So, the Academy Awards have come and gone......Congrats to all those involved in The Revenant. Despite many hair raising moments (although I saw "The Wild Bunch" by the great Sam Pekinpah as a kid, so, I could take it), I found myself enthralled with the cinematography and of course TOM HARDY,...
Its time for a quick perusal of the newest selection of Little Black Dresses from the runways of New York, London, and Milan. There were not as many as I expected. Apparently COLOR is the new black. That being said, every permutation imaginable has manifested in the collections.
Whether ...
So, apparently something called the Academy Awards is upon us. Frankly, as a child OBSESSED by all things Hollywood, cinema, and the ultimate awards show, I was crestfallen and in utter shock when Saving Private Ryan lost out to Shakespeare In Love in 1999.....W U T ?!?!?!? That caused a momen...
Well, there are MANY runway shows from New York and London Fashion Weeks to wax eloquent about, but this just in: GUCCI HAS HIT THE MILAN RUNWAYS!!!!!
And once again, Alessandro Michele treats us to a whimsical and wondrous affair showcasing what I'm sure will be some of THE most covetable wear...
As mesmerizing as the runway antics at New York Fashion Week were (and more to come on that front later), after a quick perusal of several entries from London Fashion Week, it is clear we are happily in for a treasure trove of delights come this fall winter.
Case in point? ASHISH, the epon...
Ruffles are REGAL, ruffles are RESPLENDENT, and ruffles are RESURGENT. These fashion details can be the focal point of an outfit OR just a kicky adjunct for easy visual interest.
Maybe you don't want to go all obvious girly feminine with ruffles aplenty, but rather you want to temper your t...
Time for a respite from all things pragmatic. In any given season the runways will be rife with neutral palettes, black figuring heavily, and streamlined silhouettes. These are garments for everyday wear, to keep one clothed and unobtrusive. We all tend to live in these elements.
And then...
Once again the House of Delpozo under the creative directorship of Josep Font produces a spellbinding collection rife with unbridled exuberance consisting of unique silhouettes and a vast and vibrant color palette fit for all sensibilities. Dashing primary and secondary colors are tempered by ...
I remember the days when the Crew was a sort of glorified GAP, running in a parallel vein with Banana Republic. Casual and sporty togs with a preppy edge for the college crowd and for low key weekend hijinks. Fisherman sweaters, chinos, and T-shirts in neutral colors were the idea. This is not t...
IS RED! And for MAXIMUM IMPACT when it comes to getting gussied up? You've GOT to go R E D! No other color has the same effect upon the visual cortex as a bright vibrant version of this color. And with such a brash striking color no need to show cleavage or leg unless so inclined. But ...
Ever since I started paying attention to all things fashion week, here and on the continent, I've been besotted by the collections of Nicholas K. The crazed combination of post apocalyptic Mad Max, bedouin, and Warrior Princess are mesmerizing. These are cool, chic, and wearable pieces that co...
Nothing like a love letter from the federales to turn an otherwise glorious day off (apparently P-Phil was correct in his prognostication with respect to the coming of Spring here in SF) into a pit of inauspicious gloom. As "luck" would have it, Saks Fifth Avenue beckoned with gift cards seari...
The allegory of Botticelli aside, what could summon the essence of SPRING and all it represents in a more engaging and winsome fashion than the couture renderings of Giambattista Valli, the grandmaster of all things refined and feminine?
Throughout his pret-a-porter and couture collections, ...
The Lebanese must have a genetic predisposition towards opulent finery given the perpetual glory brought to the runways by the talented and beloved Zuhair Murad, Elie Saab, and Reem Acra, all hailing from Lebanon. Zuhair Murad and Elie Saab both produce haute couture collections, yet even their ...
Couture collections run the gamut from wacky and avant-garde to blisteringly gorgeous, as expected given the disparate menagerie of designers. Some of the pieces almost defy imagination by virtue of the silhouette, precious fabrication and intricate adornment. These are pieces that can take hu...
Well, today that grand oracle and heralded soothsayer, Punxsutawney Phil (of the Marmota monaxes) ambled up and out of his subterranean abode, and miracle of miracles, didn't cast a shadow! So, WE ARE IN FOR AN EARLY SPRING!
Thank you PHIL!
Any excuse to start the perusals of festive, ...
