A straight talking Aussie with bucket loads of charm and the jokes to match – we can thank Gabriele for re-naming herself ‘Agent 99’ with her KOTUR #getsmartbag sidekick, after the actress Barbara Feldman’s character in the 1960’s Get Smart sitcom – Hackworthy’s down to earth yet inspirational, attainable yet eternally chic approach to both her …

As impressive, unique and glamorous as the brand she founded back in 1999, Tania Mohan is not only an extremely close friend but also one of the women we admire most here at KOTUR. A certified Barrister, a one time fashion journalist and the force behind Tabla, her beautiful womenswear brand that brings a slice …

We recently came across a newly published book, Balancing Acts: Three Ballerinas Becoming Mothers and were immediately enchanted by the intimate photo images of these three women depicting their challenges and joys, while balancing work and family with the outer, and inner grace we certainly wish we possessed. Photo Courtesy of Balancing Acts

Oleg Cassini’s book A Thousand Days of Magic tells his personal story of dressing Jackie Kennedy during her tenure as First Lady. As a behind the scenes look at what it took to perfect that vision, it makes for a fascinating read. We frequently reference Oscar Wilde’s brilliant, “Be yourself, everybody else is taken,” as …

The Duke of Windsor did it to his Peal & Co slippers, the Duchess to her Goyard luggage. Joan Collins and Diana Vreeland did it to their Vuitton cases, The Queen has it on her Globetrotter vanity, Elvis Presley did it to his pyjamas and Fred Astaire wore his on his shirt sleeves. What are …

In keeping with our KOTUR wonderlust and love for all things of exotic beauty, we were thrilled to learn that we would not have to travel too far to collect globally inspired findings, designed and curated by one of our most admired creative muses. Muriel Brandolini launched her pop-up shop on Jobs Lane in Southampton …

Frida Kahlo continues to inspire us. We recently featured her Blue House on World of KOTUR’s Dames in their Drawing Rooms, and now fascinated by the recent discovery of her personal belongings. if you are in London, catch the rare opportunity to see the exbibition Frida by Ishiuchi Miyako. The exhibition showcases Frida Kahlo’s 300 …

This May, Veuve Clicquot celebrates the remarkable legacy of Madame Clicquot, a woman who defied convention and defined the art of living differently. Their campaign #YellowIsTheNewBlack reveals a very special design collaboration between the House of Veuve Clicquot and some of Hong Kong’s most inspiring trailblazers – including KOTUR. The campaign puts a playful twist …

It is often the case that when fashion is shown on film, it’s the legend and the personalities that provide the focus. What I tend to find most interesting, though, are the processes they reveal. These films, whether features or documentaries, provide insight into fashion’s most creative minds, they give us a peek behind the …

We were beyond proud to escort Wendi Murdoch, Hannah Davis and Nasiba Adilova down the red carpet at this week’s Met Ball celebrating China: Through the Looking Glass. Each chose to carry our Birdcage Clutch as their friend for the evening, finishing off their outstanding looks with our own Chinoiserie inspired design. Other previous sightings …