What do the gods on Mt. Olympus decorate themselves with while carrying on their daily duties of throwing lightening bolts and casting spells on mortals?
Why, HAUTE couture of course, and the more opulent and flamboyant, the BETTER!
Let the chiffon and organza flow and the embellishments fly!!...
Lord, its been a trying month what with the stock market in full blown status epilepticus and the weather in armageddon mode. I think Locusts have invaded Argentina. We're in dubious times…..
Thanks heavens for SPRING COUTURE!
A nice treat for our palates as we head into the month of heart...
Must be CHANEL! Thats right, Lagerfeld and Chanel presented Haute Couture for spring 2016 yesterday at the Grand Palais, and once again leave no doubt that the Kaiser is THE Cecil B. DeMille of the runways. The Chanel atelier has some of the most skilled artisans working today bringing Lagerfeld's...
Its time to plunder the mattresses! Get out your SHEKELS, SPRING COUTURE IS UPON US!
And to whet the fashion appetite:
SPRING COUTURE 2016:
Let the tulle flow and the embellishments fly!!!!
What could be more uplifting or inspiring than the fare of one Andrew Gn? When its time to beat back the doldrums of the current SNOWMAGEDDON (hat tip to the genius who amalgamated snow and armageddon), and you can't make it outside to those $15 masterpiece milkshakes, the lace laden, form flatt...
Tonight at 8:00pm, the opening of the San Francisco Ballet!
And to get us in the mood, a few looks from the past, care of the Neiman Marcus windows!
The tireless dynamic duo of Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli have struck yet AGAIN, delivering a vast collection of delectables, a veritable treasure chest of some of the most outrageously gorgeous ready to wear there is. The silhouettes never confuse or frighten, with the usual A li...
I learned earlier today that Wilkes Bashford, original and longterm owner of the eponymous boutique, a storied San Francisco institution since 1966, died on Saturday. This was a fashion visionary, bringing Ralph Lauren, Versace, Brioni, and Giorgio Armani to the city before anyone else while hel...
Go BOLD, BRASH, and DARING, or, just go home! This seems to be the guiding credo of Fausto Puglisi, who appears to be channeling Gianni Versace, RIP. I for one appreciate the spectacle, even though I probably wouldn't have the guts to go near much of these collections which seem ready made for t...
Apparently ELLERY was launched in Sydney in 2007, the creation of Kym Ellery..Now I wished I had paid more attention. Oh well, its nice to know there will always be a panoply of talented designers to discover that have been under your nose for an undisclosed period of time. Not that Chanel, ...
So often in life we play it safe, and refuse to venture beyond our comfort zone. This is particularly true in the realm of fashion. We stick with neutrals. Black, brown, navy and tan loom large in our closets. Occasionally a smidgen of Burgundy might find its way into an ensemble. Sigh… ...
The Golden Globes are apparently live as I write this........y a w n. I think Leonardo DiCaprio was eaten by a Bear in one of the nominated movies, or something. The only interesting part of these so called awards shows are the red carpet follies, and even they are becoming vaguely disinterestin...
It seems it was only yesterday when Raf Simons left Dior and Alber Elbaz was shown the door at Lanvin.....who will take up the helm at these bastions of fashion? No matter where I go I ask whomever shall listen. WHO WILL IT BE? Well, no one has an iota of a clue. NESSUNO! Sigh. The answe...
No sojourn to New York City in January would be complete without at least a brief pillaging of the sales at Bergdorf's and Barney's. So, between hanging with friends, swooning over the Jacqueline de Ribes exhibition at the Met, and window shopping in 19 degree weather, I managed to do a few laps...
Who needs the Wizard of Oz when all you need to do to find a brain, a heart, or courage, or better yet, shoes, dresses, or purses, is to stroll down 5th Avenue in New York City?
(My only advice is to pack a hat....something I was sorely lacking whilst developing hypothermia as I "strolled" ...
Strident men suits with olympian shoulders (hello Dynasty 80's), togs made of beef bits (um, ok Gaga), and fringed ponchos may come and go, but a WEARABLE well made and pleasingly girly frock is HERE TO STAY! I don't care who you are, this type of garment will be a loyal friend you shall revis...
