Our new £6.99 lipstick obsession by L'Oreal

Some of the best beauty products seem a little crazy to begin with, and this sponge-tipped lipstick applicator by L'Oreal really is a case in point. It looks odd, it's strange to apply but - crucially - it really is quite brilliant.

I road-tested the Infallible Matte Max Lip Colours after seeing the make-up artist Mario Dedivanovic apply a shade on a model at a L'Oreal trends presentation last month. 'Of course,' I thought, 'it's bound to look good if a make-up artist uses it'. But having applied it pretty much every day ever since (and for a lipstick obsessive like me, that's a lot of love just for one range) I am well and truly convinced.

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The idea is the sponge-tip (which looks like the top of a teeny-tiny Beauty Blender) makes it easy for the user to create an ombre lip. It's excellent for that if that's your style, as you can be really precise about where you lay the colour down, but ombre isn't for me. I like fully-lined, strong lip colour, and this works a treat for that, too.

I use the tip of the sponge to line the lips, and then colour in a couple of layers with the main 'squidgy' part of the sponge. It imparts the most beautiful powdery matte lip colour that actually does last all day. I don't know how it does it, but it works a treat.

The six colours in the range are pretty and wearable, and my favourite is a super bright orangey-red in Disturbia. But why choose just one? They're reasonably-priced at £6.99 a pop - if there was ever a time to buy every colour in one range, it's now.

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‘Gender-neutral’ and ‘gender-blurring’ are the latest buzzwords in fashion. Talking points revolve around designers’ championing of models and campaign stars that have transitioned sexes, while clothing neither aimed specifically at men or women have become a matter of intrigue.

But one model hoping to become less of a tokenistic pawn and more of a signal of real change when it comes to attitudes to gender in fashion is Hari Nef.

In June last year, Boston-born Nef became the first transgender model to be signed by top modelling agency IMG. Joining the same books as Gisle Bundchen, Gigi Hadid and Chrissy Teigen, interest in the 23-year-old soared and she was interviewed and captured for US Vogue, and starred in a shoot for Swedish retailer & Other Stories, which was entirely put together by transgender creatives. Catwalk appearances at New York Fashion Week followed (for small, forward-thinking brands Eckhaus Latta, Hood by Air and Adam Selman, the eponymous label of Rihanna’s former stylist) as did a role in series two of Amazon TV show Transparent.

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Nef is now a contributor to acclaimed scriptwriter Lena Dunham’s Lenny e-newsletter, where she recently penned an essay on ‘being a visible member of a marginalized community’, and has struck up a friendship with one of the most powerful men in fashion, Gucci creative director Alessandro Michele. Michele has dressed Nef in his Gucci creations to for various public outings, but yesterday he invited her to take over the brand’s Snapchat account and star in Gucci Milan Fashion Week show – to model menswear , that is.

Confused? You shouldn’t be, because as Nef explained to Vogue: “Being a woman is an option, being trans is an option, and they’re options that appeal to me. We need to listen to people, not labels, not semantics.” Michele is somebody clearly not defined by labels; since he took the helm at Gucci a year ago, his catwalk shows have featured models of indeterminate gender and his menswear collections have whipped the fashion team here into a waiting-list frenzy.

Nef met the diminutive Italian designer when she requested a dress to wear to the Los Angeles premiere of Transparent – which incidentally, centres on a retired college professor transitioning as a woman – and invited her to have dinner together at the Chateau Marmont, where they hit it off.

Yesterday’s red cape coat-clad turn in the Gucci show was a big deal, as it marked Nef’s first major catwalk appearance in Europe. The significance that she was book by a behemoth such as Gucci will have mattered, but that it was a men’s show? Much less so. As she explained to Dazed after the show: “He’s [Michele] a great guy and he sees people, he sees characters...he doesn’t really see a lot of the labels. To work with the team has been a joy. I can genuinely say it’s been amazing.” Here’s hoping that Nef’s refreshing outlook on labelling proves to be more than a one-season wonder with the industry’s tastemakers.

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Women’s fashion brand Gold Queen has introduced its Fall/Winter 2015 with Gold Queen Regular wear and Gold Queen Premium wear. As the name suggests, these include kurtis with intricate embroideries, glittering laces and digital prints. The entire range is exhaustive including casual and partywear kurtis , cardigans, coats, long coats, woollen leggings, palazzos and cigarette pants. Multiple fabrics have been used such as wool, net and velvet with shimmer. Different blends in wool like acrylic, nylon and angora yarn. The colour palette includes hot pink, red, maroon and marsala. Black is back once again.

