At Valentino a Triumph for Pierpaolo Piccioli

Valentino, image vogue.com
Valentino, image vogue.com

Pierpaolo Piccioli’s first solo show for Valentino, since he and his longtime partner in design Maria Grazia Chiuri parted ways in July, was a triumph. The success of the two as co-designers for the house is undeniable; together they made Valentino one of the hottest designer brands in the world. After the show over the weekend it’s clear the house is in safe hands with Piccioli at the helm. Continue reading “At Valentino a Triumph for Pierpaolo Piccioli”

Dries Delivers

Image vogue.com
Image vogue.com

In a so-so spring ’17 season so far you can always count on Dries Van Noten to deliver. Maybe it’s because despite what’s going on elsewhere in fashion he always stays true to himself and his own personal aesthetic. Continue reading “Dries Delivers”

These Boots Are Made For Walking

Yves Saint Laurent Boots 1963
Yves Saint Laurent Boots 1963

I’ve always loved the iconic crocodile boots from Yves Saint Laurent circa 1963. The shape, decadent material and just right heel look timelessly cool. Continue reading “These Boots Are Made For Walking”