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The Agenda: Alexander McQueen’s Earthy Pre-Fall Collection, New Jewellery From Piaget Sunlight, And Other Things You need To Know

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The Agenda: Alexander McQueen’s Earthy Pre-Fall Collection, New Jewellery From Piaget Sunlight, And Other Things You need To Know

01 | Light up your life with Piaget’s latest additions to its Sunlight collection 

We could all use a little more sun in our lives (both literally and metaphorically, especially given the recent dour weather). Thankfully, Piaget’s newest designs for its Sunlight collection deliver cheer — and glam — in droves. 

Top of the list are the new Piaget Sunlight necklaces, which come in a choice of rose or white gold with 54 brilliant-cut, sunray-set diamonds that radiate like beams of natural light. If you’re a fan of some colour, the new Sun motif is also available with a striking green malachite stone at its core — an apt choice, given that the stone is associated with abundance and positive energy. 

For more information, visit their site here.

Piaget

02 | andBeyond’s new Protect Our Planet series looks set to be an interactive ‘Animal Planet’ 

Luxe safari operators andBeyond have introduced a new digital series that focuses on the world’s most endangered species — and best of all, the show is entirely interactive. 

Protect Our Planet currently offers five unique programmes, each focusing on a specific animal or area of conservation — you can walk virtually alongside the world’s most poached animal, the pangolin, or dive into one of the world’s ‘Hope Spots’ for ocean conservation. 

Proceeds from the experience will go toward andBeyond’s community development partner, the Africa Foundation, as well as toward crucial habitat maintenance, sustainability and conservation initiatives.

For more information, visit their site here.

andBeyond

03 | Alexander McQueen’s Autumn-Winter 2020 pre-collection brings with it the solid beauty of the earth 

There are few things as beautiful or comforting as the earth, with all its richness and grounded nature. That’s what Alexander McQueen taps into for its A/W 2020 pre-collection, harnessing natural, earthen shades and forms into elegant shapes and sharp tailoring. 

Drawing design cues from the Scottish Art Nouveau movement, the pieces juxtapose texture with smoothness and the light with the dark, making for a collection that’s infinitely wearable while maintaining an edge of intrigue. 

For more information, visit their site here.

  • Alexander McQueen
  • Alexander McQueen

04 | Keep your complexion looking smooth and matte with Clé de Peau’s new foundation

Despite the blessedly muggy weather, heading out in a face mask isn’t doing any favours for the longevity of our makeup — which is why Clé de Peau Beauté’s newest release is something of a blessing. 

The Radiant Fluid Foundation Matte offers a medium coverage formula that’s both breathable and maintains a matte finish all day. On top of that, it also features a potent blend of ingredients, like the herbal Hypericum extract, to moisturise the skin below.

For more information, visit their site here.

Clé de Peau Beauté

05 | Longchamp’s new bag collection will have you travelling in sustainable style 

The new Green District collection from Longchamp isn’t just trendy — what with their contemporary tartan prints and urban lines — it’s also got a good heart. 

Made with regenerated nylon yarn and carefully selected pieces of leather, the ten models in the Green District collection are a fashionable blend of elegance and sustainability.

For more information, visit their site here.

Longchamp

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