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DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: A LESSON IN DESIGN FROM FASHION’S GRANDE DAME

CREATING CLOTHES FOR THE CONFIDENT WOMAN Diane von Furstenberg is truly the spiritual godmother of New York fashion.  Her designs are iconic.  Her shop in Meatpacking is every bit as trendy and cool as the neighborhood itself.  And now that … Continue reading

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CUSTO BARCELONA: A SUMMER OF FUN

THE ECLECTIC DESIGNER NEVER DISAPPOINTS HIS LOYAL FANS It got off to a less than auspicious start, Custo Barcelona’s Spring/Summer Runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  A line the length of the Tents’ lobby let you know that something had gone … Continue reading

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CLOVER CANYON: THEY ALL CAN BE CALIFORNIA GIRLS

BRINGING A WEST COAST VIBE TO MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK Colorful, crazy prints dominated this debut to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Clover Canyon showed color, color, color in beautifully made clothes.  Some, like an almost Pucci-like paisley print had a retro feel. … Continue reading

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CHARLOTTE RONSON: STYLISH, SEXY AND WEARABLE

INSPIRED BY THE OCEAN FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2013 One of my favorite pre-Fashion Week moments is spent opening that invitation from Charlotte Ronson.  She is one of the designers whose looks always make me smile.  There’s no doubt she designs for … Continue reading

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CHADWICK BELL: THE JOURNEY IS THE DESTINATION

SPRING/SUMMER 2013 IS A STYLIZED VOYAGE OF SELF-DISCOVERY When I think Southwest Style, I think cowboy hats, boots and, I don’t know, maybe chaps?  For Spring/Summer 2013, Chadwick Bell took his inspiration from the Southwest.  It was unexpected, to say … Continue reading

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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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