boohoo.com exclusive launch of new co-designed collection with Paris Hilton

Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for boohoo

Trendy fashion e-tailer boohoo.com hosted an exclusive launch event on 26th June 2018, to celebrate the launch of their new co-designed collection with Paris Hilton, including a DJ set by Paris herself and a live performance by Ja Rule!

The party held at Le Marois, in Paris, served as the ultimate Paris Hilton-themed party, inspired by a few of the icon’s favorite things and cultural moments that defined the turn of the century.

The famous heiress has created a capsule collection of 70 pieces inspired from the 2000’s trends.
The boohoo x Paris Hilton collection references a range of iconic trends the pioneer started back in the early 2000s.

Photo by Marc Piasecki/Getty Images for boohoo

Taking note from the product aesthetic, the event saw Paris Hilton arriving in a pink convertible and hit the turntables for a DJ set to get the party in full swing. Immediately following, American rapper Ja Rule performed live. Additional notable attendees included Norman Thavaud, Malika Menard, Slimane, Rayane Bensetti Tony Saint Laurent, Brahim Zaibat, Singuila and more.  Guests enjoyed custom pink cocktails, a pink room, and a candy bar !

Paris Hilton co-designed a 70 piece collection, including a range of ready-to-wear and swim that recreate her favorite trends and fashion moments since the turn of the new millennium, including animal prints, slinky metallics, palm prints inspired by her home town of Beverly Hills, all pink everything, and cheeky slogan pieces that boast her famous mottos like “That’s Hot”. The product retails for under £35.

Earlier in the year, the British fashion fashion e-tailer unveiled stellar full-year results - pre-tax profits jumped 40% to £43m in the year to February 28, while sales rocketed 97% to £580m, driven by an “exceptional performance” at PrettyLittleThing, which boohoo acquired just over a year ago, that generated revenues of £181m – up 228% year-on-year.   Its active customer base more than doubled to three million in its début year as high profile celebrity associations drove traffic to the site and the company expanded internationally.

Lamborghini previews Spring-Summer 2019 at Milan Men's Fashion Week

What could form a better team – fast, stylish cars and stylish clothing for the fashionable man of status.

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini presentation of its Spring-Summer 2019 menswear collection during Milan Men's Fashion Week 2018 on June 16, 2018 in Milan, Italy.
(All Photos by Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Getty Images for Lamborghini)

On the occasion of Milano Moda Uomo fashion week held in the Italian historical city last week (15 – 18 June) the luxury sports car brand Lamborghini previewed their 2019 Spring Summer Menswear collection in the historic Palazzo Gavazzi at 23 Via Montenapoleone.

In the unique setting of the courtyard a Huracán Performante and a Huracán RWD Coupé formed the perfect setting for the clothing collection.

The 2019 Spring Summer Collection features the sartorial expertise of the Sant’Agata Bolognese brand combined with the technological know-how as well as the passion for detail of the Lamborghini team responsible for the creation of every single item.

The result is a contemporary top-quality menswear collection delivering a total look that encapsulates the brand’s unique concepts: informal luxury, futuristic approach and designer of experiences.

Design and brand identity are the essence of the Collezione Automobili Lamborghini 2019 Spring Summer Collection, whose must-have items share the same style codes of the Lamborghini super sports cars.

Note the SuperLight Trench in breathable windproof and waterproof blue technical fabric, featuring hexagonal-pattern lining, under-collar, and quilted sleeves echoing the Urus seat stitching motif.

Another is the Techno Camo Blouson in jacquard nylon with exclusive Lamborghini camouflage graphics a mat-glossy finish fabric, and a bold 3D motif delivering a highly dynamic effect.

There’s the iconic Supercar Jacket in supple back leather with hexagonal stitching on the elbows is a must-have essential for fast driving enthusiasts to enjoy a Lamborghini super sports car or, why not, a newly restored Miura out of the Lamborghini Polo Storico inaugurated last year.

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini continues its special partnerships with Enzo Bonafè for handcrafted shoes, Hettabretz for leather jackets, Intertrade Group for fragrance creations, with Mizuno for lifestyle and running shoes, with Swiss Prestige Cosmetics for cosmetics, and with TecknoMonster for high-end carbon fibre luggage brand.