Perfect fit and print make the cut

“We have introduced a glamorous line up this winter. The demand is more for fashion rather than basic kurtis . And, we have created our products with elegant embroideries and digital prints in a traditional yet modern way. Exclusive patterns, vibrant colours, bold combinations, cuts and flairs designed with elegance makes up the collection,” says Rajan, Director, Gold Queen. The brand has used long length kurtis and regular fit clothes. Usually outerwear and layering garments vary in fit. Even fitting of kurtis vary depending on their design and styles. Some kurtis are straight while others are in anarkali design. Some others have unique centre cuts and little flair that provides a tall and slimmer look. In cardigans and coats, Gold Queen has long lengths in regular fit. Colour choices are plenty in the basic range of coats.

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Tribal prints, monochromes, exquisite florals and jacquards are all used gracefully in Gold Queen’s range of clothing.

Rajan feels the urge to experiment and higher disposable incomes have given a boost to winter wear market. Moreover, awareness, change in lifestyles, and the need for seasonal clothing have worked as catalysts. “We have now added party wear premium range to our winter collection and it is like adding a new twist to our collection this season,” he avers. Today’s fashion conscious consumers prefer changing their entire winter wardrobe more frequently compared to five years back.

Rajan points out the popularity of sweaters have undoubtedly gone down due to the rise in other categories, but still the category is doing well, as it still holds its own charm “if you’re offering is good, it holds good potential,” he opines.

What’s more women shoppers across metros and small cities are increasingly opting for western wear, thereby boosting sales of branded clothing, making it one of the fastest growing categories in the apparel segment. “Traditionally an under-serviced market, women’s western wear is getting traction and wider acceptance owing to an increase in disposable incomes, and more women joining the workforce and dressing smart. Women’s western wear is growing much faster than menswear,” he sums up.

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When Marilyn Monroe ordered pumps from Salvatore Ferragamo in the 1940s, she had a special request, the shoemaker's grandson revealed. One heel was slightly higher than the other, enhancing her famed wiggle.

A new capsule collection for Salvatore Ferragamo by the luxury Colombian shoe designer Edgardo Osorio reaches back into the company archives to revisit Hollywood's golden era, when the young shoemaker from southern Italy built his business by making shoes for films and thwinning over actors and actresses as customers to his Hollywood Boot Shop.

Ferragamo quickly became known as "shoemaker to the stars," pioneering the powerful link between fashion and the booming film industry.

Those customers included Judy Garland, Mae West and Monroe, said Ferragamo's grandson James, the brand's accessory product director. He said Monroe bought the iconic pumps in the 1940s from a shop on Madison Avenue in New York City for $45 a pair, and he has the receipt to prove it.

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"The Marilyn Monroe walk required a modification to have that wiggle effect," Ferragamo said, saying one heel was several millimeters higher than the other.

For the capsule collection released in time for the holiday season, Osorio, who started designing shoes at Ferragamo before launching his own Florence-based brand Aquazzura, created a contemporary Marilyn-inspired pump with sheer netted panels for a sexy reveal. He also referenced the famed 1938 Judy Garland "Rainbow" wedge with a steep stiletto heel and a feathery winged rainbow accent on the ankles.

"It is not literal at all," said Massimiliano Giornetti, Ferragamo's creative director. "At the same time, it has the same spirit and the same approach that Salvatore Ferragamo had for developing the wedge for Judy Garland."

The collection was launched as part of the luxury brand's 100-year anniversary celebration of Ferragamo's connection with Hollywood and is meant to be the first of a series of capsule collections in other areas across the group from jewelry to women's handbags and perhaps menswear, tapping young talent and encouraging experimentation.

While Salvatore Ferragamo imported to Hollywood some of southern Italy's joyful colors and free spirit, Giornetti said Osorio's collection aims to offer looks for women in different moments of the day, from ballet flats with the Ferragamo bow to gladiator sandals and glamorous booties.

The looks are sexy, with stiletto heels and straps that wrap up the calf, but are also meant to be comfortable, featuring lightweight materials such as cork and recalling some of Ferragamo's most recognized style points, from stylized bows to polka dots.

