When fashion items reflect an era, or even the aura of an era, only then are we able to discuss their significance in the shaping of society and history. For Loewe, the Amazona bag is an emblem of the mid 70s, when Spanish women would first embrace its sporty and liberating appeal. The well-deserved name symbolises the female strength of a decade defined by equality and independence. Re-imagined for the twenty first century woman – who can quite comfortably showcase her freedom and power – the Amazona stays as honest to its purpose today as it did way back when.   

And she’ll tease you,

She’ll unease you,

All the better just to please you,

She’s precocious,

And she knows just what it takes to make a pro blush,

She got Greta Garbo stand off sighs,

She’s got Bette Davis eyes.

Mascara: Noir Couture Waterproof by Givenchy

Lyrics: Bette Davis Eyes, Kim Carnes

Paying homage to Princess Diana’s flawless style, Timeless Icon by Tod’s, captures a beautifully accurate depiction of royal panache with a series of 130 portraits featuring the princess’s most emblematic looks. Each comprises an emotive message about Diana’s mood at the time of the image being captured, as the book celebrates the English Rose, who still remains a significant figure in both global history and global style. 

Image taken at the book launch, Milan, Italy. 

‘I am often asked what it was like to have a famous mother. I always answer that I don’t really know. I knew her first as my mother and then as my best friend. Only after that did I understand that she was an actress and, with time, that she was truly an exceptional actress. Only after she passed away did I realise to what an extent she had truly touched our world,’ Sean Hepburn Ferrer.

 Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit.

A Familiar Fragrance

As she slowly undresses, the silky smooth fabric rolls delicately off her curvaceous figure, falling dramatically to the floor. She heads towards the window intrigued by the slight sound of footsteps, only to look out onto a deserted moonlit street. The darkened room casts mysterious shadows everywhere, yet she remains fixated by the warmth of the iconic glass bottle, knowing that just a few drops is all the comfort she needs. 

‘What do I wear in bed? Why, Chanel No.5 of course!’ Marilyn Monroe, 1952.