Textbook for Fashionista: Lady Georgiana Spencer Cavendish
While the interwebs may still be abuzz about Kate Middleton’s dress and Beatrice‘s hat–I thought I’d pay tribute to another British icon.
John Jannuzzi
Friday May 13th, 2011
Thursday April 28th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Kate Middleton
Thursday April 21st, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Costello Tagliapietra
Friday April 15th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Abbey Lee Kershaw
Abbey Lee Kershaw is undoubtedly the blogging world’s favorite model. Indeed, her maxi skirts can be seen on dozens of street-style blogs on the web. If you’re not wise to Ms. Kershaw, permit us to enlighten you. She’s as much a supermodel now as any of the other top girls. Her trademark oh-so-coveted grin and gaze have earned her spots on nearly every top runway in New York, Milan, London and Paris. (Of course, it does help if you’re really tall too.) Off the runway, she sports a unique personal style and we give her credit for rolling in maxi skirts, power shoulder jackets and sweet shoes. Abbey Lee, we salute you: Model on Wayne, model on Garth.
Friday April 8th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Edie Sedgwick
Easily one of New York’s most famous icons, Edie Sedgwick made her name in the Warhol era. One of his favorites, she was often spotted at The Factory and starred in several of his short films. In truth, the early part of Edie’s New York life was pretty fantastic and people all over wanted to emulate her style: leotards, chandelier earrings and a generally excessive attitude. However, as her fame spiraled upward, Edie spiraled downward into drug and alcohol abuse. After a tumultuous relationship and her career on pause, she returned to her family in California for some semblance of health and control. Shortly after being married, her addictions got the better of her and she succumbed to an overdose. Still, she’s one of New York’s most cherished style icons. We recommend emulating her wardrobe, not her lifestyle.
Wednesday March 30th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Babe Paley
Sunday March 27th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Little Edie Beale!
Edith Beale, made famous by the Maysles Bros. documentary Grey Gardens, had quite the life before her time in the Hamptons. Like any young woman of a well born family, Edith was groomed to become a member of high society. She debuted at the Pierre Hotel in 1936. As Edith grew older, her family deteriorated and life became more difficult. She spent several years at the Barbizon, a sort of dormitory for women in Manhattan (it still exists in some form today on the Upper East Side) as her parents drifted apart. Her dreams of becoming an actress faded and eventually she joined her mother in their East Hampton estate. The Beales (both named Edie) shut themselves out from the outside world and descended into poverty. After an inspection by the county, Edith’s cousin, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis repaired the home to make it livable shortly after the documentary was produced. It was in the documentary that the world got a glimpse of her trademark style–head scarves, an old-money accent and an enviable view on life.
Thursday March 17th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Stephanie LaCava!
Having penned pieces for Vogue, The New York Times and The Daily Beast, Stephanie LaCava has built a name for herself in the edit world. Of course, as with most fashion writers, she has her own unique style which pays homage to the decade we all know and love–the nineties. With a flare for the Nirvana age, I’m willing to bet that Ms. LaCava is a little more than excited about what we saw for Fall 2011. Everything old is new again, unless you never let it go.
Thursday March 10th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Emmanuelle Alt!
Who doesn’t know Emmanuelle Alt? Even before her somewhat new role as Editor-in-Chief at Vogue Paris, she was making waves in the blogosphere as their Fashion Director. She’s typically spotted in a Kate Lanphear-esque ensemble–jeans or leather pants, a simple shirt and some kind of awesome blazer or coat. Ms. Alt has certainly nailed her street style pose too, but being shot as many times as she is, who wouldn’t develop a trademark stance?
Thursday March 3rd, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Nickelson Wooster of Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman!
Nickelson Wooster, men’s fashion director at Neiman Marcus, can be seen at most menswear shows you’d like to be at. As the voice behind the men of Neimans and Bergdorf Goodman, he’s earned his spot. However, if you aren’t a show-goer or skulking outside Simon Spurr, you may have seen him on every single menswear blog ever. Mr. Wooster has impeccable style and makes bold decisions when it comes to print, pattern and color and it’s these choices that make him all the more interesting. You have to admire a man who knows how to aggressively mix plaid. Good for him.
Wednesday February 23rd, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Linda Fargo!
Tuesday February 15th, 2011
Textbook for Fashionista: Glenda Bailey!
In honor of NYFW, I thought it’d be nice to take a look at Glenda Bailey. To be perfectly frank, I think she’s pretty badass as far as the editorial world goes. As editor in chief of Harper’s Bazaar, she’s the type of woman who keeps her wits about her and one of those people that’s in it because she loves it. So often in fashion we see people who want their picture taken, want their name on the list or want their gift bag. There are very few veterans still in the business for the right reasons, and Glenda is one of them. So cheers to Ms. Bailey; she’s got it goin’ on.
