Remember Karoo Eisen? The fabulous knitwear line? Well, Mark Eisen is out and Angelika Kammann is in. According to WWD, the decision to split with Eisen was made because he is in South Africa, which became a hindrance to the design process for New York-based Karoo. Eisen also designs Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s higher-priced George collection. …
At least this time it’s someone who knows the industry. Model Ben Grimes-Viort is making the transition from mannequin to designer. Grimes-Viort, a former face of Burberry’s Brit fragrance, has teamed up with her designer friend Lily Parker to launch a capsule collection called LPBG. The collection will be comprised of silk dresses and separates …
WWD ran this profile of Chicago designer Kate Coxworth today. They ask, "Why would a twentysomething technical designer for Polo Ralph Lauren leave New York to launch a line of tailored women’s shirts in Chicago?" Well, we know! Chicago might not be the number two city on the American fashion scene yet, but we certainly …
And you thought we really had the chance to sit down with Vogue editorial extraordinaire and all-around fashion icon herself? One can only dream… But some girls are getting that lucky! NYMag reports that the current interns at Vogue were lucky enough to score some down time with Ms. Anna Wintour, herself. (Aren’t they already …
Day Four of Brinkley’s TrialSometimes hard times bring out the best in us… style-wise! Christie Brinkley has been extremely conscious of the public eye during her high-profile divorce trial. The former model has been sticking to a conservative and pristine look throughout the week. According to WWD, "If justice is blind, Christie Brinkley certainly hasn’t …
