It has been raining and snowing the entire Milan Fashion Week – pretty much turning everyone off. Well almost everyone… I couldn’t help it. Just before I left New York, I found this adorable Felix Rey Kissy Face umbrella and all I could think about was strolling in and out of fashion shows with this(…)
Rain or snow, New York Fashion Week is in full swing and here is the first of my show reviews for the season at www.oliviapalermo.com. An Army of One, a fully embellished female exuberating her inner strength on the arm of her sleeve, the heel of her armoresque boots, and the fur of her lapel stood center(…)
I said it way back when I wrote my article for Olivia Palermo on Gianvito Rossi… and I will say it again… Say ‘Goodbye’ to the platform and ‘Hello’ to the Lady Pump. It was a rather lovely time gaining inches with those platforms, but to be honest I am extremely pleased to have femininity, modernity, and(…)
In the jungle, the oh-so-mighty jungle, a kaleidoscope of exotic-skinned animals sleep tonight. Albeit the pythons may be cerulean blue, poppy red, and chiquita banana yellow, but in the wild land of the shoe obsessed, it’s as if the gods have answered our prayers. Let us introduce you to Aquazzura. A brand taking evolution into(…)
First let me start by saying – HAPPY NEW YEARS EVERYONE! I can’t believe how quickly 2012 flew by. I feel so blessed and fortunate for the lessons learned and new experiences received. 2012 was one of the most formative years of my life and I only hope I can multiple the inspiration and(…)
Tis’ the season to be Fancy! It seems the word “fancy” is always rolling off our tongues when the holidays roll around. You may fancy a little bit of this or a little bit of that, but what you should really be fancying is a pair of “fancy pants.” Now we aren’t just talking about(…)
Pick a cover any cover. Perhaps you are an avid reader and novels such as ‘The Catcher in the Rye’ and ‘Doctor Zhivago’ tickle your fancy. Yet, what should be your library has become a makeshift accessories closet lining your ‘bookshelves’ with adorned handbags and clutches instead. Yes, we all understand. It happens to the(…)
Someone I have known since my days at Zac Posen and who, at that time, was just a budding shoe designer, I am proud to write this piece on Mr. Nicholas Kirkwood. A true artisan and someone who is constantly pushing the footwear envelope. Please have a look at my piece for Olivia Palermo here: Lines(…)
While in Milano, I was able to interview yet another one of my favorite fashion designers – Signore Brunello Cucinelli. A man who combines sporty and luxury effortlessly. He is iconic in his own right. I have yet to find another designer that can duplicate his genius. Click on the following link for my piece(…)
Throughout all of the fashion weeks, it is apparent that each city has it’s own style. New York is known for it’s sportswear and hipster flare. Milan is over-the-top sparkle with usually an animal print mixed in here and there. And Paris is always très chic with the hottest ticket shows of the season. But do(…)