Life’s a Ball at Lifeball
August 13, 2012
In these celebrity-obsessed times, how strange is it that a Ball attracting top tier celebs, designers and beauty gurus barely makes a blip on America’s radar? More importantly, how
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The Philadelphia Collection
September 28, 2010
Philadelphia is a city often noted for its arts scene, but not necessarily in the fashion realm. It is so close to New York, a lot of people in the
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Jose Duran’s Fall Promises
September 7, 2010
Jose Duran exploded on the scene a couple of years back with a fresh outlook on fashion. His objective seemed simple enough, appreciate form and accentuate it. This imperative translated into several collections that ran the gamut from daring to audacious.
Tribal Societe – Hot Spring Accessories, A Seasonless Cause
March 23, 2010
Spring is in the air, and the urge to shop is blowing in on that lovely breeze! Give a quick jolt to your still transitioning wardrobe with many ladies’ favorite
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Laurel Berman for Black Halo
October 15, 2009
“I remember those mornings I would end up crying. There would be the big fight. She [my mom] would try to make me wear these pink polyester pants. I stuffed them in the bottom drawer so she couldn’t find them.” Laurel Berman is explaining
Basso and Brooke The Fall 2009 Story
August 2, 2009
If someone wanted to paint a picture for fall the quickest way to find colors that inspire would be to look at the Basso and Brooke fall collection. In one fell swoop Bruno Basso and Christopher Brooke did what they do best, take color and explode it onto fabric.
Model Profile – Sarah Arnold
October 1, 2008
All throughout the month of October, Papierdoll photo director, Anne-Marie Michel interviews a series of London based models on making it in the industry. She asks them questions that range from their inspiration, their favorite fashion moments and their aspirations.
Fashion week. It’s here folks.
September 8, 2008
New York fashion week will soon be upon us and the stakes are high. As a member of our London team some seasons back and witnessing the rise of Gareth Pugh, Marios Schwab and Christopher Kane, my expectations are through the roof. Naturally New York is where it’s at…
Putting a Price Tag on SleepHow I kept the pharmaceutical companies out of my bed
September 2, 2008
“Couldn’t sleep during my last study,” the woman starts. Perhaps in her fifties, and morbidly obese, she has squeezed herself into the seat next to mine. “They claim I slept, but I sure as hell didn’t feel it.”
I Left… Rose Heels
August 2, 2008
I left everything behind even the rose colored heels that received a workout in jeans, dresses and sometimes little else in front of a mirror. It was a decision made between myself and a barren room that contained so many
