Friday, August 30, 2013

Are Menswear Designers Competing Against Zara?

Is it comforting to say that fashionable retail chains - H&M, Topman, and Zara - are now giving high-end designers, especially menswear, a competition of their own? If we look at how fast men's fashion is moving, it has become somewhat daunting for designers to sell off their highly priced designs when another retailer (Zara) is producing similar designs of theirs for half the price (or more) of

Tuesday, August 27, 2013

Tom Ford and His Eponymous Fashion Career

Fashion icon/designer, Tom Ford, may be turning 52 today, but you can't deny the man looks in his thirties. You could skip through many of his pictures - parties, self-portrait advertisements, fashion shows - and you won't notice a difference of age. Not bad for his age today, huh? How does he even manage to look so youthful, considering fashion is one of the most stressful careers to work in

Monday, August 26, 2013

Selena Gomez and Her Atelier Versace Numbers

Selena Gomez at VMA's 2013 Awards in Atelier VersaceWe all know pop song artist, Selena Gomez, has recently turned 21 even though she still looks quite young for such a liberating number. When it comes to an awards ceremony, it shouldn't be no surprise she'll opt for full Atelier Versace numbers - the brands couture line - that are best known for designing very sexy pieces. This season, Atelier

Thursday, August 22, 2013

The Fall 2013 Designer Collaborations Worth Knowing

This fall, designer collaborations with mega retailers are going to be bigger than ever. Mega retailers like Target, H&M, Banana Republic, Kmart, and others have joined forces with other luxury brands, models, and celebrity artists to give you something unique to choose from this upcoming season. Take a look below at some of the collaborations everyone is talking about, ready to buy, and must

Wednesday, August 21, 2013

Anna Wintour and Her Voguestagram Trend Keeps Growing

Anna Wintour reading her September Issue. Have you read it?We all know Anna Wintour, editor-in-chief of American Vogue (and Queen of Fashion), has been one of the strongest editors to stay away from social media. You know someone like her is powerful if she doesn't have to deal with all these online media in order to reign in fashion. But when she does get a chance to make a brief appearance in

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Links a la Mode #5: The Fantastic Five

Naughty NinetiesIt was Halloween in 1988, I decided to dress up as a Hippie. A woman said something I have never forgotten... "You know you're getting old when kids start dressing up like you did as a teenager." Well, this is the year it's really happening to me. As someone who loved alternative chic in the 90's (a little grunge, a little goth, a little punk, a little ska) it's nice to see some

Thursday, August 15, 2013

Womens Fall 2013 Must Have Accessories | Part 2

The Theme of the SeasonThe Fall/Winter 2013 trends will not be only about punk clothes, but accessories. Punk inspired accessories made their way throughout many brands in a unique manner. Some went hardcore punk like Saint Laurent, while others like Manolo Blahnik's red plaid lace-up heels were chic as was Coach's gold spiky (triangular) necklace. You now know you don't have to take punk to the

Monday, August 12, 2013

The Women's Fall 2013 Must Have Trends| Part 1

Versace, Chanel, Jeremy Scott, Saint LaurentPunk & Rebel: Whether it be hardcore punk or rebel, designers were definitely feeling like revealing their rebellious side of their brands. Some turned punk into vunk (a.k.a Versace Punk) - the definition of a sexy rebel - while others let out a wilder side in their designs like Jeremy Scott's gooey monster prints. Chanel kept it rebel with a luxury

Thursday, August 8, 2013

Fendi's Fall Furry Monsters

You know you can't never go wrong when Fendi plays around with their fur. They are the best in the luxury market, taking fur to a whole another dimension then what is perceived by. They have found so many innovative ways to turn fur into a fabric of its own, so razor sharp sometimes you won't believe what type of fur material you're wearing. This fall, their accessories - mostly handbags - have

Tuesday, August 6, 2013

Beyonce Strikes Again in Custom Gucci Outfits

This week Beyonce seems to be not only making her Mrs. Carter World Tour a talked about concert with hair getting caught in a fan, or an audience member slapping her in the butt, but her high-end custom designer outfits seems to be growing each and every day. She has worn a series of Emilio Pucci, Givenchy, Kenzo, The Blondes (quite a buzzed one), and much more bedazzled outfits, but now she is

Friday, August 2, 2013

Fashion News You Should be Reading | Julien Dossena, and More

Fashion1. Paco Rabbane has appointed 30-year old french designer Julien Dossena will replace Lydia Maurer as its new creative director for the brand. Most of you may ask who is this french guy and what is there to know about the brand? Well, it happens that according to a press release from the label, Dossena was a senior designer at Balenciaga during Gh�squiere's reign from 2008 to 2012. As

Thursday, August 1, 2013

A Men's Turtleneck for Fall 2013 Trends| You Need it

It wouldn't be fair not give our guys a little preview of some of the trends that are up to come. This season turtlenecks, black shiny leather pieces, and sportswear themes (sneakers, varsity jackets, etc.) are just some of the few key items to keep in mind for Men's Fall 2013 Trend. Turtlenecks may not be most guys best friend, but with a glimpse of hardcore leather and details you can make the