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L.G.R launches a Special Edition of sunglasses in collaboration with the iconic  clothing brand Robe di Kappa, sharing common values related to Italian style and authenticity. The concept will focus on the campaign claim “Robe di Occhiali”, also engraved inside the temple to emphasize the limited edition and the exclusive nature of the product.

L.G.R has been producing eyewear since 2008, blending together traditional Italian methods of craftsmanship, lens technology, and a history that dates back to Africa. L.G.R eyewear is entirely handmade in Italy by three artisanal families, who build each frame from start to finish using traditional methods of production in order to deliver an authentic and noble product.

L.G.R preserves Italian values and heritage through hard work by real people who have spent their lives specializing in this meticulous line of craftsmanship. The result is a genuine product that translates excellence through passion. The brand has a celebrity following including Tom Cruise, Cristiano Ronaldo, Prince William, Marion Cotillard, Kirsten Dunst, Giorgio Armani, Gigi Hadid, Paul Bettany, Charlotte and Pierre Casiraghi amongst others.

For this collaboration the brand has used as a reference the iconic Fez, a bestselling model of the L.G.R collection, and have customized it on the basis of colours chosen in line with Robe di Kappa style and positioning.

For this collaboration with Robe di Kappa, the matt finish of the Fez frontal was achieved through a natural thermal opacification process called sandblasting, preserving the very high quality of the cellulose acetate and giving a modern design. The slogan of the collaboration “Robe di Occhiali” is stamped inside the sunglasses’ temples.

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It’s arrived !!!!!!! Yes series 4B has finally dropped on Netflix, that’s me sorted then and in the last month alone, Google searches for Stranger Things inspired fashion have increased by 250%. Similarly, eCommerce savings platform WeThrift reported up to a 830% increase in shoppers searching for discounts at Netflix Stranger Thing merchandise stores. 

With this in mind, the team of trend experts at WeThrift have compiled this list for those of you looking to spice up your wardrobe with some iconic Stranger Things 80s inspired fashion as the eagerly awaited second volume of season 4 arrives.

Here are some sought after 80s essentials to take your outfits to the upside down. 

1 Trucker Cap

Google searches for Dustin’s adorable ‘Thinking Cap’ have rien by 482% in the past month, meaning an inspired trucker cap is an absolute essential for your Stranger Things look. If you really want to go all out 80s, pair your permed hair or on your mullet for increased authenticity. 

2 Baseball T-Shirt 

Want to be a member of the infamous Hellfire Club? Since searches for the tee have risen by 400%, now’s the time to join the club. A simple black and white baseball t-shirt with or without a graphic will be a great substitute for your Hellfire Club uniform. They look great paired with a classic chequered over-shirt or a denim jacket.

3 Converse 

One 80s fashion staple that has never truly died is the classic pair of converse. The variation of colours available from black, burgundy and cream means a pair of converse can be styled with absolutely anything. Match it with the block colours on your baseball tee and a classic pair of jeans for the perfect 80s look.

4 Baseball Jacket

Channel your inner-Lucas with a casual baseball jacket in a plethora of colours. This timeless yet very 80s look can be worn with absolutely anything as it pairs perfectly with any outfit. 

5 Flannel Shirt

Another timeless 80s look is the flannel shirt. The flannel has endless versatility, it can be worn buttoned up, as an overshirt or around the waist. They’re available in a wide variety of colours and patterns – so the possibilities for a demon-slaying outfit are endless

6 Mom Jeans 

Finally, we have the iconic mom jeans. OK, maybe not one for all the lads, but these high-waisted and loose-legged jeans absolutely scream 80s and are perfect for a casual look with a flannel, converse and a cap. To make them as authentic as possible, make sure they’re stone-washed and in an edgy rock-style with acid washed denim fabric. 

BOSS Watches makes waves this season with an innovative addition to the BOSS Admiral family of sporty chronograph timepieces. Crafted from ocean-bound plastic sourced from Swiss initiative #tide, the Admiral seamlessly brings together the use of more responsible materials with a striking BOSS look.

Their partner Tide Ocean SA is a company based in Basel, Switzerland, founded into the possibility of using ocean plastic for watchstraps. With the goal of cleaner oceans, #tide built a global network and organises beach clean-ups, collaborate with social enterprises, pay fair wages to local communities and comply with ethical and ecological standards.

The plastic waste collected and processed is 100% ocean-bound. #tide does not process any virgin and non-ocean bound plastics.

The bold design of this watch collection is a tribute to the iconic diver’s watch – includes a prominent unidirectional rotating bezel, luminescent hands and indexes, and three diamond-cut sub-eyes on the dial. The pushers, crown, crown protection, and textile strap add to the sporty look of the watch while also being crafted from #tide ocean-bound plastic.

Built with a solar cell that draws energy from the sun to power its quartz movement, the chronograph is available in black or blue, with pop-color details on the dial and second sweep. The BOSS Admiral is created for men who make a statement with their style – and are always ready to explore something new.

In the Summer you want a good fragrance, that, obviously smells good, if your like me could ward off mosquitoes, but how about one that not only smells great but gives you an even, healthy glow to you ?

