If you haven’t discovered the sexiest site for shopping these days, you’re in for an eye-opening experience at Ouihours. The hottest new lingerie website (translation: “the yes hours,” those moments when you just can’t resist) has all the excitement of the edgiest magazines with photographers like Paul Westlake, Bruce Weber and David LaChapelle, layered with exclusive lingerie brands from around the world including Curriculum Vitae, Kiki de Montparnasse and KissKill. Yet, it’s more immediate, more interactive and way more satisfying! Read More »
Stevie Nicks' self-portraits from the '70s inspired the designs and, regardless of what music actually played, her mystical songs set the mood at Reem Acra's Fall 2015 runway show. From the moment the first platinum dress encrusted with crystals hit the stage to the finale of embroidered and bejeweled lace gowns, there was one seductive note after another. Echo's of the "gypsy" mixed effortlessly in her modern hands, and the models embodied the vibe with a slight rocker edge tempered by a more natural look executed beautifully by hairstylist Didier Milage and the makeup team. Read More »
The idea of being dressed by a gentleman is seductive enough these days when overproduced fashion shows leave us struggling to see the clothes through the self-promoting hijinks. Coupled with the intimacy of a Norell-inspired presentation (think those 50’s film scenes where the designer and a select few view the new collection close up and personal), the scene was irresistible. In other words, Victor Alfaro had us at hello. Stepping into his Flatiron studio, you immediately understand after a 10-year hiatus he has returned to focus on his craft and his clientele, one look around the room and it’s clear he is still a fashion darling. The A-team from Barney’s, Vogue, Vanity Fair, Harper’s Bazaar and more mingled through the modern space impeccably set for this quiet affair with fresh green grass boxes, signature abstract paintings and clean white walls. Read More »