For Pre-Fall 2014, Oscar de la Renta’s Ladylike Appeal Gets A Modern Twist

For Oscar de la Renta, the challenge of a Pre-Fall 2014 collection is how ‘It encompasses all seasons.’  But regardless of this, Oscar tells WWD that ‘the most important thing is to make a woman look great.’  So the key here was variety + boy, did Oscar deliver. There were day looks that celebrated the female […]

For #FlashbackFriday, in lieu of yesterday’s review of opera ’The Life and Death of Marina Abramović’, here’s the music video for ‘Cut The World’ by Antony + The Johnsons.  Directed by NABIL, starring Willem Dafoe, Carice van Houten + Marina Abramović, the video deals with the violent outcome between Willem’s likable businessman + Carice, his secretary.  It begins with […]

Watch Robert Wilson discuss his recent collaboration with Marina Abramović in opera ‘The Life + Death of Marina Abramović’ at the Park Avenue Armory.              If you’re lucky enough to still get tickets to this opera, you’re in for a treat.  If not, the following images might hurt a bit, as they are […]

Holiday Office Party Etiquette

There’s nothing I hate more than forced social functions, especially those involving the office.  Since  ‘Tis the Season’, my least fave of all is the dreaded holiday office party.  Granted, you get to dine + booze it up on the company’s dime, but, if you had to choose, wouldn’t you prefer an e-card + a […]

For #FlashbackFriday, if you can’t get enough of the flawless Kate Moss, here’s fashion film ‘Everglade’, shot by Inez van Lamsweerde + Vinoodh Matadin (Inez + Vinoodh), starring Moss + a few animated friends.  What’s special about this flick is it’s interesting approach to shooting behind-the-scenes, in this case, the set of the Fall 2010 Balmain campaign. […]

Under $50 Holiday Gift Guide 2013

1K/LLER COLLECTION Brass Floral Engraved Nail, BONA DRAG, $45 | 2CIVIL Women’s Golden God Cardigan, KNYEW, $50 | 3MARC BY MARC JACOBS Silicon Toggle Bracelet, NORDSTROM, $32 | 4ME & ZENA Zena Warrior Claw Ring, LAZY OAF, $50 | 5TILDON ‘Pearl Wave Armour’ Ring, NORDSTROM, $22 | 6Obtuse Paper Weights, JAYSON HOME, $18 | 7Montana Embellished Jewelled Cuff, ACCESSORIZE, $21 | 8Virtue […]

WANTED: City Lines By Maison Faire

Love how much these ‘City Lines’ burgundy leather gloves by Maison Faire, remind me of the late Eiko Ishioka’s costume design for Gary Oldman’s red armor in ‘Bram Stoker’s Dracula’. You can pick up your own pair at feminine rascal, just in case you’re looking for another gift for yourself.