"Edgardo shares with me and the Ferragamo family not only the same aesthetic principals but also the same sort of lifestyle that is so important to Ferragamo's very dynamic consumer, who is always looking for quality, beautiful Italian craftsmanship and, I will also add, an ironic twist," Giornetti said.

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Create a picture perfect, doll-like look following this tutorial.

Why wait until Halloween to go for a dramatic make-up look? The China doll facade is ideal if you want to make a statement, or have no time left to find a fancy dress costume. Alexander McQueen models channelled this style on the runway during the Autumn/Winter 15 shows, but now it's your turn.

Face

Begin with a good primer or BB cream as a base. One with a dewy finish, like Tom Ford Illuminating Primer or Maybelline Dream Fresh BB 8-in-1 Beauty Balm Skin Perfector, is a good option as we want some shine. Rub in all over and allow to dry, before applying another few dots to your forehead, cheekbones and tip of your nose as these are the areas you want to stand out.

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With foundation go for something with a glow like L'Oréal True Match Lumi Healthy Luminous Foundation. The important part is that it's slightly lighter than your normal shade for a porcelain-like finish. Apply with a brush to get an even and light coverage, then top with a very light dusting of translucent/fair powder such as Too Faced Candlelight Glow Face Powder.

Your cheeks aren't complete without a touch of blush , but you don't want anything too bright. Pale coral and pink tones, as seen in Clinique's Cheek Pop blushes, work best applied to the apples of your cheeks.

The eyes

Doll's eyebrows are very faint so if you have dark hairs, add a thin layer of foundation or powder to lighten them. Take an eyebrow palette and use the lightest shade and a soft brush, or alternatively a kohl pencil, and gently fill in your brows - you want a neat finish so make sure no hair is left uncovered.

Pale tones continue on your eyelids to make your eyes stand out. Use a white shadow below your brow bone to highlight, then add a light pink to the outer corners of your lids, followed by a light apricot/peach tone in the inner corner and blend using a crème or pearl shade. This will give your peepers a round finish. Eyeliner comes next and we recommend one like Maybelline Master Precise Liquid Eyeliner for precision. Apply from the middle of your upper lid and follow the natural curve, stopping slightly below the corners of your eyes. Draw another line below your lower waterline, starting from the same place, and join the end for a pointed finish.

Mascara is a vital part of this look - go for length with a product such as The Body Shop Super Volume Mascara, or if you're feeling confident apply a pair of falsies. You want that doll-like flutter and the only way to achieve it is with long lashes!

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Rita Ora pulled out all the stops on the red carpet in Berlin, Germany on Thursday (12Nov15).

Singer Rita Ora wowed on the red carpet at the Bambi Awards in a dramatic Marchesa gown on Thursday night (12Nov15).

The 24 year old attended the ceremony in Berlin, Germany to pick up the Music International Award and Rita made sure all eyes were on her in the stunning dress which featured a delicate top half with a plunging neckline and silver embroidery before going into a tulle tiered skirt featuring a long train.

Rita continued the feminine, princess feel with her hair pulled back from her face in a middle parting and replacing her signature bold lip with a softer, nude colour and pastel eye make-up. She completed the look with a pair of diamond earrings in the shape of tree branches.

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The Radioactive singer wasn't the only star to pull out all the stops at the event though, as supermodel and TV personality Heidi Klum also brought her style A-game to proceedings.

The mother-of-four wore a beautiful purple satin gown by Zac Posen which featured a low back and a billowing skirt with train. The corset bodice had an intricate pleated detail and hugged the 42 year old's frame before flowing into the full skirt.

Heidi attended the ceremony - which is one of the top prize giving awards shows in Germany - to receive the fashion award, and didn't let designer Zac down in his stunning gown, which she teamed with a diamond choker style necklace, matching earrings, and a butterfly ring. Like Rita, Heidi opted to pull her blonde locks off her face in a classy up do, revealing her slender shoulders.

Hollywood actress Hilary Swank also attended to receive the International actress award and looked amazing in a black and silver long sleeved dress. The gown featured a sheer skirt and sleeves, giving a hint of the double Oscar winner's skin underneath.

The 41 year old clearly got the memo not to wear her brunette locks down, as she also followed her peers by wearing it in a loose up do.

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Youthful and natural looking with effortless movement and stunning luminosity is surely every woman’s dream hair look, and this feminine ideal provided the inspiration for the style Duffy created for Issa’s SS16 London Fashion Week show.

