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  • Before Tacky talks 959

    Before Tacky talks 959

    I met Paolo Ferrari at a fashion trade show in Berlin. His sustainable bags made from reused seat belts struck me as chic. I have been a fan ever sense. Check out our Before Tacky interview with the Italian handbag designer behind the 959 brand. Paolo speaks about why and how he creates the brand’s […]

  • Before Tacky on Cody & Co

    Before Tacky on Cody & Co

    Before Tacky podcast talks to Phil Cody about his shoe brand Cody & Co. Click below to watch.

  • Before Tacky on NYFW

    Taking on New York Fashion Week. Before Tacky commentators give their opinions on the Big Apple’s fashion scene this season. The likes and hates.

  • No Bad Hair Screen Wear

    Still, in yet another lockdown since November the barbers and hair salons have been closed. Perhaps, getting a hair appointment, maybe possible on March 1st. Until then, with all my online conferences, interviews and meetings, I do not want to want to leave a lasting impression with a James Brown mugshot hairstyle. I adapted a […]

  • Gender Spin at Apocrypha

    Gender Spin at Apocrypha

    While going over looks from Tokyo Fashion Week I came across Fashion Designer Apocrypha. The color combinations and lace materials grabbed my attention. I sent him an email. Happily, Creative Head Reiji Harimoto responded to grant Black and Paper an interview. What does the white represent in the collection?  It has several meanings. First, the […]

  • Paris Fashion Week Couture Day 2 with 4

    Day two of Paris Fashion Week Couture, here are four we like. Stay tuned for more coverage on the designs, designers and collections.

  • 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.

  • Milan MFWM Fall 21

    Milan MFWM Fall 21

    Milan Fashion kicked off in the virtual mode this season. We the world under some form of lockdown, buyers and press are unable to travel. The Italian fashion capital put its best foot forward but going direct to the point. Filming closed runway shows instead of Calvin Klein Commercials. I want to say “Thank You”.  […]

  • Pierre Cardin Remembered

    French Italian fashion designer Pierre Cardin passed away yesterday. France 24 remembers the groundbreaking designer known for his futuristic styles using shapes and materials. A true pioneer in the fashion world had a sixty year career in fashion working for Christian Dior. Cardin created styles for luminaries as The Beatles and Elizabeth Taylor.

  • Elegantly Radical

    I asked Bocheron Creative Head Claire Choisne about a new piece from the Contemplation Collection. The statement Arrow Earring Piece struck me as gender free elegance with a tinge of radical from the historic jewellery brand. The Arrow Earpiece, I saw it was worn by a man.  Is this a gender free piece? It was […]