Giovanni Marcus Versace : 2 December 1946 – 15 July 1997 I remember going to that Versace opening, the boutique being unveiled, the fashion show that followed. It was all so special, every detail choreographed. A who's who in attendance watching the runway, breathless. I remember talking to the...
It occurred to me as I looked through Bergdorf Goodman's always beautiful collections what it is that separates (for me) "designers" from designers. Those intangible elements that are the subtle, yet at the same time stark differences between what I consider a beautiful piece and a contrived garment that...
I absolutely marvel at the creative talent at work designing all manor of things, taking every day objects and turning them into functional works of art. Everything from telephones to cookware, prosthetic legs to watches. One of my favorite places to admire some of these talented peoples creations is...
As Fashion Month draws to a close, an observation.... "Bohemian", "70's", "hippie chic"... how many times have you read similar descriptions of countless collections? How does a "new" collection share a theme with so many other designer's "new" collections? Is the idea to all be different....together? Burberry, Etro, Altuzarra,...
What woman doesn't love jewelry? Diamonds and rubies and pearls, oh my! As we've talked about before, jewelry, like a Hermes bag, or Blahniks, is about quality....not quantity. The artistry of the design, the materials and the timeless style are what set the "fashion" apart from the "fine". Whether its a...
Oscar de la Renta truly understood women—their bodies, their minds—and knew how to reveal their inner beauty – probably better than most could do themselves. Mr. de La Renta created luxurious wrappings and adornments that instantly transformed each into a more confident and beautiful individual than they were before....