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Alexander McQueen: From Star to Legend

by La Fashionista on February 12, 2010

Alexander McQueen: From Star to Legend

The fashion world was rocked yesterday by news of Alexander McQueen’s apparent suicide. He was just 40 years old. News of his death lit up Twitter, blogs, and the press, and while those closest to him are grieving the loss of a friend and colleague, those who simply loved his work are mourning the loss of one of fashion’s most imaginative designers. After learning of his death, I took a quick look through my blog and was astonished to find I hadn’t yet featured any of his work. Shame on me. [click to continue…]

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My Love Affair with Chloe

by The Cynic on March 13, 2007

Chloe

Chloe has got to be one of the greatest design houses to come out of France in modern times. Without a doubt, there are many other French designers that continue to impress with their amazing designs. Chloe, however, has always been close to my heart.

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Marc Jacobs – Spring 2007 Collection Highlights

March 1, 2007
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New York Fashion Week just passed, and I managed to gain access to a few of the runway shows. The one that impressed me the most was the Spring 2007 collection from Marc Jacobs. I have been a huge fan of Marc’s work since he launched his first signature line back in 1986. He received the Parsons School of Design’s highest honor in 1985, and launched his namesake label shortly thereafter. This, in turn, led to a stint at Louis Vuitton where he designed their very first ready-to-wear collection.

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Beware Nom De Guerre!

February 20, 2007
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I think I am in love, oh loyal readers! For those of you that know me, I think that you would agree that I am the stereotypical fashion snob; a jaded fashionista. But this week everything changed. I have hope…reason…purpose! Fashion is no longer another decadent outlet that allows me to act out my dreams of one day becoming a drug addicted, oversexed supermodel.

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