Up And Coming Designers To Watch Out For

Nowadays there are more and more designers and brands looking to make it in the big fashion industry. In this years New York Fashion Week there were over 200 shows. I love learning about new designers and where they get their inspiration from. In this post I am going to share with you three all...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

November 13, 2015

Bohemian Jewelry Fashion Show 1964

On February 7th in 1964, a chic fashion luncheon was held showing off the latest styles in bijouterie. Modern jewelry, brooches, bangles, beads and other ladies ornamentation was shown, both on trays, displays and on models at this Bohemian Jewelry Fashion Show. Bohemia has always played a very important role in the history of costume jewelry. It was in...

LIFESTYLE

November 1, 2015

Groovy Czech Fashion Show from 1969 Prague

Groovy Czech Fashion Show from 1969 Prague. The exact date of this extravaganza, May 6, 1969. The place, a special fashion catwalk set up at Lucerna Hall in Prague. The occasion, modeling the latest European fashions. The models, the outfits are modeled by beauty queens from Austria, Spain, France and our own Miss Economy of Czechoslovakia, dancing, giggling and...

LIFESTYLE

October 26, 2015

On Display – Tiffany & Co.

Tiffany & Co. is hands down one of the most iconic jewelry brands in the word and it’s signature sparkling diamonds and classic pearls have been around since 1837. What I think is so special about this lovely brand is the way that even though all of their pieces are modern and crisp, they still manage to tie...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

October 24, 2015

Bohemian Fashion at Karlovy Vary Circa 1950s

These are rare photographs from the estate and family of Vilem Heckel. The images are from a fashion show at Karlovy Vary in Bohemia sometime during the early to mid-1950s. Please make sure to read this wonderful photographer’s bio at the end of this post. Now… on to the gorgeous fashions! Note: We claim absolutely...

Fashion, NOSTALGIA, Photography, Retro Chic

October 16, 2015

Pavel Berky, Bohemian Style

Pavel Berky is a Slovakian born fashion designer who is based in London, England and Prague, Czech Republic. Pavel says that he remembers coming home from school and drawing/designing clothes with his sister at a very young age and it stuck with him ever since. Later in his life he moved to London, England and after living there...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

October 6, 2015

Vogue Covers, Then And Now

Everyone knows that Vogue is one of the most classic magazines around. Dating back to 1892 it is where fashion bloggers, stylists, and normal housewives go to find the latest trends and read about the next up and comer. With over 1,200,000 subscribers this worldwide magazine sells copies in just about every country in the world...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

October 1, 2015

Balmain Neutrals

Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain SS16 show this Paris Fashion Week was everything you would want in a runway show; great music, beautiful women, and sexy designs. I love when designers are not afraid to try something new and that is exactly what Olivier did with rich new browns, and pops of white. He experimented with flowing fabrics and body...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

September 22, 2015

On Display – Ermenegildo Zegna

Smooth skin, a muscular jaw line, and a glass of champagne… These are just a few of the things I think of when I hear the name Ermenegildo Zegna. This Italian fashion house specializes in men’s luxury clothing, using fabrics such as leather, silk, and wool to create their classic and timeless appeal that has...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

September 18, 2015

Movies With Marc Jacobs

Plaids, chunky vests, and satin-like blazers are just a few of the things you would find if you happened to watch Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2016 show released just yesterday. This iconic show took place on West 54th St at the legendary Ziegfeld Theatre, where there was dim lighting and live music played by a 20...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

June 16, 2015

Protected: Becoming Audrey Hepburn

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Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 28, 2015

Top 10 Impractical Runway Tends

Through my years of watching the runways and reading about fashion I must say, I have seen some pretty ridiculous ensembles. Now don’t get me wrong, high fashion is not all flamboyant hairstyles, unwearable clothes made of extremely expensive layers of gold, and ten inch heels. In fact, many runway shows are just the opposite....

Fashion, LIFESTYLE

May 18, 2015

13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World

As we search and browse the best sites for the latest in travel, art, fashion, literature, and more we sometimes come across really strange and bizarre things that once you see, you cannot unsee. Some of those images are here in a post we aptly called ’13 Weird Fashion Trends Around the World’. We think they...

Fashion, LIFESTYLE