To an artist we at KOTUR have admired through it all for his single-minded approach and commitment to his craft- the once notorious as Paris fashion’s l’enfant terrible, it is now his work that makes Jean Paul Gaultier topical again, with the recent news that he has closed his ready-to-wear collection to focus on couture, …

It was Diana Vreeland who said, “Kaftans are…fashionable for the beautiful people.” And on this, as with so many of her style maxims, we would have to whole-heartedly agree. Yet, we’d be inclined to go even a step further. For kaftans are not just for the beautiful people, they also signify to us rather a …

Princess Margaret had already made a name for herself as the ‘rebel princess’ when she took up residence in Mustique. That it proved to be the perfect playground for her only served to enhance the legends of both the lady and the place. Half a century on, legions of the most jet set holiday makers …

There are some women whose personality and style so inform their physical beauty that the look they are famous for is synonymous with their character. Audrey Hepburn is one of those women. A timeless beauty and paragon of elegance both inside and out, hers is a face we could look at time and time again, …

Sonia Delaunay has been a source of continual inspiration to us at KOTUR-  Her life was itself a rich tapestry, and her work as artist and designer make our hearts flutter. She collaborated with Coco Chanel as textile designer, and with the Ballet Russe where she designed some of the most legendary costumes for iconic …

And so we find ourselves again in sandal season, that time of year when any outfit from beach to bar and beyond calls for open toed shoes and fabulous looking feet. As with most style conundrums, the secret to not getting caught out here is to be found in the preparation. Getting ready as we …

In part two of our Summer Beauty Series with Los Angeles based skin care expert Kate Somerville, we talk to the ‘Guru of Glow’ about how to get our skin looking it’s very best starting from the inside, out.  Whether it’s travel, the sun, or a bit of party prep you need help with, her …

When one thinks of Jackson Pollock, associations such as ‘hugely important abstract artist,’ spring to mind. What he is less likely to evoke is the idea of a passionate amateur cook known for his award winning apple pie. And yet…  a new book, Dinner with Jackson Pollock lifts the lid on his little known secret life …

For one of the most fashionable summer reading list you’ve ever assembled, look no further than three new books by Lucy Sykes Rellie, Amanda Brooks and Kate Betts that have just been published – all of which are on the KOTUR team’s summer reading list. Lucy Sykes Rellie’s novel Knockback should give some good lighthearted …

As the much-lauded “Guru of Glow,” skincare expert Kate Somerville knows a thing or two about how to look after one’s face. She set up her Melrose Place clinic in Los Angeles over 15 years ago and has since become one of the city’s most respected specialists responsible for the flawless complexions of some of …