Bo knows
byBeverly Hills’ loss is Greenwich’s gain as the sunny Bo Kim, a West Coast transplant, now installed as vice president and general manager of The Saks Shops at Greenwich.
Valentino
Basso profundo
byDennis Basso is larger than life – Falstaffian of figure and wit, stentorian of voice and big and bold in his thinking about fashion and his career in design.
Alessandra the great
byAlessandra Vicedomini’s warmth, playfulness and charisma translate into subtly sensuous clothes.
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…
Valentino’s African-inspired collection makes a statement
byThe House of Valentino turned to Africa as the muse for its latest collection. Using African motifs and classical Roman undertones, the result is…
Neiman Marcus Westchester changes it up on the third floor
byChristine Gerleit, fine apparel manager at Neiman Marcus Westchester, is discussing the store’s revamped designer floor with WAG when one of her sales associates…
A passion for all things beautiful
byFood and fashion would not seem a natural pairing. The need to present a svelte form on the runway and red carpet would appear…
Take two
by“This is my second tour of duty,” Julie Gaynor says with a laugh. The new vice president, general manager of Neiman Marcus Westchester in…
Fashioning the next chapter
byAs a longtime White Plains retailer, Mary Jane Denzer watched The Ritz-Carlton, Westchester rise. And something else: She had her eye on 5,000 square…
Feb. fashion fun
byFebruary, the month that is home to Valentine’s Day, is always a good time to talk hot, hot, hot fashion trends. And that’s just…
Bootie call
byThese boots may be made for walking, but they’re also for showing off. This season finds designers in a decidedly playful mood, with seductively…
A shimmering showcase
byI knew I was in for a treat when my visit to “Fashion Jewelry: The Collection of Barbara Berger” began before I even walked…
SAYING ‘NO’ TO HOOCHIE MAMAS
byThe impetus for creating Stella M’Lia occurred when designer Stella McCaffrey’s daughter, Katherine, turned 12 and began receiving two to three invitations a month for bar/bat mitzvahs. “Katherine needed fairly dressy dresses, and the shock of it all was when you went out to the stores you couldn’t find anything that was appropriate or tasteful, because a lot of it was black, bedazzled, short and tight spandex, which made the girls look like ‘hoochie mamas’ before they were even technically teenagers,” McCaffrey says.
ENCHANTING FASHIONISTA
byThere’s something about the way Mary Jane Denzer carries herself – the glide in the step, the head held just so, the face and hair impeccable. In conversation, the words chosen rather than just spoken.
A true sophisticate.
Classing up an outfit
byDiva Debbi O’Shea says nothing does just that quite like a great accessory, be it an Oscar de la Renta shrug or a charm bracelet by Connecticut’s own Monica Rich Kosann.
One night only
byWith an impressive resume and large design team under his wings, Marc Happel, director of costumes at New York City Ballet, understands the ins and outs of costuming in musical theater, film, opera and ballet. This summer he’s collaborating with fashion designer Valentino to create costumes for NYCB’s star-studded Sept. 20 gala.
Into the wild with Zoë Zellers
bySince the late-19th century and the advent of sportswear, women have been steadily drawing inspiration from men for their wardrobes. This month, Zoë takes a page out of “Papa” Hemingway and discovers her inner adventurer.
SHE WEARS IT WELL
byThere are certain women who just ooze chic. They are the head turners that make us sigh, with simultaneous envy and approval. No matter…