Design

I've not made it a secret that I'm terribly fond of the Versace of old and by implication have thought that for some time Donatella has ridden the juggernaut that her brother's immense talent created. Carrying on the legacy of Gianni. A seemingly impossible task. For the first time in...

  I can't tell you how often I think about adopting a "uniform" look of sorts. Its genius really. Think of the time one would save wondering what to wear with that new blazer, or what color belt you have to match that new Hermes scarf. If you think thats...

With all the hype surrounding the usual suspects, it was great to see Protagonist put on a beautiful and well received debut showing at Fashion Week. With a devoted following already in tow, it was a lovely mix of rich colors and textures. On the polar opposite side of the...

Can someone PLEASE make a really small cell phone?!?! Like most people I have a tablet and have NO interest in holding it up to my head. I see people using these "phablets" and its just embarrassing! Where does it end, the laptop phone? I even wrote an email...

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...

And here we are, another award show behind us. If you went by the popular media, or Twitter for that matter, everyone looked FABULOUS and at least 10 different artists "just won the Grammys". One of the freedoms afforded those of us outside the walls of the Conde Nasts...

Ok, I think I might be coming around on man bags. I just can't seem to figure out a way to live without all my stuff when I'm on the move. Between my phone, my iPad and a camera WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO DO?? Thats not even including...

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,...

Who's excited??? All the glitz and glamour, the long lines at the bathroom, wading through the slush puddles...... Its upon us once again. Naturally we can't wait to see the big names, but this Fashion Week we're going to try and shine a spotlight on the up and comers....

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...