On September 4th, the Couture Council of The Museum a FIT hosted its annual Couture Council Luncheon, which honored iconic footwear designer Christian Loubutin with the 2019 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. During opening remarks, Dr. Valerie Steele, Director and Chief Curator for the Museum at FIT, announced that the event had raised … Continue reading INFLUENCERS | Red Soles That Come From The Soul: Christian Loubutin Honoured By FIT’s 2019 Couture Council
“When it came to designing this space, I was inspired by everyone from set designer Tony Duquette to architectural polymath Renzo Mongiardino, but it was interiors company Casa do Passadico that helped me realize those dreams and bring this space to life. We wanted to have a mix of different styles from different periods, like … Continue reading BORN TO BE UNIQUE | AQUAZZURA: Founded in 2011 by Edgard Osorion Aquazzura’s Milan Showroom is just as well conceived as his myriad designs
The British Fashion Council has announced the nominations for the 2019 Fashion Awards, with model Adut Akech and designer Daniel Lee of Bottega Veneta among those recognized. The awards recognize “exceptional individuals whose imagination and creativity has broken new ground in fashion” in the fashion industry, a British Fashion Council (BFC) press release stated. The … Continue reading FASHION | Who Will Be Named Model Of The Year?
Some of the biggest names in Italian fashion bookended a shorter, tighter Milan Fashion Week, beginning with Prada and ending with a surprise Gucci protest. Miuccia Prada chose a new approach, eschewing fashion in favor of timeless style, while Gucci’s Alessandro Michele made a controversial statement with a series of straitjackets.but in the end, it … Continue reading FASHION ISSUE | Milan Fashion Week: The Most Talked About Moments This Season
You remember it. It was 2000, and Jennifer Lopez wore that plunging, green jungle-inspired Versace dress to the Grammy Awards, causing so many searches on Google that the company had to create Google Images. No, really. The dress went viral before viral was a thing. And now, almost 20 years later, J.Lo wore an updated … Continue reading FASHION | Remember J.Lo’s Iconic Dress From The 2000 Grammy’s? She Just Wore Un Updated Version
When it comes to fashion the Duchess of Sussez most certainly has the midas touch, with anythingshe wears in public usually selling out within hours. Now Meghan Markle has harnessed the public’s admiration for her style, putting it to use as a force for good. She’s designed a line of clothing aimed at empowering unemployed … Continue reading ROYALS | Meghan’s Fashion Range Launches – And Her Bag Is Already Sold Out
Fashion lovers, put on your walking shoes: It’s time to see the best of the catwalk and beyond with a whirlwind tour of New York’s museums. Whether you’re interested in French couture, cutting-edge fashion, contemporary street style or some serious bling, there’s something for you to feast your eyes upon in the exhibitions now you … Continue reading ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | The Best NYC Museums For Fashion Lovers
When the news of Karl Lagerfeld’s death broke earlier this year, powerful reverberations were felt far beyond the fashion industry’s inner circle. He was one of the most recognizable people working in fashion – his own image just as famous as his designs. His shows for Chanel were the main fixture of Paris Fashion Week … Continue reading FASHION ICONS | Meet Silvia Fendi, The Woman Who’s Stepped Into Karl Lagerfeld’s Shoes
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, shared a glimpse of her highly anticipated charity capsule collection of work attire, which launches this fall. In the footage, the duchess is seen hugging models, working with photographers, and smiling proudly from the sidelines. “Meghan surprised everyone at Smart Works when she showed up for the shoot”, which took place … Continue reading ROYALS | Meghan Markle Makes A Surprise Appearance At A Photo Shoot, And She Couldn’t Look Happier. The Shoot Promotes Her Upcoming Charity Capsule Collection Of Work Attire.
In honor of the iconic fashion designer’s 136th birthday, Alkassandra looks back at Chane’s Legacy. Coco Chanel’s impact on fashion is unparalleled – and her design legacy is just as relevant today, on what would have been her 136th birthday, as it was decades ago. The legendary fashion designer’s canon of now-staples – the tweet … Continue reading FASHION ICONS | 9 Coco Chanel Fact You Probably Never Knew
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