Classic Fashion
Claire McCardell and the American Look in Fashion
Who created The American Look in fashion? Most will tell you Donna Karan, Calvin Klein, or Ralph Lauren. In reality, it was shaped by American designer... more »
Get the Look: Grace Kelly's Rear Window Style
Some watch Hitchcock films as much for the fashion as they do for the mystery, Rear Window (1954) is no exception. Grace Kelly’s wardrobe... more »
The Benefits of Using Silk in Clothing
Using silk is a detail that is as luxurious as it is practical. Creating a superior garment starts with the fabric. We use only the finest... more »
Audrey Hepburn — Style at any age
Why does Audrey Hepburn's style endure? I would argue it's because she never strayed from her simple, sophisticated style— even as she aged.... more »
La Dolce Vita Inspiration and the Little Black Dress
It's been said that Cristobal Balenciaga's 1957 sack dress supposedly inspired the premise for Federico Fellini's 1960 morality tale, La Dolce Vita. The... more »
Jackie Kennedy's Holiday Style
No matter where you live whites and creams in the winter help make the shorter days during the winter months a little brighter. Jackie Kennedy... more »
American Fashion: The Genius of Halston
Simple. Pragmatic. Effortless. All-American. Minimalist. All words to describe Roy Frowick Halston's approach to fashion, and all elements we need more of... more »
A New Look at Sustainable Fashion
In 1947 Christian Dior changed fashion history with his “New Look” collection. It was in this collection he introduced the Corolle line, a... more »
Luxury Loungewear: A Vintage Inspired Capsule Wardrobe Staple
Loungewear to wear to the office or while working from home. The best dressy sweatpants aren't really sweatpants at all but silk lounge pants — just with... more »
Jackie Kennedy's Enduring Style Inspiration
Few realize that it was Jackie Kennedy that started the tradition of a themed Christmas tree at the White House — a tradition she started in 1961.... more »