Well the Skin Fragrance Terra Aftershave – Light Dark is a moisturising and hydrating aftershave spray that provides the skin with a flawless healthy and radiant complexion (thanks to hyaluronic acid), as well as a self-tanning touch (thanks to the bronzer food pigments within the product). The product is alcohol-free, vegan, paraben free and erythrulose free and the scent of the product is aromatic and spicy. 

The, pretty, immediate tan is obtained thanks to a cosmetic bronzer, a mixture of coloured pigments also used for food use and safe for skin. DHA (Dihydroxyacetone) an ingredient of vegetal origin, it guarantees a gradual and long-term tan, without causing any damage to the skin. The lotion acts on the superficial layer of the epidermis, giving a bright and intense colouring that gradually decreases with the natural exfoliation of the skin without leaving spots.

Panthenol Vitamin B5 is of plant origin, panthenol ensures intense and long-lasting hydration thanks to its emollient and highly moisturising properties. Regenerates the skin in-depth,

giving it elasticity and firmness.And of course Hyaluronic Acid Is naturally present in our body in the deepest layers of the skin, hyaluronic acid moisturises intensely, giving compactness, brightness, elasticity and visibly reducing wrinkles and signs of aging.

Words by Kat Byles, founder of The True Business School

Purpose can play a significant part in the success of a business. In their book Built to Last (1992) Jim Collins and Jerry Porras showed that visionary companies guided by purpose are six times more profitable than purely profit-driven rivals.

But purpose is more widespread than the business world. We are all born with a purpose. As unique as your fingerprint, it is held within your heart, your reason for being, your north star. With your purpose placed at the heart of your life you benefit from clarity of focus and direction. On the occasions self-doubt creeps in, purpose empowers you. Decisions becomeeasier as you choose the path aligned with the fulfilment of your purpose.

US actress and filmmaker Reese Witherspoon has a purpose to share women’s stories on the big screen to change the narrative of women in US culture. She founded the production company Pacific Standard, and Hello Sunshine, to share stories written by women, with a female lead, brought to the screen by women.

As Reese pitched her business venture to investors, she was informed that no one would want to watch films with a female lead, that this was not a profitable venture. She invested her own money, which she was also told was a mistake.

Reese Witherspoon’s first two film productions with female leads, Wild and Gone Girl, grossed half a billion dollars. She also produced the hugely successful TV series Big Little Lies, The Morning Show, Little Fires Everywhere, and the film from the best-selling book Where the Crawdad Sings is due for release in July 2022.

Your purpose doesn’t arrive one day ‘boom!’ fully formed, expressed, and embodied. There are recognisable stages to the growth and development of your purpose. These stages are not linear. You may experience more than one stage at a time, and some stages last longer than others. And when you become aware of the stage you are at, you have a map and can more easily participate in your purpose being fulfilled.

Here are the seven stages of purpose. Use these to create a roadmap. Which stage do you most resonate with? And which stage do you want to invest your focus, energy and attention in next? Take a look and decide where you are, and this will help you define the next steps you need to take towards your true purpose and passion.

1. Calling

You sense you have a bigger purpose than what is currently being expressed. There may be a sense of ‘something’ missing, a frustration, a sensation pulling you towards ‘something’ you can’t quite understand, it is led by a desire for more – more meaning, contribution and impact.

Simon Haas, yoga philosopher and author of The Book of Dharma and Yoga and Dark Night of the Soul shares that your purpose emerges naturally when you live your true nature.

This is echoed by Jill Ellis, former coach of the USA Women’s Soccer Team sharing the experience of opening upto her team that she was married to Betsy Stephenson, a woman. Fully supported, the US women’s team went on to campaign for equal pay for women using the World Cup as their global platform. Jill said: “When I became open in who I was, I found my purpose there.”

When you experience a calling, practice bringing more of your true nature into your life every day, and as you do, your purpose is revealed to you.

2. Receive

As you follow your true nature, you begin to receive a sense of your purpose, the more you receive the clearer it becomes.At this stage, stay curious. Don’t deny it or push it away. Embrace and begin to own your purpose.  

3. Articulate

As you embrace your purpose, articulate it in a few simple words that inspire and resonate with your heart. The simpler the better. For example, The Teen Yoga Foundation has a purpose to empower young people through yoga so that there’s a generation of kids with self-esteem, resilience and mental wellness. Maddy Cooper, co-founder of Brilliant Noise, has a purpose of protecting the earth so that families have a bright future, with sustainable marketing for brands that really mean it.

4. Align

Now your purpose is clearly articulated the next step is to align your decisions, actions, behaviours, products and services with your purpose. Let go of any aspects of your lifethat are not aligned with your purpose. This can take courage, but it is worth it.

5. Embody

As you make decisions aligned with your purpose, you shift from an intellectual understanding to your purpose becoming a tangible, living expression. The more you can appreciate the deep fulfilment, value and impact embodying your purposebrings, the more you grow.

6. Lead

As you grow in the embodiment of your true nature and purpose you are now ‘walking your talk’. There is anoticeable dedication, integrity and congruence and this inspires others. At this stage, as you communicate and share the wisdom of your experience openly and transparently, you become a recognised leader in your field.

7. Evolution

Your purpose, your north star, becomes an evolutionary force, both in your personal and business development taking you into the unknown, towards new frontiers. If you haven’t already, here you are invited to surrender more deeply, to let go of what wants to go and allow what wants to come.