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Men’s Fashion Week

Just days after the death of legendary fashion designer Gianfranco Ferre his colleagues and fans gathered to pay tribute to him in Italy during men’s fashion week. A teary-eyed crowd gave a standing ovation to pay honor to the late designer at the presentation of his summer menswear collection. The show took place exactly a week after the 62-year old designer died of a brain hemorrhage in a Milan hospital. Ferre’s associates say the summer 2008 collection draws its inspiration from “the sea, from color scheme to fabrics shimmering like sun’s reflection on water.” The designer, known as the “architect” … Continue reading →

Famous Fashion Designer Dies

The man known as the “architect of fashion” has died. According to news reports, Gianfranco Ferre, the Italian designer acclaimed for his sculpted shapes and his reign at Christian Dior, is dead tonight. He was 62. The announcement was made within days of his arrival at a hospital in Milan. Doctors say Ferre suffered a massive brain hemorrhage. His death prompted top designers from around the world to issue statements regarding the impact Ferre made on the fashion world. Famed designer Giorgio Armani said he had long admired Ferre’s work and considered his passing a huge loss for the fashion … Continue reading →

Fashion Files: Designer Grocery Bags

Who knew going to the market could be so fashionable? Not me. I’m the mom at the market schlepping around a diaper bag or industrial-sized purse staring at the put-together female shoppers (yes, apparently there are some women who actually wear make up to the market) toting their environmentally friendly reusable shopping bags. Those canvas shopping bags have long been associated with “crunchy-granola”-types, who as it turns out, were way ahead of the times. Now, it’s hip to be environmentally aware and the reusable shopping bags are commonplace (even among the preppy-with-pearls set). But, now, brace yourself ladies, the market … Continue reading →

Calling The Fashion Police

The fashion police are coming to the rescue—of a distant cousin. Scotland Yard is getting a visit from the fashionably fit. In what some are calling a “historic moment” the iconic bobby’s uniform worn by members of the British police force is getting a makeover. According to the Metropolitan Police, the force has recruited students from the London College of Fashion, whose alumni includes celebrity shoemaker Jimmy Choo, to help redesign the uniform for the 21st century. For years police officers have complained that their foot-high helmets topple when they chase suspects. Proving that while the uniforms may be stylish … Continue reading →

Bridal Fashion Week—How To Look Like A Disney Princess Bride

Here we go again. The Big Apple is hunkering down for yet another Fashion Week (to read my series on Fashion Week 2007 click here). But this time designers are catering to a certain clientele—brides-to-be. Bridal Fashion Week kicks off in Manhattan on Sunday, but some fashion editors are already offering their picks on what may prove to be runway standouts. If you have always dreamed of looking like a princess on your wedding day then you are in luck… especially if the princess you’ve dreamt of looking like is from a Disney movie. Oh, no they didn’t! Oh, YES … Continue reading →

Fashion Week: It Ain’t Over Till It’s Over

Tina Turner was there, as was famed film director Robert Wilson, and scores of other fashionistas. Fashion Week has moved to Milan… and trendsetters are jostling for front row seats at some of the week’s most highly anticipated shows, including Giorgio Armani’s. The famed designer drew a bevy of VIP’s when he showed off his Fall/Winter 2007 collection on Monday. His creations focused on muted shades with a myriad of glistening sequins. Fashion editors call Armani’s collection, “a dazzling display of feminine tones, from sparkling ballerina footwear to knitted caps dotted with dewdrop crystals.” Noticeably missing from the designer’s collection: … Continue reading →

New York Fashion Week—That’s A Wrap!

Another New York Fashion Week is officially in the books. The event wrapped up Friday with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Ralph Lauren and Tommy Hilfiger, previewing their fall collections. Tommy Hilfiger returned to his preppy roots for his fall collection. The models in his show sashayed down the runway in classic tweeds, cable-knit sweaters, plaids and peacoats. One fashion editor called it: “A sophisticated twist on the collegiate look.” Hilfiger also got rave reviews for a turtleneck sweater dress with horizontal black-and-white stripes, and a plaid cape, which featured a reflective lining and a reflective … Continue reading →

New York Fashion Week—Must-Have Items For Fall

Fur and fashion. Mention those two words in the same sentence around PETA supporters and you can bet the fur will be flying. But, on the runways of New York Fashion Week, fur has turned into (gasp!) a must-have item for fall—good looking fake fur, that is. Leave it to designer Marc Bouwer to send models down the runway in mink minidresses. Fashion magazine editors say fake fur is hot, hot, hot for fall. “If the past two falls have been about jewel-encrusted clothing, this fall will be all about fur-enhanced clothing,” one fashion analyst told reporters. From outerwear to … Continue reading →

Fall Fashion Preview—Short Skirts and “Acid” Accents

With temperatures hovering near MINUS 15 degrees Fahrenheit (at least here in the Upper Midwest) it’s hard to think about wearing short, flirty skirts. But, short hemlines are one of the first trends to emerge from New York Fashion Week. The annual event, currently underway in the Big Apple, is drawing huge crowds of celebrities, their stylists, fashion editors and retailers. In a previous blog I listed some of the first must-have items to emerge from the runways. This blogs recaps some of the other trends revealed at yesterday’s shows. While the rest of the country was prepping to watch … Continue reading →