Tag: Fashion Design

  • New York Fashion Week  REVIEWS

    New York Fashion Week REVIEWS

    New York Fashion Week kicks off the season. “Diversity” is the key word but at times it feels like tokenism. The same as saying, “I have  a friend who is,,,,” and I invited him or her to the party. “Pat me on the back for showing how forward thinking I am. In the 21st century, […]

  • Elegance is the Key!

    Elegance is the Key!

    A Black and Paper exclusive interview with shoe designer Walter De Silva. When a man has a love of feminine elegance matched with a skill of design of course he becomes a shoe designer. A background in car design, how did you move into shoe design? Honestly, I consider myself a designer, not a fashion […]

  • Final Walk from Agnes B.

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  • Agnes B. Homme

    Agnes B. Homme

    From Paris Fashion Week Men designer Agnes B. displays rural French heritage on her sleeve.  The designer is inspired by rural looks; worker overalls and shirts, all down to Earth. I call her style “Subdued French” yet always wearable. Images by Brice Hardelin 

  • Tortured Genius

    Looking for movie not involving a superhero this summer, a new documentary film on the life of a fashion genius,  Alexander McQueen is being released in cinemas this summer. As a designer McQueen’s reign was brief but influential.  His daring romantic gothic style sent the fashion world in new directions. Check local listings for show […]

  • La Dolce ITALIANA!

    La Dolce ITALIANA!

    If you happen to be in Milan this week make sure you have a chance to see a monumental fashion collection titled Italiana at the impressive Palazzo Real Milano, located in the centre of the city beside Duomo. The exhibition spans the the story of fashion the city from 1971 to 2001 with looks drawing from the […]

  • London Fashion Week Men’s

    Stay tuned for more features from our coverage of London Fashion Week Men’s including interviews and reviews. Powered by Canon EOS M6

  • Interview with Cristiano Burani

    Interview with Cristiano Burani

    Cristiano Burani is a Milan based designer of head of his eponymous label. Known for his use of vibrant colors in his collections, Burani studied fashion design at New York City’s Parson.  He has worked for Versace Jeans Couture before moving to Blumarine.  His first collection debuted in 2010 in Milan with the support of […]

  • Agnes B. at Paris Fashion Week

    Agnes B. at Paris Fashion Week

    Agnes B. stayed true to form with her Spring 2017.  The looks had a coquette feeling of a lady taking a leisurely walk along the Seine River.  Leather skirts with soft sweaters, sheer, and pajama looks all combined for a soft retro influenced collection. Highlights:  

  • Milan Fashion Week Part 5

    Milan Fashion Week Part 5

    Does Milan have a signature style?  If making the best clothing is a signature style, then I would say, “YES”! Alitalia’s new uniforms   Black Beauties from Marie Claire