One of many amazing things about getting older is that I’ve developed a robust wardrobe. I have a lovely selection of attire for all occasions. Name it, and I can be ready tomorrow, no shopping required. …
The Magic That is Missoni
I would be remiss if I did not create at least one post about the iconic fashion house that is Missoni. I’m actually sort of kicking myself that it’s taken this long…
Handcrafted Sneakers by A1923
I dreamt about these kicks last night. I distinctly remember looking down in at my feet in dreamland and thinking… Oh. Yes. Last Fall, while in the void on an “avant garde” keyword bender, I stumbled upon …
NYFW Spring 2014 Collection
As we all know, everything regarding fashion, has fundamentally been done before. But what’s fresh and new is HOW something is done and because of this, I found the Spring/Summer collections here in NYC to be…
Creating the Chanel Cardigan
Last year, one of the courses I took at F.I.T. was Knitting Machine 101. The studio was full of intermediate and advanced hand knitters, and we were all reduced to head scratching, frustrated novices with giant question marks over our heads…
Luxury Brand, The Elder Statesman
Available at fashion retailers such as J.Crew, Net-A-Porter and Barneys, The Elder Statesman is the brainchild of Greg Chait, the 2012 winner of the prestigious CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund Award. Chait understands that a Luxury brand begins with luxurious fibers, and his fiber of choice is cashmere…
Nike Releases New Flyknits
When I was in grade school, the highly coveted sneakers were either Nike or Adidas. I gravitated towards Nike because the Nike Swoosh was all swirly and girly, and they came in a slew of candy colors…
Balmain Spring/Summer 2013 Wow Moments
As I flipped through the April issue of Marie Claire, I was pleasantly surprised to see one of Balmain’s woven creations from SS13. It is the type of piece that will stop anyone in their tracks…