Category: Fashion
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Pitti Uomo Part 1
Stay Tuned for more coverage. I am a bit late but Easy Jet gave me a choice. Either underwear or PC. I had to leave the PC causing delays of my reports.
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Pitti Uomo Dandy Report
It is always fun to attend Pitti Uomo. The Dandys or Peacocks walking around showing off their looks are impressive but at times some looks felt overdone. We think what makes a great look is if the looks seem effortless not like a math equation. Stylist Gianni and I share share our views from Florence. […]
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Celebrate 2020
Roll in the new decade and New Year. Today’s Drink! If you had a good year drink one glass of Champagne. If you had a bad year, drink a bottle of Champagne.
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Fashion File 2019
The news from 2019 in fashion.
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Action + Words=3
I have written about this subject in the past. It is easy to protest, be a part of a movement that does not involve negative consequences. Climate change activism continues to stay on the front page. Greta made the cover of Time magazine as Person of the Year. However, does Generation Z really feel about […]
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KADEWE redone,, but,,,
Department stores are ingrained the fabrics of cities. Cultural temples of consumption, meeting places to see and be seen. Before World War 2 Berlin had many grand showcases of prosperity lining its big streets and plazas. The sole survivor still in existence today is the KaDeWe on Tauentzienstrasse. Damaged by Allied bombings in 1943 the […]
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Fashion at the Box-office
Olivier Rousteing is a one man force of fashion. Being the youngest and first person of color to head a major Paris label. He transformed the once staid house Balmain into a global phenomenal worn by “A list” celebrities. The documentary “Wonderboy” explores his life in the fast lane. I have not seen […]
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Hi Tops from Dior
I looked over the Dior Pre-Fall Collection. Kim Jones continues to lean to streetwear for inspiration. His commercial instincts are solid. Luxury labels must court new buyers to stay relevant. I am not sure where the line is drawn between courting and desperate attempt. The new Nike Air Jordan hi-top crosses the border. The […]
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Tiziano Guardini
An emerging designer, Tiziano is making strides in the Milan scene. Combining sustainable materials into wearable pieces he proves eco -fashion can be interesting as well as vibrant. Oversized pieces with long lengths was the running theme. Not bad, I will keep an eye on him. Viewed at Milan Fashion Week.
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Which One?
As Fashion Weeks approach I think there are now 3 categories of fashion types attending the shows and events. The Fashion World is driven by character absorption of media images. I classify them in 3 categories: The Carrie Bradshaws, The Anna Wintours, and The Kardashians. The Big 3 First, The Carrie Bradshaws of the fashion […]