Inflight Magazine of Brussels Airlines

Fashion & beauty

Stéphanie Duval gives us the inside scoop on the latest trends from planet fashion

Happy birthday Hilfiger

The brand celebrates a quarter-century of American cool

To mark 25 years of quintessential US design, Tommy Hilfiger has launched a new collection called Icon, fittingly inspired by Tommy’s American style heroes. Stars such as Grace Kelly, Steve McQueen, Farrah Fawcett and James Dean prompted the designer to reinvent the classics, such as a crisp white Oxford shirt, a preppy blue blazer and a navy pea coat. “I always try to capture the elusive quality of charisma that my favourite legends of film and music all have,” Hilfiger says. “The best pieces of classic American sportswear also have this magical, timeless quality.” We’re more than happy to sport red, white and blue this season! www.tommyhilfiger.com

Fantasy fashion

New accessory label employs imaginary friend

Behind new Antwerp accessory brand Macha Harson hides a highly unlikely duo. Nothing new, you might think, but Macha Harson and Romain Bühler have a particularly peculiar relationship. “I am nothing more than a borrowed and imagined identity, a source of infinite inspiration”, notes the brand’s first lookbook. This is Macha Harson talking – a figment of Bühler’s imagination. Bühler somewhat detachedly calls himself CEO of his company, even though he’s the only ‘real’ person involved. Luckily, the fantasy doesn’t stop there, but also inspires a wonderful collection of stylish leather accessories, the high quality of which belies the affordable prices – around €100 to €150. www.machaharson.com

Follow the herd

Look for the sheepskin lining

What could be better than a trend that keeps you nice and toasty while making your look as fashionable as can be? Throw out those UGGs – if you haven’t already – and opt for infinitely more chic boots lined with sheepskin or other equally fuzzy materials. Whether you go for the sexy over-the-knee version or cute ankle boots, this footwear trend combines casual with elegance in a way that’ll have you longing for temperatures to drop! www.soniarykiel.com

Eye candy

ProDesign goes bling

Of course, we love the Scandinavian aesthetic of clean, modern shapes and bold, unisex style. Nevertheless, we’re pleasantly surprised with Danish brand ProDesign’s new super feminine, super glamorous version of its Iris style. With soft lines, smart details and incredible shine (in 22-carat yellow or white gold), these glasses are fit for the princess in every woman. www.prodesigndenmark.com

Nostalgia trip

A Vida Portuguesa offers souvenirs from Portugal’s past

The quest for the perfect souvenir should end with the purchase of something that’s authentic and genuinely representative of the place visited. And that’s why we want you to know about A Vida Portuguesa, which boasts shop locations in both Lisbon and Porto.

Owner and founder Catarina Portas bought up entire stocks of old Portuguese products that she discovered were still being sold in their original packaging (the designs of which date from the 1920s to the 1960s), and scours her homeland for items that are locally produced and representative of her culture. She sells them in her delightfully vintage-looking boutiques – which are an experience in themselves – and, luckily for those outside of Portugal, she also has an online shop. There’s something for everyone, from hand-sewn napkins to natural soap, plastic toys to retro notebooks. www.loja.avidaportuguesa.com

Best of British

Iconic brands collaborate on luggage

Two famous British brands have combined for a new ultra-cool mini-collection of vintage-looking luggage: Globe-Trotter – which has been synonymous with luxury luggage since 1897 – has produced a series of suitcases inspired by Hackett’s winter collection. What’s more, the linings refer to Hackett’s sponsorship of Aston Martin Racing, yet another British icon. All of the suitcases are handmade, and can be customised by adding your initials. The suitcase retails at €550, while a trolley costs €850 – to have your initials inscribed, add €85. www.hackett.com; www.globe-trotterltd.com

New man in town

Hostem offers high-end menswear without the flashiness

Tired of meaningless concept stores, fleeting trends and empty fashion, veteran of British fashion James Brown wanted to create a space where eclectic elements of modern menswear could be mixed in an atmosphere of quiet luxury and distinct refinement. The result, his shop on Redchurch Street in London’s Shoreditch, is a haven for men who see through fads and won’t settle for anything less than top-quality essentials. At Hostem, brands such as the street-savvy Visvim and knitwear-specialist SNS Herring are presented next to the high fashion of Ann Demeulemeester and Rick Owens. New talent and established names, sophisticated and casual; yet nothing clashes. Definitely worth a look, if only to discover the third room, where visiting designers take up residence for a short period. www.hostem.co.uk

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