By ALISON CONNOLLY
I sure do appreciate a brand that has personality. I also appreciate a brand that incorporates adorable canines into their campaigns. That’s where the brand Maison Marcy captured my attention. Within moments of seeing their first image, I knew I needed to see more. This is perhaps the first brand I’ve personally featured in the Gallery that designs for both men and women; it’s actually much harder for me to generate interest … Read More
I’m in a blue state of mind, but luckily for me, I left the country this week for a winter distraction in Paris. The city is full of hidden treasures like this amazing glass dome in the Printemps Department store. Maybe it inspired this season’s trend in swimwear, blue graphics. For those of you still ensconced in the ice and snow that is swallowing up a good portion of North America right now, it might … Read More
By ALISON CONNOLLY
There really is nothing so thrilling as when your favorite lingerie designer pairs up with your favorite model; the combination is magical! The recent collaboration between lingerie brand Dottie’s Delights and vintage style icon Miss Mosh is a match made in heaven. This is perhaps the third time the two have collaborated, and once again you can see why they were made for one another. In fact, many of the designs from … Read More
Today, in her Fashion Illustrations column, Tina Wilson expounds on the diversity of the color black. Using her vast design experience she relates how a recent visit to a Rothko exhibit reminded her how Donna Karen, queen of all things black, taught her that black, like any other hue, comes in many shades.
When a novel becomes seeded in a culture’s literary psyche, the mere mention of its name evokes specific references, images and emotions. Such is the case with F. Scott Fitzgerald’s American masterpiece, The Great Gatsby. Perhaps its initial reception in 1925, which was not robust, was a reflection of the writing style of its author. But, the attention garnered by this novel in subsequent years proves that when the story is right; after all we … Read More
This week in Audio Briefs, we are proud to bring you Deedee’s interview with our very own Tina Wilson, creator and curator of our Fashion Illustrations in The Gallery. Tina’s impressive career history will have you captivated, star-struck and eager to hear her journey throughout this podcast.
She talks about her extensive design career working with renowned brands such as – Calvin Klein , Donna Karan, Christian Dior, Oscar de la Renta, Betsey Johnson and … Read More
The blog post I am writing today about the February 2017 launch of the beingU™ brand is very special to me. It caps the long journey traveled by my colleague and entrepreneur Sadia Sisney in order to bring her visionary brainchild to market. Sadia’s collection of high quality bras and panties that embrace the needs of women of color was brought to my attention several years ago when she showcased her concept at Curve NY. … Read More