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Wednesday January 13th, 2010

Delman Shoes Get Their Due

Delman might play second fiddle to its Parisian counterpart Repetto in the ballet flat department, but we’ve always had a soft spot for the label’s classic construction and oh-so-sweet styling. Apparently, Valerie Steele and co. over at F.I.T. agree. They’ve curated an entire exhibit dedicated to the 90-year-old shoemaker. “Scandal Sandals and Lady Slippers: A Read more →

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Tuesday August 25th, 2009

People We Like

So Clutch

There were many things that had me “fuh-reaking” out while watching last night’s season 2 premiere of The Rachel Zoe Project: huge navy moments, Rachel’s Chanel diploma, the evolution of one of RZ’s signature phrases into “shutting. shit. down”, the fact that indeed everyone does look better with seven more inches…everywhere, Brad’s giant bow tie, Read more →

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Thursday June 18th, 2009

Fashion Is Fun

Legoland

When we were younger, we loved Legos. Making little towns could entertain us for hours– or until our Barbie showed up and totally towered over her supposed home. And we think that these Jean-Charles de Castelbajac customizable Lego sunglasses that we found on Dazed Digital, are too funny. The sunglasses are available in red, white, Read more →

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Thursday April 9th, 2009

Buy Gwyneth’s Clothes

The new GOOP just landed in our inbox. We didn’t even make it past the introductory note to Gwyneth’s sure to be groundbreaking Spring wardrobe suggestions because she mentioned she’d done a bit of spring cleaning, the highlights of which landed in her GOOP e-bay store. She’s selling off some mind-blowing, probably barely worn, stuff Read more →

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Thursday December 18th, 2008

Adventures in Copyright

Designer DIY Do Over

Ines de la Fressange carries this lettered black Roger Vivier bag everywhere. We thought it was custom made, after all she’s Bruno Frisoni’s muse and Vivier’s brand ambassador. And technically it is custom made. The catch is, you have to design it yourself because according to de la Fressange, “Real luxury is a unique item Read more →

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Monday December 8th, 2008

Shopping

The Sorry State of Saks

I finally went to Saks on Friday. I knew things were bad – I live in New York, I work in fashion, I have lawyer friends and retail friends and finance friends, a roommate from Detroit and parents who aren’t too far, sorry, weren’t too far, from retirement – but seeing Saks in worse shape Read more →

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Friday October 10th, 2008

Explain

Dissecting Gwyneth’s GOOP

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Monday August 11th, 2008

Would You Wear

Would You Still Wear It?

I’ve had a long love affair with Herm√®s. I love the house’s sense of secret luxury; I love the connections with Grace Kelly and Jane Birkin; and I really love the Herm√®s tie I stole from my dad years ago because I loved the horses on the label. What I don’t love however, is Heidi Read more →

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