For the past few summers, we’ve been intrigued by ancient Roman and Greek style, so this season it’s no surprise that fashion is taking its cue from another great – and greatly glamourous – civilization: Ancient Egypt.

Crystal mega-retailers Swarovski, whose wares seem to appear mostly on cellphones and bikinis these days, have returned to their roots with their new AW/2010 Crystallized collection of innovative jewelry. Featuring big name designers such as Jean Paul Gaultier and Catherine Malandrino as well as cult labels such as On Aura Tout Vu, the collection shows [...]