NYC – We are in the middle of fashion week and despite covering a few exciting shows, the one I was looking forward to the most was La Perla Presentation, held on the 7th of February at the Dream Downtown Hotel in the Meatpacking District. The coveted high-end Italian brand, led by the Creative Director […]
David Finlayson was formerly the president of Sales and Marketing for Calvin Klein Underwear Europe and now has his own company APM AGENCY handling brands such as Marlies Dekkers, Chantal Thomass, Claudette and ID Sarrieri. For more info visit www.apm-agency.com What is your background and how did you get started in the lingerie industry? While studying […]
LONDON- The Fashion Week season has started and for the occasion the London Based Fashion Stylist Suzie Street entertained me with delish Dim Sum and fashion conversation. Suzie Street made a switch in her career in August of last year, when she was managing a fashion PR boutique agency, and was approached to join the […]
In recent years we have seen a Hollywood revival of superheroes and comics characters. The Avengers, Spiderman, Watchmen, Batman & Catwoman and the soon to be released Superman are all evidence of this trend. I admit I have not been a comic book reader, but this recent wave on the big screen was the chance […]
NYC- We are in the middle of the summer, the sun is shining and the hot weather is giving us no respite! Obviously we don’t want to be doing the cooking, so often the best solution is to eat something simple and quick. A great option, that is delicious and healthy, is the Seaweed Salad […]
LONDON- Last night I joined the dining table of one of the most avant garde London based jewellery designer: Maria Francesca Pepe. The Italian born Designer Maria Francesca Pepe created the eponymous MFP in 2008, after completing her MA at the Central Saint Martins and working alongside brands such as Jens Laugesen and Vivienne Westwood. […]
LONDON- Tonight we are entering Francesca Marotta’s kitchen. Designer in the Soul, Londoner of Heart and Sicilian in the Skin, Francesca Marotta is part of the new crop of young designers creating a buzz amongst fashionistas. Her Sicilian heritage mixed with her English avant-garde outlook is a perfect way to describe her style. Her design […]
LONDON- Today I have the pleasure to share a simple yet thoughtful sweet recipe suggested by the globe trotting brand strategist & writer Nik Thakkar. He takes elements of a simple dish and makes it his own. In short, this isn’t your everyday recipe for Pan Fried Cumin and Honey Chicken. In Nik’s hands it […]
LONDON- A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege to enjoy a delicate Japanese sweet with Ms. Atsuko Kudo, the queen of Couture Latex. Japanese born, London based designer Atsuko Kudo has been producing exquisitely feminine designs exclusively in latex since 2001. Her clothing has always been designed for those who wish to look […]
Alligator, lizard, crocodile and python skin. Leopard, zebra, cheetah and giraffe prints. Welcome to the fashion jungle, in which the principle of “Survival of the fittest” reigns supreme. It doesn’t mean “be in the best physical shape” as this shallow industry would suggest, but it is literally closer to the original metaphor of “better adapted […]