The Chic Spy is a whimsical blend of class and sass - think Holly Golightly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) meets Jinx (Die Another Day). She’s mysterious, sophisticated and always on the hunt for the hottest of haute, whether it’s exposing the next big heist, like bodacious baubles stealing the scene from yet another designer ensemble; or investigating the looks of elusive red carpet celebs, those who are trés chic and those who merely shock.
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An Interesting Fact
When I interviewed Paris Hilton during super bowl weekend, she commented how she liked my Dominique Cohen cameo pin and asked where I got it.
The score and soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated New Moon — which is a sequel to the teen vampire romance Twilight — is dark, brooding, and haunting like one would expect from this genre of film.
In Twilight, we were enchanted by the epic romance between Bella Swan and Edward Cullen; their love is the stuff made of legend and fairytales. Bella’s opening narration, “I’ve never given much thought to how I would die, but dieing in the place of someone I love seems like a good way to go,” is... Read Full Story
A ballgown fashioned from deconstructed thrift and vintage t-shirts in vibrant colors like crimson red, electric blue, canary yellow with logos and text emblazoned on them is what you can expect from eco-friendly fashion designer Angela Johnson. When most designers look for luxurious textiles to create their collections, Johnson scours second-hand stores and vintage boutiques to find her fabrics, which come entirely from t-shirts.
Like many designers, Johnson found inspiration from the works... Read Full Story
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini (Photo credit: google.com)
Mary J. Blige teamed up with Gucci to celebrate the opening of The Mary J. Blige Center for Women in Yonkers, New York, the singer’s hometown. The non-profit organization, whose mission is to educate, empower, and encourage women, is a partnership between The Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) and Westchester Jewish Community Services. Blige and Steve Stoute, a record executive, cofounded FFA... Read Full Story
Alexander McQueen’s Spring 2010 Collection, Plato’s Atlantis, was a Poseidon adventure at its grandest scale during Paris Fashion Week. Reptile printed garments with space age silhouettes and kaleidoscope patterned textiles in vibrant hues set the tone for this deep sea-inspired collection. The show was an amazingly executed spectacle that was tautly constructed with each and every detail. It was set on an abbreviated catwalk with the models circling parallel tracks with cameras mounted on ... Read Full Story
After a decade of showing in Milan, the Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2010 show in London began with statuesque models cascading down the catwalk in what appeared to be a brand metamorphosis. Christopher Bailey, the young British designer put glamour into the austere line known for its English countryside appeal and classic cut military-inspired trench coats. Since Bailey took the helm of Burberry as creative director in 2001 he has done for Burberry what Tom Ford did for Gucci. He ushered ... Read Full Story
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Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker is enjoying the sweet smell of success, yet again. Besides the second installment of “Sex and the City: The Movie,” there will be a new scent inspired by the moxy of the league character, Carrie Bradshaw, with its ecclectic collage of prints on the bottle from a pretty paisley to an edgy zebra pattern. The fragrance, called simply SJP NYC (OMG!), will debut in February 2010, at Macy’s, just in time for the releas... Read Full Story
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In all his typical galore, Ralph Lauren tells a story with his spring 2010 runway show. The looks read like a depression era fashion guide with simple cotton floral dresses reminiscent of what a 30s housewife might wear to do laundry or the digs of a railroad worker like worn patchwork jeans, Farmer John overalls, and notch collar shirts.
The collection is an obvious poke at the recession we are currently experiencing with looks reminiscent of the digs woen by blue co... Read Full Story
Project Runway’s Tim Gunn and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. was on hand Saturday at Bloomingdale’s for the debut of the Kate Spade New York apparel collection. The charismatic author of A Guide to Quality, Taste and Style, was dapperly dressed in a charcoal gray Banana Republic suit acccented with a buttercup yellow tie.
Gunn and Leah Salak, director of special events and marketing for Liz Claiborne, who wore a black Kate Spade A-line shift, hosted a fashion show featuring a ... Read Full Story
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A gruppy is someone whose fashion style blurs the line between preppy and grunge — think of it as a preppy rebellion. And, there’s no mistaking this chic look! Just when you think a look is on the verge of being a classic ensemble like a crested blazer and string of pearls, in the knick of time something edgy, camouflage cargo pants and biker boots perhaps, are thrown into the mix. If there’s any doubts as to whether you’re rocking the look, here are... Read Full Story
PART I
Zoot Suit
Suavecito Apparel Co. (1997)
The look of the zoot suit was made popular in the 30s and 40s primarily amongst African and mexican Americans. The style is marked by a long baggy suit jacket and wide leg trousers with a high waist.
Beatniks
Beat Generation poets artists in North Beach, San Francisco photographed by Larry Keenan (1965)
In the 50s, during the post_World War II era, a new movement manifested that were intellectuals concerned with social issues. This look can incl... Read Full Story
