‘Features’ Archives
The Style Blogger– A Real Man’s Fall Wardrobe
As I found myself in Michael Andrew's BESPOKE new location in Great Jones Alley of New York City, helping my cousin go for a second fitting of his custom tailored suit, I met menswear blogger and designer Mr. Dan Trepanier, who was named by Esquire magazine, Best Dressed Man of America 2009. His suave appeal matched his personally designed [...]
SHAPE SHIFTR | Defining Fashion for the Future
The New York-based fashion design duo SHAPE SHIFTR is a label dedicated to creating innovative clothing inspired by the constant change in silhouette. Meghan Lavery and J'aime Lizotte are a pair that work simultaneousness in achieving the balance of two triangles. Inspirations of both these women create dating fashion beyond our time of the [...]
Shoe Forecast: Fall for Booties
The Explorer Tory Burch "Lyle" via Bloomingdale's ____________________________________ The Raider Jeffery Campbell "Lita" via Solestruck __________________________________ The Spy Alexander Wang "Jacquelyn" via Shopbop
Dirty ♥ Nasty
The Bay-Area based e-commerence business, Nasty Gal, is exposing the collision of new meets vintage in a modern approach. When I found the site, I instantly fell in love. The vintage apparel and accessories correspond to recent trends, which gives those who are normally do not shop vintage a chance to own and appreciate former fashion. Not only [...]
Addicted to LQS: My day with Kelly Mills
New York City—Saturday, May 15, 2010 I got a chance to take a lovely walk with Ms.Kelly Mills, management of talented Laquan Smith. Her creative energy and affirmative attitude is present as you meet her. During my visit in New York I got to hear some major dirt on our favorite new designer featured by Fashion Art Gallery--FAAG [...]
National to International: An interview with Mari J. & Teen
New York--Monday, May 17,2010 I arrived at the Brooklyn, New York home of Japanese fashion P.R., writer, creator, photographer, artist, and New York host Ms. Mari J. The interior decoration of her place was cheerful as if I were in a playhouse, reflecting much on her youthful and energetic personality. Mari J. Brooklyn introduced me to her [...]
Urban Vintage–The Recipe for Classic meets Current Chic
3/4 Vintage Attire 1/2 Styling 1/3 Personal Shopping 1/3 Make Up Artist 1/3 Thrift Store Specialist 1/2 Apparel Store 1/2 Comfort 1/2 Chic “I rather be stylish, than fashionable” states the Oakland, California native, Ms. Ferriss Mason of Urban Vintage. Urban Vintage Style Management is a company dedicated to giving [...]
You Must be Seen in Green.
Green. = Bold. Simple.Beautiful. I would love to be covered head to toe in Green. The beautiful vintage boutique located off of Grand in Oakland, California has been opened since September 2009 by 28 year-old Chinere Davis. The sun is shining on the store adjacent from the 580 freeway entrance on a gorgeous spring day. Walking into the [...]
Holy Smokes Batman! There’s a New Super Hero in L.A.
Supadupa Vintage is here to save the day with one of a kind clothing. The LA based Vintage store is now branching off into designing hand made T-shirts; by taking recycled vintage Tees and shredding them beautifully into lavish new creations. The collection by Tatiana Bolanos and Martin Tendrio has a distress appeal, with a laid back style to [...]
