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Just prior to the tragic events that brought devastation to Lebanon’s capital city, H&M was set to launch its newest collaboration with Sandra Mansour, a Beirut-based brand. Nearly one month on from the horrific blast, it’s estimated the explosion killed an estimated 200 people and has left 6,000 injured and damaged entire communities in Beirut. Due to the tragic event, the H&M X Sandra Mansour was postponed, but has now launched in stores and online and features a 15-piece collection which is titled ‘Fleur de Soleil’. Also to mark the launch, the Swedish high street brand is set to donate Dhs367,000 ($100,000) to the Lebanese Red Cross – a donation which will go towards helping those most affected by the blast.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by s a n d r a m a n s o u r (@sandramansour) on Aug 27, 2020 at 1:30am PDT Being based in Beirut, the designer was affected by the devastation like so many other fashion brands in the Lebanes...

Picking classic, professional outfits for the over-50 woman is critical; even more so than it was when we were younger. We’ve outgrown following the latest fads or chasing the newest trends each year. And this maturity is reflected in our wardrobe, showing our more thoughtful approach to life. But that certainly doesn’t mean our wardrobes boring. We’re certainly not! What it does mean is that our wardrobes should be as ageless as we are. When I think about the items I turn to most in my closet, and consider wardrobe essentials, they are all classic pieces, e.g. a perfect pair of jeans that flatter my figure, layering knits, wool-cashmere blazer, modern loafers, and a bowler bag refined by clean lines. Wardrobe essentials may vary for each of us depending on our lifestyle, body type, etc., but most women tend to wear the same things over and over. Determine what suits you best and then buy the best, because this is the foundation of your fashion. Below are some suggestions to get you s...

Every year Pantone comes up with what they call the “Color of the Year.” Then, they add on an entire palette of colors for the upcoming season. This means you’ll likely be seeing a lot of all these colors in ads, home furnishings, and of course, fashion . And when we take a look at Pantone’s 2020 colors for fall/winter, you may understand why. How did Pantone’s Colors of the Year begin? Pantone’s Color of the Year started back in 2000 when a few savvy marketing people observed recurring patterns of color in daily life that reflected the cultural moods and attitudes around the globe. That small group of marketing mavens has now evolved into a group of 20 researchers who study these influences for nine months prior to coming up with each year’s colors. Pantone’s 2020 Colors for Fall/Winter Classic Blue The Color of the Year for Fall-Winter 2020 is called Classic Blue. They describe it as a “shade reminiscent of the sky at dusk.” It’s a whitened and lightened version of lapis luzuli...