Year: 2009
Designer Dossier: Iconic Designer Revolutionized Fashion
Coco Chanel Reigns as the Most Influential Designer of the 20th Century Photo credit: Google ImagesThere are so many facets...
Haute Off the Press: Phi Succumbs To the Recession
Kasia Struss in Phi Spring 2010The recession has taken another bite out of fashion. The most recent victim being Phi, founded...
That's Haute: Betsey Johnson is Pretty in Punk
by Krysti Lozinski Betsey Johnson and Krysti LozinskiSan Francisco — Walking into a Betsey Johnson store is like stepping into...
Fashion, Fast and Furious
H&M is the king of fast fashion with designer collabs ranging from Jimmy Choo to Lanvin, but what impact does...
Mission: The Chic Spy Goes Behind the Scenes of A Photoshoot
San Francisco — Recently, I took on the role of editor-in-chief for the holiday issue of a magazine, and I captured a few behind-the-scene...
Chic Spy Alert: Julia Roberts Teams Up With Lancôme
Photo credit: Yahoo! ImagesPretty woman Julia Roberts is teaming up with Lancôme to be their "global ambassadress." Youcef Nabi, president...
That's Haute: Barbie Gets Her First Pair Of Louboutin's
Photo credit: net-a-porter.comWorld Wide Web — Christian Louboutin has created a limited edition Barbie for us grown up girls. A...
Haute Off the Press: The Sartorialist To Get TV Show & Clothing Line
Photo credit: brandish.tvNew York — Since TheSartorialist.com was launched in 2005 by Scott Schuman, the blog has evolved from featuring mostly...
Chic Spy Alert: Victoria Beckham Entrenched!
Photo credit: okmagazine.com Paris — At first glance, this might appear to be the fictitious villainess, Carmen Sandiego, but nope, It's the one...
Celebrity Dossier: Madonna Dresses Up Her Act
Global — Madonna fashioned in a Jean-Paul Gaultier metallic gold spiral-cup bustier, fishnet leggings, and an "I Dream of Jeanie"...
Mission: Top 10 Fierce Fashion Films
The holiday season is here, in full force. And if you're not the one to make a mad dash to the mall...
Chic Gadgets: Sound With Style and Substance
Veterans in the personal audio industry are continuously vying to introduce the latest and greatest in mobile technology. But a...
Haute Off the Press: Hollywood Hotties Pucker Up For eos
What does a Twilight vampire, an America Idol runner-up, and a Gossip Girl guy have in common? They all keep their...
Mission: Extreme Footwear Emerges As A Trend On the Spring Runway
Spring 2010 Fashion Week in New York, Milan, and Paris, were rampant with over the top shoes that were sky-high...
Mission: Jimmy Choo Steps Into H&M
San Francisco — Jimmy Choo is no longer just for the high-end shopping "Carrie Bradshaws" of the world. The luxury...
Mission: How Good Is Your Hair?
Perfectly coifed updo, check. Tightly coiled ringlets, check. Chicly sculpted bob, check. Yep, a good hair day is every girls...
Movie Brief: Twilight’s Sequel ‘New Moon’ Has An Eerie Beat
Photo credit: amazon.comThe score and soundtrack to the eagerly anticipated New Moon — which is a sequel to the teen...
Designer Dossier: Angela Johnson Dresses Up T-Shirts
T-Shirt Ruffle Dress (Photo: davidhsmith.com, Hair/Makeup: Chevelynn Baker, makeupuniversity.com, Model: Jillian Rahm)A ballgown fashioned from deconstructed thrift and vintage t-shirts...
Haute Off The Press: Mary J. Blige Teams Up with Gucci for Women’s Charity
Mary J. Blige and Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini (Photo credit: google.com) Mary J. Blige teamed up with Gucci to...
Alexander McQueen Takes Aquatic Plunge for Spring 2010
The Alexander McQueen Spring 2010 Collection "Plato’s Atlantis," is an ode to the 'Lost City of Atlantis'.
Burberry Goes Home!
London — After a decade of showing in Milan, the Burberry Prorsum Spring Summer 2010 show in London began with...
Haute Off The Press: Sarah Jessica Parker Soon to Unveil New Scent
Photo credit: sarajparker.com Looks like Sarah Jessica Parker is enjoying the sweet smell of success, yet again. Besides the second...
Fashion Week: Ralph Revels In the Recession
Photo credit: style.com New York — In all his typical galore, Ralph Lauren tells a story with his spring 2010...
Haute Off the Press: Kate Spade New York Apparel at Bloomingdale's
Project Runway’s Tim Gunn and chief creative officer of Liz Claiborne, Inc. was on hand Saturday at Bloomingdale’s for the...