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    WOMEN’S FASHION: CHOCHENG

    March 20, 2019 - By 

    This season Chocheng presented their Fall/Winter 2019 collection which celebrates fine European tailoring and a chic 1950’s line that accentuates the feminine form. We had the opportunity to interview the designer Cho Cho Cheng and explore the inspiration behind the collection. What inspired your latest collection?  This collection is inspired by the 1959 film ‘North By Northwest’ and Joan Crawford. The fall/winter show had the feeling of a modern, playful take on the 1940’s sophisticated lady. How did you achieve that?  I tried to achieve historical accuracy by using Prince of Wales plaid fabric from heritage mills that have been…

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    INES DI SANTO: EAST OF THE SUN – WEST OF THE MOON

    December 17, 2018 - By 

    What would it take to make your wedding the fairytale you’ve always dreamed of? Something that doesn’t require kissing a frog and hoping he’s a prince. Or finding a fairy godmother with a magic wand. What if it was as simple as finding the perfect dress? Make your vision a reality with a bridal gown designed by our modern day enchantress, Ines Di Santo and her Fall 2019 Fairytale Collection called East of the Sun; West of the Moon. Her looks for fall include Cathedral trains, Royal Lace, cigarette leg jumpsuits, a beaded bolero, floral hem accents, Organza coats, and…

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    GIRARD-PERREGAUX: SUMMER LAUREATO

    August 3, 2018 - By 

    Girard-Perregaux has a splashy, pop art inspired summer timepiece collection for women this year. Their Laureato style is bright and lively, just as is the vibrant woman they had in mind when creating the line. The Swiss luxury watch manufacturer’s muse was a manga-like boldness and the straight up summer fun that fills the catwalks of the fashion savvy. The dial, with its Clou de Paris hobnail pattern and painted finish, is juxtaposed along its octagonal bezel with 56 brilliant-cut diamonds sparkling a fiery border.   Today, being oneself is a real art. It is a matter of taking perfectly…

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    FASHION FOCUS: THALÉ BLANC

    May 14, 2018 - By 

    In the world of luxury handbags certain names have flooded the market with instantly recognizable logos and shapes, creating an almost cliché image that, some might say, is over saturated. While to each his own, the more discerning fashion lovers look for designs and quality of a rare breed so that they can elevate their style, quietly and with a knowing smile, allowing her chic to speak. This kind of exclusive nature of fashion is what Bombay-born fashion designer Deborah Sawaf innately uses throughout her brand, Thalé Blanc; after honing her skills at such fashion maisons like Gianfranco Ferre, Roberto…

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    HARRY WINSTON: OPUS IN RETROGRADE

    April 24, 2018 - By 

    HARRY WINSTON IS A ROCK STAR Getting your kicks on Route 66 in a cool classic car, top down, sun out, and The Beach Boys serenading your expedition with some good vibrations; Harry Winston’s OPUS 14 evokes the iconic Americana experience. For the collector with an eye for vintage cars, timeless refinement and a sophisticated playfulness, the jewelry maison joined forces Franck Orny and Johnny Girardin, two visionary watchmakers, for the fourteenth chapter of their totally unique and always highly anticipated OPUS series. The rock ‘n roll soul of the OPUS 14 is found in the groundbreaking miniaturization of the…

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    LANVIN & THE TECHISM OF KRISTA KIM

    March 22, 2018 - By 

    It has never been more true that ‘fashion is art’ than this year’s Fall/Winter collection by Lanvin, who took an inspirational turn in their designs by collaborating with Techism artist Krista Kim, a leading contemporary artist who creates emotionally moving creations with her large digital algorithmic paintings.  The collection that Olivier Lapidus, the maison’s artistic director and initiator of the first e-couture label, and Krista Kim brought to life is a fusion of high technology and high fashion, for the modern woman. Elegantly balancing a futuristic vision with timeless pieces as they explore what it means to be human in the digital age.…

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    EMERGING DESIGNERS

    March 18, 2018 - By 

    The UK-based company, Oxford Fashion Studio presented eleven different emerging designers from all over the globe at New York Fashion Week on February 10th 2018 at Studio 450 which included one marquee and two group runway shows.  The shows had everything from bridal gowns to men’s wear and women’s wear, to women’s shoes and even handbags.   Nandi Madida’s womenswear collection had rich reds, deep browns and sunset orange with a splash of white and black.  Jef Albea’s couture line displayed traditional bridal white with a few gowns in non-traditional gold, black and red. Tone Fitness Apparel’s main color focus…

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    MEET THE DESIGNER: CUIXU

    February 25, 2018 - By 

    You’ve seen her work on the runways of New York City. Her accessories embellished the creations of designers and are the finishing touch to the models before the flashing lights of the catwalk. New York based Chinese accessories designer Cui Xu, has spent years perfecting her craft and recently began building her personal brand of sophisticated, feminine and unique wardrobe must-haves such as; chokers, handbag, and shoes. We had the opportunity to chat with Xu and explore her journey and her latest collection. Obviously you’re a very creative person, what inspired you to channel your art into fashion and accessories? As…

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    DOONEY & BOURKE: CRAFTSMANSHIP FOR MEN

    February 5, 2018 - By 

    From Norwalk, Connecticut to Tuscany, Italy, the Dooney & Bourke brand has solidified the standard of quality within the leather goods industry, creating American classics for over forty years. Recently reminiscing on some of their original men’s accessories they reconnected with the vintage feel and created a collection that speaks of a quiet masculinity, purposeful pieces, and tailored detailing that elevates everything from the steady essentials of briefcases and wallets, while the traditional duffle bag becomes a getaway companion for weekend adventures. Of course the collection was designed to not only fulfill the obvious practicalities but to also fulfill the…

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    VACHERON CONSTANTIN: COLLECTION EXCELLENCE PLATINE

    November 28, 2017 - By 

    In an elegant continuation of their classic line of complete calendar timepieces, Traditionnelle, Vacheron Constantin has added the beautifully handsome and complex Collection Excellence Platine to its prestigious lineage.   “A contemporary expression of the grand Geneva watchmaking tradition, conveyed through a palette of horological complications in a classical design. An “Etagé” case and lugs, a fluted case-back, a railway-type minute track, Dauphine-type hours and minutes hands, as well as “bâtons de Genève” hour-markers: the aesthetic codes of the Traditionnelle collection are all clearly present, complemented by the aura of exclusivity conveyed by the Excellence Platine signature. Punctuated by gold bi-facetted…