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  PRE-SPRING 2023 "WRAPPING TO REVEAL"For the Pre-Spring 20123 collection Baum Und Pferdgarten found inspiration in Paris where one of the iconic landmarks the Arc de Triomphe was breathtaking wrapped posthumously by Christo, seemingly to reveal the true shape of the historic monument. From this the creative team at Baum Und Pferdgarten turned their attention to Madame Gres, deeply fascinated...

  Whilst style is very much a personal thing and it can be difficult to anticipate one person's reaction to a gift, we have found over the years of selecting our collections, that the pieces that never fail to spark a positive reaction have a few defining factors; maximum wearability, a pop of colour, hidden meaning, small batch production and/or...

As Autumn turns into Winter now is the perfect time to change up your perfume and home fragrance in preparation for spending more time indoors. With mid-winter memories revolving around comforting, safe and familiar scents there are plenty of options for fresh yet surprisingly sultry notes that release a deep inner sense of calm and lift the spirits - we can...

  With the turn of the season and the days getting cooler, now is the perfect time to refresh one of your wardrobe basics. Taking over as the hero piece in numerous collections is the luxury knit. Whether it's a show stopping new colour, pattern, texture or silhouette, knitwear is a area of fashion that always allows a bit of...

  With the launch of the 22 Summer Sale, now is the perfect time to review your wardrobe and see where you can invest at reduced prices. The following styles are ones that we consider reliable building blocks and to which you can add throughout the years.  A tight edit of quality staples you repeat wear is the best way...

  Flipping a page, starting anew. This week, we're introducing the first drops of our upcoming Spring collections with looks designed for a real life. Eclectic and fashion-forward, yet supremely wearable the Bellerose collection is made to make your life easier with versatile clothes that will become the staples of your new year.  The collection draws on inspiration from vintage classics...

With the days turning dark and grey, try tapping into all the joyful hues that are appearing in the Winter collections. Styling is high contrast and playful, with colour playing a huge part in lifting the mood of the season. Whilst prints and colour mixes are light hearted they are appearing on practical, urban pieces, like the Stine Goya Leonor gilet, Eribe's...

  Playful nineties' colour and shapes, combined with jewellery styles inspired by the days of our youth spent at the beach are adding up to a vintage feel this season. Pearls have been here for several collections now but we are now seeing a move away from the traditional classics to a more organic shape combined with hammered texture in...

  With an ancient history shrouded in mystery and symbolism, the pearl is revered as one of the world's most sacred 'gems'. References to the pearl's symbolism within history are vast and vary according to culture and myth. Egyptians were said to bury their dead with pearls, believing they contained a life essence, that would aid the souls journey in...

  A look to summers past with a modern take on a seventies silhouette, ditsy florals are showcased in balloon sleeves and smock detail. High rise double denim, and pretty blouses are finished with clogs and fisherman sandals, styled with socks, chunky coloured glass rings and etched gold hoops; all surrounded in the sweet smell of summer incense.     ...