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Style Icon: Emma Peel

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
December 31, 2019

Emma Peel - super spy! Played by Diana Rigg, she was the shining star of the 1960's adventure series, The Avengers (definitely not related to the Marvel franchise). Emma Peel is amazing for a number of reasons, of course, one of the most important being her sense of style. But put simply, Emma Peel is the ultimate '60s style icon.

The Top Fashion Destinations for 2020

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
December 24, 2019

Wondering what the new fashion capitals are? Here are the top new fashion destinations to see in 2020.

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Inside Barneys Warehouse Closing Sale

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
December 12, 2019

Take a look at what we found inside the Barneys Warehouse closing sale.

These are the Women Changing the Future of the Bra in 2019

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
December 3, 2019

When it comes to the bra, little has changed since its modern form was invented in the early 20th century. New bra brands, however, are trying to change that.

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All About Issey Miyake – Spring/Summer 2018

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
October 12, 2017

He started with the idea of linking the east with the west in his fashion designs, and has continued with that idea in mind, still till this day--though the cult pieces seen on the runway are now designed by a team, rather than Miyake directly.

The Most French Things About Paris Fashion Week

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
October 6, 2017

From men playing accordions to Hotel Costes, these are the most French things about Paris Fashion Week.

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Clear to Me: Maison Martin Margiela’s Glass Cinderella Heels

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
May 8, 2017

The year was 2009, and in spite of a lack of radical fashion, Maison Martin Margiela released a pair of shoes that defied the year's conventional aesthetic: Clear, Cinderella style glass-like heels that encased the wearer's pedicured feet.

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Remembering Prada’s Fairy Collection

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
April 4, 2017

Diaphanous silk dresses printed with images of lithe fairies, checkered skirts and their matching tops, golden dresses rendered in lightweight leather--these are the things that Prada's spring/summer 2008 collection were made of.

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Miu Miu Fall/Winter 2017: The Details

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
March 29, 2017

Miu Miu's fall 2017 collection was a tribute to the acid colors, chunky fur newsboy caps and out-of-this-world textures from the early '80s and '60s.

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The Haunting Aesthetic of Fellini’s Juliet of the Spirits

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
March 22, 2017

Giulietta degli Spiriti (Juliet of the Spirits) was Federico Fellini's first film in color. The surrealistic imagery and wicked illusions created only by the master of fantasy and baroque himself, Fellini, were made even more exquisite by the set and costume designer, Piero Gherardi.

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Comme des Garcons Fall 2017: The Future of Silhouette

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
March 16, 2017

Comme des Garcons Fall 2017 was all about "The Future of Silhouette"

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The Review: Where to Find Perrin Paris Handbags for Under $150

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
February 10, 2017

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Considering the Accessories at Miu Miu Pre-Fall 2017

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
February 6, 2017

The vintage inspired accessories and shoes were standouts in Miu Miu's Pre-Fall 2017 collection.

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Scenes from Giambattista Valli Couture Spring/Summer 2017

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
January 31, 2017

Scenes from Giambattista Valli Couture Spring/Summer 2017

How Franca Sozzani Inspired Me to Become a Writer

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
December 22, 2016

How Franca Sozzani Inspired Me to Become a Writer

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The Review: The New Loewe Outlet at Woodbury Common, New York

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
November 29, 2016

Inside the new Loewe Outlet at Woodbury Common, New York

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Ashley Olsen’s Heels to Flats Switcheroo

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
November 22, 2016

That one time Ashley Olsen changed from heels to flats.

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Peggy Guggenheim’s Butterfly Sunglasses

Posted byby Kristen V. Bateman
November 11, 2016

Peggy Guggenheim (1898 – 1979) was a American art collector and friend to the surrealists who chose to wear her butterfly sunglasses like a badge of honor.