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CARLOS MIELE: IT’S A BEAUTIFUL JUNGLE OUT THERE

SHOWING HIS WILD SIDE AT MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK When I count the shows I never want to miss at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Carlos Miele is among the top five.  His looks are polished perfection, designed  and executed with great style, … Continue reading

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BRANDON SUN’S SOPHOMORE SEASON

THE YOUNG DESIGNER BRINGS HIS SECOND COLLECTION TO FASHION WEEK I have to admit, Brandon Sun is a bit of a problem for me.  He is, without doubt, a brilliant young designer.  His creativity and tailoring skills are remarkable.  His … Continue reading

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BADGLEY MISCHKA: THE COURSE OF TRUE FASHION RUNS SMOOTH WITH MARK AND JAMES

TAKING INSPIRATION FROM THE BARD FOR SPRING Ethereal, I think, would be the word to describe the looks Badgley Mischka sent down the runway at Mercedes Benz Spring/Summer 2013 Fashion Week. Not surprisingly.  They took their inspiration from the 1935 … Continue reading

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ANNA SUI: GET YOUR GIRLY-GIRL ON FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2013

CRAZY SWEET FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2013 Anna Sui somehow always manages to capture truly cute, feminine looks without losing her edge.  For Spring 2013, there were beautiful pastels, cool blues, girly pinks and bright corals.  There was a brilliant metallic silver … Continue reading

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ANGEL SANCHEZ: DRESSING UP IN STYLE

THE FAMED WEDDING DRESS DESIGNER BRINGS DRAMA TO THE BOX When you realize Angel Sanchez began his professional life as an architect, you say, “of course”.  His magnificent, other-worldly designs are structured and built as much as they are created. … Continue reading

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ACADEMY OF ART: DISCOVERING THE NEXT BIG THING

UNIVERSITY SHOWS OFF ITS STAR STUDENTS Chances are the next really big designer won’t come from Project Runway (how many winners can you actually name, let alone buy their clothes?) or Next Fashion Star.  He or she will probably come … Continue reading

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WHAT TO WEAR ON YOUR SUMMER VACATION

NONOO REACHES BACK TO THE RAJ TO CREATE AN EASY, MODERN COLLECTION Easy elegance is term we hear, and read, often in fashion.  But it is personified in Nonoo.  Misha Nonoo was born in Bahrain and raised in London, and … Continue reading

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ZANG TOI CHANNELS THE ‘60S FOR FALL 2012

NO MODS, NO BOHEMIANS, JUST ALL-OUT GLAMOUR There is always something so special about a Zang Toi runway show.  Not a lot of gimmicks (last year’s surprise catwalk turn by Kirstie Alley notwithstanding), just pure, in-your-face elegance from this master … Continue reading

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POWERFUL LOOKS FOR POWERFUL WOMEN

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REEM ACRA PLAYS TO A WOMAN’S STRENGTHS FOR FALL 2012 You just knew this runway show would be something special when you walked into the room and saw a black, shining runway.  It’s no surprise that Reem Acra is a … Continue reading

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RACHEL ROY CREATES A TRULY WEARABLE COLLECTION FOR FALL

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THE DESIGNER/CELEBRITY LOOKS ARE DESIGNED TO SELL, AND TO WEAR There are some who have criticized Rachel Roy’s Fall 2012 collection for being too “safe”.  I say, there’s absolutely nothing wrong with showing clothes that you can actually see yourself … Continue reading

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