Also worth noting is the Khaki Cotton Jacket with visible stitching and sartorial details evocative of super sports car design and hexagonal-pattern lining. Also complementing the total look are sweaters and polos with the URUS #sincewemadeitpossible claim embroidered on the left shoulder or under the collar; jacquard Mako cotton t-shirts and polos with hexagonal pattern;  aluminum colour cotton chinos and five-pocket khaki trousers in cotton with inlay stitching creating a triple Y motif forming the iconic Lamborghini hexagon.

Also on display was the limited edition P5X triathlon bike co-branded with Cervélo along with Lamborghini's Authentic Living furniture line created in collaboration with Riva 1920, a company specializing in the production of solid wood design furniture,  and designed by star-architect Karim Rashid.  

The new furniture range includes the Klip desk, the Finesse bookcase, the Klutch chair, the Speed table, the Dynamik divan and the latest Inkline and Rivar sideboards; all characterized by sinuous elegant design boasting superior craftsmanship and the finest natural and authentic materials, such as solid walnut wood and black leather.

All Photos by Stefania M. D'Alessandro/Getty Images for Lamborghini.

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Japan House opens in London's Kensington

Japan House is officially open, confirming London remains a top choice for cultural and creativity exchange between different nations. 

Japan House London, which opened on June 22, is set in an Art Deco building on Kensington High Street, London, as part of a global initiative led by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  This unique set-up aims to bring focus to the beautiful ancient country of Japan, the next destination for the Rugby World Cup 2019 and the Summer Olympics 2020.

"We shall be asking visitors to discover and reflect on what they might not yet know about Japan."

The new Japan House London is Europe’s destination for appreciating and understanding Japanese art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology under one roof.  Accordingly, the two other Japan Houses in the world are located in Los Angeles and São Paulo.

It provides authentic and surprising encounters with the very best in art, design, gastronomy, innovation and technology, allowing visitors a deeper appreciation of Japanese culture, according to HARA Kenya, Chief Creative Director of the global Japan House project.

He said:  “It is not easy to introduce Japan simply. In Japan House, we shall not be showing stereotypes, but importantly we shall be asking visitors to discover and reflect on what they might not yet know about Japan.  For people who have not thought about Japan, for those who think they do, and for Japanese people themselves, I hope that at each encounter with Japan House there will be fresh discovery.”

Through a wide-ranging programme, Japan House London shines a spotlight on the artisans, craftsmen, designers, performers, musicians and other creatives who are making waves in Japan and around the world – from internationally renowned individuals to emerging artists who are excelling in their field.

Some of the best creative minds in Japan are working on the project and almost every aspect of Japan House London is derived “from source” in Japan; from its interior design features, to the exhibitions and events, and authentic retail products sourced from across Japan.

KATAYAMA Masamichi, Principal of Wonderwall and prominent Japanese interior designer said: "This project gave me great pleasure and an opportunity to relearn, revisit and revaluate Japan's aesthetics and the mindset of our people. I wanted to create a purposeful and meaningful space which can be a stage and provide a spotlight to the very broad and creative programme on offer at Japan House London."

Michael HOULIHAN, Director General of Japan House London, added: “London has long been a crossroads for our world’s cultures, ideas, and trade. From tomorrow (June 22), Japan will have a special place where its voice can be heard and its stories can enrich this exceptional fabric of openness and understanding.”

Cllr Gerard Hargreaves, Kensington and Chelsea Council’s Lead Member for Communities and Culture, said:  “Our borough is an international borough home to many nationalities and world famous for its cultural and retail attractions. I’m delighted that it is now home to Japan House. Our connections with Japan are evident already, we have the beautiful Kyoto Gardens nearby in Holland Park, we are looking forward to the opportunities this creates to further develop close business, cultural and educational links.”

‘RD x California Girls’ debut Collection from the Rocket Dog

Casual footwear brand Rocket Dog has launched a collaboration collection with LA celebrity stylist Chloe Bartoli.  ‘RD x California Girls’ Collection is designed to extend the Rocket Dog brand and ethos of Forever-California-Cool, with an influential millennial twist.

