Tag Archives: fashion designer
I’m Loving: Self-Portrait
London brand Self-Portrait’s Pre-Fall line is about to change your idea of the Little Lace Dress. Rarely does a brand so deftly mix the frilly and feminine with the crisp, directional appeal of contemporary wear. Lace dresses, while delicate, are given unique patterns and strong lines for sharp silhouettes that are simultaneously classic and modern. For a […]
Steal of the week: Rebecca Minkoff LA Sample Sale
Pastels, sundresses, and sandals galore. And up to 70% off? Yes, please. Check out the LA and online event next week.
Jamie Brewer makes history at NYFW
“Actress Jamie Brewer of American Horror Story fame made history Thursday morning by becoming the first person with Down Syndrome to walk the runway at New York Fashion Week. Brewer walked in designer Carrie Hammer’s “Role Models Not Runway Models” show, meant to showcase inspirational women from a variety of industries.” Read more about Jamie […]
Virtual Jet-Setter: 4 international stores you should be shopping
“Thanks to this wonderful thing called the Internet, the world is at our fingertips—and so are global retailers. If you’re sick of the local mall scene—and seeing everything you own on everyone else—your best bet may be to venture outside the tired realm of U.S. retail and see what our friends around the world are […]
Paris Haute Couture Spring 2015
“When industry professionals and celebrity guests flocked to Paris last week, a relative quiet awaited them. Models chatted with each other about half-empty planes and still hotels. There was an atypical lack of celebrities, with the exceptions of Natalie Portman, Kate Hudson, Dita von Teese, and a few others. Even Instagram—a huge purveyor of fashion […]
Georges Marciano Since 1978: Here’s to California
One of the most admirable things about fashion designers is, aside from obvious creative skill, entrepreneurial spirit. It’s certainly the American Dream to forge your own way and succeed according to your own rules, but it’s even more indicative of West Coast panache. It’s the willpower required and unpredictability inherent in stepping into unknown territory—physical […]
David Lynch Inspired Kenzo’s New Campaign
And weirdness ensued. Maybe you’re not one for surrealism–maybe you didn’t get Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive just gave you the creeps–but if you can’t appreciate the eerie awesomeness that is Kenzo’s new ad campaign, you’re pretty much bonkers. The iconic filmmaker–who was the inspiration for the fall collection–designed the sets for Kenzo’s fall show, […]
Shop Local Pt. Deux: More L.A. Brands to Love
I’m finding more reasons to love the City of Angels (finally). The Reformation This brand is quickly becoming one of my favorite brands overall–a retro appeal manifested in recycled fabrics that feel substantial and hold up after wear. Their dresses are particularly enticing in that they so deftly mix sexy and adorable, functional and unique, vintage […]
Prabal Gurung Resort 2015
Without a doubt, my favorite resort collection this year. A simple, bold color palette grounded in blue and red, and an interesting mix of print, jacquard, and color-blocking make Prabal Gurung’s resort collection, titled “Unconditional Love” and consisting of chunky knits to floor-length gowns, a practical yet eye-catching affair. I’ve always had a soft spot […]
A Brief History of the Naked Dress
Last Monday, Rihanna was awarded the coveted title of 2014 Fashion Icon by the CFDA. Some were happy, some were not, but all of that was eclipsed by the now ubiquitous image of a practically-naked Rihanna on the red carpet at the award show. Full disclosure: I’m not Rihanna’s biggest fan, but for reasons other […]
The Wrong Coast 