A Short History of the Designer Sweatshirt

And When Did It Break $1000, Plus Some Reasonable Options

Designer Sweatshirt Prima Darling

The designer sweatshirt and hoodie for that matter, has become a fashion staple.  Somewhere along the line the price of the humble sweatshirt began to Continue reading “A Short History of the Designer Sweatshirt”

Fashion’s Dirty Little Secret: Ageism in Fashion Design

Fashion's Dirty Little Secret Prima Darling

With all the talk stirred up by the recent firing of long time vogue editor Lucinda Chambers, and subsequent Vestoj article, I thought it timely to republish this story originally posted on June 7th. Ageism in fashion design and apparently publishing occurs often without acknowledgement. Continue reading “Fashion’s Dirty Little Secret: Ageism in Fashion Design”

China Machado

China Machado Richard Avedon 1958

In honor of China Michado, who passed away on Sunday, I’m reposting this story originally published in September. For a link to one of her last interviews click here. As interesting as she was beautiful, the world has lost one of the most original models ever, she will be missed. Continue reading “China Machado”