Emporio Armani by Giorgio Armani
Giorgio Armani on the runway Fall 2007 DALLAS, Sep 29, 2001 (updated Jan 20, 2009) / FW/ — Giorgio Armani became a household name when he “dressed” Richard Gere in the movie American Gigolo. In the fashion world, he made a name long before the movie. Born in Placenza Italy in 1934, Giorgio Armani studied medicine at the University of Bologna. But...
Laura Biagiotti: Queen of Cashmere
DALLAS, Sep 29, 2001 (Updated Mar 16, 2009) / FW/ — Nicknamed the ‘Queen of Cashmere’ by the New York Times due to her refined and unusual approach in using this precious yarn, Laura Biagiotti was born in Rome in 1943. Laura Biagiotti and Lavinia Biagiotti Cigna on the runway, Fall 2009 She studied literature expecting to become an archeologist, but them she...
10 Corso Como: The Hottest Milan Spot
10 Corso Como MILAN, Sep 29, 2001/ — There isn’t just one reason why the fashion set flock to Milan’s 10 Corso Como and spend hour upon hour in it. There are a slew of them: to try on a Balenciaga blazer, smell a Comme des Garcons candle, pick up the new issue of Visionaire, check out the David LaChapelle exhibit, sip a steaming hot cappuccino, toss down...
Nicole Miller: Glamour in Simplicity
NEW YORK, Sep 27, 2001 /(Updated Sep 18, 2009) / FW/ — Originally from New England, Nicole Miller studied at the Rhode Island School of Design and studied in Paris for a year at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne to learn haute couture. Designer Nicole Miller on the runway To hone her skills as a designer, she worked with Rain Cheetahs...
Alessandro Dell’Acqua: Modern & Contemporary
MILAN, Sep 21, 2001 (Updated Nov 22, 2008)/ FW/ — A native of Naples, Italy, Alessandro Dell’Acqua studied at the Naples Belle Arti’s Accademia. Photo below: Designer Alessandro Dell'Acqua on the runway Fall 2007 season, Milan He is from the same school of thought as Costume National and Helmut Lang – definitely a modernist. Before launching...
Carlos Miele: Unique & Exuberant
Carlos Miele at Claro Rio Summer NEW YORK, Sep 21, 2001 (Updated Dec 18, 2008) / FW/ — Brazilian-born Carlos Miele made his debut at London Fashion Week on-schedule show during the Spring 2002 season.Known for his sexier-than-thou Lycra creations, Carlos Miele also uses “materials for recycling” such as plastic and soft drink bottles. Traditional...
