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L’Wren Scott Fall 2009 Runway Show

A L’Wren Scott event is one of the most eagerly awaited presentations of the week. Undoubtedly, it’s the winning combination of the perfectly executed lunch, a quick fashion show that starts on time and star wattage without the fanfare. Dustin … Continue reading

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A Little Bit About…Abigail Lorick

  The mastermind behind “Lorick” is Abigail Lorick. Born on Amelia Island, Florida, Abigail knew the South couldn’t contain her. At the age of 18, she moved to Paris and Milan to model for designers such as Alberta Ferretti and … Continue reading

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Manolo Blahnik

Manolo Blahnik is a name that has become synonymous with mainstream high fashion footwear since the late nineties. In 30 years, the Manolo brand has surpassed all ideas applicable to luxury footwear and continues to establish itself as a stylish … Continue reading

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A Little Bit About…Coco Chanel

Among the key designers who made a bold and lasting impression on women’s fashion in the 20th century, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel deserves special recognition. Born in Saumur, in the Loire Valley of France, Chanel survived an impoverished childhood and strict … Continue reading

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More About the New Famous Designer: Jason Wu

Minutes before Jason Wu was to become famous as the 26-year-old designer of Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown, he ordered a pepperoni and mushroom pizza from Domino’s at his apartment in Midtown, then sat down with his boyfriend and a neighbor … Continue reading

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A Little Bit About…Tory Burch

While living in New York city, It-Girl, Tory Burch, has maintained personal relationships with a series of extremely wealthy men. With the financial savvy of her former second husband, she began a fashion label in February 2004 in New York … Continue reading

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New To Kate Spade

Kate Spade has a fabulous new creative director, who starred in Harper’s Bazaar’s February 2009 magazine. Former Banana Republic executive vice president of product design and development, Deborah Lloyd was named creative director and co-president of Kate Spade in July, … Continue reading

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Fashion Illustration

Fashion Illustration is a medium in which creative expression can be given free rein and designers can explore ideas before the realities of budgets, fabrics, or physics intervene.  Fashion designers’ sketches reveal inspiration as well as color and style. When learning to transfer … Continue reading

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A Little Bit About…Vera Wang

Vera Wang, age 59, is an American fashion designer based in New York. She is known for her wedding gown collection, among other specialties. Vera Wang has not always been the successful bridal designer like she is today. As a girl, Wang … Continue reading

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Two of the Busiest Weeks of the Year

Fashion week is a fashion industry event, lasting about one week, which allows fashion designers or “houses” to display their latest collections in runway shows and buyers to take a look at the latest trends.  The Fashion Week fall shows are … Continue reading

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