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Your definition of luxury may be taking time out of a busy schedule to take a walk in the park and appreciate nature. To others it could be buying a unique piece that has been crafted with care and precision or taking a holiday to an exotic destination. Whatever your interpretation, luxury is always something that ultimately makes you feel good.
In the naughty nineties we bought into labels. It was a
status symbol to have a Prada handbag or that Armani suit. We wore the items as
a badge of identity. It was if we were saying that we belonged to a certain
exclusive club.
After the crash in 2008, many companies focused on quality
and products being hand-made. It was deemed not to be PC to flash labels. Those
in the know and who had cash to flash wanted beautiful things that said they
were moneyed but did so discreetly. It was not conforming to somebody else’s
idea of style.
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“Everybody should be individual,” says mane man Michael
Charalambous who tends to the tresses of the rich and famous at his Sloane
Square salon in London (nyumbasalon.com). “Style is not just about buying expensive
merchandise, it is about how you put it together to reflect your personality.”
He says you should not conform but reflect your own
personality. Of course, you need to look contemporary but you should incorporate trends into your style not follow them
religiously.
When it comes to hair, it does not matter what fashion
dictates it is what works for
you and the life you lead. “I always look at a client before I discuss her cut.
What works for one person will not necessarily work for another,” says Michael.
He advocates
using hair pieces if you want to change your look or want a special style for a
wedding or an occasion. “If you have fine hair that you cannot grow long, then
a piece will instantly transform you,” he says.
Coco Chanel reportedly said: “In order to be irreplaceable
one must always be different."
It is good advice to heed when combining luxury and style.
By Daralyn Danns