Chloe Bartoli has taken Rocket Dog's classic 'Big Top' platform sandal and added a rock n roll vibe to it.  

“I am beyond excited to collaborate with Rocket Dog! Growing up, if you didn’t have a pair of Rockets Dogs’ in high school, you were definitely not part of the cool crowd.  I decided to make my collection a little bit more masculine than what they generally design! Instead of designing pieces that were more on the feminine side like Rocket Dog‘s classic platform sandal, I decided to take the platform and add a more rock ‘n’ roll/punk vibe to the collection.” says Chloe Bartoli.

 With each collection debut under the ‘RD x California Girls’ umbrella, Rocket Dog partners with a new visionary from the fashion world, which Chloe Bartoli perfectly exemplifies as their debut collaborator.

The new Rocket Dog collection offers a perpetually fresh range, that is targeted to maintain interest and excitement among the Gen Z and millennial customer.

“The collection will pulse fresh micro-trends, direct from the runway, mixing in inspiration from the millennial web and the streets. It is very important that the styles are varied for universal wear across geographic regions, while attracting new millennials and Gen-Zers along with Rocket Dog loyalists. Everyone loves California cool. It is a universal love.” says Cathy Taylor, CEO of Millennial Brands.
Rocket Dog gained popularity in the ‘90s for its trendsetting platform sandals and stacked footwear, and now emerges with this new collection perfectly timed to the re-emergence of this resurrected fashion era and footwear statement.
Images: Rocket Dog

From bottles to boardshorts – 100 million used bottles recycled through QUIKSILVER X REPREVE® programme

Quiksilver, the emblematic boardsports brand of Boardriders, Inc., founded by a group of surfing enthusiasts in Australia in 1969, has announced that its recycling programme — in collaboration with REPREVE® branded recycled performance fibres — has hit above the 100 million-bottle mark (and counting).

Since its start in 2012, about 3500 tons of plastic has been repurposed into boardshorts, jackets and other garments. Recycled polyester both gives a second life to used plastic and reduces the global  footprint of a product significantly. Arguably the most environmentally impactful step of a production cycle is the creation of the raw material.

Producing recycled polyester consumes significantly lower amounts of energy (45%) and water (20%) than virgin polyester. Overall, the recycled fabric produces a third less greenhouse gases than conventional polyester one.

The 100 million bottles recycled through the Quiksilver x REPREVE® program save close to 9 million litres of drinking water and provide the annual energy consumption of close to 1000 households. Each Quiksilver x REPREVE® boardshort contains about 10 recylced bottles.

Made from fossil fuels, plastic is a raw material that we encounter everyday. Only 10% of all plastic produced worldwide is currently recycled — the rest ends up in a landfill or worse, the ocean. Today, large amounts of plastic floating in the ocean are threatening both marine life and the global climate.

“We are very excited to contribute a part to the protection of something we genuinely care about — the ocean. As surfers and snowboarders we need to think about the future, so our grandchildren can enjoy the mountain and the wave we love so much.  Up-cycling plastic waste into something that is useful for us, even today, is an important step”, says Garry Wall, Global General Manager of Quiksilver.

Quiksilver and fellow Boardriders Inc. brands Roxy and DC shoes have been using REPREVE® yarn as an essential part of their product offering for more than 5 years.

REPREVE® starts the process by turning used plastic bottles into plastic flake, which is then converted into REPREVE® chips. The chips are then melted, extruded and converted into yarn that carries the same performance qualities as conventional polyester. On average, a Quiksilver boardshort using REPREVE® yarn contains about 11 recycled bottles. Currently about 50% of the range consists of REPREVE® products. Over the next few years, the brand is committed to using 100% REPREVE® yarn in all boardshorts. The snow collection will follow suit, increasing the adoption of both REPREVE® yarn and other sustainable materials.

“Recycling is one thing, reducing another,” says Wall of Quiksilver. “100 million bottles are a milestone, now we are working on a refined strategy to fight plastic waste through innovative products and actions. There are still many areas where we need to improve and we look forward to bringing green values into all areas of our business, a responsibility that our industry as a whole needs to assume.”

