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The Maltese Gift-Guide – Saz Mifsud

Posted by Iggy Fenech in Art, Artisans, Artists, Fashion, Gifts

Mesmerising & Conceptual: Saz Mifsud takes the art of printing on fabric to the next level. Scarves are one of the most underrated accessories. They give life to outfits, add colour and show off our personality and how we feel. Considering they are normally square-shaped, they are also surprisingly versatile, and this is due to their design, which is where Saz’s talent comes in. What Saz does is simple: she takes something completely ordinary and turns it into something extraordinary and beautiful. It really does not take a trained eye…read more

Dec.17

A Maltese Gift-Guide: Sef Farrugia

Posted by Iggy Fenech in Artisans, Exclusive, Fashion, Gifts

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

Dec.16

A Maltese Gift-Guide: Luisa Diacono

Posted by Iggy Fenech in Art, Artisans, Fashion, Gifts

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

Dec.16