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I’m a little late on the Halloween ideas this year, but I always love to look into my closet for last minute Halloween costumes. I often pull inspiration from fashion, pop-culture and art… here are my ideas this year… Fashion editors are always a great go-to....

Perfectly polished or deconstructed denim? I love them both equally. At the moment, I have an affection for the refined yet deconstructed denim pieces à la Vêtements and Marques’Almeida (pictured left to right respectively). The simple silhouettes with small touches of deconstruction is the definition...

It’s no secret that history repeats itself, and it’s especially true in fashion. The proof? These ads and editorials span the last two decades of the 20th century, but aside from the baby-faced famous models, they could be mistaken for current editorials. Chunky rib knits,...

My ring game has been quite minimal as of late. Two barely there, thread thin, gold bands have adorned my fingers for almost a year. It wasn’t until I saw this image via xkismet that I had the urge to wear chunky rings again. No...

We woke up to the sound of the steam running through our radiators this morning, which only means one thing… it’s cold outside. There’s nothing more luxurious than wrapping yourself in head to toe knits when the temperatures drop. This editorial from i-D Magazine’s...

It’s no secret that Jil Sander is one of my favorite designers. Now that I look back on the +J collections that were designed for Uniqlo, I ask myself “Why didn’t I buy more pieces from those collections?” The cuts were perfectly fit, the fabrics...

I spent the better part of last week trying to make a dress to wear to a wedding, but it never came together. The wedding came and went, while the dress hung in limbo in my studio. I realized that the dress will stay unfinished...

I enjoy looking at the backstage / behind the scenes photos more than the actual runway shows. You get a closeup of the details and accessories that aren’t always so clear on the runway. In my opinion, the best of backstage comes from CR Fashion...

Sunglasses are a great way to update any look, so I’m always on the hunt for the next best pair. I can’t get enough of the Valentino sunglasses that debuted at Paris fashion week earlier today. The organic round shape feels more fresh than retro...

Earlier today in Paris, one of my favorite designers of the moment, Jonathan Anderson (of J.W. Anderson), breathed new life into the Spanish brand Loewe. As one of the most anticipated shows of the entire Fashion month, he did not disappoint. Anderson presented easy elegance...

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