Journal
Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's Iconic Style
When it comes to chic minimalist '90s fashion, Carolyn Bessette Kennedy's style endures the way few others from this era have endured. Her style was... more »
Carefully Edited Collections: The Key to Sustainable Fashion
Once upon a time, women shopped in a department store or local boutiques. It was a time when the salesmen and women truly knew their customers, what they... more »
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 »
Classic Entertaining Tips From Dorothy Draper
“Have you ever considered how much ridiculous pomposity surrounds the word “entertaining? And the idea that you must do this and you must do... 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 »