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Day 3: The ‘Carina’ Bag (words by Anna Marie Galea)

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Founder of Models M and style maven Carina Camilleri, is the ultimate ambassador of cool glamour. Here, Anna Marie Galea asks her about her first Charles&Ron experience and how the ‘Carina’ represents her and her lifestyle. When did you first discover Charles & Ron? I have been friends with this talented duo for years and years. In fact, I knew them when their label was still Beatrix and many a time I would go down to their studio and try on all the collection prior to the shows. I’ve travelled to…read more

Day 2: The ‘Kristen’ Bag (words by Joe Fountain)

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Joe Fountain shares an actual Facebook chat with Kristen Buhagiar, the muse who helped inspire the ‘Kristen‘ beach bag – an intimate insight into a conversation between two old friends. The original plan was to catch up with Kristen in real time during a recent visit to Malta. It would have been the perfect opportunity to do the interview with the exotic beauty I first laid eyes on almost twenty years ago and who I’ve seen flourish into one of the Island’s most successful and recognizable faces. Unfortunately, more because of my hectic schedule…read more

Day 1: The ‘Luisa’ Bag (words by Monique Chambers)

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Indulge Magazine editor Monique Chambers interviews Luisa Attard, who lends her name to Charles&Ron‘s ‘Luisa‘ Bag. Classic with a twist, enduring and reliable are all things that sum up Charles&Ron’s collections; and since the very beginning, the model they chose more often than not to carry their show-finale dress, would be Luisa. Luisa started modelling in 1998 and her career spanned the births of her children. So striking, Luisa was nicknamed ‘Mary Poppins’ by the design duo, as she always had whatever anyone needed, from tissues to homeopathic remedies, to pens to polish. And that…read more

11 Writers, 11 Muses, 11 Bags

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There is very little doubt that the Charles&Ron’s handbag has become a staple in the Maltese fashionista’s wardrobe, so we went behind the scenes to bring you closer to the 10 women and one man who helped inspire the collection. Over 11 consecutive days, we’re going to be publishing 11 exclusive interviews with the 10 women and 1 man who helped inspire two of Malta’s best-known fashion mavericks: Charles & Ron. The interviews, which were individually conducted by 11 different writers – some established and some up-and-coming – aim to bring you…read more

Press Release: Charles&Ron Turn Heads in Romania

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Charles & Ron have just returned from their successful participation in Feeric Fashion Days.  Feeric Fashion Days is a fashion week organised in the medieval city of Sibiu in Romania. Many international and Romanian designers participate in this fashion week and some of Romania’s most popular stylists, bloggers and models travelled to Sibiu for the event. Feeric has received a lot of positive press on internationally renowned magazines, including Marie Claire and Cosmopolitan, and was also featured on Euronews programme LeMag. C&R were among the three designers that were featured on this programme. This is the second…read more

Introducing: Recured.

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Over the past couple of weeks, a clothing revolution was happening. You may have noticed it, or seen a photo or come across a starkly honest status. I was instantly interested in the brand – not just in their amazing designs but also in their choice of wording and the way they’re marketing their products. Understandably, as it still hadn’t (and hasn’t) been launched, questions were raised; questions which I felt were too important to be left unanswered. Well, on 3rd July, the wait will be over, but before that,…read more

A Maltese Gift-Guide: Charles&Ron

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Craftsmanship & Style: Malta’s biggest names in fashion showcase their latest designs just in time for Christmas. Charles&Ron is synonymous with Malta’s fashion scene. It was the nation’s first luxury fashion brand and one which has retained its understated edge and indisputable quality throughout the years. As we get closer to Christmas Day, finding a great present for the stylish friends and family has turned into a race against time, but Charles&Ron’s latest designs are seriously some of this season’s most covetable items. With an extended range of leather accessories,…read more

A Maltese Gift-Guide: Sef Farrugia

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Simple designs that make a statement: Sef Farrugia’s accessories are the ultimate in neo-Maltese chic! Sef Farrugia is one of Malta’s most influential up-and-coming designers, with fans dotted all around the world. In Malta, her uncomplicated-yet-bold designs have created a cult following that can be made out at any stylish event, with the US Ambassador for Malta Gina Abercrombie-Winstanley being one such avid supporter. I caught up with Sef and discussed her latest designs – some of which have just hit the shelves of Henri in Mdina – and what…read more

A Maltese Gift-Guide: Luisa Diacono

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Stylish, bold and beautifully hand-painted: Designer Luisa Diacono’s shawls make a perfect gift this festive season! With just over a week to go to Christmas, there will be many who will buy foreign brands and mass-produced items as gifts, but why not invest in something more local? Luisa Diacono, an artist and interior designer by trade, has been hand-painting shawls for years, and here we talk to her about what goes into making them and who they would make a great present for! “Each season, I make it a point…read more

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