Barbados is obviously renowned for its beautiful beaches and luscious natural scenery. It is less known for its culinary culture. Upon my recent visit I found this surprising given the abundant supplies of seafood and natural fruits and vegetables. It is difficult to go anywhere on the island and not be greeted by countless choices […]
Moscow – My latest dining adventure brought me in the kitchen of Moscow based fashion designer Victoria Irbaieva. We spent an evening highlighted by delicious food and fashion conversation centered around what this designer has been up to lately. Victoria Irbaieva is a rare bird in the fashion industry in that her background includes a […]
Amsterdam – One of the most impressive designers that I had the opportunity to spend time with during Amsterdam Fashion Week was Liselore Frowijn. Liselore studied at ArtEZ Institute of Arts Bachelor Fashion Design in Arnhem. She has won the Dutch Couture Award of Frans Molenaar July 2013, and the Prix Chloé at Hyères International […]
When I was in Prague this past September for Fashion Week, I was particularly intrigued by Czech emerging designer, Markéta Martišková. I loved how unique and expressive her SS15 collection was. Watching the models strut down the runway I could imagine Björk wearing a Markéta design. During my stay in Prague I had the chance to […]
ZURICH – My latest ‘fashion & food’ appointment took me to Switzerland to meet with Swiss designer Julia Winkler who delighted me with homemade cupcakes and some fashion talk. Julia graduated with distinction from Berlin’s International University of Art for Fashion (ESMOD) in 2012, with a Diploma in Fashion Design and Pattern‐Making. Her designs are experimental and avant‐garde. […]
ROME – Last night the young and talented Italo-Haitian fashion designer Stella Jean opened the doors of her kitchen and entertained me with her favorite recipe: Poulet Paul et Mireillei. It was a special night where I had the chance to learn more about Stella Jean SS14 collection and savor some culinary delight. Thank you […]
LONDON – London Fashion Week is over and it’s time to recover with a fresh home made meal and a night in with the company of fashion designer Angelika Chilikova, founder of London based brand CLON8. Angelika is Kazakhstan born, half Greek and half Russian. Hailing from a long line of tailors and craftsmen, she […]
LOS ANGELES – Here we are starting a week full of celebrations, presents, family and Christmas meals. If you want a break from some traditional holiday treats, we have something for you. Alexandra Catalano, certified health consultant, nutritionista and creator of the popular lifestyle brand Eat Cute shared with us one of her favorite holiday drinks. […]
SYDNEY – The chef of the night is the talented fashion designer Maria Maung from the Australian label Bless’ed are the Meek. Her chosen recipe is one of her favorite’s: Twice Cooked Coconut Pork Belly. Not only was I excited to try this amazing dish, but I wanted to learn more about one of the […]
WEIMAR- I was recently spoiled by a home made dinner by the talented Anne Gorke, who I had the pleasure to discover during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Anne Gorke comes from Weimar, where the Bauhaus was founded. Today the Bauhaus spirit and creative energy are still alive in the young design scene and clearly present […]