Never One Bottle

On a recent trip to the wine country of Franconia, I paid visits to two villages with wineries.  This area of Germany is spangled with vineyards. The charmed settings made for pleasured experiences.  I could not resist tasting a few bottles of wine.   One lead to many more.  The hosts took pleasure in the… Continue reading Never One Bottle

Reminds Me of Fall

As I walked to the bakery on the wet, dreary fall day my mind went back to a fashion presentation at Milan Fashion Week. The problem: I cannot remember the brand name. I think the show was on the schedule but for some reason it evades me.  The brands looks were based on strong knitwear.… Continue reading Reminds Me of Fall

Say Strong

How about a collection that says “me now”? I did not know the Paula Cademartori until a fashion colleague asked me to accompany her to the presentation at a Milan antique store. The designer goes for strong fall statement accessories with bags and shoes.   From Milan Fashion Week 

My Paris Partner

I knew I had a noticeable camera for covering Paris Fashion Week Couture when the hotel staff told me to be careful walking around the city with a camera like this. The warning: Do not let that camera out of your sight. I took it to heart. The funny matter of the situation. At many… Continue reading My Paris Partner

A New Concept

As the shopping experience changes, so must retail reinvent itself to stay relevant. On a recent visit to Paris I decided to pay a visit to the new Galeries Lafayette on Champs Elysee. The great boulevard’s stores have changed. In the 90’s this former Virgin Records Super Store offered every genre of music. I discovered… Continue reading A New Concept

Call Beyonce!

Shoes are fabulous items. Some creations should be worn on the upper part of the body instead of the lower. During Milan Fashion Week, Aquazzura presented its Fall 2019 collection that gives the word “bling” a new meaning. My first thought, call Beyonce. Queen B needs to wear these on stage. Creative Director and Founder… Continue reading Call Beyonce!

Paris Experiences

Want to know what my experiences were like in Paris during Couture Week? Check out some of the videos.  It was never boring. Sometimes a challenge overcoming old values. All things considered, I plan on returning.  But Paris always excites me.  A Big Thank You to Canon.  They loaned me a camera.