Quiksilver's identity is represented by its logo: a mountain inside a wave symbolizing its attachment to boardsports and its environments, the sea and the slopes. Its products cover the entire range of sportswear, accessories and boardsports gear and it is also intimately associated with the very best athletes and the biggest events in the history of boardsports.

As for REPREVE®, Made by Unifi, Inc., it is regarded as a global leader in branded recycled performance fibers, transforming more than 10 billion plastic bottles into recycled fibre for new clothing, shoes, home goods and other consumer products. The earth-friendly fibre is found in products from many of the world’s leading brands including New Era, Levi’s, Target and Ford. R

Images from Quiksilver.

German heritage brand MCM debuts ready-to-wear and lifestyle collection at Pitti Uomo, Italy.

If you have a head for heights, you will like MCM's new unisex ready-to-wear collection with ample references to air-based sports.

MCM Fashion Show Spring/Summer 2019 during the 94th Pitti Immagine Uomo on June 13, 2018 in Florence, Italy.
(Photo by Vincenzo Lombardo/Getty Images for MCM)

The MCM German brand well known for its heritage leather goods and travel accessories has debuted its first full ready-to-wear and accessories collection as part of the prestigious 94th Pitti Uomo show in Florence, Italy.

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Designed by a newly appointed in-house team, the Spring/Summer 2019 Luft Collection features an all-encompassing men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collection along with the signature backpacks, leather goods, eyewear and footwear to present itself as a lifestyle brand, a natural progression since the German label was founded in Munich 1976.

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Designed for the 21st-Century Global Nomad, the multi-functional, modular and genderless collection allows the wearer to move and travel freely 24/7, whether that is cross-city or country-to-country. 

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Look for references from air-based sports such as parachuting and skydiving, complete with crash helmets, mixing with hardware, harnesses and heavy duty zips.

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

The SS19 unisex collection is youthful and utilitarian, designed with both statement and functionality in mind and presented via a powerful and immersive show.

Photo by Vincenzo Lombardo/Getty Images for MCM

Guests experienced a multi-sensory runway show that took them on a journey through the clouds.

Photo by Vincenzo Lombardo/Getty Images for MCM

As primarily a luxury travel goods and accessories brand. MCM is today defined with a contemporary aesthetic attitude focusing on functional innovation through the use of cutting edge techniques. 

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Today, through its association with art, music, technology and travel, MCM embodies the bold, irreverent and aspirational.  The driving force behind MCM centres on revolutionizing classic design with futuristic materials. 

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM
MCM x Pitti Uomo Presentation Credits: Creative Direction: Andrew Tomlinson; Music: Frederic Sanchez; Hair: Larry King; Make Up: Jenny Combs; Styling: David Bradshaw; Show Production: Karla Otto

Cross-pollinating its Western and Asian heritage, the brand draws reference from Munich to Seoul. Appealing to the Global Nomad generation - dreamers, creatives and digital natives - MCM’s millennial audience is ageless, genderless, empowered and unconstrained by rules and boundaries. This is New School Luxury, says the brand.

Photo by Elisabetta Villa/Getty Images for MCM

Appealing to an international fan base, MCM is currently sold in 500 stores in 39 countries including Munich, Berlin, Zurich, London, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Seoul and Tokyo. 

We need to think outside the box when it comes to gifting fathers.

A cushion championing Dad for his special place in our hearts could be a good choice as a Father's Day gift.
"Reserved for Dad" cushion from British Heart Foundation.

According to a recent study commissioned by Photobox, more than half of dads (51 percent) complain Mother’s Day is a much bigger deal than Father’s Day in the UK, with a massive 78 percent claiming mums get much more of a fuss made of them on special occasions.

Would a Tie & Apron appeal to dads? Do we want them to work or to relax on Father's Day?
Andres Labi of Estonia, Designer/CEO of Tie & Apron was modelling one of his latest creations at Pulse London
in May 2018.  Content Editor Lucia Carpio was intrigued and tried on another of his creations.  BBQ on Father's Day?

So it comes as no surprise that the majority of fathers (54 percent) responded in the study say that they feel taken for granted by their children, with as many as one in three saying no fuss whatsoever is made for them for birthdays, Christmas or Father’s Day.