“Issa has a sophisticated yet wearable aesthetic and to complement this I wanted a soft, effortless, luminous hair look that would float and move as the girl walks.

“This is hair to be worn – it looks better throughout the day as it picks up lived-in movement, such as a kink that comes from tucking the hair behind the ear.”

To create a base for this ‘natural’ texture, the team used a clarifying shampoo to get the hair really clean, followed by a light, weightless conditioner. Then they blow-dried the hair smooth to eliminate the girls’ own texture.

“For our lead girl, Jessica, we enhanced the luminosity of her natural base tone using VS Salonist shade 5/1” added Duffy… “This gave the hair beautiful multi-dimensional colour and infused her natural tone with added richness and vibrancy.”

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THE METHOD

To enhance the hair’s luminosity, colour hair with the VS Salonist shade of your choice.

Spray heat protection spray into the mid-lengths and ends and blow-dry with a round brush.

Use the brush on the surface to keep hair flat to the head and smooth down the cuticles. Any partings should be dictated by the natural fall of the hair.

Part the hair at the back of the head from ear to ear, then divide into three sections and use a curling iron to create soft bends in the hair rather than defined curls.

Rest hair over the irons to create a clockwise bend near roots, then under the curling irons to create an anti-clockwise bend in the mid-length then finally add another clockwise bend at the ends. Brush through very lightly – the overall effect is an effortless wave.

To create space to allow hair to breathe, which will maximise the movement, remove some of the weight by creating a small braid at the back of the head, pinned to the head in a delicate figure of eight and hidden under the top layer of hair.

Finish by spraying all over with flexible hold hairspray.

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What makes a stylish man? Is it the immaculate cut of his suit on the red carpet, or the way he carries off sharp fashion on the street?

Gore Vidal once said that great style is an attitude; about knowing who you are and what you want. Or, in other words, not giving a damn.

This kind of chutzpah explains why men such as Jared Leto, Nickelson Wooster and Fred Astaire are placed near the top of the list whenever the question of style is floated.

Mitchell Oakley-Smith, editor at menswear magazine Manuscript, says the most stylish man in the room is often the one who is the most simply dressed.

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"Sometimes there's nothing more stylish than a navy blazer or a white button-down shirt or a grey suit," Oakley-Smith says.

"But putting it together well, having it well cut and made and pressed – those sorts of details elevate a fairly traditional and common garment to something innately stylish."

All about attitude

You see, whether it was Astaire's off-beat accessories, Wooster's penchant for tailored jackets with shorts, or Leto's ambiguous androgyny, what makes these men stand out is not so much what they wore but rather how they wore it.

So with that in mind, we've created what we believe is a definitive list of the most stylish men from the past 70 years.

While some have made a name for themselves thanks to their reputation for the unconventional (think Andre 3000), others (like Javier Bardem and George Clooney) make the cut thanks to their unwavering good taste.

From the timeless taste of Cary Grant to the novel prints favoured by Hunter S. Thompson, these men have led the way when it comes to sartorial expression.

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We reveal the weird and wonderful ingredients making their way into your bathroom cabinet.

It's likely when you read the back of a perfume, face cream or even shower gel that you won't be familiar with most of the ingredients. But among the pentylene glycols and propylene carbonates are some even odder words; arctic cloud berry anyone? We delve into some of beauty's most exotic ingredients.

Arctic cloud berry

The arctic cloud berry has found a home for itself in Ole Henriksen's new Empower range, designed to give your skin an antioxidant boost along with a feather-light moisture hit. Hailing from Finland, the cloud berry is high in vitamin C and resilient, as it has to withstand the cold weather. It's packed full of vitamin A and E too. White willow bar, a gentle exfoliator, and Nordic cotton, an excellent detoxifier, can also be found in the range.

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"What I sort of envisioned was being in the wild fields up in Northern Denmark, where I come from," Ole told Cover Media. "I would say for me, being a nature lover, walking on the beach, thinking of the aroma of the ocean. And also the greenery, because I grew up in the countryside. I love to take flowers and plants and inhale them."

Bakuchiol

Skincare range Oskia fuses beauty and science with its offerings, meaning products that really work. Its Super 16 Pro-Collagen Serum is quickly amassing a cult following, which could be something to do with the inclusion of "nature's retinol" bakuchiol. Derived from Indian Babchi seeds, the ingredient has been used for centuries to help heal, soothe and calm skin conditions.

