Spring/Summer Fashion Week 2024 has drawn to a glamorous close, but one trend is only emerging: leather. This versatile material showcased a remarkable evolution in design. From oversized jackets and blazers to patterns and cut-outs, designers have pushed the boundaries, creating innovative leather ensembles that promise to be the epitome of spring fashion. Let’s explore […]
The House of Fendi was built in 1925 on the foundation of fine fur and leather textiles, and over the years their commitment to cutting edge design, quality craftsmanship and exceptional materials have made Fendi one of the most respected and coveted names in fur. Season after season they surprise us and excite us with […]
As you grudgingly unwrap your last gift, the pressure of how to celebrate New Year’s Eve with style quickly sets in. Whereas some choose to embrace a more formal template with their evening festivities, others do their own thing and even create themes to welcome the upcoming year. Why worry? Personal style is key. […]
We are now midway through the New York Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2015 collections and any directional clues are as confusing as they are optimistic. On a high note, there is an overall formality affecting and influencing the collections. DKNY – Spring-Summer 2015 Brandon Sun – Spring-Summer 2015 Tracy Reese – Spring-Summer 2015 Edun – Spring-Summer 2015 Yet, there is also […]
While we immerse ourselves in the Fashion Week madness, we didn’t want to leave you without your regular Furinsider fix. So we thought we’d share some useful tips and ideas for those of you who might be thinking about remodeling that old fur coat that Mom or Grandma has generously passed on down your way. […]
“I see London, I see France, I see [insert name here] underpants. Is it blue, or is it pink? …” Diana Princess of Wales with Liz Tilberis of Harper’s Bazaar and John Galliano, 1996. The dress was John Galliano’s first creation as Christian Dior creative director. Well, now that we have broken the ice, let us […]
QUICK UPDATE: Lauren Bacall’s fashion collection to be showcased in an exhibit at FIT (Fashion Institute of New York) http://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/news/lauren-bacall-style-fashion-exhibit?src=spr_FBPAGE&spr_id=1447_81612746 Fresh-faced Betty Joan Perske brought an unmistakable modernity and sharpness to the silver screen the moment she was cast by director Howard Hawks. She was strong, sultry and beautiful and the studio system, with the help […]
Among photographers there are many mega-talents, but only a very exclusive group will be heralded as living legends. Steven Meisel, the man behind some of the fashion world’s most sought-after advertising campaigns and magazine editorials, is one of these legends. His photos not only act as a fashion litmus test for countless “counterfeiters,” they often turn into contemporary […]
“The secret to modeling is not being perfect. What one needs is a face that people can identify in a second. You have to be given what’s needed by nature, and what’s needed is to bring something new.”—Karl Lagerfeld— Before there was the persona of the “Supermodel”, there were fashion models who were super just […]