Unlike many of the best fashion designers, James Hock, who hails from Malaysia (and was formally trained as an accountant) is a self taught maker who is launching the concept for his Autumn/Winter 2012 collection, titled ‘Harbinger.’ The line is entirely crafted from black material, utilizing a variety of different textures and silhouettes.... Read More
Luxury fashion designer Lindsey Thornburg began her career after moving from Aspen, Colorado to the California where she dabbled in liberal arts before pursuing a design degree in Los Angeles. After moving to New York in 2003 she combined her collection of dresses with the inspiration she garnered from the traditional clothing she found among the Peruvian people during a trip to Machu Picchu.... Read More
Gosia Sobiczewska began est by eS in 2009 for the woman who wants to wear unique, but timeless fashion that isn’t flashy but still intriguing. She creates ready to wear pieces that are impeccibly tailored with detail and character. Her collections can be worn years into the future and still remain relevant to the current styles.... Read More
Karla Spetic graduated from the Sydney Fashion Design Studio in 2006 and only two years later was showing her first collection at Rosemount Australian Fashion Week. The fashion world took notice right away and she was even nominated as a finalist for Best Up and Coming Designer in the Prix de Marie Claire awards in 2009.... Read More
Sex-infused, rock and roll, glamour, and fantastically rebellious are just a few of the adjectives One Teaspoon uses to describe their high fashion swimsuits and luxury brand identity. The woman behind this clothing line, who has celebrities and ultra cool fashionistas clamoring to wear her designs is Jamie, an Australian native who moved from Queensland to Sydney with a bag of textiles and a big dream.... Read More
Quite possibly one of the chicest events of the year, the Cannes Film Festival, which runs from May 16-27, 2012, wouldn’t be complete without a glamorous celebrity-studded celebration or two.... Read More
Elle UK named her ‘Rising Star of 2011,’ Vogue proclaimed she was one of their ‘Designers to Watch in 2011,’ and Selfridge’s selected her as one of the ‘Bright Young Things of 2011’ and showcased her debut fashion collection in their coveted window display. Kirsty Ward has been making an impression on the fashion community’s most influential figures for years, and even more so since the launch of her self titled label in 2010.... Read More
Color is making a major comeback in fashion this summer and we couldn’t be more thrilled. From punchy bright pinks to adorable mint greens and blue hues, there’s a vibrant shade out there for everyone. Not sure if bold brights are right for you? Here are some brilliant ideas to inspire you.... Read More
The campaign for My Dior, the new fine jewelry line from the house of Dior, features Brazilian beauty Raquel Zimmerman. Photographed by Steven Meisel, the campaign showcases Raquel's classic style in natural makeup and sporting bold red lips as well as everything else in-between. The campaign also highlights the timelessness of the new jewelry line.... Read More
The Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2012 fashion campaign was shot by David Sims and centers around rising star Mia Wasikowska of Alice in Wonderland and Jane Eyre.
Wearing prints mixed with textured prints and over the top super lady-like style, the campaign features the chameleon-like actress from several different angles in oversized accessories from clutches to earrings. Once again, Miu Miu is not for the fashionably faint of heart.... Read More
CHANEL released their 2012/13 Ready-to-Wear Cruise Collection this week in Versailles to a myriad of guests who showed up to be wowed by the powder blues, pinks lavenders that were so prevalent in the line-up. Elements of Parisian fashion that seem to strike a balance between fantasy and the days of Marie Antoinette are used throughout giving the whole collection a romantic feel.... Read More
If you're wearing shoes by Atalanta Weller then you are truly looking to stand out in the fashion community. Since 2009 she has been creating quirky, sexy, stylish and avant-garde designs for her shoe collections that have already acquired a steady following.... Read More
Swedish fashion designer Orjan Andersson began making his mark in the fashion community and changing the face of denim as part of the founding creative team behind Cheap Monday. Andersson worked for Lee before beginning Cheap Monday, a denim brand which became a household name among Sweden’s youth. Their trendy, low-slung fit and reasonable price, alongside the brand’s logo, which is comprised of a skull bearing an inverted cross on its forehead, has caught the attention of fashionistas and fashion designers alike.... Read More
All eyes are on Louis Vuitton after a recent marketing effort that proved to be fun, quirky, and above all – genius. The international fashion house recruited a dozen international personalities and artists to participate in an Andy Warhol-esque video series of flash interviews. Each personality was asked to choose one pair of sunglasses from the Louis Vuitton Spring Summer 2012 collection that best fit his or her personal character or mood.... Read More
Summer is just around the corner so it's time to get your bright, breezy wardrobe together. We decided to start from the bottom up and find some of the hottest sandals for the summer from the best fashion designers. These luxury accessories are sure to heat up any outfit and have every head turning.... Read More
Old Hollywood, vintage fashion, and the artistic inspiration of San Francisco combined when designer Diane Samandi began sewing bikinis during the late 1970’s. Ten years later her work evolved into some of the best sexy lingerie and Samandi founded Jonquil. After thirty years of success, Jonquil, which is known for its beautiful details, exquisite lace accents, and gorgeous silhouettes are sold at stores such as Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, among many other exclusive boutiques around the world.... Read More
It was an epic evening of gorgeous gowns, top-notch talent and glamorous photo opportunities at every turn as the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual ball in New York City. Endearingly referred to as 'Oscar night' in the fashion community, the Costume Institute Gala is indeed a spectacle of style as Hollywood stars and notable fashion insiders gather to pay homage to incredible artistic talent and creative expression.... Read More
Designer
Farbod Barsum was born into a family of creators. Both of his parents were architects and he was raised in an environment that was deeply rooted in design and composition. He studied Art History at Berkeley, Fashion Design at FIDM in San Francisco, and rounded out his education by earning a Masters degree in architecture. Farbod Barsum's beautifully hand-crafted luxury handbags and accessories reflect both the designer's experience working in high-end design and in structural realm of architecture.... Read More
Kate Upton is the latest "it" girl on the modeling scene right now, with everyone from Carl's Jr. to Sports Illustrated featuring the blond bombshell. So naturally famed photographer Terry Richardson was bound to get his turn behind the lens with this sexy supermodel.... Read More
With Mother’s Day fast approaching, it’s time to find a stylish gift to honor the woman who raised you so undeniably well. When it comes to gift giving, seek charming pieces that suit her lifestyle, but pack a bit more pizzazz than she might normally select for herself. Take a peek at some of our fabulous gift ideas:... Read More
Spanish fashion company Mango, who recently enlisted veteran supermodel Kate Moss to represent their Summer 2012 campaign, has also recruited Russian-born bombshell Anna Selezneva as a face for the brand. The 21-year old model was born in Moscow to a Russian father and an Armenian mother, and her strikingly exotic, other-worldly looks temper the line’s ultra feminine shapes and colors. This most recent campaign by Mango showcases a blend of crisp white linens and denims paired with pastels as well as loose maxi dresses and summery accessories
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