Monthly Archives: March 2009

Hernan Bas’ homage to Hedi Slimane

We’d trust Mr. Slimane to point us towards our true stylistic north, too.
This painting can be viewed through May 24, 2009 at the Brooklyn Museum as part of “Hernan Bas: Works from the Rubell Family Collection.”

Valentino: The Last Emperor

“Her hair is Harlow gold/Her lips sweet surprise.” The choice of “Bette Davis Eyes” for the opening sequence of “Valentino: The Last Emperor” was like the rest of Matt Tyrnauer’s documentary: innately emotive, but never gratuitously.
Whether documenting Valentino’s pre-show meltdown or a tête-à-tête with Karl Lagerfeld (during which Lagerfeld confirms that he considers contemporary designs [...]

Charlotte Pinson’s Painted Pieces

When I met Charlotte Pinson, I was immediately drawn to her whimsical pixie nature. Then I saw her hand-painted shirt and knew that I had found something special among the Made-in-China masses.
I was obsessed with deer at the time. So when she offered to make me my very own custom tee, I asked her for, [...]

Dossier’s Sample Sale Dossier

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Emanuel Ungaro (Womenswear andAccessories)
March 26th, 10am–7pm
12 West 57th Street, near Fifth Avenue
Marchesa (Eveningwear)
March 26th, 8am-6pm
Warwick Hotel: 65 West 54th Street (at 6th Avenue), 2nd Floor
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Starting Today, March 26th
Alvin Valley (Mens and Womenswear)
Now-March 29th, 12noon-6pm
632 Broadway (between Houston and Bleecker Steets), 6th Floor, Suite 602
Camilla Staerk (Vintage and New Womenswear)
Now-March 27th, 4pm-8pm
182 Mulberry (near [...]

Fashion Refound: 70s Martinis and Maxi Skirts

As this recently unearthed 70s relic demonstrates, fashion almost always benefits from a little liquid inspiration.