Thomas Tait Wins LVMH Young Fashion Designer The winner of the inaugural LVMH Young Fashion Designer Prize is Canadian women’s wear designer Thomas Tait. Along with having the title Tait will also receive a cash prize of $409,270 plus a year of coaching from LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton executives. Tait’s London based label already sells …
During this past New York Fashion Week, my editor sent me to cover a show for her that promised to be the perfect uber chic finale to my grueling schedule. Although the clothes on the runway were impeccable, the assembled so-called “fashion crowd” looked like they had all dressed without benefit of a mirror – …
Coach Gets $5.5M in Fakes Case Settlement While anti-counterfeiting is a tireless fight for many brands, Coach Inc. scored a $5.5 million win last month by settling with the owner of a well-known Fort Lauderdale, Fla., flea market that was selling fake Coach goods.The news also comes at a time when designers and major brands …
There are few designers that embody the concept of decadence and high fashion better than Ralph Rucci. And it’s nothing short of a delight to see his clothing in action. Stepping into the Theater at Lincoln Center, you could feel the electricity from the guests just waiting for the show to begin. The program stated …
Son Jung Wan‘s spring 2014 collection was like getting a breath of fresh air. It included everything from crisp white jumpsuit to lightweight leather and glistening sequins and metallic beaded evening dresses. The details and the embellishments of her pieces are so well done that they never look overworked, but instead are light and effortless. …
