Emerging fashion designer Kimberly Ovitz is breaking out at 25 years old with her edgy clothes in her Spring/Summer 2010 line.
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January 25th, 2010FASHION NEWS: Jewelry Houses Join Paris Fashion Week
November 25th, 2009World renowned jewelry houses will be joining top designers next week to create the most extravagant fashion week that Paris has ever seen. The Telegraph reports that in January, haute joaillerie houses have been invited for the first time in 150 years to join haute couture fashion houses in fashion for Paris haute couture week to ...
Read More »Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Burberry Sold At Costco. End Of High Fashion Or Barganista's Dream?
November 18th, 2009It used to be that the world of high fashion belonged to us mostly in the magazines and on tv, we would wistfully look at the unattainable garments in expensive store front windows, never daring to come in and wondering who can afford $3,000.00 gowns and $1200.00 dollar shoes. The recent world recession has changed ...
Read More »CHANEL SUED FOR MILLIONS OVER CROCHET PATTERN
November 9th, 2009Chanel is being sued by a 61-year-old seamstress in France over a crochet pattern that she alleges the fashion house copied from her. Carmen Colle is suing Chanel for $3.7 million over a crochet pattern she saw on a sweater in Tokyo that she says they stole from her. Carmen Colle is not just your average ...
Read More »FASHION SHOWS PARIS FASHION WEEK : LOUIS VUITTON AND CHANEL FASHION SHOWS AND COMMENTARY
October 7th, 2009The Louis Vuitton fashion show was much anticipated, with the live streaming on their Facebook page and all. But, the comments on the status feed were mostly not very flattering to the spring/summer 2010 fashion collection by Marc Jacobs. It looks like this is a second strike out for Jacobs whose own fashion collection under ...
Read More »FASHION SHOWS PARIS FASHION WEEK SPRING 2010: CHANEL, CHRISTIAN DIOR PARIS COUTURE FASHION SHOW VIDEOS
July 13th, 2009This past week's couture shows in Paris dazzled critics and fashion-lovers alike. There was no sign of the recession as models pranced down catwalks in architectural, high-end glamour. Trend Watch These trends emerge from the haute couture shows: metallics and sparkle,structured shapes, nipped in waists, sequins,retro glamour, suits (yes, more strong shoulders -- playing with proportion is key) and lingerie-inspired ...
Read More »FASHION NEWS: NO RETIREMENT FOR KARL OR BETSEY
July 9th, 2009
Karl Lagerfeld and Betsey Johnson aren't done with fashion yet, folks. [Photos courtesy of PR Photos] Rumors have been swirling about the impending retirement of two of the world's most beloved fashion icons. Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's reigning king, spoke directly with a New York Times reporter to dispel the blog-generated myth that the fashion designer will be stepping ...
Read More »READER QUESTIONS- TOP LUXURY PIECES TO BUY NOW?
June 23rd, 2009
Stephanie from Calgary, Alberta asks: I have been reading a lot that this is the right time to invest in collectible and classic luxury pieces and accessories. Which would you recommend and why? Hi Stephanie, Most authorities on luxury goods such as Forbes, Womens Wear Daily and numerous fashion magazines and sites are all indeed saying this is ...
Read More »FASHION DESIGNER LUXURY BRANDS STILL ON TOP
May 4th, 2009According to this Forbes.com article, the top luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton in first place, followed by Hermes, Gucci, Chanel and Rolex are still holding their appeal for the value seeking consumer. "Brands that offer luxury treats--glasses, belts, handbags, etc.--are less vulnerable," says Nikhil Gharekhan, senior vice president at Millward Brown. Although the dollar value of most ...
Read More »NEW YORK CITY – SHOPPING THERAPY
March 16th, 2009
Yours truly decided that she needed a little get away and there is simply nothing as mood uplifting than getting some shopping therapy in the Big Apple! Luckily, I avoided my usual uptown haunts to check out the fashion scene at Soho and the experience was so terrific I decided to share it with you. SoHo, starting ...
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