vallee d' Joux.  (Price available upon request)

Cinnamon Projects Rose Quartz Burner + Incense Set

The Cinnamon Projects Rose Quartz Burner + Incense Set will sure set the mood on Valentine's Day by flooding the room in the most romantic scent. This set comes complete with a rose-quartz burner, brass holder, and a 50-pack of incense sticks. (HK$2,252)

Prada Re-Edition 2005 Nylon and Saffiano Leather Mini Bag

By now, you will have seen this bag in your Instagram feed. There’s a reason for that. The Prada Re-Edition bag is functional, sleek and timeless. There’s a bevy of colours for you to choose from, so you can’t go wrong. (HK$5,900)

David Yurman Chatelaine Ring

David Yurman's Chatelaine Morganite (14mm) pavé bezel ring in 18K rose gold is simple yet elegant. After all, jewellery is something a woman can't resist. (HK$45,034)

LARQ Bottle

Stop with the single-use plastics and give her a LARQ bottle that's a gift to her as well as the environment. It is the world's first self-cleaning water bottle and water purification system. It utiliaes UV-C LED light to eliminate up to 99.9999% of bio-contaminants from your water and bottle. (HK$738)

Hermès Tigre Royal Fleuri Scarf 70

Since it was first unveiled back in 1937, the Hermès silk scarf has been a highly coveted item and a symbol of luxury and status. This wardrobe essential in vibrant hot pink will inject a flash of colour to any outfit. (HK$2,446)

Le Creuset Kitchenware 

If she likes to cook up a storm in the kitchen, then Le Creuset's kitchenware will make for the perfect gift. The enameled cast-iron cookware arrives in all sorts of colours, so all the pans, pots, dishes can be properly coordinated. (HK$698-HK$3,388)

Byredo Unnamed Limited Re-edition

If she’s into perfume, this Byredo scent is a classic that everyone should have in their collection. Plus, it's unisex if you want to share. Notes include pink pepper and gin accord accompanied by orris stem, lush violet, tree moss, and fir balsam. Write a personal message on the label with black, neon blue, green, and pink letters to make it extra special. (HK$1,850/100ml)

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On Sunday, the 73rd British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards was hosted in England at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony honours the top talent in the entertainment industry. Two movies that won big yesterday evening were Joker and 1917. The fashion was also something that could not be missed, with some of the most famous faces in the film industry step out on the red carpet in London for the night – and as expected, they did not disappoint. From Zoë Kravitz's gold ensemble to Emilia Clarke's glittery black floor-length dress, we take a look at ten best dresses of the night.

Nominated for both leading and supporting actress for her performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit respectively, Scarlett Johansson wore a feathery pink custom Atelier Versace dress. Bombshell actress Charlize Theron was nominated in the leading actress category for her portrayal of Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly, attended the event in a flowing purple Dior Haute Couture gown. Renee Zellweger took home the best actress award for her portrayal of Judy Garland wore a Prada dress. The Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton went for an eco-friendly option in a white and gold Alexander McQueen gown that she first wore during the royal tour of Malaysia in 2012. Margot Robbie who was nominated twice in the category of best-supporting actress, for her performances in Bombshell and Once Upon A Time in Hollywood chose a Chanel dress with a lace cape.

Take a look at the rest of our top picks in the gallery above.

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Prada is letting its flagship lease lapse in June 2020 but Louis Vuitton is taking immediate steps to mitigate the worsening Hong Kong crisis by closing its Times Square Mall in Causeway Bay

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Florals are darker and moodier this season as designers look to spice up the favourite prints of the ladies who lunch with lashings of punk-grunge.

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Photography Olivier Yoan 

Styling Zaneta Cheng 

Hair Sofia Sjoo

Makeup Yin Lee 

Styling Assistant George Trochopoulos

Model Raphy at Select Models London

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