Memorial Service Set for Alexander McQueen

The late Lee Alexander McQueen The date and venue has finally been confirmed for the private memorial service for late designer Lee Alexander McQueen. The service for the designer, who died last February, will take place during London Fashion Week on Monday, Sept. 20, according to a Gucci Group spokeswoman, and will be held at …

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Dropping In On eDrop-Off

Left to Right: Model & Corri Mcfadden Carol and I attended a fantastic green themed party for eDrop-Off to celebrate their new location in Lincoln Park. eDrop-Off is eco-friendly because they recycle designer clothing and accessories. This 3,000 square foot epicenter is where Corrie Mcfadden, the founder of eDrop-Off and her team of passionate fashionistas …

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Designer Dish: Tia Cibani To Leave Ports 1961

  According to WWD, designer Tia Cibani, who is credited for the creation of Ports 1961, is stepping down from her role as creative director at the end of this month. More interesting is who will replace her. Her own sister, Fiona Cibani.  Tia Cibani joined the Canadian label in 1990, working with DSquared’s Dean …

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Norma Kamali Adds Comfy Sleepwear to Wal-Mart Collection

A look from Norma Kamali's sleepwear collection for Wal-Mart There's good news for all the Norma Kamali fans who've learned to love the designer's diffusion line for Wal-Mart—she's adding to to it. Kamali has just announced that she'll be adding sleepwear to her other apparel and accessories categories such as dresses, outerwear, sweaters and skirts …

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Ed Hardy Licensee Pans New Line

The leader in standard douchewear Jersey Shore threads urbanwear Ed Hardy has expanding past its signature sneakers shoes and getting into something a bit more, dare I say, stylish? Philip Chemla, owner of the Los Angeles-based Philip Simon Development Inc. footwear firm and longtime licensee for Ed Hardy shoes, is readying his own line for …

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