New year, new ’tude
byIt was a Saturday morning and the Warren Tricomi Salon was just getting started. I noticed a new client on my column, Jennifer Kean,…
FASHION
The designer of inclusion
byWhen Christian Siriano created a knockout red, off-the-shoulder, slit-to-there gown for Leslie Jones to wear to the “Ghostbusters” premiere, after the statuesque star tweeted…
Sisley-Paris’ new product says to heck with tech neck
byAh, the neck – such a fragile part of the body as giraffes and the late Nora Ephron (author of “I Feel Bad About…
Where philanthropy’s always in fashion
by“You don’t know how many times I’ve covered this face with kisses,” Avril Graham said teasingly as WAG recently presented her with a copy…
A ‘shoe’-in
byIt is a retail department so individual that it is said to have its own zip code. Now Saks Fifth Avenue Greenwich is set…
Jackie and Grand Central – a remembrance of two American originals
byWhen I learned that the October issue would be about the individual and the editor suggested perhaps I could share my memories of seeing…
The WAG 10 – Neiman Marcus’ fall favorites
byHerein we introduce an occasional feature, the WAG 10. First up, Neiman Marcus shares its top accessories for adding personality and pizzazz to any…
A twist in hairstyling
byA fashion designer has months to prepare for a couture show. The hair stylist will have the chance to review the collection and the…
Courting fashion
byMarion Bartoli’s love for tennis knows no bounds, but in this case, she needn’t worry about a penalty. The former Wimbledon champ recently collaborated…
Recreating yourself, strand by strand
byAmong the many wonders of being human and the one I appreciate most, is our ability to recreate ourselves. We often hear of people…
Not your mama’s couture
byFashion knows no age. Think Skyler Berman, Suri Cruise, North West and the Beckham brood, who’ve been fashion-forward since their diaper days. Luckily, Hollywood…
Tata Harper’s all-natural approach to skincare
byTata Harper’s beauty products use only natural, organic and nontoxic ingredients, a rarity in modern skincare. “With our products, you can ensure that you’re…
Lilliana Vazquez discusses top trends at Bloomingdale’s
byWhite, stripes and lots of denim are rocking the racks at Bloomingdale’s in White Plains. Along with pastels, beach weddings and festival-inspired fashion (a…
Hair care for everyone
byGuys, get ready for Noland for Men, a barbershop planned for the Christopher Noland brand. “The barbershop is going to be an old-fashioned barbershop,”…
What about (the) bob?
byI think to create beauty there must be love for what you do. Bill Blass shared, as I was cutting his hair in preparation…
World map handbags
byFor stylish fashionistas — and fashionistos — on the go, it’s hard to beat Alviero Martini S.p.A. The brand — founded 25 years ago…
Man, machine… magic
byIf a dress is made by hand, it’s better than one made by machine… right? That long-held belief is being challenged, in a most…
Traveling by design
byFor Kobi Halperin, design is in the details. His canvas begins with a monochromatic palette, but his final portrait tells a story of dedicated craftsmanship…
Accessories inspired by the garden itself
byBotanicals are spreading through fashion like wildflowers. Alexander McQueen, Dolce & Gabbana, Ted Baker and other designers have gracefully incorporated imagery from botanical books…
Meredith Fredrick sheds light on an age-old technique
byMeredith Frederick — whose work graces R & M Woodrow Jewelers in Rye — wasn’t always a jewelry designer, but fate would have it…