As designers showing at New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 struggle to address the zeitgeist that has followed our election season the responses run the gamut. For some, they are staying close to their trademark looks opting for the safety of the known. For others it is about rebellion and self-expression. Still others are focusing […]
As more and more designers move towards the “See Now, Buy Now” ideology, pre-fall makes a lot of sense. After all, transitional wear is, by definition, designed to bridge the seasons, thereby making it more easily wearable and saleable no matter the date on the calendar. Pre-fall 2017 proves the growing importance of this fashion […]
A Parka FUR Everyone and Everywhere It’s Parka Palooza here in Edinburgh, Scotland where we’ve come to kick off the holiday season at their incredible Christmas market. The cold, damp temperatures are perfect for a hot toddy, or hot mulled wine, and a parka is a must to ward off the chill. Even here the […]
We are turning the concept of saving the best for last on it’s ear this season. Today we kickoff our gift guide season with our picks for the ultimate gifts and most luxurious in fur fashion finds. These are the pieces that make you swoon with just one look and assure that you’ll secure your spot […]
More from the runways of Paris as the SS 2017 collections march on….. Phoebe Philo ‘s SS 2017 collection for Céline lacked a cohesive theme or message. Menswear inspiration came in the form of jackets that were boxy and oversized or elongated and tailored. Soft pleats and knotted hems in pastel dresses gave the collection […]
The focus was on Dior this week as Maria Grazia Chiuri takes over from Raf Simons. For this SS 2017 collection during Paris Fashion Week, she offered options for all the different facets of her clients’ personality. Feeling a bit sporty? The quilted jackets and Capri pants were spot on. The corseted looks, bandeau tops […]
Provocative and mesmerizing, the Ann Demeulemeester spring RTW collection for 2017 left an impression long after the show was over. Largely a menswear influenced, suited fashion assemblage, Sébastien Meaner made his muse a sexy powerbroker. Black pants, cut away tops, and crisp white blouses displayed his deft hand at precise tailoring. A little bit of […]
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 […]
As London Fashion Week Spring/Summer came to a close the message of soft and feminine dressing came through loud and clear. As expected, we saw notes of polished British tailoring and more classic and conservative shapes with infusions of that bold and eccentric British creativity that we love so dearly. With love from London….. For […]
We’re always excited to see what comes out of London Fashion Week! Their mash-up of prim and proper designs, Savile Row tailoring and wild, creative exploration always holds the promise of the extraordinary and unexpected. So buckle your seat belts….here we go! “Savile Row tailoring is traditional and modern, men and women’s bespoke tailoring that […]
The standard bearers of luxury apparel seemed to be reacting to recent sales declines in the luxury retail sector presenting Spring/Summer 2017 collections that were safe, if not a bit uninspired. From an editorial perspective there were plenty of easy, pretty looks but these presentations were short on the dazzling, breathtaking and even over-the-top looks […]
Marching into Day 3 of the NYFW Spring/Summer 2017 shows it’s clear to see that the landscape, and mindset, of the “fashion show” concept has changed dramatically. From wild carnival scenes, to busy New York City sidewalks, to remote abandoned islands; designers are getting more and more creative with the backdrops they choose. For those who […]