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The Big Impact of the Little Black Dress

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The little black dress, or LBD, (a trendy little acronym for a trendy little dress) has been a staple piece in women’s style for close to a century. While Chanel did not invent… Continue reading

Style Spotlight: Elizabeth Olsen

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2011 was a big year for indie film darling Elizabeth Olsen, the younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen. In addition to her breakout debut role in Martha Marcy May Marlene, she also… Continue reading

Model Spotlight: Kate Moss

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Kate Moss.  Just saying her name, makes you think immediately of fashion.  So it’s no wonder she’s one of the most popular models around. Moss has been modeling since she was 16, though… Continue reading

Karl Lagerfeld Launches Two New Collections

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Infamous designer Karl Lagerfeld is launching two new collections in the upcoming weeks. Lagerfeld, who is best known as Chanel’s creative director, has a new premium collection called Karl Lagerfeld Paris Man.  This… Continue reading

What’s Happened to the Models?

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Have you ever noticed that models are no longer a big figure in US fashion? Yes, they walk down the runway, and you can see them in some campaigns for big names.  But,… Continue reading

The Perfect Frames for Your Face

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Cat Eye, Wayfarer, aviator, oversized, John Lennon’s signature round style; the list of sunglasses styles could go on forever. All of these sunglasses have not only made a distinct place in fashion, but… Continue reading

Fashion Designers and Film

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Films about designers have surged in the last 10 years or so. There’s films about such designers as Coco Chanel, Yves Saint-Laurent, Karl Lagerfeld, and Valentino. Coco Before Chanel came out in 2009… Continue reading

Chanel: LBJ…Little Black Jacket?

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Yes, you read that correctly, and I did not say Little Black Dress. This exhibition, which came to the United States this past week, features Chanel’s classic black tweed jacket. The display features… Continue reading

Chanel: Resort 2013

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Chanel’s 2013 Resort collection encompassed anything but simplicity when premiering Monday, May 14, 2012 in Versailles, France. The ruffle and lace-clothed models strutted in front of a running fountain while Alice Dellal performed.… Continue reading

Trending Now: Cap-Toe Pumps

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One shoe trend for this season that has been popping up on the runways and on the streets is the cap-toe pump.  This is a classic look, which can be made modern with… Continue reading