With the confirmation announcement that “The house of Chanel has no projects with Hedi Slimane ” the question on everyone’s mind is “What’s next for Hedi?” And, while many speculate about which label will next bear his design signature, the bigger question may be whether he will return to fashion at all. Hedi Slemain Hedi […]
I will never forget where I was when I learned the news of Princess Diana’s death. It was August 31, 1997 and I was hosting a black-tie gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, CA to raise funds for HIV/AIDS. That evening we were honoring Princess Diana for the work she had done […]
Ahhhh….this is the London we love. As the London Fashion Week Fall 2017 collections marched on bursts of color, unexpected silhouettes and unconventional inspirations from art and history came into play. This is what fashion is all about (or should be). Fabrics and textures, too, are providing inspiration and designers are embracing the creative possibilities […]
Despite the travel glitches, delays and snowy, slushy streets the excitement and energy of New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 is in full swing. No matter how messy, fashionistas rise to the occasion shuttling uptown and downtown with aplomb, dressed to impress and creating a fashion parade that is nearly as noteworthy as the runways […]
Though Dolley Madison may have been a renowned fashion icon of the Early Republic, the modern day intersection of fashion and politics really began with Jacqueline Kennedy. Among First ladies style she is known for being the pinnacle. Her elegance and her glamour are beyond comparison. When she wore a pink Halston pill box hat […]
As we came into the 1970’s concepts of beauty changed. The elegant, glamorous and exotic iconic fashion models that dominated the previous era gave way to fresh, fit and accessible beauties that epitomized the all-American look. This reflected what was happening in fashion as the unique perspective of American sportswear began to come into its own […]
Underwear. When worn for health or hygiene it is something that is not usually discussed. When worn to manipulate the body the discussions are akin to engineering treatises. But when worn as a decorative fashion item, as a sensual and alluring look for the boudoir, well that’s when the conversations get really interesting! Madonna single-handedly […]
We love fashion. We love studying fashion. And we love a good museum exhibition that explores fashion, particularly when it is fairly easily accessible and digestable. Enter Bellissima: Italy and High Fashion 1945 – 1968 on display at the NSU Art Museum Fort Lauderdale from February 7 – June 5, 2016. As we noted at the […]
For a thrilling and stylish look into the world of dance history, get your dancing shoes on and strut off to the Fashion Institute of Technology’s latest exhibition, Dance & Fashion. To the team behind it we say CONGRATULATIONS! Dance & Fashion is possibly one of the best shows FIT has had in seasons. It is […]
“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 […]
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 […]
Ahhh…the lazy days of summer! It’s that time of the year when nothing seems to be happening in fashion as we play in the sun, take extended vacations and give ourselves over to relaxation. But in preparation for September when the fashionable set gears up to strut their stuff for the fall season, the Fall 2014-Winter […]