The Philadelphia Museum of Art’s exhibit was certainly titled appropriately, abounding with fabulous fashion from post war era to modern times. Upon entering, I was greeted with Dior’s New Look, the inspiration for the exhibition, which changed the silhouette and hemline of wartime garments back to full skirts, cinched waists, and floor lengths as a…
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Trend Alert- Mini Low Down: Bitty Bags Pre-Fall 2018 Spring/Summer 2019
Small bags have been hitting the runways hard since LV showed it’s small boxy trunks and Moschino caused a sensation with quirky bags made to look like (extra)ordinary objects. From Balmain to Chanel, houses have begun putting out alternatives to the classic clutch and small handbag or pocket-book. We’ve seen menswear shift to accommodate men’s…
Moschino Spring/Summer 2017
Jeremy Scott’s nostalgic pop culture, animated, and fashion referencing designs always have us reliving our childhood…now through paper dolls. Tabs on the sides of garments, all about teddy backpacks, and even on faux caps created this magical runway show full of paper barbies…a continuation from seasons past and, given I didn’t like the last shows,…
Fendi Spring/Summer 2017
Laser cuts, stripes galore, intricately gorgeous bags, the Fendi Spring/Summer 2016 runway show was full of utilitarian pockets, voluminous sleeves, truly wearable takes on the PJ’s movement, and how Karl can anything be without shade(s)? There was something odd about those aprons…err- slip dress mutations, and I can only see them serving as a cover…
My Harness Bag
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program. It will be costing the bag I’ve designed, showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project. Be sure to subscribe…
Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week PFW FW16 AH16
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week runway show melded high fashion with athletic inspiration, made evident in the sleeves and cut of dresses and pullovers. Leather pants, jackets and coats were paired with silk dresses and skirts, fur, and cropped jackets. Remember the halfsie fingerless gloves from SS16? They’ve seemingly inspired leather finger-wrap…
Designer Spotlight: Dominika Swiack
Dominika Swiacka is a London accessories designer that creates stunning kaleidoscopic photo print bags. At first sight, you’d never guess they were huskies, birds of paradise, or stained glass windows. The hardcore graphic bags retail from $416-$707 or £299-510 at shop.dominikaswiacka.com.
