One item of clothing that seems to have been around for ages, the Hoodie, actually has. The initial style extends back to medieval times when the hooded robe was the daily uniform of the Franciscan Monks. In the 1930’s, the transformation of the regular sweatshirt into the hooded version was brought into production by the Feinbloom brothers, who made a zippered, hooded sweatshirt that they marketed to sports players. Today, the Hoodie has become a fashion statement for men, women and children of all ages. It has moved from its position in athletic sportswear to a broader base within the designer world.
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 By P. Dulong in Fashion  Tags: Fashion, Hoodie, Style |
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Tim Hamilton is a designer who was born in Iowa, but brought his talents straight to the fashion world of New York City. The initial part of his career was spent with the design houses of J. Crew and Ralph Lauren. He graced the Runway with his first collection in 2009 and ended up receiving the CFDA/Swarovski Award for the emerging menswear designer at that time. His tailored, but relaxed style has remained popular among luxury boutiques and shops all over the world.
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By P. Dulong in Designers Tags: Fashion, Hamilton, J. Crew, Ralph Lauren |
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Styles of Rochambeau
Mar
13
As a fun fact, the name “Rochambeau” is the French translation for the well known game of “Rock, Paper, Scissors”. The designing friends, Joshua Cooper and Lawrence Chandler, have their men’s clothing collection in stores all over the world. Their simple fabrications, cool colors, and sleek style oozes sex appeal. I don’t know anyone who wouldn’t want that as part of their own look.
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By P. Dulong in Fashion Tags: Designers, Fashion, Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Rochambeau |
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Christophe Lemaire is a clothing designer who was born in Besancon France in 1965. He had the opportunity to apprentice under Yves Saint Laurent and had created collections for 10 years at LaCoste, before taking his current position as Creative Director at the well-known fashion house, Hermes.
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By P. Dulong in Designers Tags: Christophe Lemaire, Designers, Fashion, Hermes, Lacoste, Yves Saint Laurent |
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The Art of Fashion Styling
Feb
19
Ever wonder how top models and celebs always seem to look so perfect in pictures? No, it’s something more than just genes responsible for head-turning good looks. And it’s not airbrushing or strategically placed lighting (well, sometimes). The answer is due the work critically important but largely unheralded behind-the-scenes players known as Fashion Stylists.
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By Kurtiss in Fashion Tags: Davis Carrasquillo, Fashion, Kurtiss, Styling |
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Bottega Veneta Runway Looks
Feb
16
One outfit that immediately caught my eye on the runway was a black leather motorcycle jacket with matching leather pants. The jacket is a slim fit and sleek looking piece of outerwear that incorporates Bottega Veneta’s signature style of mixed media materials, which is evident in the color blocking that accents the jacket in blue at the collar, directly down the shoulder line, and continues in one line to the pant pockets. It gives what might be considered a classic “Biker” style, a modern urban twist.
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By P. Dulong in Fashion Tags: Bottega Veneta, Fashion |
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Cali-Cool Club
Feb
11
Sitting on a folding chair on your porch while consuming a couple of six-packs chilled in a cooler, sounds like more of a chore than a tried-and-tested way to cool down. Sometimes, it’s what you’re wearing that makes all the difference. Being clad in fabulously light and crisp clothing can instantly transport you beachside with a fancy-sounding cocktail on hand.
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By Romina Tobias in Fashion Tags: California, Fashion, Riviera Club |
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Power play in the underground. Intensely pulsating with mystery, brimming with danger, and excitingly irresistible. The Yves Saint Laurent Fall-Winter 2012 collection is a theatrical ode to this enduring power struggle between “Sex and Money.” YSL Creative Director, Stefano Pilati takes inspiration from a bygone era. A period where fornication ruled the underground and sex was the true currency. With the obstruction and revelation of this not-so-secret world, all that is left is a transgressive tribute to the modern art world. A place where sex and money may still be constant variables.
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By Romina Tobias in Fashion Tags: Fashion, Stefano Pilati, Yves Saint Laurent |
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The Fall/Winter Collection from Walter Van Beirendonck is comprised of designs that are not for the faint of heart. His runway models in Paris are a cross between “Jason” from the movie Halloween and “Hannibal Lecter” from the horror flick Silence of the Lambs. The masks that they wear are as startling as the clothing pieces themselves.
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By P. Dulong in Designers, Featured Tags: Designers, Fashion, Paris Fashion Week, Walter Van Beirendonck |
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Even though the fashion “buzz” about the Golden Globes is always about the beautiful designer gowns and the millions of dollars in glittering jewels, I’d like to shine the spotlight on the men for a change. At this year’s 69th annual Golden Globes event, held at the Beverly Hills Hilton International Ballroom, there were a number of men who rivaled their female counterparts in tasteful dressing.
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By P. Dulong in Celebrity Style, Fashion Tags: Fashion, Gerard Butler, Robert Downey Jr., Savatore Ferragamo, The Golden Globes, Tom Ford |
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