I was looking for a timely topic for December’s festive holiday time when I came across a piece in the Life & Arts section of the Weekend Edition of the Financial Times (8/12/18) titled “Humanity’s Drinking Game” by Robin Dunbar.
Off and on I read things that totally blow my mind – this is one of them. On July 19, 2018 in the New York Post I read an article penned by Jane Ridley and Suzy Weiss that totally amazed me. In fact, I read it three times just to make sure I was really “getting it.”
Ralph Lauren is in the midst of celebrating his 50th anniversary. With any career that longevity is to be applauded, and in the fashion industry that can be quite fickle, that is especially quite an accomplishment. Although he is most likely known for his apparel offerings, whether it's for his namesake label, his Lauren by Ralph Lauren label or his Polo Ralph Lauren label, it is still safe to say his reach goes beyond "just" apparel.
Now that Thanksgiving has already come and gone, it's time to officially begin thinking about the gift-giving season. What are you going to get for the woman or the man on your list?
I think one of my New Year’s resolutions will be “no more blogs about shoes” because I’ve written so much about shoes in 2018 (this resolve will probably have a short shelf life and vanish by Valentine’s Day). Why? Because the topic is so multi-faceted: namely, the history of shoes, the designers who create them, retail shoe events, fascinating footwear exhibits and, of course dazzling new and innovative approaches to shoes that are always appearing.
I’m sure you’ve heard about Elon Musk, the billionaire, who is a co-founder of PayPal and Tesla Motors. He was in the news when he sent his “kid-sized” submarine to northern Thailand to help in the flooded cave rescue of 12 young footballers and their 25-year-old coach. Ultimately, the mini submarine wasn’t used, but it did give both the United States and Musk a lot of positive news coverage.
In follow-up to my last post - Fashion Week - Street Style Trends, I decided to share some additional trends that were seen on the streets in September and that are still prevalent in the shops. With the holiday season upon us, hopefully these trends will offer you some styling inspiration but also some gift-giving ideas.
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Today we’re going to discuss a new twist on an old ritual: Why is it that the male always has to get down on bended knee and propose marriage to the female? Why can’t the reverse happen?
Americans love people with lots of spirit – individuals who are willing to push boundaries – in the best sense of the word. And, Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, has done this with her flair for fashions that really work. This is why we love her.
After reading about Dolce & Gabbana’s new shop at 155 Mercer Street in Manhattan’s SoHo, I decided to pay a visit to see these digs for myself. On Friday, August 17th when it was close to 90 degrees F. I took the Downtown #6 subway and got off at Spring Street (a 10-minute trip). This left me at Spring/Lafayette and from there I walked west to Mercer where I crossed the street and took a short walk to 155 – all told a fairly easy jaunt.
There is something fun about watching the designer's vision on the runway. Yes, not all of the looks are practical, but it helps to bring what once were drawings and ideas to life. That part of the creative process is interesting to me. When it comes to street style, I have grown to appreciate this fashion scene.
Like every female over the age of ten in America, I know that Manolo Blahnik designs and makes fabulous shoes for women. Full disclosure: I hate shoes and would go barefoot down Fifth Avenue if I dared. I opt for black, simple, utilitarian, low-heeled shoes that do not have the word “pain” written all over them. But, most important: can I walk for miles in them? In Manhattan we all walk everywhere.
