Sophie Pera

Our Fashion Director shares her insider tips for the ultimate fashion capital

Anyone who knows me knows that a dress is not my idea of heaven. I am much more of a tuxedo kind of woman. I can count on one hand the number of times I’ve worn a dress to a black-tie party: non, non, non. Borrow from the boys is how I like it. I’d rather look like James Bond, razor-sharp and androgynous, than a Bond girl. This is in direct contradiction to what I call the ‘creative me’ – aka the fashion director who dies over exuberant theatrical dresses by John Galliano for Dior, and Thierry M…

Sophie Pera tells all on how she dotes on Vauthier's ultra-chic party-girl aesthetic

True to stylish form, Chanel's artist-inspired Fall-Winter 2021/22 Haute Couture show did not disappoint

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art collections are always very special, as they celebrate the infinitely detailed and exquisite work of the petites mains and the skilled artisans that create all the embroideries, feathers, pleats, laces, gloves, hats, jewellery, shoes… you name it and Chanel has a dedicated artisan workshop of the highest level. It is absolutely incredible to watch and quite life affirming. The historical savoir faire, eagle-eyed dedication to detail and constant push for perfection is awe…

Parisian chic was treated to a 21st-century shake-up for Chanel’s D’éfilé Métiers d’Art 2021/ 2022 extravaganza, held in the famed French city of love

Sophie Pera rounds up the most dazzling new pieces for the new season

Tatler’s Creative Director, experiences next-level luxury at Airelles Château de Versailles, with theatrical four-posters, private tours and the most divine scrambled eggs