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Tory Burch Celebrates the Opening of her New Manhattan Flagship

Tory Burch’s new Madison Avenue Boutique

When it was nothing more than a small collection of tunics that launched when its eponymous founder was better known for being a socialite than a fashion designer, Tory Burch was on my radar and over the years I’ve paid close attention to its development. I’ve watched it grow into the multimillion lifestyle empire that it is today with a global presence and storefronts in some of the most sought after locations in retail real estate. There really are only a few brands that have risen to the level of success that Tory has …

Bill Cunningham New York
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Bill Cunningham New York

Today marks the start of New York Fashion Week for the Fall 2011 season and I can’t think of a name more synonymous with fashion in this vibrant city than The New York Times’ Bill Cunningham. Before the term “street style” was even invented and before names like The Sartorialist and Garance Dore ever surfaced, Bill Cunningham was trolling the streets of New York on his Schwinn documenting the latest trends and the enviable style of high society and fashion industry fixtures for his popular column in The New York Times Styles section. Next month, a documentary that chronicles …

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Diane von Furstenberg Designs Chic Suites for London’s Claridge’s Hotel


Fashion designer and style icon Diane von Furstenberg can now add the title interior designer to her resume after the debut of 20 glamorous hotel suites she recently designed for Claridge’s hotel in London. In her first-ever interior design project, von Furstenberg developed bespoke fabrics, rugs, furniture and cashmere throws for the rooms in the historic art deco landmark hotel. The rooms are stunning with luxurious fabrics in bold geometric patterns, ikat prints and Chinese florals plus pops of bright color, lacquered surfaces  and – of course – plenty of animal prints, a von Furstenberg signature. The bathrooms are quite …

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Who’s That Girl: Celerie Kemble and J. Crew

I’m a big fan of interior designer Celerie Kemble and was excited to see her featured on the cover of J. Crew’s March 2010 catalog! Kemble was one of 9 muses, all creative women with great personal style, that the brand hand picked to model its latest spring fashions. The J. Crew website also features an in-depth interview with Kemble  who opens up about how she got her start in design, shares some of her favorite things, plus reveals a few of the exciting projects she has in the works including a new book! Scroll down to read her …

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Diane von Furstenberg Inks Deal for Home Collection

This just in…Fashion designer, CFDA President and all around style icon Diane von Furstenberg is launching a home collection! She is collaborating with Springs Global, a worldwide supplier of bed, bath and home fashion products. The licensing deal was announced yesterday and Von Furstenberg’s collection of  home accessories, bedding, bath and tabletop items will debut in select department and better specialty stores in Spring 2011. The designer’s first foray into the world of home was in the 1970s when she partnered with Sears on a line. That program did close to $100 million in sales, according to HFN. Von …

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So Haute Holiday Gift Guide ’09: For The Fashionista

Can’t figure out what to get the fashionista in your life this holiday season? Here are our most stylish gift picks for the fashion obsessed…

Of-the-moment sequins make this classic style blazer perfectly on trend…and perfect for the holiday party season! Sequined Blazer $295, Club Monaco stores nationwide. Visit clubmonaco.com for locations.

This chic emerald green clutch is sure to add a punch of color to any ensemble. The perfectly worn lambskin and Balenciaga signature zipper also adds a bit of edge. Arena Pouch $595, Balenciaga. Available at Barney’s New York.

Unleash your inner urban warrior with this …