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The Age
08-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- The Age
The chocolate addiction you don't need to quit this winter
Do I need to kick my wardrobe addiction to chocolate? The only time that I will endorse rich, dark chocolate over delicious, crumbly white chocolate is when it comes to winter dressing. While colour forecaster Pantone named paler 'Mocha Mousse' the colour of 2025, I find its duskier relative far more intriguing. Chocolate lends itself to tonal dressing, with multiple layers creating a satisfying symphony of colour; paler shades can result in a disappointing wall of, well, beige. To avoid off-notes, though, pay close attention to different textures, such as pairing suede with wool and thick cotton. The result is 'warmer' than black and less vulnerable to grime than cream. In the past, brown was revived by designers keen to create a bohemian, '70s mood on the runway, but, thanks to dresses and coats at The Row, Zimmermann, Saint Laurent and Christopher Esber, it has been elevated to luxury status alongside black and navy blues. Lean into the glamour with gold accessories or add further lustre with a glimpse of pearl. In other words, leave the macramé necklaces at home. If a top-to-toe brownout feels too ambitious, maintain the semi-formal feel by introducing some black basics or take the colour to the street by wearing it with denim. Worried about chocolate being too 'this year' and having an in-built expiry date that coincides with fireworks ushering in 2026? Just keep brown and carry on: Pantone has identified 'Hot Chocolate' as one of the standout colours at London Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2025/26 collection.
Sydney Morning Herald
08-08-2025
- Lifestyle
- Sydney Morning Herald
The chocolate addiction you don't need to quit this winter
Do I need to kick my wardrobe addiction to chocolate? The only time that I will endorse rich, dark chocolate over delicious, crumbly white chocolate is when it comes to winter dressing. While colour forecaster Pantone named paler 'Mocha Mousse' the colour of 2025, I find its duskier relative far more intriguing. Chocolate lends itself to tonal dressing, with multiple layers creating a satisfying symphony of colour; paler shades can result in a disappointing wall of, well, beige. To avoid off-notes, though, pay close attention to different textures, such as pairing suede with wool and thick cotton. The result is 'warmer' than black and less vulnerable to grime than cream. In the past, brown was revived by designers keen to create a bohemian, '70s mood on the runway, but, thanks to dresses and coats at The Row, Zimmermann, Saint Laurent and Christopher Esber, it has been elevated to luxury status alongside black and navy blues. Lean into the glamour with gold accessories or add further lustre with a glimpse of pearl. In other words, leave the macramé necklaces at home. If a top-to-toe brownout feels too ambitious, maintain the semi-formal feel by introducing some black basics or take the colour to the street by wearing it with denim. Worried about chocolate being too 'this year' and having an in-built expiry date that coincides with fireworks ushering in 2026? Just keep brown and carry on: Pantone has identified 'Hot Chocolate' as one of the standout colours at London Fashion Week's Autumn/Winter 2025/26 collection.
Business of Fashion
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business of Fashion
Belgium's Meryll Rogge Wins Andam Grand Prize 2025
Ghent-based designer Meryll Rogge has been named the 2025 grand prize winner of France's most prestigious fashion awards programme, the Andam Prize. Known for her offbeat takes on classic womenswear, Rogge, who cut her teeth at Marc Jacobs and Dries Van Noten, will receive €300,000 ($350,000) to develop her five-year-old label, alongside a year's worth of mentorship from Sidney Toledano, president of Institut Français de la Mode, senior advisor to the LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group. French designer Alain Paul, who received the special prize, will also receive mentorship from Toledano, in addition to a €100,000 cash prize. Burc Akyol and Sarah Levy were recipients of the Pierre Bergé Prize and Accessories prize, respectively. Both will receive a cash prize of €100,000; Ami Paris' founder Alexandre Mattiussi will help Akyol structure and grow his label, while Longchamp creative director Sophie Delafontaine will work with Levy. The awards were presented at Institut Français de la Mode after Paris Men's Spring/Summer 2026 fashion week came to a close, and before Couture kicks off on July 7. Previous winners of the Andam prize include designer Martin Margiela (who won the first edition in 1989), A.P.C. founder Jean Touitou, and, more recently designers Marine Serre, Louis-Gabriel Nouchi and Australian designer Christopher Esber, who took home the grand prize in 2024. Learn more: Australia's Christopher Esber Wins Andam Grand Prize 2024 Esber, who is known for his sleek, summery eveningwear, will receive a grant of €300,000 to develop his brand as well as a year of mentoring from Saint Laurent creative director Anthony Vaccarello.
