Category Archives: Designers

Bio: It ain’t easy being green? Try telling that to Stella McCartney. The world’s most famous vegetarian designer has built an empire on fur- and leather-free goods without sacrificing sexiness for sustainability. McCartney’s cheeky and playful look (over-the-head T-shirt dresses, one-zip … Continue reading →

Bio: He is arguably the most influential fashion designer in the world—and definitely one of the most talked about. Marc Jacobs has a flair for drawing attention, whether the headlines are about the endlessly analyzed looks on his runway, his buff … Continue reading →

Bio: During his nearly half-century career, the recently retired Valentino Garavani never skimped on his personal expenses, nor did he ever expect his customers to. Among his friends he counted princesses (Margaret) and movie stars (Elizabeth)—and his friends, inevitably, were his … Continue reading →

Bio: Since its first show in 1970 at the Salon for Prêt-à-Porter in Paris, Florence-born Roberto Cavalli has been synonymous with glam, rock, and animal prints. His flamboyant Italian style caught on quickly, and by 1972 he opened his first boutique … Continue reading →

Bio: The word “iconic” is overused in fashion, but the silk jersey wrap dress genuinely is just that. When it arrived on the scene in 1972, it signaled the New Woman—the then-revolutionary concept of competing in a man’s world while … Continue reading →

Bio: From leopard underwear to the black corset sheath, Dolce & Gabbana has been known for flash and fetishism since bursting onto the international scene in the late eighties. It’s no wonder pop princesses Kylie Minogue and Beyoncé wear Dolce … Continue reading →

Bio: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana launched their diffusion line D&G in 1994 and opened a flagship store in Milan the following year. Though the collection appears less formal than the Dolce & Gabbana line, it indulges the same penchant for … Continue reading →

Bio: Emilio Pucci’s namesake label started in the forties, on the slopes in Switzerland, when the designer’s work was discovered by a Harper’s Bazaar photographer. But what began with ski garb has expanded into an empire that includes ready-to-wear, swimwear, shoes, … Continue reading →

Bio: Sam N. Velez serves as Creative Director for Nieves Lavi. His responsibilities include research and development of all collections. Strategic development of the company and execution of its business plan and also serves as Head of Production. Mr. Velez … Continue reading →

Bio: The Aussie duo launched its line in Australia in 1999, and today it’s a favorite of starlets and soirée-goers who want to grab the spotlight. Heidi Middleton (the design force) goes by the nickname “Bide,” while business-oriented Sarah-Jane Clarke is … Continue reading →