Trials & Tribulations Before Paris Fashion Week
DALLAS, Feb 29, 2004 / FW/ — Less than 8 hours before I board a plane to go to Paris, my Microsoft Outlook crashed on me! All my emails, my contact list and my appointments gone in the blink of an eye! In this technological world, I am one of those who is totally dependent on Microsoft Outlook to keep track of my day — from my schedule, tasks for the day, and...
Fashion At the Oscars
MILAN, Feb 27, 2004/ FW/ — In a Milan season bereft of Hollywood stars, it’s hard not to think of the upcoming 76th Academy Awards on Sunday. Although a lot of Italian fashion houses are usually represented on the Oscar’s red carpet, not seeing the celebrities this season puts a little damper in the proceedings. Because let’s face it, the stars of Hollywood...
Gloves, Gauntlets & Arm Warmers
MILAN, Feb 26, 2004/ FW/ — Runway shows during the Fall / Winter fashion season, gloves are a mainstay as accessories. From Giorgio Armani to Dirk Bikkembergs, several gloved looks have been seen. Is it a trend? Is it a fad? Is it a craze? Well, it’s really more of a need and a functional item during cold weather. So, gloves, gauntlets and arm warmers are part...
Arrivederci Tom Ford!
MILAN, Feb 25, 2004/ FW/ — Wednesday night in Milan, Tom Ford received a standing ovation when he glided on the runway at the end of his last show for Gucci. The designer who wore a double-breasted black suit, white shirt and white flower hugged his longtime companion Richard Buckley before leaving the stage followed by a mob of fans. And while his party was still...
Armani Brings His Designing Prowess to the Hotel Industry
MILAN, Feb 24, 2004/ FW/ — We already sleep with him, sit with him and eat with him. Now, Giorgio Armani wants to make sure that we also stay with him, in the future Armani Hotels, i.e. The official news broke yesterday here in Milan that Giorgio Armani has signed a letter of intent with Mohamed Ali Alabbar of Dubai-based Emaar Properties PJSC and Emaar Hotels &...
Rumors, Gossips and Whispers At The Shows
MILAN, Feb 23, 2004/ FW/ — Today is officially the second day of the Milan season, but rumors are already taking hold at the shows. The biggest of which is that Alexander McQueen (photo at left) has declined the invitation by YSL to become the Creative Director of the venerable Paris fashion house! There is a very short list of names on who will replace Tom Ford...
Twinkle by Wenlan: New York Finds Its New Queen of Knitwear
NEW YORK, Feb 14, 2004 (Updated Sep 11, 2009)/ FW/ — Wenlan Chia, the designer behind the label Twinkle is known for her sexy, ladylike dressing, quirky sportswear and a clever dash of the exotic.The youthful urbane feeling of the collection will look good in Gotham, and still be a favorite in the smaller cities of the Midwest, like … Boise, Idaho. Designer...
See You In September!
NEW YORK, Feb 13, 2004/ FW/ — Friday the 13th, last day of fashion week and the craziness under the tents at Bryant Park hit a dead calm after the Richard Tyler show. “Another New York season in the can,” commented our photographer Javier Mateo as he was packing his gear to go to London. He was catching the 6:30 American Airlines flight from JFK so that he...
Inside the Fashion Week Gift Bags
NEW YORK, Feb 12, 2004/ FW/ — One of the good things about covering New York Fashion Week is the gift bags or goodie bags which are given to the members of the press and guests. It is a graceful way to say “thank you” by 7th on Sixth and the designers for those attending the shows. First day of the shows, the press gift bags are distributed to the accredited...
Halston Should Be in Paris Haute Couture
NEW YORK, Feb 11, 2004/ FW/ — Bradley Bayou, the designer for Halston decided to show off site once again this season. And though nothing was said why the famous fashion house does not show at the tents, I believe it is because Bradley Bayou’s designs have to be seen up close and personal. With exquisite detailing that can only be done by hand, the Halston collection...
Celebrity Watching
NEW YORK, Feb 10, 2004/ FW/ — Fashion week is celebrity watch week. As fashion journos, we usually note down who are the celebrities attending the shows, and write them down as part of the story if a need arises. From backstage to the front of the house, we usually keep our eyes open just to see who are visiting the tents. The First Lady Laura Bush is number one...
