Fanny Pack,,Not!

The fanny pack has become a luxury brand staple. An accessory once regulated to streetwear to brands like Nike and Puma. Luxury makers have recently picked on the trend by introducing their own versions. Louis Vuitton’s 1500 euro item sets the standard in the fashionista category. My opinion: I will never own one.   Do …

Byblos Northern Lights

Forgive the crazy review. When I arrived in Milan on Wednesday morning of Fashion Week the schedule went off the rails quickly. The Byblos winter 2019 was suppose to be the 3rdshow of the day for me. A tad wind blown when I arrived to the location by press shuttle, I knew the brand but had no …

Fashion Theatre from Marras

The Antonio Marras Show at Milan Fashion Week combined a catwalk with live performance theatre. I was not sure what I was suppose to watch, the models, the singers, the stage shows.  The unique setting in an antique space made the event all the more theatrical.  The collection mixed  dark romanticism with a 1930’s feel …

Milan Impressions

Going with the flow. Milan Fashion Week is over. I love the Italian city with all of its creative instincts. Designers are always enthusiastic ready to speak about their latest works.  I had detailed collection tours.  Fall 2019 will be about the bling.  At least that is the word from ateliers in Italy.  In other …

Fabian Goes Relaxed

Playing it loose and flowing at Milan Fashion Week.  For Spring 2019, Italian brand Fabiana Filippi looks had a feeling of a past holiday on a cruise to a far of exotic place. The type of woman who packs an elegant steam trunk for a voyage involving cocktails in the evening. To have such a …