"There's no doubt that Retinol is one of the most effective anti-ageing actives on the market, so when I came across an all-natural equivalent it's safe to say I got very excited! The Bakuchiol we use in our Super 16 formulation has been clinically compared in trials to Retinol, with outstanding results. It shares similar benefits, but without the usual Retinol-associated side effects such as sensitivity," Oskia founder Georgie Cleeve explained.

Red sap from the Croton lechleri tree

This mythical sounding ingredient takes pride of place in Rodial's Dragon's Blood range and is also behind the collection's name. The sap comforts and restores through skin hydration, and works well with the Red Snow Algae, which improves skin's oxidative stress resistance (meaning a youthful complexion). Hero ingredient Hyaluronic Acid can also be found.

Kakadu Plum

Kakadu Plum the richest fruit source of Vitamin C, which Elemental Herbology knew it needed for its Vital Glow Overnight Resurfacing Cream. It also promotes radiance and has been hailed beauty's newest must-have ingredient. Sometimes known as murunga, the Australian fruit may also be helpful for UV-damaged skin. The full goodness of the Kakadu Plum is still being looked into, but get ready for it to make a regular appearance.

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The designer Elsa Schiaparelli may be the original architect of the provocative art and fashion campaign. In 1937, Wallis Simpson wore the eponymous printed silk organza lobster dress created by the artist Salvador Dali and Schiaparelli for a Vogue spread. Rumor has it that Schiaparelli objected to Dali’s desire to smear mayonnaise on the finished product, which is now housed in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s permanent collection. In addition to several collaborations with Dali — including a hot pink shoe hat — Schiaparelli worked with the artist Jean Cocteau on a dazzling metallic evening jacket, which is housed at the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

While the mingling of the art and fashion worlds is not a modern concept, the visibility of fashion and art crossover seems to be at an all high. The spectacle and sensation created by collaboration among creative forces inspires fashion houses to seek out contemporary artists for runway shows, capsule collections, or as commissioned filmmakers. Prada commissioned several murals for its spring 2014 runway show. The Gagosian Gallery represents the fashion photographers Inez & Vinoodh. Viktor & Rolf named its 2015 fall collection "Wearable Art." The argument over whether fashion and art can be interchangeable is almost irrelevant. The key conversation is actually more about what makes the blending of cultures successful. While some collaborations are as disposable as a trending fad, others have the aesthetic power to endure as collectible fashion, art, or both. An enduring example of a long-term collaboration was the Takashi Murakami Louis Vuitton bag of the early 2000s that's going out of production this year.

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The artist Richard Phillips has a long history of brand collaborations with MAC, Jimmy Choo, Mont Blanc, and Cartier. "I made a concerted effort to expand the awareness of art — and my art in particular — beyond the art world," Phillips says. "When I had a giant painting of mine appear on a billboard outside the flagship of Cartier, it was a way of having my work in Paris that would be unthinkable otherwise, and bags that were in virtually in every Jimmy Choo store, and the commission by Mont Blanc that’s been exhibited multiple times, and the cosmetic line I did for MAC, and the fact that the special line was appeared in stores all over the world. It was a way to have art integrated with the fashion experience, which is something I always thought was important. Not everyone agrees with that position, but I certainly do."

Phillips is currently finalizing several new collaborations. Over the past decade, he’s seen a shift in the art world’s acceptance of artists working with fashion houses. "There’s a pretty fluid reciprocity there. And the hang-ups that people had in the past are not relevant right now. When I first started out there wasn’t that many in mainstream culture, but in art culture and underground culture it was hand in hand from the beginning. If you’re really on the edge of it, it’s probably not going to look like art for a while and people will contest it, like my short films. People complained that it wasn’t art but at the end you need to operate on the limits. There’s no way to hedge your way there... There’s safety up to a point and after that, there’s the risk, and that’s when things start to happen. That’s the way my work has functioned for quite awhile now."

While the fashion world is hungry for new campaigns, the art world is gradually growing more accepting of contemporary artists venturing into the larger culture. Cary Leitzes, a New York brand consultant, has organized many high profile art world campaigns. "The rules are changing and the acceptance of artist participation is changing too, particularly among a set that’s under a certain age, understandably," Leitzes says. "One thing is that it does is that it gives everybody the opportunity to participate."

