With their trademark scarlet soles and glamorous buyers, Christian Louboutin’s eponymous footwear are shoo-ins to the pantheon of modern fashion greats. The history of fashion is replete with famous designers: Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani, Versace, Tom Ford, Karl Lagerfeld et al. But when it comes to shoes, one man stands above the …
With a determination to stay true to his own vision, Ralph Lauren’s journey has led him from selling ties to heading up one of the most recognizable brands in the world. Few men have ever had more influence on fashion than Ralph Lauren. While the world has seen many designers rise and fall according to …
We spoke with the multi-talented businesswoman about her successful design career and her definition of beauty. Q. What is your definition of luxury and beauty? A. My definition of luxury and beauty is high quality, uniqueness, sophistication and glamour. Q. How did you come to be a celebrated interior designer? A. It all came from …
The Barcelona 2020 Collection from Julie Vino is a marriage of breathtaking elegance, pearlized style and dramatic flare, all with a strong connection to the leading runways of Paris, Milan and New York. Creatively inspired from an early age, Julie Vino’s passion for fashion became a reality in 2008, when, after an internship in some …
Fashion industry mogul Zac Posen has brought his designs to the next level through a collaboration with luxury appliance brand Monogram. If you’ve ever watched an entertainment awards show, the name Zac Posen should sound familiar to you. His clothing designs have been worn by some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including Gwyneth Paltrow, …
Creative, innovative artists and designers are pushing the boundaries of toy design, one of the most interesting expressions of contemporary culture. Just as globalization is blurring the boundaries of different worlds, so it is with toy design and sculpture, paintings, graphic design and merchandising. And now, organized by the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) and …
