American designers aren’t in the business just for the bottom line.  Many are involved in worthwhile charities and some are pushing the envelope in fighting for causes around their communities and in impoverished regions of the world. Six prominent New York designers are being highlighted in the Spring 2013 issue of Gotham magazine for their […]

Coming off the heels of her much talked about collection for Gucci, the Italian label’s creative director Frida Giannini just gave birth to a lovely little girl.  Giannini and her partner, Gucci CEO Patrizio di Marco, welcomed baby Greta on March 2.  Both mother and baby are doing just fine.  We’re a little jealous of […]

J.C. Penney isn’t joking around with its rebranding efforts.  The retailer has two amazing collaborations coming in March, Duro Olowu for J.C. Penney and Pearl by Georgina Chapman of Marchesa.  That’s right, Marchesa’s co-designer Georgina Chapman is has designed a 78-piece collection of gorgeous gowns and cocktail dresses, all with the Marchesa aesthetic for the […]

For some time now, in order for a babe on a budget to an Oscar de la Renta original, she had to scout the thrift stores or wait for steep sales on Gilt or Net-a-Porter.  Today, the designer has announced a new collection of more affordable pieces exclusively available at The Outnet, Net-a-Porter’s sale site. […]

Actress Kate Hudson has been the face of Ann Taylor for two seasons and has enjoyed her role with the women’s brand so much that she has decided to expand her role by designing a capsule collection due out in stores and online this May.  Hudson says her Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor collection will […]

Starting January 28, Australian label Sass & Bide has tapped model Coco Rocha, who also happens to be the face of the brand, to take over its social media channels.  For five days, Coco will communicate with the brand’s fans on its Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram and Tumblr accounts.  Content will include outfit posts using […]

After collaborating with some of the biggest names in fashion – Lanvin, Marni, Maison Martin Margiela, Karl Lagerfeld – for some of the most successful and talked about high street collections, Swedish brand H&M announced today it will be showing its fall 2013 collection in Paris during fashion week. H&M and Paris Fashion Week? Yes […]

First Lady Michelle Obama stole the show on Inauguration day when she donned an A-line dress and matching coat for the Swearing-In ceremony of President Barack Obama.  The navy check outfit was designed by designer Thom Browne, who’s new prep style resonates with the First Lady and high powered career women and fashion’s golden girls. […]

Self-professed bad girl Rihanna is going to take London Fashion Week by storm by debuting her collaboration with British retailer River Island on Saturday, February 16.  The Rihanna x River Island Collection will showcase clothing and accessories designed by the R&B singer. ‘Launching at London Fashion Week is a dream come true for me. I […]

Just on the heels of fashion week comes news that Oscar de la Renta has hired John Galliano to join his studio.  Yes! Galliano, as in the former Christian Dior creative director who got booted out after a drunken anti-Semitic rant on the cobble stoned streets of Paris two years ago.  It’s been a battle […]

Quelle Dommage! Alexander McQueen will not be showing during Paris Fashion Week, reports Women’s Wear Daily today.  Why? Because Sarah Burton, it’s creative director, is pregnant with twins and will be on maternity leave.  Don’t fret though, a scaled down presentation will be held in the label’s Paris showroom for select editors.  Burton is due […]

Prabal Gurung got a nod of approval for Kate Middleton this summer when she wore one of his dresses during her royal tour of Singapore, making his label more popular among women.  His collaboration with Target hits stores and online February 10th, the perfect time to give the masses access to his pieces without breaking […]