From Dries: Gilt-Edged Gothicism
I had a postmodern break down after the Dries Van Noten’s show in Paris. It has been a long time since I studied Art History in college, and spoke the vernacular of gothic terms like Goya, Velázquez and Zurbarán and that’s what I saw based on Style.com’s feed. Muses for... Read More
A Paris Uniform
Today on the Fashion Hunter, I am seeking inspiration from the streets of Paris where spring 2014 shows are happening as we speak, in the form of effortless style. I am always intrigued by what those women are wearing, eating, and how they just have that joie de vivre. I’m not intimating that... Read More
Get Me off the Wait List
There are a few things right now that I would like to call my own. One of them is the new Net-A-Porter mobile app that is an invitation only mobile site. The app called the “The Netbook,” is based on the idea of a diary, a metaphor for the physical... Read More
Time Away From the Tech Toy
In today’s New York Times Style section there was an article titled “Step Away From The Phone!,” that clearly caught my eye. It offers an interesting perspective on the current backlash that technology, and precisely our phones, have on our lives as my daughter Snapchats away. A few examples of New... Read More
Falling In Love with Fall
It’s that time of year again. Post fashion week, my feet still hurt, and recycled summer duds last me throughout the entire month of September. I then retire them and move onto fall clothing, my favorite season. Fall is neither hot nor cold, cool in the morning for a jacket,... Read More
Top Trends for Spring 2014
New York Fashion Week has come and gone, fall has yet begun, and yet I already know what I am planning to wear next spring. Although you might want to call this fashion magic, natch! it’s hand-picking from the front lines, the fringe benefits of studying up and doing my... Read More
Off-Duty Dressing X A Monday Giveaway
Happy Monday! Mondays are a drag that’s why I am giving you a chance to turn the frown upside down and win a cozy cashmere sweater from the fancies at Christopher Fischer. I don’t know about you, but if you’re in the fashion business or are just so into it,... Read More
Fashion Week Report Card
The best way I can describe fashion week to anybody who has never experience the event is that it is like an outrageous Broadway show, the most fabulous party on earth equipped with velvet ropes and a VIP guest list. Actually, besides the VIP guest list, this is clearly untrue. Fashion... Read More
Cropping Up
The Spring runways have spoken, and what a surprise! Like it or not, the 90’s are back in a big way. Grab your sweaters, florals, and flannels this fall as evident at Saint Laurent and don’t stop. Moving forward to Spring, fringe is big, and florals have sprouted, but revealing your midriff... Read More
The Song of New York Fashion Week
There are always a few stand-out songs from the runways during Fashion Week. So far this cover version of Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky,” by Daughter has been heard several times in many itinerations. I really love this version. First runway to play it? BCBG. Pop in your ear buds and... Read More