The beloved male duo behind cult fave label Proenza Schouler has decided to become in charge of their own fate. Designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez have decided to end their financial relationship with Valentino Fashion Group after more than a year of negotiations, in favor of a group of 20 investors led by industry veteran …
Who knew that designers would suddenly make it so easy for us to get to their shows during Fashion Week?! Well at least a few are doing their part, for our convenience as well as for the environment, with special designer bicycles! Diane von Furstenberg, Isaac Mizrahi, Elie Tahari, Nanette Lepore and Rebecca Taylor are …
I had to admit, this was a first. Upon arriving to the W Hotel City Center for my interview with featured designer Mandy Coon, I was surprised to hear I would be interviewing Coon on the famed W balcony overlooking downtown Adams Street. Coon was in town as part of the W Fashion Next program, …
Designer Rouland Mouret, the dashing young French designer whose made a name for himself creating showstopping gowns for red carpet sirens, has found a new calling. Mouret has been picked to head up the creative team for 30-year-old French footwear label Robert Clergerie. With a solid celeb following of former clients including Cameron Diaz, …
Designer Thakoon Panichgul has always had Addition and Carbon Copy, two capsule collections that sat alongside his main line, Thakoon, on designer floors. But starting this resort season, Panichgul has decided to broaden these capsule collections and introduce them fully to the contemporary market. “In 2009, we wanted to offer a capsule alongside the main …
