The 87th Academy Awards was a night of pearls, embellishments, simple high ponies, lots of red, strapless downward turned necklines, and statement necklaces. [ezcol_1half] THE HITS: LUPITA NYONGO, custom Calvin Klein Collection FAITH HILL, J. Mendel DAKOTA JOHNSON, St. Laurent MARGOT ROBBIE, St. Laurent JENNIFER ANNISTON, Versace ROSAMUND PIKE, Givenchy ZOE SALDANA, Atelier Versace SIENNA MILLER, …
When you think of the synthetic rubber-like substance Neoprene – developed by chemical giant DuPont – you likely conjure up things like laptop sleeves, knee braces or electrical insulation. But not any more – the form fitting fiber is now the fabric of choice for some high-end designers including Clover Canyon, Ted Baker and Alexander …
The Marilyn Riseman Symphony Fashion Series at Brasserie Jo is a weekly fashion show that is near and dear to my heart. Marilyn was a close friend of mine and always-even in her 80’s- had her pulse on what was hot and what was not. The series of 20 shows per season started as a …
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BUY Jessica Chastain Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Gorgeous. Jess, over here, nailed it. Dressed in an Armani Privé gown, Christian Louboutin shoes and jewelry by Harry Winston, this Jessica Rabbit look-a-like is everything Hollywood glamour is about– grace and poise with flair. Now, if this was just a dress contest, it would probably land her on the …
With the winter months fast-approaching, I’m in full advocating-for-heels-in-snow mode…
When I walked into Leslie Thornton’s solo show at Winkleman Gallery earlier this year, I could tell in the blink of an eye that this would be my favorite exhibition this trip through the Chelsea galleries. Thorton’s exhibition, titled “Binocular”, showed a series of videos that had two circles within each frame. The first circle …
McQueen’s will serves as further reminder that there is much to be missed in his passing: his impact on the world of fashion and his unbridled artistry, of course, but also, his compassion and his generous heart.
Black and white. Two colors that, both together and separately, never go out of style. That fact, added to an exaggerated shawl collar and a classic silhouette, makes this the perfect throw-over-anything piece for Fall. GET IT HERE.
If this W article, penned by Christa D’Souza, is any indication, the so-called “no pooing” is gaining mainstream. No doubt practiced by that surly, smelly roommate of yours who was really into Ani Difranco (I can’t be the only one whose had one of these right?), “scrofulous college students” (D’Souza must have known that girl too), these guys, …
[Daphne Guinness getting ready for the Gala in a Barney’s window… Why not?!?] It was McQueen Mania at the Met last night, as the Costume Institute celebrated the designer and his body of work in their annual fundraising fête. But the mania was well deserved, if regrettably posthumous. Few designers accomplished what McQueen accomplished with his work: an …
