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Armani Privé – Haute Couture Fall 2013

Just when you thought 90% of all reason and taste had flown out the window, in charges Giorgio Armani on his white horse! Yes, Raf, Mr. Armani is all about his DNA codes and the Armani vocabulary, which in your book would make his collection old and tired… NOT! Let’s just say that seemingly all 50 odd pieces…

Zuhair Murad – Haute Couture Fall 2013

Mr. Murad’s clothes are not for the shy and retiring types, but for those who demand attention… Some in a good way and well… Some not! The clothes demand a body that is close to perfection, but then again, being that they’re haute couture, these clothes can be made to fit any body type. However, the…

Hermès Men’s – Spring|Summer 2014

When one already possesses the world’s most discerning customers, a brand no longer must compete; all they need to do is evolve. And this would be the story of Hermès, who showed the world of men’s fashion that men can be wildly tasteful without any gimmicks, sight gags or screaming patterns or colors. Ms. Nichanian displayed a…

Dior Homme – Spring|Summer 2014

This is Dior Homme, which has already been reimagined by Hedi Slimane and now by its present carrier of the torch- Kris Van Assche. The process started by Hedi was at first revolutionary and by now, Mr. Van Assche’s collections are part of the new image and look that is more evolutionary than revolutionary. The clothes are skewed to…

Ermenegildo Zegna – Men’s Spring|Summer 2014

Bravo, Stefano! Okay, I will say it again… BRAVO! I guess all things happen for a reason and here you are with your first collection for Ermenegildo Zegna and what a statement you have made! My only reservation is that the palette looks a bit more somber and like fall, but the clothes are sublime… and prove…

Salvatore Ferragamo Men’s – Spring|Summer 2014

I just saw the collection and it was beautiful in so many ways. I know Massimiliano Giornetti has been exploring with many techno fabrics, skewing the collection a bit younger. I really do miss some of the elegance from previous collections, though. Anyways, I love the vivid colors and the ease of the clothes- everything sort…

Bottega Veneta – Men’s Spring|Summer 2014

I know I am not the most faithful of fans, but I always look and I am always happily surprised when Tomas Maier hits the mark and this season he hit it out of the park. I really love this collection; it sure does look chic and he sure found a way to show off…

Scenes Of A Rustic Summer

Seasonal scents of jasmine and honeysuckle invade the air. The sun unravels its rays over scenes of cobblestones and faded wrought iron gates. And while fireflies take to the black cashmere sky, nightly warm breezes accompany and push laughter wafting from festivities even further across the panorama. And in those countryside estates or villas in…

Julia Restoin Roitfeld + Eddie Borgo Jewelry

Julia Restoin Roitfeld has several titles- model, designer, art director and most famously known to the world as daughter to Carine Roitfeld of Paris Vogue. The stunning 31-year old will now add model for Eddie Borgo to her luxurious roster of fashion work. Eddie Borgo’s editorial advertisements are lesser known on the pages of…

Fashion Designer Hotels

Creativity is the art of dreaming with your eyes wide open, a vision of make believe that dances around your thoughts as you fantasize & allow ideas to play in the dark labyrinths of your mind. And so fashion designers are one by one tapping into their secret mental world to take a break from…