Inspiration

• THE RIGHT FLUFF

  

    Fur trim is no longer just for outerwear. As seen in the current Norman Norell exhibit at The Museum at FIT,  the plush detail adds a sense of luxury to suits, …see more

• THE RIGHT FLUFF

  

  Fur trim is no longer just for outerwear. As seen in the current Norman Norell exhibit at The Museum at FIT,  the plush detail adds a sense of luxury to …see more

• Scarlet Fever

  

    In the 1938 film Jezebel, Bette Davis’ rebellious southern belle character chooses to wear a red dress to the ball. Even in the film’s black-and-white, the rich gray created …see more

• Sweet Dreams

  

    Demure dresses resemble delicate nightgowns from past eras. Long-sleeved silhouettes with drawstring necklines and loose shapes call to mind simple undergarments from the 1800’s, while ruffles and pintucked details take …see more

• BIB LOVE

  

    Of all the wondrous pieces on display at the recent Georgia O’Keeffe: Living Modern show at the Brooklyn Museum, amid the delicate hand-sewn blouses, freshly pressed wrap-dresses and austere Balenciaga …see more

• Dark Fairytales for our Time

  

  Alan Rosenberg | November 29, 2016 An upcoming exhibition of esoteric 19th century Symbolist paintings is sure to shock and surprise visitors to the Guggenheim Museum who know the Frank Lloyd …see more

• PANTSUIT NATION

  

  Pantsuits, after a long absence, are looking right again — with good reason. While history can provide plenty of chicly-suited role models, the newest tailleurs are a bit oversized, providing some relaxed …see more

• My Heart Bleeds

  

  Heartbreak may hurt, but it makes for compelling graphics. Dagger-pierced, spangled or cracked tickers abound this season — perhaps a subtle tribute to left-leaning bleeding hearts.

• Granny Takes A Trip (Again)

  

  Alan Rosenberg | October 6, 2016 One of the latest and most surprising fashion trends has hit 57th and 5th: a window at Bergdorf Goodman features a dress from the house …see more