Cécile deux #twin-set

When you're a frequent reader of fashion magazines like Elle, Feeling, Weekend Knack... you just can't pass around the fact that one of thé it bags this winter is the Cécile deux from the Italian based brand Twin-Set Simona Barbieri. What started as quite a small company specialized in knitwear, turned out to having its own strong position amongst the accessible range of luxury brands.

But what is so special about this specific bag? For me, the design is something that I haven't really seen before, but yet it has this classic vibe around it. Also, I like the colors where you can choose from, especially the pink and the ocher. For myself, I've chosen the ocher, because I think this winter it will fit perfectly with colors like grey, brown, blue... and actually every other possible color ;)! The bag is also multifunctional and can be used on a casual outfit, but also for a fancy dinner or even a party. I'm already convinced of this bag's potential! What do you guys think? 

Outfit: sweater and top Essentiel - skirt Sandro - bag Twin-set 

and the top job @ Dior goes to... a woman! #mariagraziachiuri #glassceiling

Last weekend, there was some humongous fashion news. Finally Dior announced the successor of Raf Simons, since he left the famous couture house in October last year: Maria Grazia Chiuri. 

Sidney Toledano, the CEO of Dior had his eyes on the talented Chiuri for quite some time, and already asked the Italian fashion designer to join the company a couple of years ago: he wanted her to take the accessory department under her wings. She then politely declined the offer, saying that she only wanted to work for Dior if she got the whole package. Quite courageous and fearless to say, don't you think? Hats off for this lady, as today she eventually gets what she initially asked for... 

Today we see that still a lot of the leading positions in companies - not only in fashion related companies - are appointed to men. But for me, this is very striking in the fashion industry. Don't you have a brother, a father, male friends... who just hate thinking about what they should wear today or walk away every time you want to go shopping with them? I know it is quite stereotype to say that all men do not have any interest in fashion, and I absolutely want to make clear that this is not what I'm trying to say. But it is just so striking that most of the creative directors at the big (and even smaller) fashion houses are men: Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel), Nicolas Ghesquiere (Louis Vuitton), Jeremy Scott (Moschino), Demna Gvasalia (Balenciaga), Riccardo Tisci (Givenchy), Olivier Rousteing (Balmain), Christopher Bailey (Burberry)... I'm just relieved that finally this position at Dior goes to a woman. It is the first time in the label's 69-year history that a female creative director is appointed. Hurray for breaking the glass ceiling a little bit more! 

Chiuri is 100 % Italian and has always worked in the city of Rome. Also, during her whole career she formed a team with Pierpaolo Piccioli, first at Fendi, then at Valentino. Her first collection must be ready for the fashion weeks of September... So it's going to be a busy summer (but I personally think she doesn't care ;))!  

                           

Summer blues?!

Everyday when I wake up and open my curtains, hoping for some morning sunbeams, I am disappointed that there aren't... What is it with this sad sad summer in our small Belgian country? Only two months left to wear our summer clothes, but with this weather we can leave them in our closet. I already had one week of vacation at a sunny destination and took the chance to make some sunny blogpost pictures for you. These are the first of many and I hope I can continue with it in Belgium. I know talking about the weather is quite cliché, but really, now I'm getting annoyed by it and I think you guys agree ;) Please sunshine, give us the chance to parade with our lovely summer outfits for just a couple of weeks! 

Outfit: Top Pinko - skirts Sweewë Paris - shoes &Other Stories - glasses Prada