Fashion’s umber-active mind, Karl Lagerfeld, took us on a fantastically imaginative (and financially sound) turn in Shanghai last week with his latest Chanel pre-fall 2010 collection. With the iconic Shanghai TV-tower as the backdrop, Lagerfeld presented a stunning collection rich with Shinto-Franco sartorial cultural exchanges. Based on a fictional dream of Coco Chanel time-traveling through [...]

It’s true! The new Costco opening in New York is stocking designer hand bags by the bulk, such as the Chanel Classic flap for $1,999 and Louis Vuitton Speedy bags, regularly priced from $665 to more than $3,000, going for $589! For some, bargain shopping is best; but we wonder if picking up a bag [...]

After the “elimination” of the Vice President of Communications position formerly held by Karen Duffy whose responsibilities are now being divided by Zac Posen’s mother Susan and long-time Director of Public Relations and Celebrity, Alexandra Smith, major layoffs are expected to continue to shake the showrooms of Posen and now… Gucci! While it may have [...]

Counterfeits, knock offs, replicas – whatever you call them, designs too similar to someone else’s create endless uproars in fashion. Fashionista dedicates an (often heavily commented) entire section to their perceived crimes against originality. While the focus is usually on Forever21, Steve Madden or another mall brand taking on the latest runway trend, what’s not [...]

Not content to leave the quad grazing styles to Fall’s over-the-knee boots, it appears hemlines for Spring are staying high, keeping the focus on your Pilates payoffs. From Chanel’s garter tattoos to Rykiel’s ruching all’s fair as long as the focus is between the knee and the knickers. That’s not usually a safe play zone, but what [...]

Marc Jacob’s taste for Louis Vuitton and Karl’s for Chanel were as sweet as could be. Ombre aquamarine, lavender and bubblegum pink abounded. Fingers, feet and Afros featured playful tassels, baubles and kiddie accessories galore. Remember Candy Land as you prepare to ring in spring.

Sherbet shades, subtle shimmer and plenty of potential for layering over [...]