Tag: Fashion

Art de Vivre

Galeries Lafayette on Boulevard Haussmann is famous the world over for offering unique experiences to shoppers. The 65.000 square meter department store located in the center of Paris is a delight for the fashion senses with selections ranging from luxury to affordable. Black and Paper received a guided tour of the store before the Christmas… Continue reading Art de Vivre

PARIS a Tour

Many cities in the world compare themselves to Paris but there is only one.   The “City of Lights” has always captivated and charmed visitors from around the world.  Whether  searching for the perfect intimate sidewalk cafe or wanting to shop in one  of the many fashionable stores, Paris maintains its reputation as the capital of… Continue reading PARIS a Tour

Book Review: Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

Gods and Kings The Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano British fashion icons Alexander McQueen and John Galliano led remarkably parallel lives, from their humble origins in working-class London, to their education at St. Martins College, to their brilliant and controversial careers abruptly cut short by suicide and hate-speech, respectively. Galliano and McQueen represented… Continue reading Book Review: Gods and Kings: The Rise and Fall of Alexander McQueen and John Galliano

Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week 2016 is having an embarrassment of riches this season with so many great collections along with many looks. Favorites: Versace showed restraint yet this was a great collection from Donatella, a mixture of the brand DNA  mixing with day wear looks.. Ermanno Scervino went for the sleek feminine silhouette of soft fabrics.… Continue reading Milan Fashion Week

Behind the Scenes @ Dimitri Fashion Show in Berlin

Behind the glamour of a runway show there are teams of artists hard at work putting it all together. We managed to get behind the scenes at Dimitri Show during Fashion Week in Berlin.  Seeing models, hair stylists, make up artists, dressers, and stylists at work making it all happen before the ladies hit the… Continue reading Behind the Scenes @ Dimitri Fashion Show in Berlin

London Fashion Week

Collections we liked from London Fashion Week Felder Felder looks were shiny then moved on short skirts with prints. Gareth Pugh went for red  then moved to black this season with a collection that was fun if not a bit over the top. Burberry Prorsum moved into the future with cut outs, mini dresses, and… Continue reading London Fashion Week