Fashion Week Conversations

The Fashion Week Tour has started, yet the fashion business becomes more precarious. This year the challenges are too big to bury our heads in the sand. While we sit on rows during shows, mingle with each other over a sparkling wine, the warning bells are ringing louder.  Stores Going Wrong Macy’s, the American retail… Continue reading Fashion Week Conversations

Milan Fashion Week

Black and Paper coverage in Milan.  Quick images and write ups from Milan Fashion Week.  Stay tuned for more coverage. Casadei-Mr. Casadi was tamed this season in a way but I liked the thigh high boots.   Ultrachic theme this season was Back to School with humor. Celebrating it’s 90th anniversary, Furla stayed with strength… Continue reading Milan Fashion Week

Le Bon Marche Paris

Paris is the capitol of shopping so of course it would be home to the first department store, Le Bon Marche.   Housed in a building from the 19th century that on the left bank near Blvd St. Germain,  Le Bon Marche is the most boutique like Grand Magasin in the city showcasing established as… Continue reading Le Bon Marche Paris