I finally read Andre Leon Talley’s book The Chiffon Trenches, the fashion authority’s memoir published in 2020. The Brown University graduate shows his gift of flowery as well melodramatic language describing his pioneering life in the fabulous stratosphere. However, therein lies the problem with the book. The author weaving the tales got tangled in the …
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Fashion’s TOPSY TURVY
As the fashion world moves along its topsy turvy twists and turns, the latest news makes a person’s head shake. MET GALA The MET Gala is coming up. The New York City Soiree is the Red-Carpet event for the rich and famous. Anne Wintour’s grand showcase is where fashion labels pay a celebrity to show …
At Nudie Again
Another Nudie Jeans post, The denim brand is a staple of my wardrobe. I met the founders in Berlin at Bread and Butter in the early 2000’s. The label has always stood for sustainable. I got my first pair in 2012, I’ve been a fan ever since. The Repair Bar in the Hackersham Market Store …
The S WORD @ Press Days
During two cold days in April, Berlin’s fashion and lifestyle press agencies held the bi-annual Press Days events for journalist and influencers visiting offices around the city. Beauty took front and center, with high end, drugstore, traditional and new labels getting the word out their products are on the shelves. The second noticeable trend, sustainability. …
Talking the Hi & Lo:John Galliano
The rise and fall of fashion wonderkid John Galliano was a magical story of success. Championed by industry heavy weights as a visionary, Galliano gave the world frivolity on the runways of Dior. However, under the surface of smiles, showmanship and Champagne toasts lurked an individual coming off the rails. Academy Award winning director Kevin …
Color and More Color from Sugaboi
From Milan Fashion Week this past February with a color from the Caribbean, fashion brand Sugaboi hit the runway with a collection blending a hot palette with a figure hugging forms. Creative head Geoff Cooper made the most of his calendar debut.
Musical Chairs, AGAIN
The musical chairs continue in the fashion world as yet more creative heads have departed major houses. I was in a state of shock when Pierpaolo Piccioli exited as head of Rome brand house Valentino after twenty-five years. The couture label epitomized glamour with its monochromatic pink looks and feathered head pieces. All great rides …
On New Looks from Brett Johnson
Menswear Fashion Designer Brett Johnson returns as a guest to the Before Tacky Fashion podcast. The head of the Milan based brand will talk about his latest collection and the state of men’s style.
FACES IN 2024
Looking back on Fashion Week, faces that struck the camera.
Ouest Paris makes a Menswear STATEMENT
From Florence at Pitti Uomo, Arthur Roberts from menswear Ouest Paris talks about his brand’s combination of Hedonism and Space Age influences. Click below for the Before Tacky Podcast interview.