This was one of my top 10 favorites at Chanel Haute Couture collection in Paris. The model’s tall slender frame is perfect for this satin unshaped gown and her 1960’s hair bun style was impeccable for this look. As I said this dress was one of top ten favorites I have [...]
Spring Couture Week kicks off in Paris with some of the most well known couture design houses: Christian Dior and Chanel. The impeccable designs, variety of styles and intricate details make Couture Week some of the best fashion shows.
Christian Dior’s collection was inspired by equestrian style, romanticism and one of the first American fashion designers, Charles James. Galliano [...]
Sure, New York has its moments, London was like new and Milan was beautiful, but Paris is the creme de la creme. It’s absolutely breathtaking and basically what high fashion is all about. From the hay and clogs at Chanel to the alien/creature creations from Alexander McQueen, the fashions were just magical. Looks from Hermes, [...]
Amy Smilovic, the designer for Tibi, returned to her alma mater – University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) – last week to discuss her life with Tibi and where she finds her inspiration for her colorful and fun designs.
Originally an advertising major, she took a very good job in New York City working in marketing for [...]
I had the pleasure of talking with designer Michelle Taryn about her beautiful line of jewelry. Michelle, a certified lover of the arts, finally tried her luck at jewelry after fulfilling her passion for dancing, art and music. Her use of natural colors and materials make you feel just that. Natural. Wearing one of her pieces [...]
Earlier this year, this bag made it’s way down the runway in Paris as part of Chanel’s Fall 09 collection. Karl Lagerfeld is known for his quirky accessories and in this case, he has gone quirky/utilitarian. The models carried tightly sealed clear plastic cases filled with all sorts of goodies from the design house. Among the [...]
Here at the University of Michigan, we students love to take advantage of all the study abroad opportunities the University has to offer! But, what is the point of traveling to an exotic location if you don’t look fabulous doing it? Junior, and Political Science major, Brigid Daugherty, has the right idea. Check out some [...]
According to Forbes and 10,000 surveyed people from 20 countries, these 10 cities are at the forefront of fashion and design. From the East coast to West coast of the U.S. and across the world to Asia, all of these cities have shown a prominent contribution to fashion in their culture. Where does your city [...]
