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Three from Pitti Uomo

Pitti Uomo starts tomorrow from Florence. Check out three Before Tacky fashion podcasts from last year.

A Paris Spectator Event, No Medals Ceremonies Required

PARIS - JUNE 7 :Tourists and locals take advantage of sunny summer weather on Champ de Mars next to the Eiffel Tower on June 7, 2013, Paris, France

The Paris Olympics, a sporting competition with athletes wearing tight lycra highlighting manly body parts. Understandable, fit guys in prime shape are the ultimate eye candy and physical fantasy. However, for those who could not make it to the 2024 Games, but plan on being in the French Capital one day. Forget about those medal… Continue reading A Paris Spectator Event, No Medals Ceremonies Required

Divinity and Sins

Spanish fashion designer Juana Martin themes for this year Paris Fashion Week Couture collection blended the age old conflict of Divinity and Sins. Fruits and fish motifs mixed with lace and gauze for the twenty four looks on the June runway show.

Paris Fashion Week Goes On

From Paris Fashion Week July 2024, some images from our visit in the city.

Is Paris the Same Place?

Traveling to Paris for Fashion Week can come across as glamour meets pretentious. However, for this visit, clothing was front and center. We hit some shows, but decided to focus on behind the scenes by getting the low down on the business and trends. Designers, press relations and stores gave us opinions on topics ranging… Continue reading Is Paris the Same Place?

Couture Week Paris-4

Highlights from the first day of Paris Haute Couture Week. Over the next few days check back for more details. But meanwhile, sit back and enjoy the creative power of these looks.