Archive for December, 2009
The Dior Phone
14 years ago
Have some extra cash stashed away? Buy yourself one of Dior Cell Phones. These are dumb phones, they have no smart technologies that I’m aware of, and they still retail for about $5000 depending on where you pick it up. There are two different collections to choose from, The Diamants and Cristal Saphir. Splurge here www.diorphones.com
Book Bust: Coco Chanel & Igor Stravinsky
14 years ago
In 1913, the young couturiere Coco Chanel attended the premiere of Igor Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring. Seven years later, she invited Stravinsky and his family for a summer at her villa…and a hot love affair. As Stravinsky enjoys a new burst of creativity and Chanel brings forth her own revolutionary creation – the perfume Chanel No. 5 – their love threatens to overtake work, family and life.
COCO CHANEL AND IGOR STRAVINSKY (Riverhead Trade Paperback Original) by Ben Greenhalgh is now available at Amazon.com.
Alice + Olivia open an Online Store
14 years ago
Lovers of girly party dresses, leggings, tops, etc. will appreciate this news tidbit: Alice + Olivia has finally launched an eCommerce site. The brand has long been available from other online retailers, but its about time they get their own site. And while the site still have a few kinks to work out, I am very impressed that they were able to get this launched before holiday – now lets hope they can ship orders placed before Christmas!
The site includes live blog by designer Stacey Bendet. If you’re still looking for a holiday party dress, I suggest checking out what A+O has to offer.
Soy Rock Crayons
14 years ago
What a beautiful display of colors. Get this soy crayon box set for $27 from Crayon Rocks.
Dalla Nonna Calendar Jewelry
14 years ago
Rebecca Richards and Jessica Bohrer are lawyers by day, and the designers behind Dalla Nonna by night. Their calendar necklace and bracelet are adorable pieces of jewelry. The jewelry is made to order, so you get customize the entire piece, including, metal, finish, stone, month, day (the day the stone will be placed over), and an option for a second stone in the piece.
Elisabeth Lecourt Maps Couture
14 years ago
Elisabeth Lecourt makes shirts and dresses made out of Maps, how cool! If anyone knows me, you’d understand how exciting this is for me; because you’d know I have an obsession with maps. In fact, I used to decorate my bedroom walls with maps…
The map-wear line called “Les Robes Geographiques” consists of pieces made from World, New York City, Paris, London, San Francisco (yeay) and Chelsea maps. The finished clothes not to be worn but rather hung. To date she has pressed and ironed 60 pieces of faux garments, mostly pleated parochial dresses and button-down shirts made out of modern maps. Check out the others at her site.
Swedish House of Dagmar S/S 2010
14 years ago
The up and coming Swedish line, House of Dagmar have some eye catching designs that everyone should take note of. The design house is founded and run by three sisters with perfectly complementary skills – “Dagmar was founded by the Swedish sisters Kristina Tjader, Karin Soderlind and Sofia Malm. Kristina Tjader is designer, educated at ESMOD Ecole Superieur de la Mode in Paris. Previously, she has worked for Christian Lacroix, H&M and other Swedish brands. Karin Soderlind supervised purchasing and product development for H&M during eight years and has been operating as a brand manager and PR-consultant for many years. Sofia Malm, a textile economist, is Dagmar’s head of sales with many years of experience in retailing.”
“The principal source of inspiration – and muse – is the sisters’ late grandmother by the name Dagmar. She was herself a tailor and inspired the sisters to develop their interest for fabrics and design at young age.”
The style can best be describe asa very swedish, clean, modern “arty chic”. You can find the barnd at Revolve Clothing. In 2007, House of Dagmar won a fashion show by Gen Art-NY during NY Fashion Week!
