Air of change in spring ’09 fashions

April 1, 2009   1 Comment  

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In every season what is seemingly old becomes new again. ‚ However for Spring 2009, this is especially true.‚  As if designers anticipated the hard times ahead, the clothes seem to have regressed to times of the American cultural stimulus.‚  The Regan-esque working woman silhouette of the 1980′s has returned with a more structured modern fitting.‚  [...]

Chignons are hot this season

March 1, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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With everyone from Anne Hathaway to Eva Longoria, it seems that hair buns are the latest look to be gracing the fashion runways for summer and fall. Celebrities and runway models are sporting their buns everywhere, and not necessarily the ones made of steel. Our pal Nick Penna, Jr. of SalonCapri, told us this is [...]

Oscars fashion wrap up

Feb. 23, 2009   4 Comments  

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There were two questions running through everyone’s mind at the‚  81st Academy Awards: 1. Who will take home the most awards — Slumdog Millionaire or Benjamin Button, and 2. Why is Philip Seymore Hoffman wearing that beanie? Fashion has always been a huge part of the hype surrounding the Academy Awards and Sunday was no [...]

Cool or tool? The fedora

Feb. 18, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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The fedora is ubiquitous again. But just because you wear it at a quirky angle doesn’t mean you’re channeling Sinatra. [...]

Cold weather, cold economy, hot fashion

Nov. 6, 2008   1 Comment  

Wool cashmere petal collar coat with belt $2,595 by Stella McCartney

Winterizing your wardrobe on a worn out budget, thanks to the wayward economy, can leave one feeling a little frigid in the spending spree department. But thanks to some great designers and a few smart tricks, shopping doesn’t have to be — or at least appear to be — so frugal for the more fashionable [...]

Fall fashion steps back in time

Sept. 8, 2008   Leave a Comment  

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Saying goodbye to summer never looked this good.

Dermelect Cosmeceuticals – Solutions for Every Woman

Sept. 1, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Have you ever been on a date and caught a glimpse of yourself in your glass of water?‚  You hope it’s the condensation that’s making your reflection look like you left the gym locker room, but no.‚  You’re forehead is glistening with perspiration. Dermelect Cosmeceuticals’ Pore-Revolution-T-zone -Mattifier might be the solution you’re looking for. This [...]

Jamie Kreitman

Aug. 12, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Combine a zest for life, effervescent personality, the hunger for political knowledge and an old-school approach to handmade knit wears and fashion, and you’ve just scraped the surface that is the essence of designer Jamie Kreitman. [...]

Rules of Style: Consuelo Castiglioni

Aug. 1, 2008   Leave a Comment  

The creative director at Marni on male vanity, the importance of modern suits, and the perils of ugly shoes.

Follow the Rules: Lucas Ossendrijver

May 31, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Details Magazine: Lanvin’s inventive men’s designer on the merits of sneakers, the tackiness of logos, and why you should invest in a mismatched suit.

Get your spring coat out

April 1, 2008   Leave a Comment  

Wanting to stay ahead of the fashion curve this season? Can’t find the one item that will give you a pulled together look? Well my option this season is the trench coat. It is looking very special this season in all kinds of colors and price ranges to make any budget feel comfortable. Every major [...]

PETA rages against Gucci for seal-fur boots

March 26, 2008   1 Comment  

“Butchered babies’ skins are a lack of compassion — not fashion,” PETA said Wednesday in an email to reporters. In a move that should surprise no one, PETA is coming out strongly against Gucci for their supposed use of seal-fir in boots found in Russia. In an e-mail to Gucci CEO Robert Polet, (Download it [...]

PETA gives The Olsen Twins a new wardrobe

Feb. 1, 2008   3 Comments  

Have you ever dreamed of dressing up the Olsen twins to your heart’s desire? If so, your dream may come true. Although, the items you use to dress the tiny moguls may not be what is expected. A new dress-up game involving a “mauled mink messenger bag,” a “hanged hamster headband” and an “electrocuted ermine [...]

Be Groovy-Hip-Fly-Phat-Chic in 2008

Jan. 3, 2008   Leave a Comment  

I know that every January, all the articles on fashion are always about getting fit and ready for the new year or what to expect from the spring fashions. That is just not what is on my mind this year. Yes I will go over it, but I find that what is on everyone’s minds, [...]

Follow the Rules: Viktor & Rolf

Jan. 1, 2008   Leave a Comment  

The Dutch design masters on baseball hats, diamond earrings, and dressing like your boss.

Paula Hian: From small-time, to French-time

Dec. 3, 2007   Leave a Comment  

The Paula Hian "It" Dress

Paula Hian is getting a lot of recognition these days, and largely thanks to one little dress. The soft-spoken fashion designer has been quietly working in a Pennsylvania warehouse for the past 15 years, creating garments for Philadelphia socialites including Governor Ed Rendell’s wife, Midge and actresses Brooke Shields, Julie Anne Emery, Hilary Swank and [...]

Photos: His and hers couture

Dec. 1, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Rare Vintage and Arnold Brant cued us in on some of their upcoming designs, and they range from chic to just plain sexy. Brant has a $6,000 sport jacket coming out. You can’t afford it. I can’t afford it. We can barely afford to show you a picture of it. But God-damn it would look [...]

Chooka boots photo gallery

Dec. 1, 2007   3 Comments  

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Our friends at DLL Rainwear let us look at some Chooka boots this month. They’re hot, shiny and they keep your feet dry.

Bolzano bags

Nov. 1, 2007   1 Comment  

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If you don’t own a Bolzano handbag, and if it makes you feel better, Bolzano is a newcomer in the American high-fashion scene. Of course, that’s just an excuse for not treating yourself to authentic Italian luxury sooner. In quiet seriousness, when it comes to “good” purses over the years, it’s been a letters game [...]

Be fashionable and financially astute too!

Oct. 10, 2007   Leave a Comment  

Fall has finally arrived, and we are so ready to get into all that was displayed on the runway. I know that I am always talking about following your own sense of style. I am a designer and I know that my designs will not appeal to everyone. No matter how hard I try, I [...]