When I asked Malcolm James Kutner and Elie Tahari if they knew each other before they paired up for the American Fashion: Designers at The Aldyn showhouse, they replied they did not.  Malcolm said it was like a blind date that actually worked out which we all know is a rarity.  After seeing the master bedroom […]

L’amour fou translated into English means crazy love or mad love.  It is also the title of a new documentary about the love of more than 50 years between fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner in business and life, Pierre Bergé.  Listening to Pierre Bergé speak at Yves funeral is enough to make […]

I’ve always loved Harper’s Bazaar but it seems like lately they can do no wrong.  My October 2010 issue arrived today and I’ve already found myself drooling over everything.  What I love most about Bazaar is that they always feature reasonably priced fashions that I can afford actually amidst all the aspirational outfits.  A Fashionable […]

As fashion week was ending last week, American Fashion: Designers at the Aldyn Showhouse was just beginning.  It is a showhouse of fashionable interiors inspired by the book American Fashion Designers at Home published by Assouline and the CFDA.  Each of the 22 rooms pairs an interior designer with a fashion designer or icon as […]

Another show I attended during fashion week with pretty and colorful fashions was Nanette Lepore.  It was very reminiscent of her home in the West Village which is also very colorful and at times a little whimsical.  You can tell Nanette is a designer who doesn’t take fashion or herself so seriously.  Sometimes you just want to […]

One of the most fun shows I attended during fashion week was Tory Burch.  It was another presentation where the models stand on the raised platform and like Chris Benz, it got a little crazy after the celebrities arrived. (Yes, I was standing behind Kayne West!) As you all know, orange is my favorite color and there was […]

The new online magazine Rue has debuted today and I am very excited to be featured in its pages.  The co-founders, Anne Sage of The City Sage and Crystal Gentilello of Plush Palate have put together a superb premier issue and I’m honored that they asked to include my work.  You can check out the […]

The best fashions are often found off the runway during fashion week.   It’s interesting and inspiring to watch what the editors and buyers are wearing to the tents.  One of the those with a very chic personal style is Harper’s Bazaar Senior Fashion Market Editor Joanna Hillman.  I saw her during resort and a few times this […]

So I went to the Chris Benz spring 2011 presentation yesterday and a reality television show broke out.  I’m teasing but only slightly.  Presentations are different from fashion shows in that the models stand on raised platforms and the guests walk past them to admire the clothes.  That is, if you can see them behind […]

The October 2010 issue of Elle Decor is one of their best ever and I’m not just saying that because I’m in it! I want to thank Elle Decor for including my quote about luxury at home in the issue. I am especially humbled to be included with Allegra Hicks, Schuyler Samperton, China Chow, Ralph Rucci, […]

While we’re discussing Derek Lam, I figured I might as well repost his fabulous downtown loft.  As I’ve mentioned a million times before, I love to see where fashion designers live.  Their creativity always carries over to their interiors and they are usually filled with interesting objects.  It’s funny that Derek’s apartment doesn’t have any […]

We can’t all have a make up artist on call everyday (ahem, Rachel Zoe) but we can still learn from their expertise.  Estée Lauder Creative Makeup Director Tom Pecheux and his team of makeup artists created the stunning look above on 30 models at the Derek Lam fashion show and included a chart.     “Working with Derek Lam […]

I’m happy to see that the 1970’s are still inspiring designers for Spring 2011 including Derek Lam.  His show was clean and beautiful in the best possible sense. I loved the longer hemlines and classic American sportswear look.  His fabulous white dresses would look amazing paired with a chunky necklace or big cuff bracelets.  I […]

Ralph Lauren has a lot going on this autumn.  He has a fashion show coming up this week.  His Manhattan apartment is featured on the cover and inside the October issue of Elle Decor.  The new four story women’s boutique will open across the street from the men’s store in the Rhinelander mansion on Madison […]

The weather in New York has just turned cool enough to start wearing fall clothes but the runway at fashion week is all about spring.  One of my favorite shows from Day 2 was Jason Wu.  He’s the darling of the fashion world and by the look of this collection, rightly so.  I love the tailored […]

Yesterday was the first day of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at the new Lincoln Center location and it could not have been more exciting!  The new venue is much larger than the tents at Bryant Park and much more elegant.  One of the most fashionable rooms this year is the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge.  It’s where the beautiful […]

I’ve been reading Canadian House & Home for over a year and can’t get enough.  It’s filled the void left by Domino and always features unique and interesting interiors.  So, I was beyond honored when they asked to interview for the October 2010 issue!  My issue hasn’t arrived yet but it has already come out […]