Veiled Influence

gossamer runway and the return of sheers

Carolina Herrara

Gone are the days of de rigueur voile curtains behind interlined panels, and most of us are glad of it.  The truth is curtains as we know them have changed radically in … Continue Reading ››

“POV” ~ Jim Fairfax

a guest post by the celebrated designer regarding his muse Gertrude Stein

The grand dame of style Diana Vreeland once said Most people haven’t got a point of view; they need to have it given to them.”

  Do I have a point of view?  Absolutely.  Is there an aspect of my point of view that makes my … Continue Reading ››

Blue Plate Special

the emerging trends from Fashion Week

Christian Siriano

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It's not news that runway trends impact interior design.  What does seem to of interest is the speed at which those trends make it to the decorating showrooms.  In the 19 short years since the birth … Continue Reading ››

Fashion Fusion

mix and match by yours truely

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It's fashion week in New York and I'm wondering - am I the only person that quietly imagines the possible mash-ups between fashions latest arbiters and the luminaries of interior design?  I spent part of last evening reviewing the … Continue Reading ››

Table Top Treasure

Barney's New York ~ Chelsea Passage

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Way back in the late 80's Simon Doonan and I met every weekday morning at the now defunct Chelsea Gym to 'workout'.  Looking back I think it was our tongues … Continue Reading ››