The Paris Fashion Week Fall 2017 collections are reminding us that one of fashion’s key challenges is to re-imagine the old to create the new and extraordinary. Designers look to the fashion archives, pulling favorite references from decades past to determine shapes, tailoring and details. They then add new twists and unexpected treatments to create […]
The Milan Fashion Week Fall 2017 collections are full of fashion magic. The world’s most luxurious fabrics manipulated by the most skilled hands in the most innovative ways….what more could we want? From the venerated masters of design to the new and emerging talents, the Milan Fall 2017 collections are redefining fashion and giving editors, […]
Stocking stuffers, or last minute gifts, are the sleeping giant opportunity of the gifting world. Last minute gifts are usually small, but can be defiantly mighty and can solve big problems for both the gift-giver and the unsuspecting recipient; naughty or nice! Last minute gifts are the sleeping giant opportunity of the gifting world. They’re usually […]
What is going on with the Los Angeles fashion scene? It seems that when it comes to fashion, there is a bit of a split personality. On one hand, they just can’t get the fashion buzz. Their attempts at presenting a meaningful fashion week event just can’t seem to get off the ground. Disorganization and […]
For the past several seasons we’ve eagerly awaited the launch of the International Fur Federation’s (IFF) Fur Now campaign showcasing innovative fur fashion designs in unique lifestyle adaptations. Their unexpected creative concepts and beautiful photography grab attention and place fur firmly in today’s modern fashion vocabulary. 2015 IFF FUR NOW Campaign This year the IFF […]
The sewing machines were very busy crafting Roland Mouret’s spring 2017 RTW collection. Architectural shapes flattered the figure and patchwork techniques layered the looks in a multi-dimensional way. Interesting textured fabrics included black and white patterned mesh, cotton with lace embroideries and glittery organza’s in delicious soft pastels. Repeating a trend we’ve been noting, Monsieur […]
As the Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2017 shows come into the spotlight will we see a continuation of the key trends that have emerged? The trademark Parisian sophistication and refinement lends itself well to the more feminine and romantic turn we are seeing. Expectations runs high. Laissez la parade commence! OMG!!! Did Karl Lagerfeld just […]
We are big fans of museum fashion exhibitions. Exciting retrospectives of fashion and fashion visuals are presented in extraordinarily creative and unexpected ways to provide the visitor with an entertaining format to connect history and the evolution of culture and explore the influences that have driven designers’ creativity. If you’re traveling for Summer 2016 we’ve compiled […]
Give your handbag game an “insta” lift with something special! They’re everywhere you turn. Big ones, little ones, furry ones and quirky ones; but the one thing these playful little bag add-ons all have in common is that they scream “I’ve got personality and I’m not afraid to show it!” Welcome to the world of charming […]
Once you get over the shock you’ll put your tongue back in your mouth and laud the intrinsic value of the Maison Margiela fall couture collection for 2016 because it’s just really cool! While the clothes on face value seem somewhat thrown together, you realize this stuff just doesn’t just happen. It takes a brilliant […]
Haute couture doesn’t mean that the clothes all have to be spectacular red-carpet gowns, but when they are it makes us oh so happy! The Alexis Mabille 2016 fall couture collection was chock full of special occasion dresses that made us anxious for black tie season to begin. Using fine fabrics of silk faille, radzimir, […]
Balmain’s 2017 Spring RTW collection takes us to denim heaven – if there is such a place! The jean material was a light wash, silk blend and featured full metal jackets with heavy hardware. This was an effort and execution unmatched by any other designer this season. A few beautifully crafted suedes in toffee, indigo, […]