When a saucy Lily Cole opened Hermès’ fall show with a one-piece leather catsuit, bowler hat and a black croc umbrella, she made it clear that we were about to witness a dandified romp down the runway. One part James Bond, one part Charlie’s Angels and a splash of Savile Row, the collection featured crystal-embellished [...]
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The Hermès Men’s Store in New York
March 9, 2010 – 10:44 am
Images by Jenni Avins
Working in fashion, the smoke-and-mirrors Vogue fantasy falls away pretty quickly, replaced by long hours, outsized personalities and the relentless pursuit of perfection. And actually, this creative cacophony is what keeps the industry engaging. Still, every once in a while we need the dream. Paris Fashion Week is a perfect [...]
Birkins at Christie’s
November 19, 2009 – 5:15 am
The other day I was watching a movie with a non-fashion friend who turned to me during a scene and asked, “Isn’t that a Birkin bag?” It was. Obviously we have Sex and the City to thank for the cultural diffusion of this particular accessory, but it’s always sort of amazing when an insider’s [...]
Hermès @ Paris Fashion Week S/S10
October 11, 2009 – 6:07 pm
After four plus weeks of seeing collections from all over the world, originating from any and every conceptual birthplace, I was anticipating a “palate cleansing” from Hermès. Not that I wanted to forget any of the previous collections, as it was a solid season, I just yearned for a substantial dessert course.
The tennis-themed show [...]