Among her recent projects, Leitzes had a hand in orchestrating Marc Jacobs’s Fall 2015 limited-edition collection, which features the work of the artist duo Assume Vivid Astro Focus. The collection includes parkas, bomber jackets, ball caps and socks cast in psychedelic abstract shapes, inspired by the artists’ 2011 drawing series "The Cyclops Trannies." She is also working as the intermediary between Karl Lagerfeld and CD Capitol Developments, the company that commissioned residential lobbies in Toronto. When the company approached her about working with an artist, Leitzes realized that Lagerfeld’s aesthetic was the ideal fit. "Whatever type of creative it is, it’s about respecting the creative process," Leitzes says. "So many brands look to work with artists because it’s something they can talk about in the press or it ticks the marketing box initiative, but it’s just not enough."

Leitzes has also worked on several memorable campaigns with the artist Rob Pruitt — including a spray-painted denim collection with J Brand sold exclusively at Barneys, and a collaboration with Jimmy Choo for a capsule collection that debuted in London during the 2012 Frieze Art Fair. The collection included panda clutches adorned with 11,000 Swarovski crystals, zebra-print heels, and patent-leather leopard wallets.

"[Pruitt] has this fascination with fashion. He could tell you what the hemlines are and he has a great sense of what’s happening in the trends of fashion," Leitzes explains. "So here was already an affinity for him to work in that space."

Pruitt embraces the nature of the working relationship. "I consider myself a workaholic, so working with a fashion house or brand is a nice way to take a vacation from the studio work and stay busy at the same time," he says. "When I worked with Jimmy Choo it was great to sit around a table with these amazing shoe designers — people that were really at the top of their field — and learn from them and participate in something that I would never have imagined myself doing. I really see it as a creative opportunity, and I'm honestly not as interested in occupying a space in the market as I am in the behind-the-scenes aspect of the collaboration. However, it is a thrill to see something that you've designed walking down the street or standing in the security line ahead of you at the airport."

But fulfillment for the artist and innovation for the label aren't the only positive outcomes; the intimate nature of collaboration between an artist and a brand with consumer outreach is a natural fit for philanthropic initiatives. MZ Wallace, co-founded by Lucy Wallace Eustice and Monica Zwirner, has had a long history of artist collaborations on handbags and jewelry that benefit cultural institutions. The art world connection is organic for their company because Zwirner is also married to the gallerist David Zwirner. "We are uniquely suited in part because of my close connection to artists. But we are also in a great position because we own our company 100%, which means that we can make decisions based on our interests without having to answer to a board or quarterly earnings reports," says Zwirner. "We see collaborating with artists as a great privilege; it's something we hope to continue to do when the right projects come along."

MZ Wallace first partnered with Marcel Dzama a decade ago on a line of gold charms. Its most recent collaboration is with Glenn Ligon on a monochromatic bag, the sale of which benefits the Studio the Museum. "Working with Glenn Ligon was a great experience, as he was involved in all aspects of the process and as pleased as we were with the results. Our Summer Shop accessories were inspired in part by Duro Olowu’s work — mainly his Instagram, which I am a huge fan of," says Wallace Eustice.

"Collaborating with artists shows our customers, in a more intimate way, what we respond to aesthetically and emotionally. As designers it is really interesting to see how an artist approaches a project and that is something we can always learn from," Zwirner says.

When collaborations endure and impact, they eventually, like classic works of art, make their way into our cultural institutions. Several museums are attracting record audiences with fashion-minded exhibitions such the famed, record-breaking Alexander McQueen exhibition "Savage Beauty" at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2011, or the museum's current exhibit, "China: Through the Looking Glass" — the most-visited show in the institution's history.

When the exhibition "Killer Heels" travels to the Palm Springs Museum in September, Christian Louboutin's breathtaking summer 2013 Printz collection will be among the contemporary shoes on display. The show first opened at the Brooklyn Museum last fall. Lisa Small is the curator of exhibitions at the Brooklyn Museum. She sees clothing as a relatable object to the general public. Simply put, everyone wears clothes.

"Art and fashion are increasingly intertwined, whether it is with artists working with designers on collections, or artists making fashion films for designers," Small says. "I think it is emblematic of a great convergence and in some ways leveling of popular visual culture. Certain contemporary artists and certain contemporary fashion designers have found resonance with each other, and the glamorati in the worlds of film, art, and fashion all feed off of one another and share the same spotlight. Schiaparelli's collaborations with Dali are classics now, so I'm sure at least a few of the art and fashion collaborations we're seeing today will still be interesting fifty years from now."

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