If you have visited any luxury hotels or resorts, you’ve surely noticed that wealthy women never carry large handbags. Take a close look at the handbag collections of Dior, Chanel or Hermes and you’ll note that many of their bags are small and unobtrusive. The ultra-rich rarely need to carry anything themselves.

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Unlike many consumers, with fashion, the ultra-rich shy away from designer logos and conspicuous consumption. It’s like attending the Pebble Beach Concours automobile show at which the spectators wear all the car logos while the owners’ dress is understated and logo-free. If you owned a million-dollar classic Rolls-Royce, would you wear a Rolls-Royce logo jacket? Probably not as you’d have nothing to prove.

For many super-rich individuals, quality is more important than any given fashion trend. By investing in high-quality, understated clothing, they can ensure that their wardrobe lasts longer and looks good for years to come. Further, super-rich people often have a high public profile and may want to avoid drawing unnecessary attention to themselves. Showing restraint in their clothing choices can help them blend in with the crowd and avoid being recognized or photographed.

While flashy clothing can be a way of displaying wealth, many wealthy individuals prefer a more subtle approach. By wearing expensive, well-made, and unassuming clothing, they can still demonstrate their wealth and status to those who are in the know, while avoiding the negative attention that can come with ostentatious displays.

In some cultures, displaying wealth openly can be seen as distasteful or inappropriate. By dressing in a more understated manner, wealthy individuals can avoid giving the impression that they are flaunting their wealth or acting in a socially inappropriate way.

Quiet luxury fashions

Fashion is a powerful communication tool that even the ultra-rich use to communicate messages about themselves. For the very rich, style is all about luxurious fabrics, classic silhouettes, good fit and tasteful color palettes. Think Max Mara, Dries van Noten, Brunello Cucinelli, and Loro Piana. Think great lines, perfect tailoring, and exceptional craftsmanship. And the next time you are invited to a party hosted by a billionaire, leave the designer sweats at home, ditch the giant logo belt bag, and reach for something classic, gorgeous, and well made. You’ll blend right in!

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Elegant and enveloping, they have the ability to transform your look into a sophisticated ensemble, regardless if you are into t-shirts and jeans. 

Visit your favourite European designer boutique downtown Vancouver and you will find luxury fall coats that touches the ankle and come in natural fibres such as wool, cashmere, and mohair plus offer a variety of styles and silhouettes. 

Fendi’s fall collection offers pale rosette pink and cream-coloured coats with their iconic logo on pocket trim.

Chanel continues with its iconic tweed and surprised us with a gold leather coats to brighten fall days.

Valentino presented daring black and white checkered style coats, perfect for getting back into the lounge scene.

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Max Mara continues with their classic camel tones and natural fibers that will keep you warm for your fall social calendar.

The final touch is with your accessories and many designers did away with grey tones.

For fall, accessorize with bright colours

This season, Versace, Prada and Gucci have introduced us to scarlet orange, lemon yellow, and pink.

So, consider a brightly colored scarf, handbag or shoes to brighten up your look this fall.

As we reconnect with family and friends, luxury fall coats bring back elegance and warmth we rightly deserve. 

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Earlier this year, New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 runway shows signaled a clear direction away from the expensive casual sneakers, ripped jeans and crop top looks. Gone are last year’s Betty White tracksuits for going shopping or pajamas dressing at nightclubs, the fashion pendulum has now moved towards a smart and polish style for autumn.

Luxurious camel, red and teal now compliment the traditional grey, navy and black tones for fall. Baby blue from spring season continues to be predominant in outerwear as we approach the fall season.

I will be exploring more on fall trends in an upcoming post, for the moment here are some of the top designer looks from the Only Oakridge fall fashion show.

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Now in its eighth year, this ultimate Vancouver garden party attracts those who have a discriminating taste for the finest the luxury automotive world has to offer.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend President Craig Stowe defines supercar status with a minimum value of $250,000 per vehicle.

On display is a 2017 Pagani Huayra Roadster in cobalt blue with a retail price of $4.5M.

For those who want comfort and status, view the newly introduced 2018 Rolls-Royce Phantom in British royal purple with a starting price of $700,000, chauffeur not included.

In the classics area, inspect the many automotive brands that have recently appreciated in value such as the 1^st generation Datsun Z series sports cars from the 70â€s, pre 1997 air-cooled Porsches and hippy era utility Volkswagen Vans which are now restored and coveted by the younger hi-tech generation.

Each day, Only Oakridge is presenting three fashion runway shows featuring luxury retailers such as MaxMara, BlueBird, Harry Rosen, Michael Kors, Stuart Weitzman, DKNY, JAC by Jacqueline Conoir, Atelier Valeria Costa, Birks and more.

Launching at the Luxury & Supercar Weekend is TROVE, a supercar condominium development in Richmond. This two story exclusive, secure storage property is for your valued vehicle collection that can be customized with a bar, games room, kitchen and fine furniture. Think of it as a man cave away from the penthouse.

On Saturday afternoon, a live supercar auction by ADESA will offer the enthusiast a chance to add to their supercar collection.

Along with pop up restaurants and bars, the Luxury & Supercar weekend is for those who crave the best.

Luxury & Supercar Weekend

September 9 & 10

Van Dusen Garden

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