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  • Why I Lost It For Balenciaga?

    Sometimes too much can be too much in the quest for fashion validation. Fashion runs after trends instead of setting them. Instead of aspirational, it’s buy it now, be seen. Brands are all about the see me with the oversized branding for the Instagram Generation. Tacky be damned! Having written  about this theme for a while, […]

  • Bag Inspired

  • Fashion Report from France 24

  • Press Days for 2019

    Press Days for 2019

    Press Days are a time when media, fashion brands, and agencies meet to discuss the latest pieces, collections, and trends.  Some I liked some I did not.

  • MORE IS MORE

    MORE IS MORE

    Desperate and trying to reach a demographic that is hard to figure out was my first reaction to looking over the latest fashion looks from a well known brand. Like so many labels, it is trying to lure younger buyers. For the Spring collection it decided to ditch the old DNA to make a full […]

  • A Quick Interview in Milan

    During Milan Fashion Week it was refreshing to meet a person who appreicuates and supports fashion designer . A “fashion influencer” is a person who goes to shows and posts endless selfies with freebies from brands.  How many “Influencers” really support designers or brands? Meeting Briana Linea of  Instagram  account “Fashion_Fridays”, 330.000 followers, was refreshing. […]

  • CIVIDINI

    CIVIDINI

    Milan Fashion Week coverage from the Cividini Fashion Show, I was not familiar with this brand, attending the fashion show I had no expectations. It is always nice to have a plesant surprise in the frantic schedule. Designers Miriam and Piero established their namesake brand on wearable looks for professional women and men, practical but […]

  • Gucci at Paris Fashion Week

    Gucci at Paris Fashion Week

    This year the Bling brand decided not to showcases in Milan but in Paris for Fashion Week.  A bit of a surprise!   A change of location but the same looks applied.  Creative Director Michele is not about the understated.  Get Noticed! Flaunt it if you got it!  Who cares about restraint.  Instagram is about […]

  • Jimmy Choo from MFW

    Jimmy Choo from MFW

  • Milan Fashion Week Impressions Day 1