The Fabulous Isabel Toledo
I’ve been meaning to check out the Isabel Toledo exhibit “Fashion From the Inside Out” at the Museum at F.I.T. since it opened in June. I walk by it day in and day… Read More
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Carol Christian Poell
I love designers who are on the fringe. Designers that buck the system and do it their way. Designers that the vast majority of people have never and will never hear about simply… Read More
Stylist/ Designer? Oh Yessir.
I have to let you in on a little secret… I have a weird pet peeve about model/actor/musicians who claim to be designers. Let’s face it, their name may be on the label… Read More
The Burkmans
I love my younger sister but I can’t imagine ever going into business with her. We’re too different. We would end up driving each other nuts. Not so for Doug and Ben Burkman.… Read More
“Hey, You Dropped Something…”
“Oh, it’s my heart.” What a killer pick-up line. Some dude used it on me as I whizzed past him on my way to the subway this afternoon. Totally made me laugh. These… Read More
The Individual Bride
I’m working with a fabulous woman next weekend who’s getting married and has very strong opinions about what she wants to look like. She wants her personal style to come through in the… Read More
Bonnie Cashin
Yesterday, I was buzzing through Ebay in search of a vintage handbag, when I stumbled on a Bonnie Cashin Coach bag!!! I totally flipped out and stalked the listing for hours until I… Read More
That “Je Ne Sais Quoi”
The French have it and many want it, but don’t know how to achieve it. Here’s an idea, A.P.C., a super cool French clothing company that specializes in hip, but classic basics. The… Read More
Maria Cornejo
Maria Cornejo is a brilliant Chilean designer who started her label in New York in 1997. Like most female designers, she designs real clothing for real women. Her clothing is a bit ethereal,… Read More
I Can Never Get Too Much Isaac
I love Isaac Mizrahi. He does it all. He has effortless style, is a wonderful designer, an entertaining performer, a talk show host, has starred in a documentary, and was the author of… Read More