And when we do remember to give them gifts, the nation’s dads get some of the most undesirable gifts from their own children.  Items like novelty socks, Y-Fronts, cans of deodorant, hair dye and EVEN verruca cream have been named as some of the WORST presents British dads have ever received, along with book tokens, grass seeds, cans of WD-40 and bottles of shampoo, out of date vouchers, garden spades and football shirts for the wrong club.

Yoda Best Dad T-shirt from M&Co
should appeal to the family Star Wars No.1 fan.

One in three of the 2,000 dads polled, admitted that when they do receive presents, they are more often than not, deeply disappointed.

The study, revealed that the average British mum has £31 splashed out on her on Mother’s Day, while, if we do remember to buy dad a present, it is never worth more than £25, according to the poll.

And this is in spite of the fact modern dads spend countless hours ferrying their kids around, helping them with their homework, handing out pocket money and doing grocery shopping, according to the research.

However, despite the family favouritism, 41 percent of dads admitted mum probably deserves to receive more of a fuss and better gifts on their special day.   A further 70 percent of dads wouldn’t dream of telling their kids they didn’t like their gifts.

Rory Scott, spokesman for Photobox commented "We wanted to shine a light on the gifts that British families give and receive, and were shocked to see how many dads feel undervalued on Father’s Day, and the number of truly awful Father’s Day gifts that have been given to British dads. 

"While it’s clear that many believe mums should get the better presents on their big day, we at Photobox think that it is important to celebrate dads, and so taking the time to think about something they might really like, such as a personalised gift, is so worth it.  Let’s make dads feel special on 17th June.”

The WORST presents British dads have been given, according to a recent Photobox study:-
Verruca Cream
Y-Fronts
Novelty Socks
Shower Gel
Shampoo
A Torch
Gardening Gloves
A Beer Tankard
Book Token
Grass Seeds
Gift Voucher for a DIY Store
A Can of Deodorant
A Can of WD-40
Novelty Tie
Boxer Shorts
Football Shirt for the wrong club
Car Shampoo
A Garden Spade
A Carving Set
Hair Dye
Gym Memberships
Oven Gloves
A Chopping Board
Out of Date Vouchers
Cosmetic Surgery

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From sportswear to made-to-measure attire, Britain’s gents outperformed ladies in the realm of fashion.

Father’s Day will soon be upon us and as London Fashion Week taking hold in the capital these few days, the latest menswear research from Mintel reveals interesting fashion facts about the nation’s dedicated followers of fashion. 

From their love of sportswear to made-to-measure attire, last year Britain’s gents outperformed their female counterparts in the realm of fashion, according to Mintel's recent study.

The UK men’s clothing market grew by an estimated 3.5% in 2017 to reach a dapper £15.0 billion, as sales of menswear outperformed sales of womenswear. Nevertheless, menswear remains around half the size of the womenswear market which is valued at £28.4 billion, accounting for 26% of total clothing sales.

Making good strides, Mintel forecasts that menswear will grow by a stylish 11% between 2018 and 2022 to reach £17.1 billion. In 2018 alone, men’s clothing sales will grow by an estimated 2.9% to reach £15.4 billion.

When it comes to splashing the cash on fashion, men are proving to be the biggest spenders. Over half (53%) of men spent £50 or over on their last shopping trip, compared to only 39% of women. Male shoppers (18%) are also significantly more likely than women (12%) to have spent over £100.

Looking for the perfect fit, half (49%) of Britain’s male shoppers are interested in getting clothes tailored to their body shape. This comes as a third (33%) of men have returned clothes because they don’t fit well.

Proving quality counts, men are more likely than women to be prepared to spend more on quality clothes that last, with 70% of male shoppers agreeing with this, compared to 64% of female shoppers. The  importance of buying quality clothes rises to 76% of men aged 16-34.

Men are increasingly shopping around for clothing, with supermarkets and online-only retailers now particularly popular. Overall, 35% of men have bought clothes from a supermarket in the last year, whilst 35% have shopped with an online-only retailer.

Looking for ‘Mr. Average’, 27% of male shoppers aged 16-24 want the clothing retailers they shop at to use models that represent the average person, this compares to 16% of men on average.

