At the shake of his hand as if rolling dice, Mr. Dennis Basso scattered jewels unto the runway as his Autumn|Winter 2014 collection gracefully presented itself in an array of regal colors. Crocodile cuffs, sable trenches, and embellishments added their own charisma. At this point, it’s quite blatant that Mr. Dennis Basso is entrenched in his…
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Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week: Rolando Santana – Autumn|Winter 2014
One of the most exciting parts of attending Fashion Week season after season is watching the evolution of a brand and its designer. And for designer Rolando Santana, the change was visible from his previous seasons: theme, fabrics, and tailoring. The color palette; in a somber mood of gray, black & white; perfectly aligned with…
Maison Moschino | Milan
Dominated by Via Montenapoleone like Paris is by Avenue Montaigne, Milan is known to be one of the fashion capitals of the world. A city that is a master creator of design & beauty, it is home to many contemporary lifestyle names & legendary fashion houses. And for the Milanese, sophistication is a part of their…
Through The Folds of Fashion: A Session With Designer Christian Lacroix
I am indescribably honored and humbled to have had the one and only Mr. Christian Lacroix answer a few questions for me about… well… so many things; some of it pertains to fashion. He is one of the most emblematic designers of the last 2 decades of the 20th century and he was the last of…
Brushstrokes: Artist Jean-Georges Béraud
Renowned for his visual preservation of Paris’ decadent Belle Époque era, artist Jean-George Béraud captured the daily life of the bon vivant. Fashion, elegance & class, no detail was forgotten. Below are several of his exquisite masterpieces, depicting not only the extravagances of the affluent but as well as the ‘perfection’ of a more simpler life with…
An Overview of Spring|Summer 2014 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC
From the obscure to the mainstays, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is always fashionable in an unexpected way through its bevy of shows. From one season to another, these designers always leave an impression. Below, are some highlights from the week: BCBG Max Azria | A key player from day one, BCBG Max Azria gave you the…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Naeem Khan – Spring|Summer 2014
A pocket of blooming flowers in a secret garden, Mr. Naeem Khan’s Spring|Summer 2014 collection had much to reveal about the power of love. And there’s much to be said about that, whether client or creator, for a person without passion is a person without a soul. Undeniably, it’s captivating. With that, Mr. Khan showed…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Jason Wu – Spring|Summer 2014
One of the things that always attracts me to Jason Wu is knowing that the clothes will be almost perfectly rendered and will befit a runway presentation. This season was no different. As always, the clothes are beautifully made and actually look like they have been fitted to a model!! The color palette, as Spring usually dictates,…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Ralph Rucci – Spring|Summer 2014
One issue with a designer of this caliber is that every season, you expect to see brilliance and so when it is delivered, you feel satisfied in knowing that there is such a thing as consistency in the ever changing world of fashion. Ralph Rucci has always said that his journey and body of work are evolutionary…
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week NYC: Delpozo – Spring|Summer 2014
Just like with anything else in life, the path less trodden proves to be far more exciting than the one that has been stampeded by many; it’s the addicting thrill of discovering something or someone new. Fashion is not an exception. One of the most rewarding moments of attending Fashion Week is the unexpected designer, the…
fashion + class & jet lag | A Luxury Portfolio 