Tag Archive: History of Fashion

May 13

The Great Gatsby – My Movie, Music, and Menswear Fashion Review

I have not been this excited to see a movie in awhile. It made me smile just to see all of the trailers, which I felt were so visually hypnotic… and so crazy good. As you now know this movie is now in theaters nationwide as of Friday, May 10th. I was originally going to …

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Mar 28

Throwback Thursday: Versailles ’73 – The Runway Battle

Today’s Throwback Thursday post is going way back. I decided to highlight the main event that has been recognized many times over as the “Moment in history that changed the course of (fashion) history”.  We can now have a front row seat to the show that became known as the American Runway Revolution! As I noted …

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Mar 27

I danced with Stephen Burrows.. and Michael Kors!

One of my goals for 2013 is to attend more fashion shows, events and exhibits. So, when a friend of mine told me about the Stephen Burrows: When Fashion Danced retrospective exhibit, we made immediate plans to check it out. I went this Sunday and it was absolutely perfect! As we entered the exhibit there was …

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Jun 20

Fashion truly an art?!

One of the oldest Italian fashion house’s created history this week, by taking over the arcades of Louvre, and running the first ever fashion show in the 900-year old world famous building. This is one event that captured my attention, as the debate of weather fashion is an art has been going on since centuries; …

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Jun 14

Take a walk through Fashion History!

In my opinion, Summertime in NYC is the best time to truly experience the city… especially when it comes to taking in plenty of FREE activities One great activity that would be the best of both worlds, involves learning  historic info about one of the fashion capitals of the world, while enjoying sightseeing around the …

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May 24

Fashion Industry Highlight – Victorian Woman

In 2009, French designer Manuela Biocca, created her unique “Gothic Chic Style” luxury fashion accessories brand Victorian Woman. Manuela’s designs are inspired by fashion from the past, art, gothic literature, underground culture, legends and historic mysteries. Similar to pieces worn by elegant women of the past, the line offers feminine, and sophisticated handmade fashion accessories, …

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May 11

The Met Gala -Top Four Themes of the Red Carpet!

I know I may be late with this post, and by now you probably have seen all of the red carpet images from “the fashion industry’s big night out” plasters throughout the internet. There are various blog posts on all the looks, best and worst dressed lists, the scandal behind Kim K’s non-invite, and how …

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Feb 29

Black (Fashion) History Moment- Prince

Prince (born Prince Rogers Nelson; June 7, 1958) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and actor. Prince has produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. Prince founded his own recording studio and label; writing, self-producing and playing most, or all, of the instruments on his recordings. From the beginning of …

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Feb 22

The Iconic Style of an Iconic Voice…

More than just an iconic voice, Whitney Houston had iconic style! From her first magazine cover to her first music video to her last concert tour.. she had our attention. Whitney proved her modeling capabilities at a young age, and was soon sought after as the go to teen model of her time. She made …

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Feb 08

A Shirt Story – The Cosby Show Episode!

Any child, teenager or adult of the 80′s is familiar with one of the most successful tv shows on television – The Cosby Show… From the time I could watch TV I remember growing up on this family friendly show with positive “lesson learned” themed story lines, comedic yet dramatic undertones, a beautiful family with …

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