They may be rich and famous, but it seems their influence may not extend too far, as Mintel research reveals that the use of a celebrity encourages less than one in ten (8%) men to shop with a specific retailer.

Winning the race, there has been a big increase in young men buying sportswear, as 29% of men bought sports clothing in the last three months*, compared to 19% in the three months to December 2016.

Over a third (34%) of male shoppers agree that positive product reviews would encourage them to shop with a specific retailer. This rises to almost half (49%) of men aged 25-34.

CATWALKING: FASHION THROUGH THE LENS OF CHRIS MOORE

Back in the days before the internet was invented and there were no digital cameras, professional fashion photographers played the important role of capturing key catwalk moments onto the pages of fashion magazines.

Yves Saint Laurent, Spring/Summer 1974

Now a new major exhibition at the Bowes Museum*, County Durham, north England, will highlight the key role played by one specific fashion photographer whose work has won him the accolade of the king of catwalk photography.

Comme des Garçons, Spring/Summer 2017

After carving a career that spans six decades, Chris Moore is still today capturing all the iconic catwalk moments in the fashion capitals of the world, from London to Paris, Milan and New York.

Balmain, Autumn/Winter 1977 

The new exhibition, CATWALKING: Fashion through the Lens of Chris Moore, running from 7 July until 6 January 2019, will bring a rare insight into the fashion world, with previously unseen images and glimpses of behind-the-scenes at shows.  

Vivienne Westwood
Autumn/Winter 1995

John Galliano
Spring/Summer 1993

The exhibition also charters the startling evolution of fashion over 60 years, demonstrating the impact that emerging designers had on fashion, the rebirth of haute couture, and the rise of the supermodel.

It offers an exclusive opportunity to see 200 original photographs, chosen by Moore from his extensive archive, taken at legendary fashion shows including those at Balenciaga, Chanel, Dior, John Galliano, Comme des Garҫons, Christopher Kane, Alexander McQueen, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood.  

Hussein Chalayan, Spring/Summer 2007
All images © Catwalking

A selection of original catwalk outfits, as seen in the accompanying photographs here, will be lent to the Museum by the world’s leading fashion houses in a unique collaboration.

“Chris Moore is the eye that shows the catwalk to the world. "

 Joanna Hashagen, Curator of Fashion and Textiles at The Bowes Museum, said: “Chris Moore is the eye that shows the catwalk to the world.  Our exhibition charts the evolution of fashion in displaying clothes and accessories by the top designers that are captured in Chris’s photographs -   Vivienne Westwood, Prada, Comme des Garҫons, Giles Deacon and Jean Paul Gaultier, to name just a few! I’m excited and honoured to be working with Chris Moore and (co-curator) Alex Fury, as The Bowes Museum becomes home to an exclusive fashion exhibition once again.”

Born in Newcastle, Moore entered the world of fashion in 1954, aged just 20, when he began work at Vogue Studio in London, assisting photographers including Henry Clarke and Cecil Beaton. By the late 1960s he was documenting the collections of designers such as Paco Rabanne, Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent. Moore has worked with all the leading UK national newspapers and is also the founder of Catwalking.com, the first UK website dedicated to catwalk imagery.

The exhibition expands on Catwalking: photographs by Chris Moore, published by Laurence King, with words by Alexander Fury, an award-winning fashion journalist and critic. Fury, co-curator of the exhibition, said of its concept: “The excitement is in combining the ephemeral with the eternal – translating the fleeting ‘fashion moment’, experienced by so few at the international collections, cementing it through the reality of the clothes, and translating into an exhibition all can enjoy. These clothes will literally ‘leap,’ out of the images and back to life again.”

The exhibition opens on 7 July 2018, running until 6 January 2019, at the Bowes Museum*, County Durham, north England.

* The Bowes Museum which has undergone a major redevelopment, was created over 100 years ago by John and Joséphine Bowes, who built up their private collection of fine and decorative arts in the North of England and constructed a magnificent building to house them in.  The collection contains thousands of objects including furniture, paintings, sculpture, ceramics, textiles and many other items covering an extensive range of European styles and periods.

All images © Catwalking