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Meet Fashion's Muses

Apr 21, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

These days celebrities are synonymous with the world of fashion. Whether they’re a street-style trendsetter, red carpet maven or casual BFFs with models and designers, it’s almost impossible to separate the two.

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Fiona Kotur Designs Smartbags for the Elite

Apr 18, 2016  |   Contributor: Elizabeth Nicholas

Despite being a born and bred New Yorker with a serious fashion pedigree, it wasn’t until luxe handbag and shoe designer Fiona Kotur met a 90-year-old craftsman working in a mill in Hong Kong that she was inspired to launch her own collectio

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Thaddeus O’Neil Discusses the Evolution of His Surf-Inspired Loungewear

Apr 19, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Fashion is evolving. Today, high-maintenance looks are giving way to the rise of athleisure and streetwear, even Uggs seem to be making a comeback. But the most relaxed runway looks still take a backseat to the loungewear designed by Thaddeus O’Neil.

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Jason Wu Announces New Label

Apr 13, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Jason Wu has had a busy week. The designer got married this weekend in Tulum to his longtime partner, Gustavo Rangel, but it looks like the happy couple skipped the honeymoon. As soon as the nuptials were over he was back in NYC to release news of his upcoming venture.

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Iris van Herpen on the Up

Apr 12, 2016  |   Contributor: Kelly O'Reilly

In the decade since she graduated from ArtEZ Institute of the Arts Arnhem, Iris Van Herpen has been gaining respect as one of the present era of fashion’s most innovative and talented young designers. Bouncing around in earnest, the Dutch-bo

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How To Dress In Style For This Season's Music Festivals

Mar 27, 2014  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Okay, you’ve got your floral headband, your American Flag crop top and a playlist of the best indie bands for the drive—you are so ready to hit up that music festival and make a splash in more ways than one.  But even if a weekend spent in a bikini sounds like a good idea (it’s not) and running around barefoot sounds freeing (again, it’s not), there are ways to dress to be stylish, comfortable and still enjoy yourself without heading home with a few broken toes and a mean sunburn. 

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Panama Papers Implicate Valentino in Tax Fraud

Apr 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

With the release of the Panama Papers earlier this month, everyone from UK’s Prime Minister David Cameron to footballer Lionel Messi has been caught up in accusations of tax evasion.

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How to Curate a Closet With the Chicest International Designer Labels

Apr 11, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Some of the best pieces in any fashion lover’s closet are the ones that tell a story. The sandals you bought on your first trip to Bali, the earrings your mother bought you on your family trip to Italy or the dress you found in a nondescript boutique tucked away within the streets of Paris.

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Naomi Campbell Releases $1,750 Self-Titled Coffee Table Book

Apr 8, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

It looks like Gisele isn’t the only supermodel releasing a self-titled tome celebrating her life’s work. Today, Naomi Campbell released her own 496-page coffee table book that packs her 30-year career into a two-volume collector’s edition collection.

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Save Your Skin This Season With UV Protected Swimwear

Apr 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

The weather is finally warming up and we’re looking forward to an entire season of beach days. But sun worshippers rarely think about keeping their skin protected from summer’s UV rays. That’s a job for your sunscreen, right?

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Social Media Faux Pas: 6 Fashion Moguls Who Should Have Signed Off

Apr 7, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Social media is such a double edged sword—being able to share anything with followers means we can share anything with our followers—even manic meltdowns, social faux pas and cringe-worthy mistakes. Sometimes it’s best to just put down your phone and step away from the hashtags, a lesson learned harder for some than others.

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Gucci Ditches Tradition

Apr 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Within the last few months, a number of major designers and brands have announced their plans to ditch the traditional Fashion Week model in favor of something more consumer friendly. Gucci is the latest brand to join the revolution. Today, the Italian label announced that they would no longer hold individual runway shows for men and women, but would now combine the shows into one.

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The Treasure Vaults of Iconic Fashion

Apr 5, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

Art comes in many forms. For fashion lovers, a collection of vintage Chanel handbags or lingerie inspired by the Victorian era can be more exquisite than any stuffy old painting. While most museums boast centuries-old antiquities—the works of Polyclitus, Titan and Brunelleschi—we prefer the talents of Dior, Bulgari and McQueen.

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Hedi Slimane Exits Saint Laurent

Apr 1, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

For months there has been speculation that Hedi Slimane would exit his position as creative director of Saint Laurent. This morning, Kering, the holding group which owns the French fashion house, confirmed that the designer would indeed be parting ways after four years at the helm. According to market reports, both designer and brand failed to reach an agreement for a new contract. His current contract expired on Thursday.

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Casting Campaigns: Victoria Brynner Plays Matchmaker for Celebrities and Designers

Mar 24, 2016  |   Contributor: Marissa Stempien

We’re not going to lie—we love a good fashion campaign. Seeing our favorite beautiful faces and designers come together for a high-profile mash up of star power and creativity is fun, Instagrammable and just a little bit inspirational. But there’s more that goes into a campaign than finding a good looking actor willing to pose in Gucci’s latest. Victoria Brynner is the founder of Stardust Brands, a company that casts A-listers for major campaigns with names like Dior, Louis Vuitton, Versace and Chanel.

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