Andrew Curwen—the “Secret Weapon” of New York’s Buzziest Designers—Unveils An Electrifying Debut Collection

Still, after three years he was ready to “move back to the front end of fashion,” meaning the creation. In 2021, Curwen reached out to Velez, then a budding industry…

Designer for Hillary Clinton and Fashion School Founder Jamileh Kamran Dies at 72

Services were held Tuesday for Jamileh Kamran, the founder of Arkansas’ first fashion school and a designer for Hillary Rodham Clinton. Kamran, 72, died of cancer on July 17 at…

Designer Rae Temily’s Debut Collection Sold Out On Moda Operandi Three Times

Rae Temily came up with the idea to start a luxury womenswear label 15 years ago. The communications-expert turned designer spent her entire career being the secret weapon for other…

Fashion Designer Charlene Hyman Dies at 68

Funeral services were held earlier this month for fashion designer Charlene Hyman, who counted Grammy winner Patti LaBelle and Grace Jones among other clients. Hyman, 68, died peacefully on June…

Costume Designer Mona May Talks the Iconic Wardrobe

In July 1995, Women’s Wear Daily declared Amy Heckerling’s hit rom-com “Clueless” as “the fashion movie of the year.” Three decades later, the movie’s costume designer Mona May revisited one…

Wholesale Supplier Now Selling Designer Bags Direct to Consumers

Sponsored Story Brandville Shop |Buy & Sell Preowned Luxury Bags, a trusted wholesale supplier in the luxury market, is now offering designer bags and fine jewelry directly to U.S. consumers…

Ralph Lauren Taps Usher to Launch New Ralph’s Club New York Cologne

Ralph Lauren is embarking on a new chapter in men’s fragrance. The brand, best known for its long-standing Polo franchise, is introducing a Ralph’s Club New York Eau de Parfum,…

Simone Bellotti Makes His First Move at Jil Sander

“Jil Sander has a definite style—that’s why it’s still so loved, admired, and respected,” said Bellotti when asked about the brand’s place in today’s crowded, hyper-competitive fashion Welt. With many…

Live at the Forum! Dolce & Gabbana Bring Alta Moda to Rome

The Roman Forum at dusk—that was the monumental setting for Dolce & Gabbana’s Alta Moda show tonight. The collection, which paraded down the Via Sacra, the first street in Ancient…

Fashion Designer B Michael Toasted at Smithsonian for Donating Couture Worn by Cicely Tyson

The Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture honored B Michael and his husband Mark-Anthony Edwards on July 9 for their gift of couture pieces that were worn…