Vogue
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Vogue
Christopher Esber Resort 2026 Collection
In a season brimming with 'reinvented classics,' Christopher Esber said he wanted to bring a little whimsy to his resort collection through draping and sculpting rather than just cutting fabric away. 'This collection is really about fantasy meets function,' the designer said in a Zoom interview from his studio in Sydney. 'In my mind, I kept playing back the idea of escaping, of desert horizons, sunbaked highways and bringing in more textiles and colors that speak to that landscape.' It's been almost 35 years since Thelma & Louise just kept on driving, but for Esber that feminist classic was top of mind. Did that mean he, too, would make a run for it? Definitely not, the designer said. 'I just really connected with that spirit of changing things up and forging your own way.' Part of the process was giving himself the freedom to revisit and refine things that perhaps aren't considered cool anymore, he said, like an aged stripe or a snip of lace encrusted unevenly on a yellow top or inserted on a green dress. The goal was to strike a balance between retro and contemporary aesthetics. An out-of-character garment, for example, can sometimes turn out to be a perfect fit. One can well imagine the mileage fans could get from some of these pieces, like a sporty coffee-colored bomber, a billowy trench with a patterned green lining, or tailored jeans spliced with suede. The designer smartly developed some ensembles that can be either attached as a complete silhouette or worn separately; in that vein, an asymmetrical chocolate top and grape-colored skirt looked strong. Esber has long married various materials in odd-couple ways; this season that included scalloping suede or jersey with lace; transposing python effects into exotic-looking prints and superfine knits; a silver coil on a dress or bag; or a necktie spooled into a halter top. The idea of shredded snakeskin appeared on a georgette dress intricately cut to show some flesh yet 'hit in all the right places,' the designer said. That was one of a few numbers that were definitely for those who dress like they've got nothing to hide. Not every experiment landed, but there were plenty of the kind of sexy, sinuous—and commercial—clothes here to keep Esber's base coming back for more, whether they are hitting the road for real or only in spirit.
Elle
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Elle
Tube Dresses Are Making a Sleek Comeback
Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. In the ever-spinning cycle of fashion, the tube dress has emerged as a standout silhouette for Spring 2025, reclaiming its place as a warm-weather staple. Designers from Christopher Esber to Alaïa revived the body-skimming column shape, offering updated takes that felt both minimalist and impactful. At Staud and Reformation, we saw playful reimagining in candy-colored hues and easygoing knits, while Éterne and Zara leaned into soft jersey and ruched textures for everyday versatility. Part of the appeal? The tube dress aligns with fashion's current return to stripped-down, sensual elegance. It channels the essence of the '90s and early 2000s without feeling overtly nostalgic—especially when done in modern fabrics or bold primary shades. It's also endlessly versatile. Dress it up with sculptural jewelry and platform sandals or wear it barefoot with slicked-back hair for a beachy, off-duty look. Of course, no conversation about tube dresses would be complete without a nod to the Wolford Fatal dress—a one-size-fits-all classic that's graced the bodies of everyone from supermodels to stylists. It's still a wardrobe MVP for good reason. It hugs curves without clinging and can be styled as a skirt, midi, or even a strapless top. Shopping tip: Look for high-stretch blends that won't lose shape over time. Whether you're splurging on a sculptural Alaïa or snagging a Mango or H&M version under $100, the tube dress is this season's most flattering no-brainer.
