The Slow Growth of Genius: The Making of Christian Dior
“The trees that are slow to growbear the best fruit”— Molière At the height of the Roman Empire the expression “all roads lead to Rome” expressed the centrality and supremacy of the empire’s capital. Paris has long had a reputation as the supreme capital of fashion. In the world of fashion it can be said […]
Letters, Lines and Limitless Creativity: The World of Nicolas Ouchenir
“ Calligraphy is the ultimate synthesis of what I love: language, art and human connection” The invitation came to me on my iPad. Black letters in a straightforward, standard business font: “You are invited to meet Nicolas Ouchenir, the calligrapher who creates the invitations for Fashion Week, for a private appointment.” I thought it a […]
Spotlight on Pauline Bernard: Discovering the Artistic Brilliance of a Rising Jewelry Designer
One of the most interesting and exciting aspects to what I do is discovering and working with emerging designers. One of these is a young, talented fine jewelry designer, Pauline Bernard.
Remembering Roberto Cavalli: The Maverick Who Redefined Fashion with Bold Prints and Daring Style
If you are of a “certain age,” you may well remember your first encounter with a Roberto Cavalli design; flamboyant wild animal prints and ostentatiously bold colors definitely made a new fashion statement.