Archive for May, 2008

hrFashion Find: Michael Kors Beachside Wrap Wedge

The Michael Kors Beachside Wrap Wedge (in Bronze and Black) Footwear is a stylish take on the traditional wedge shoes.

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Victoria Beckham Auctions Roberto Cavalli Creations

Victoria Beckham is auctioning off her glittering collection of outfits from the Spice Girls world tour in a bid to raise $2 million for charity.

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Exotic Jewelry to Benefit Charity

Earlier this week, a few globally-minded cosmpolitans gathered to ogle at Carolyn Roumeguère’s exotic, Kenyan-inspired bijoux at the West Village’s Urban Zen.

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New Trend: Topless Hats

As any Kentucky Derby fan can tell you, summer hats are far more fashionable than their autumnal counterparts. (No doubt in part due to the lack of controversial materials involved: When’s the last time you saw someone get up in arms about raffia? Now rabbits, on the other hand…)

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The SATC Book: A Guide To SATC Fashion

Whether you’re a Sketchers fan or a Manolo devotee, chances are you’ve been tapping your toes in anticipation of Sex and the City film since the series’ TV finale flashed its last credit. But if you haven’t yet scored tickets to the ultimate chick-flick, better stay clear of the bookstore until you do: The corresponding Sex & The City tome, published by Harper Collins is the glossiest, most detailed spoiler so far!

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Hermes Opens First Men’s Store in NY

Fashionistos and girlfriends with fine taste unite! Hermès has chosen our fair island as the location for its first-ever men’s-only store. Set to open fall 2009 at 690 Madison Avenue (at 62nd Street), it will house four levels and 6,000 square feet offering a full range of clothing, accessories, and made-to-measure and custom pieces.

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hrFashion Find: Trina Turk Terraza Handbag

trina turk terraza handbags now on sale

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The Invasion of Space Age Fashion

May 29th, 2008 - Global. It all started with those Balenciaga leggings. Reminiscent of Star Wars’ C3PO, that one pair of gold-plated pants managed to spark an industry-wide intergalactic fascination that’s still going strong today, inspiring pieces from the avant-garde to the charmingly kitsch.

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Oscar de la Renta’s New Fall Florals

Florals for fall was the big message at Oscar de la Renta’s pre-Fall 2008 collection, which the designer showed to an audience of press, buyers and socialites on Park Avenue in New York on Monday, Dec. 3, who sat theater-in-the-round style around the runway.

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Q.E.D.

May 29th, 2008 - Berlin. Giving credence to Berlin’s continued influence in matters of style is Q.E.D., a locally-based menswear label and this year’s winner of the Fashion Week Berlin/Karstadt New Generation award. Founded in 2006 by three women who “discovered their common love of black” while studying fashion, Q.E.D. offers minimal yet quality menswear tailoring with just the right amount of playful detailing.

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