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Bomber Jacket Looks

Look 1: Le Cafe Noir Studio jacket, Bikind sweatshirt and hair clip, Vans trainers

Look 2: American Vintage jacket, pink Bikind sweatshirt, Ganni bermudas, Veja x Marni trainers

Look 3: Frankie Shop jacket, Uniqlo hat, heather grey Bikind sweatshirt, Ganni jeans, Urban Outfitters loafers

The Power of colours

We believe colours can impact the mood and create a unique energy. They are a big part of our lives - nature and humans have played always played with colours. Here's the meaning of their different meanings, and quotes from artists who have been mastering them !

"I try to apply colours like words that shape poems, like notes that shape music." Joan Miro

"Colour is a power which directly influences the soul." Wassily Kandinsky

"Colours, like features, follow the changes of the emotions." Pablo Picasso

RED Excitement, energy, passion, love, desire, speed, strength, power, heat, aggression, danger, fire, blood, war, violence, all things intense and passionate, sincerity, happiness (Only in Japan)

PINK symbolizes love and romance, caring, tenderness, acceptance and calm.

BEIGE & IVORY symbolize unification. Ivory symbolizes quiet and pleasantness. Beige symbolizes calm and simplicity.

YELLOW signifies joy, happiness, betrayal, optimism, idealism, imagination, hope, sunshine, summer, gold, philosophy, dishonesty, cowardice, jealousy, covetousness, deceit, illness, hazard and friendship.

BLUE Peace, tranquility, cold, calm, stability, harmony, unity, trust, truth, confidence, conservatism, security, cleanliness, order, loyalty, sky, water, technology, depression, appetite suppressant.

TURQUOISE symbolizes calm. Teal symbolizes sophistication. Aquamarine symbolizes water. Lighter turquoise has a feminine appeal.

PURPLE Royalty, nobility, spirituality, ceremony, mysterious, transformation, wisdom, enlightenment, cruelty, honor, arrogance, mourning, temperance.

ORANGE Energy, balance, enthusiasm, warmth, vibrant, expansive, flamboyant, demanding of attention.

GREEN Nature, environment, healthy, good luck, renewal, youth, spring, generosity, fertility, jealousy, service, inexperience, envy, misfortune, vigor.

Read more about the meanings of colours at color-meanings.com

Autumn Cardigan Looks

Look 1: Alanui cardigan, Bikind hoodie, Re/Done jeans, New Balance 550 trainers

Look 2: Hayley Menzies cardigan, Uniqlo cashmere jumper, Bikind jeans, Adidas Samba trainers

Look 3: Levi's cardigan, Bikind T-Shirt, Zara jeans, Birkenstock Boston clogs, Uniqlo socks

MARRAKECH Travel Tips

SLEEP At a Riad in the Medina to be in the centre of the action. Riad l'Atelier is beautiful and central

EAT & DRINK Treat yourself to El Fenn, have a break in the sun at Terrace des Epices, try some delicious Lebanese food at Naranj, have a drink at La Mamounia. Couscous, tagine, mint tea, pastries are good almost everywhere!

SHOP Homeware from the souk

CHILL A hammam with scrub is a must do

Notting Hill Autumn Favourites

EAT When in the mood for comfort foods it's breakfast at Layla, lunch at Tin Shed and pizza at Portobello Ristorante

DO Movie night at the Electric Cinema is the best, order wine and brownies at your seat

WALK In Holland Park to witness the change of seasons

WEAR Sweat pants, hoodies, soft clothes and warm colours. Plum and greys are always a good idea

(Layla, Holland Park, Electric Cinema)

Baseball Cap

WHEN On a bad hair day, to complete an outfit, to protect from the cold/sun

WHICH ONE We love our classic logo baseball caps available in black and pastel, and the styles from Pucci and Missoni for a stronger statement.  

 

ISCHIA Travel Tips

SLEEP At hotel Casa Celestino in Sant'Angelo

EAT Pastas and seafood at Belmare Maronti Beach

DRINK Anywhere facing the sea

CHILL A day at Club Scannella to switch off from the rest of the world

VISIT Giardini La Mortella and the coolest cactus garden Giardini Ravino (and stop at their cafe/restaurant)

WEAR Bikind Tie Dye sarong, a plain tank top, and a pair of Rotate x havaianas. On repeat. 

(Club Scannella, Sant'Angelo, Giardini Ravino)

Autumn 22 Trends

PLAIN TANK TOP Our version, a plain black cotton top with small printed logo

BOMBER JACKET Wear with the Malibu Tie Dye Jeans

ALL PINK For a more a subtle version, check out our latest pink tie dye, available in sweat-shirtjoggers and hoodie

CROPPED We like to show some flesh with a simple cropped top and the sunrise joggers for a 90s look

Autumn 22 Trends

CADAQUES Travel Tips

SLEEP At Playa Sol for the beautiful views and back pool

EAT & DRINK At Set, any time of the day 

SHOP Bring back some local ceramics from Ceràmiques Joaquim Saló

CHILL Walk around the streets of Cadaques and jump in the sea from literally anywhere

VISIT Salvador Dali house is a must, and tickets need to be booked online

WEAR Evidently some tie dye jeans and a black t-shirt. And a basket bag.

Cadaques travel tips 

(Set, Cadaques by the sea, Dali's house)