Last night I was honored to attend the opening reception for a new exhibit at the Museum of the City of New York celebrating the work of legendary African-American designer Stephen Burrows: Stephen Burrows is widely touted as the first African-American designer to reach international acclaim. Known for his signature lettuce hems and bias cuts, Continue Reading
London based brand Virgos Lounge is a socialite favorite, thanks to their bedazzled accoutrements with a vintage flair. For Spring 2013, they’re sprinkling their signature embellished jackets and separates with light catching sequins, and playing with pale yellows, pinks, optic whites, and blues, perfect for the warmer months. Silver mixes with gold on beaded blazers, Continue Reading
• As it turns out, British designer Vivienne Westwood isn’t a fan of First Lady Michelle Obama’s style. In an interview with the New York Times, the outspoken Westwood said, “Don’t talk about her. It’s dreadful what she wears….I don’t want to talk about it. Really, I can’t. She’s a very nice looking lady, but it’s a nonstarter Continue Reading
A few weeks ago, a Mail Bombs search led me to the website of Iconic Invanity, a Nigerian based label of colorful cocktails, gowns, and suit sets: With a focus on African prints with a Western sensibility, the brand prides itself on luxurious fabrics, intricate details, and beaded embellishments. Their Spring 2013 show, titled ‘Luxury Continue Reading
Sure, we’re knee deep in Fall 2013 shows, but Spring is right around the corner! In case you’re in need of ample doses of color and print, look no further than Haitian-Italian designer Stella Jean’s Spring 2013 collection: Her latest foray features her signature African prints, with elongated hemlines for those who want to add Continue Reading
Paula Patton is back! The beauty was spotted at the premiere of her new film Disconnect at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival in a sexy LBD by Anthony L. Williams: She finished her look with a girly ponytail, gold chandelier earrings, and black satin pumps. Check out the back of the piece. Pretty sweet Continue Reading
Exotics are everywhere for Pre-Fall 2013, and Tracy Reese’s collection for the season pretty much solidifies they’re going to be one of the major trends. She mixes leopard with python, tropical prints, and leather on her flirty, yet functional silhouettes. Naturally, her signature cocktail dresses are also on display: her loyal customers will be pleased Continue Reading
Let’s talk cutouts, leather, and structured tailoring: Cushnie et Ochs’s latest collection for Pre-Fall 2013 is full of them all. There aren’t too many frills besides a nature-inspired print: the designs are powerful and sexy. Bondage has a moment with harness detailing, like something out of a Helmut Newton photograph. The offerings are perfectly edited Continue Reading
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