Honoring Ukraine: Artist Asya Kozina Sculpts Magnificence From Plain White Paper
There’s a cool quote about human nature that returns to my mental forefront a lot lately. Poet and activist Andrea Gibson made the observation, “We have to create. It is the only thing…
Gotta Have It: Vivienne Westwood’s Dark Heart Amulet for Valentine’s
Be still my beating heart of darkness. Hi guys! It’s your girl Shan! I just can’t help but mix my metaphors cuz I’m absolutely *smitten* with legendary fashion designer Vivienne Westwood’s Gadget Heart…
Moments of Mugler: For the Love of Latex
Before McQueen there was Mugler. Thierry Mugler, to be specific. French couturier Thierry Mugler died last week, but he left a dazzling legacy, having created some of the most spectacular fashions I’ve ever…
Beauty Shall Save the World Honors Dutch Couturier Ronald van der Kemp With The ‘Superhero Award’
Well, it seems like the whole world is on fire and we’re running out of things to burn. Luckily, here in America we have a new President with a very different White House…
Haute Couture Masks Elevate “Personal Protection Equipment” Into an Art Form
There’s no doubt that last year was….how shall we say? Well….INTERESTING, for lack of a better word. Let’s face it: 2020 was a straight trip and no amount of hindsight, or therapy, can…
Sleeves of Interest: The Statement Sleeve
Fashion has something up its sleeves these days….and that is, the expertly-executed statement sleeve! Although many reports are flooding in that puff sleeves, also known as mutton sleeves, are now having a major…
The Net Effect…Veils: Socially-Relevant Fashion, Made Beautiful
As America approaches nearly 100,000 dead from the coronavirus pandemic and with an embarrassing federal response, our current social and cultural atmosphere is undeniably berserk. Let’s face it: even an episode of Twilight…
