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FASHION: Italian Designers Do It Best

 

FASHION: Italian Designers Do It Best
It's Milan fashion week. It doesn't matter what anyone says, Paris or New York, there is nothing like Milan fashion week. The Italians have been dominating the fashion scene for the last 15 years. We are given an array of textures and unexpected proportions and then there is Prada and Dolce..my ever favorites...sigh. I could go on, but see for yourself at  www.style.com

 


Posted On: 2010 03 03


FASHION: Elie Tahari shows for the first time in the tents!

FASHION: Elie Tahari shows for the first time in the tents!

This past week we had our first fashion show in the tents at Bryant Park and were fortunate enough to have great reviews. Check out the show on style.com: 

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/review/F2010RTW-ETAHARI/


Posted On: 2010 02 25


A life that ended too soon: Alexander McQueen, one of the true great designers.

FASHION: A life that ended too soon: Alexander McQueen, one of the true great designers.

Last week, the untimely death of Alexander McQueen left a dark shadow over the fashion world. Dying at the age of 40, McQueen had established more than a name in fashion... he had given a voice to the rebel in fashion. Never understated, beyond bold and always showing his flare for the avant garde, McQueen thrilled us with his conceptual designs and theatrical runway shows. His shows will forever haunt my mind with visions of darkness and light, of good and evil. He knew how to make clothes that created an emotion when you wore them. Madonna, Lady Gaga and Kate Moss were some of the women who dared to play in his dark fashion wonderland. I personally own many of his pieces. His tailoring was impeccable and it always fit flawlessly on my body. I will miss his work - but his voice will not be forgotten... he will continue to inspire the fashion rebel. There is a picture I have posted on the site; I am wearing his red dress with one of my favorite necklaces, both that he designed.


Posted On: 2010 02 22


IF YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT THE FASHION BUSINESS IS REALLY LIKE?

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: THE ULTIMATE FASHION MOVIE TO SEE "Valentino: the last Emperor"

I know everyone is talking about Anna Wintour's movie "September Issue" which is good, but the documentary about the legendary fashion designer Valentino shows much better the true insanity that goes on behind the scenes at a fashion house (and I can tell you this is the real deal). You must see it. You can order it on Amazon now. Run don't walk. You will love it. Promise. Buy it now!


Here is a quick overview:

Tracing Valentino's life from his 70th birthday to his final couture show, this fashionable documentary captures the spirit of the legendary designer's influence on the style and substance of the way we look. Highlights include an intimate, behind-the-scenes peek at his relationship with longtime business partner and lover Giancarlo Giammetti, as well as an up-close and personal look at the designer's creative process.

Here is the New York Times movie review:

Portrait of a Fashion King: Palazzos, Pugs and Peons


Posted On: 2010 02 22