This story was originally posted in June but worth a second look after admiring the famous 1967 Balenciaga wedding dress, spectacularly displayed in a chapel in The Cloisters as part of the Heavenly Bodies show. Continue reading “Cristóbal Balenciaga, The Man Who Built The House”
Tag: Givenchy
Givenchy Beyond the Royal Wedding
On Saturday, the attention of the fashion world was focused on the Royal Wedding of Prince Harry to Meghan Markle. Continue reading “Givenchy Beyond the Royal Wedding”
A Short History of the Designer Sweatshirt
And When Did It Break $1000, Plus Some Reasonable Options
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”
Audrey Hepburn and the Holy Trinity of Style
This story was first published in June of 2017 and was the first in the Holy Trinity of Style Series. The second of the series on Jackie O was republished last Sunday. The final installment on Princess Grace will appear in the coming weeks. Continue reading “Audrey Hepburn and the Holy Trinity of Style”
Paris Couture Check In
I never bought couture, nor do I expect to in the foreseeable future. However I do find Continue reading “Paris Couture Check In”
Pre Fall 2018 Trends So Far
Pre Fall openings are spread out for over a month with mainly Continue reading “Pre Fall 2018 Trends So Far”
Paris Fashion Week Run Down
As Paris Fashion Week winds down I find myself underwhelmed. One of the most Continue reading “Paris Fashion Week Run Down”
Embrace The Rain
We’ve had more than our fair share of rain this spring. I’m tired of the grey skies and bad hair, Continue reading “Embrace The Rain”
Chic Ski
What lover of fashion does not have the opening scene of Charade indelibly etched in their brain? Continue reading “Chic Ski”
China Machado
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”