You’ve seen the ads, all romantic and covered in lace. You’ve seen a gorgeous gown in person at a friend’s wedding, dripping crystals and delicate bead work that shimmered in the candle light at the evening ceremony. And, yes, you’ve even taken a look for yourself at the boutique, trying to decide between ivory or a soft blush tone for your own big day. Maybe it was the Signature Collection with the couture detailing, or maybe it was the Lillian West Collection with it’s free spirited Bohemian nature that spoke to you instead. Either way, there is one man who…
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We caught up with Sandy Verdon, Creative Director for Hobbs London, at the event in New York City, where they showcased their Fall/Winter 2017 collection. The dynamic director was charming among the flurry of fashion where a rich color palette of scarlet and fuschia, jade and Cointreau, were shaping bold silhouettes into a contemporary interpretation of the Hobbs woman of today. In this exclusive interview she shared her thoughts about the F/W 2017 collection and who the Hobbs London woman is, whether she’s strolling in Hyde Park or Central Park. What is your inspiration for the Fall/Winter collection? Our inspiration…
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From the perfect nude manicure to her top-selling Happy Birthday glittery nail polish, Deborah Lippmann knows a thing or two about how to have the most elegant hand shake. You might say she has the touch. And, this season she created a palette that offers a fun color blast for any occasion that you might find yourself in this summer. Here the name says it all as this dreamy, creamy pink bursts out in full technicolor, on the scene ready to hit the dance floor at a night club in Ibiza, L.A., or a barefoot Sunday morning kitchen improv sesh.…
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CARTIER’S REBELLIOUS FLOWER Cartier is playing coy with their latest interpretation of beauty. The you-can-look-but-you-can’t-touch creates a tension familiar to all and is the inspiration behind their latest collection in their long standing love affair of flowers. This time recognizing that maybe this desert blossom isn’t a fleur du mal after all. Cactus de Cartier is a luxurious celebration of beauty growing amongst the thorns, delicate and wild. The desert’s searing days and frigid nights only making for brighter blooms. Cactus de Cartier is a free-spirited collection of powerful, sculptural jewelry that makes a bold statement. Putting a twist…
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The iconic institution that is Diana Vreeland lives on thanks to the creative eye and wisdom of her grandson, Alexander Vreeland. The latest book launch, Diana Vreeland: The Modern Woman, is already making a splash and explores her 26 year career as editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar. Decadent in images that showcase her creative genius and collaborations with visionary photographers, such as Richard Avedon, Louise Dahl-Wolfe, Lillian Bassman, Martin Munkacsi and George Hoyningen-Huene, this is obviously a must have book in any fashion and art lover’s personal library. Flipping through the pages you begin to touch on the groundbreaking…