European lifestyle retailer Snipes will make its East Coast debut with the help of DJ Khaled in East Harlem on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. In a move to expand its collection of lifestyle footwear and apparel, Snipes has acquired KicksUSA and will transition its brand, signage and operations to 62 existing KicksUSA stores along the […]
2018 has been defined as the “Year of the Woman,” and in 2019 the movement’s momentum only continues to grow. Therefore, the 2019 Kimmie Awards will shine the spotlight on “Illustrious Women,” proudly saluting individuals who promote the message that all women have unique gifts and attributes which make them illustrious. To name a few […]
Jamaican-born designer Kesi Gibson grew up in the world of fashion. She has been an understudy in her mother’s fashion business since the age of nine. Her path to declaring fashion a career choice (versus a part time hobby) has been a meandering one, informed by the typical artist dilemma. She has always been observant […]
The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle wowed us in October in a custom ivory crepe column gown with flanged shoulders, jeweled appliques and side slit from THEIA on her Royal Australian Press tour. The gown just hit stores, and is now available for purchase at Saks.com for $995. Perfect for an evening event, or bride!!
THEIA was a huge hit on the red carpets at the Golden Globes and Instyle After Party yesterday. Susan Geston, wife of Jeff Bridges, stood out looking stunning and sophisticated on the red carpet of the Golden Globes last night in THEIA’s long sleeve v neck textured lame gown with shirred detailing down centerfront. Shop […]
Zip My Dress is quick and easy to use! Just open the clamp and close it securely over the zipper. For invisible zippers, insert the zipper inside the clamp’s crevice in the center. Then put on your dress and use the ribbon to gently and firmly pull the zipper up. Once at the top, open […]
The Wearable Art Collective showcased its newest collection in the United States for the first time during New York Fashion week on September 12, 2018 in a private fashion runway show “ Fashion, Culture & Heritage” The Wearable Art Collective consists of a rich pool of talented designers, tailors and artisians who through fashion design, jewelry, a variety of accessories and […]
Melissa McCarthy shined on the red carpet at the HFPA + Instyle TIFF Celebration party this weekend wearing a wide leg mint sequin striped jumpsuit from THEIA’s Fall 2018 Collection. Shop the look at www.theiacouture.com or www.neimanmarcus.com, $795
June 27th is National Sunglasses Day, an event put on by the Vision Council to help raise awareness for UV protection. At EyeBuyDirect, sunglasses are near and dear to our hearts – both as a way to protect our eyes, as well as a way to make a fashion statement. We recently asked over […]
Ann Taylor Factory and LOFT Outlet will be launching e-commerce sites to give clients 24/7 access to modern workwear pieces and feminine, versatile clothing from their favorite outlet brands. The sites will feature exclusive merchandise with the Ann Taylor and LOFT aesthetic that our clients know and love. LOFT Outlet launched today at LOFTOutlet.com and […]
Mixed prints are one of those trends that can either look soo wrong or soo right. These celebrities show us how to master mixing patterns. Note Mena Suvari wears the Laura Dress, Debra Messing wears the Caroline Top and Bethany Skirt from AMUR‘s Pre-Fall 2018 collection.
This spring, a new exhibition at the New-York Historical Society explores how shoes have transcended their utilitarian purpose to become representations of culture—coveted as objects of desire, designed with artistic consideration, and expressing complicated meanings of femininity, power, and aspiration for women and men alike. On view April 20 through October 8, […]
Sunday evening wrapped another successful Harlem Fashion Week season. Held at the Museum of the City of New York, Harlem Fashion Week combined the downtown fashion with the uptown culture and vibe, including an Emerging Designer’s competition show and a guest appearance by TV host, Creative Director and makeup artist, Jay Manuel. The […]
Kate Capshaw, wife of Steven Spieldberg looked stunning in a sleeveless cutaway black stretch crepe mermaid gown with side slit and a jeweled, metallic threadwork and glass beaded high neck choker necklace from THEIA’s Fall 2017 collection. Available at www.theiacouture.com for $995. Miss Universe, Demi-leigh Nel-peters stunned wearing a THEIA stretch crepe halter cut shirt […]
Celebrating the success of their ground-breaking (extremely unique) lifestyle eyewear, the David Ford Collection is honored to present “Brand Ambassador” Yandy Smith (producer, entrepreneur, actress, and reality television star). Smith teamed up with David Ford for the 2018 Spring/Summer campaign. “Our frames are: innovative, upscale, and manufactured with exceptional quality products. They are frames created to be worn with the intent to make a statement […]
Episode: Talking Appalachia with Poet Phill Provance! In this episode, we dive deep into the role of the poet in modern society.As other art forms and a lack of good education on the subject have rackled and turned off the potential audience, Phill informs us how for the people of Appalachia and the growing numbers of those of all predilections who face this sometimes harsh world poetry is as essential as ever. Journey with us through a conversation that is more than just an ellegy!
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