From saddlemaking to the luxe life, Hermès celebrates 175 years of doing anything but ‘winging’ it. Behold the satyr-winged saddlebag (main image), a one-off Hermès made in 2001 for a Japanese rock band. It’s one of the many fascinating and … Read More
Room 100 Guest Blogger Kelly Framel of The Glamourai posts about her exclusive photo shoot at the penthouse of 6 Columbus. For the most recent fashion editorial shot for my site, TheGlamourai.com, I was inspired by the orgy of colors … Read More
Summer’s a-coming: Lose the polo, and the sleeves, and make being a beach boy look like a breeze. If you want to stand out in the crowd of suits at the upcoming spring and summer parties, one sure way is … Read More
From accessories to sportswear, some subtly chic means of proclaiming your citizenship without a street map and a dumb hat. As Memorial Day and the Fourth encroach upon us, some designers are coming up with both nifty and sexy wares … Read More
Ex-model and ‘X-Men’ temptress, Bond Girl and ‘Nip/Tuck’ ‘secret’ weapon…how could the stunning Dutch actress, director and screenwriter NOT intimidate the average Dick or Harry? But in real life, the star of the forthcoming ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’ is … Read More
In time for Fashion Week, the CFDA looks back with a book on its illustrious history and influence on style, and how the institution put New York City on the haute-rag map. The Mercedes-Benz Fall 2012 Collections for women kicks … Read More
The London-based designer may be the next queen of understated….understated, that is, like Babe Paley, not Sofia Coppola. She is England’s one to watch, far as we concerned, sister. Check out her 2012 lines here. They are certainly yar…. alessandrarich.com/collections/spring-summer-2012/
Our pick of the week is Sorel boots for men. If you’re looking for handsome and warm all-weather boots that are going to last you a lifetime and look cool as poop even with wool-y suits, pick up a pair … Read More
Travel line KOZA is anything but the last resort. KOZA’s new resort line is this season’s one-stop for luxury jet-setters. From its hobos and clutches to its cover-ups and totes, the silk, embroidered and handcrafted line is chic-personified. The London-based … Read More
Here’s our top three picks for doing ‘resort’ properly (the shades are gonna’ kill ya. If you’re getting away from it all for the holidays, and hitting spa-and-jet-setting land, here’s three items you might want to grab up for the … Read More
Just the thing for the holiday party season, Bub! OK, you don’t own a top hat. It doesn’t mean you don’t need this awesome top hat bucket, hand-stitched and made with bridle leather. Lock & Co. Hatters, founded in London … Read More
Laugh if you like: SpiritHoods are purdy darned cute. You may risk being thought of as one of those Fluffies fetishists, but what do you care? SpiritHoods–naturally catching on where else but L.A.–are actually kind of awesome on the right … Read More
The British designer puts the Palm Beach-meets-Egypt pizazz back into fashion. As we hunker down for what may be one muther of a winter, Brit fabulist Holly Fulton provides a vicarious breath of tropicali splendor in her Spring-Summer 2012 line. … Read More
Anti-Diaper Butts & Muffin Tops, Rejoice! We’ve been digging Bonobos, the New York-based fashioner with a devoted male online audience, ever since we found their summer-party “go-to-hell pants” were the best in town. Somehow they managed to make those f-you … Read More
Pasadena’s new Curio Emporium is a set-dresser’s dream and eccentric’s delight. Costumed pseudo-Victorian salespeople and an entire section called “The Macabre” make Pasadena’s new Curio Emporium a modern knick-knack hunter’s Shangri-La. A store “for those who can’t live without unique … Read More
