Here’s the thing about Elie Saab, he makes beautiful tasteful dresses that are runway worthy yet not flashy and vulgar. Mr. Saab is known for his embroidered dresses and gowns and he remains true to the DNA that he has created. This season his “loyalty” is all about these tone-on-tone embellishments and the illusion that all the…
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Christian Dior – Haute Couture Spring 2013
What a pleasure it is to say I prejudged the talents of Raf Simons. The first collection was certainly not the excitement that the hype led me to hope for but then he went and did it with this collection. Raf Simons delivered a discreetly spectacular collection that reeked of the Dior DNA as well…
Norman Ambrose – Spring|Summer 2013
There’s something to be said about Norman Ambrose‘s collections every season. And it’s not that he’s getting better with each passing collection, but it’s more like we’re privileged with him choosing to reveal more of these innate secrets of his. Precision done with such ease, such perfection. His work is that of a timeless couturier….
The “Jet Lag” In Fashion + Class & Jet Lag By Menswear Designer George Zaharoff
One of the things I find exciting about the business of fashion is that it’s truly a global business. A mid-level executive can easily rack up 50,000 miles a year in domestic travel visiting accounts. But the big-time miles are done by upper management – they are the ones who are gone three weeks out…
Philip Treacy: Millinery Magnificence
Charity events, launch parties & milestone celebrations, being a part of the social elite comes with its many duties. Trekking down red carpets & answering to camera flashes are a possibility. Rain or shine, you are there. But most importantly, having a well-equipped closet with elegant pieces is vital. Statement pieces, a must. First impressions…
The Allure & Cachet Of Verdura Jewelry
Yesterday, I was privileged to be permitted to visit with one of the greatest and most legendary purveyors of fashion and style of the 20th century. I speak of Verdura whose name and founders are synonymous with some of the greatest style icons of fashion as well as Hollywood’s and society’s grand dames. For the…
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