From lookbooks to lunches, runways to reveals, the presentations of the New York Fashion Week Fall 2017 collections are running the gamut. Designers and their backers are re-examining the traditional show formats, playing with the numbers and looking for ways to generate maximum buzz with minimal investment. Just how much does the spectacle of the […]
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 […]
Everyone’s Crazy FUR Collars Fur fashion took some bold steps this season in the form of attention grabbing fur collars on ready-to-wear and outerwear. Designers played with texture, color and proportion using rich, soft fur collars to add visual impact and luxe overtones. A bold fur collar can transform a classic menswear silhouette into something […]
Let’s face it. It is tough to keep your look intact when you’re running around in blazing heat and humidity, but the NYFW crowds are certainly making a valiant attempt. After all, as they say, it’s not how you feel, it’s how you look…..and you’ve got to look marvelous! But it is hard to imagine […]
Mark Thomas, lead designer for Joseph, knows his buyer and works hard to create essential wardrobe pieces that work for him. For his spring 2017 presentation a three-minute film called “Everyman” helped to tell his client’s story. The film opens with a reflective man starting his day in the bath. He then goes about his […]
As real estate prices continue to rise across the US, approaching or passing the record high levels set before the bubble burst in 2007, many homeowners are electing to stay in their current homes rather than move. To address the ennui and create fresh new spaces they are remodeling kitchens and baths, adding a fresh […]
For fall 2016 fashion has mandated that fur is not just a luxury item in your closet reserved for only special occasions. It is a must-have essential in your wardrobe. When the thermometer drops next fall these statement outerwear looks will help you to chart a course to destination high fashion. Here’s more of our […]
For Fall 2016 – Winter 2017 Vanessa Seward delivered soft, sophisticated looks with just the right pops of flash and sheen. Silhouettes were long and lean, from tailored coats to midi skirts to jumpsuits. Colors were warm and soothing. Denim was dressed up a bit in shirts and rolled-up jeans. Long Lurex dresses and shiny […]
Paris fashion is proving that these designers are masters of fabric manipulation. Draping, pleating and ruching enhance shapes. Designers are not shy about presenting more architectural constructions. Velvet, lace and sheer fabrics continue their dominance here. Midi lengths can now be confirmed as a trend. Voluminous outerwear is making its statement throughout the collections with […]
All eyes were on Lanvin at Paris Fashion Week as they presented their first post Alber Ebaz collection and the results were, frankly, a bit disappointing. Sure there were some pretty looks. Delicate lace blouses, an embroidered tulle dress and pleated chiffon skirts offered an ethereal elegance. Rich brocades, metallic lace overlays, and sumptuous velvets […]
With another Arctic cold blast hitting across the country it’s time to break out the warmest and most fashionable of winter outerwear, the fluffy fur coat. Once upon a time, imposing volumes of fur were de rigueur to beat the rash winter months, creating iconic silhouettes in the process. Every few decades, the wheels of […]
Soft and cozy with a look and texture that lends itself to fashion creativity, shearling has become a fall/winter fashion staple. This ancient woolen-leather combo is not only favored for its practicality and reasonable price, it is favored for its democratic appeal and impressionable wearability. Rebecca Minkoff- Fall 2014 – Winter 2015 Anthony Vacarello – […]