Recently, there has been some conversation about the racial imbalance in the fashion industry, particularly on the design end. A couple of weeks ago, in a New York Times article titled “Fashion’s Racial Divide” Vanessa Friedman brought […]
Last season, I explored the ever-growing youth contingent in the world of Haute Couture. In short: the extreme luxury client is getting younger and younger. Much of it is due […]
I’m not sure at what point Haute Couture collections stopped being exciting, but it’s been quite some time since they felt truly luxurious. Save for Givenchy, Giambatista Vali, Valentino, and […]
Dior Couture Fall 2012 Without a doubt, Raf Simons’ Dior debut was the most anticipated collection in years. As soon as he was named as Galliano’s successor, it was agreed that […]
This Couture season was interesting to say the least. While the usual favourites like Chanel and Dior showed sub par collections, Azzedine Alaïa returned, after an eight year absence from […]
Couture is a term easily tossed around these days, like Juicy Couture or any Joe Schmo that makes dresses is his basement. It’s insulting to the fine art that is […]
During my visit to Spain last year, I stopped by the Barcelona’s El Museo Textil where I stood in awe of the original designs by Cristóbal Balenciaga. I wanted to […]
Sugary pastels and gleams of silver floated down the runway at the Chanel Spring 2010 presentation. From classic Chanel suits to cocoon-like coats to draped gowns, Karl Lagerfeld created a […]
So we have all drooled at Lanvin‘s Spring 2010 collection, right? I personally believe that Alber Elbaz (my little fashion munchkin) is the most talented designer working today. But before […]
ARMANI PRIVE I love the strong androgynous look that Armani has monopolized since the late 70s. There is no better combination than a great black pant, white dress shirt and […]
It must be hard to be Karl Lagerfeld. Being the best at what you do brings both success and a great deal of pressure. Is there something this man cannot […]