Tag: designer
Nov. 6, 2015
Alber Elbaz leaving Lanvin
It has been a turbulent week in the fashion industry. First, Alexander Wang announced his departure from Balenciaga. Following the sudden report, it was announced…
Oct. 9, 2015
New York Fashion Week: SS16
Fashion Month has officially come to an end, but we are left with plenty to look forward to in the coming seasons. With beautiful presentations…
Oct. 9, 2015
Balenciaga Appoints New Artistic Director
French fashion and luxury company Kering announced Oct. 7 that Demna Gvasalia would be taking on the role as artistic director at Balenciaga, days after…
Feb. 20, 2015
Student snapshot: Orcel Kounga
Orcel Kounga, a fourth-year electrical engineering major, is not your average college student. In 2012, Kounga co-founded street wear company Sprezzatura, where he heads the…
Oct. 24, 2014
Life and legacy of Oscar de la Renta
On Oct. 20, legendary Dominican designer Oscar de la Renta passed away at the age of 82. Based in the United States, the designer died…
Mar. 7, 2014
Designer Profile: Adorn by Sarah Lewis
Wholly inspired by a globetrotting, bohemian spirit, Sarah Lewis doesn’t design for seasons or trends. The independent designer behind Adorn by Sarah Lewis launched her…
Jan. 17, 2014
Designer Profile: Black Wednesday
Everyone looks good in black. The shade is slimming, chic and glamorous — all in one color. As Coco Chanel once said, “Black has it…
Nov. 21, 2013
Isabel Marant at H&M
Many designers have collaborated with H&M in the past, including Lanvin, Matthew Williamson, Maison Martin Margiela, Versace and Karl Lagerfeld. The latest visionary to partner…
Jul. 12, 2013
Store Profile: Laundrea
In her senior year of high school, Rachel Godwin Becker realized she could take her passion for sewing and turn it into a career. After…
May. 3, 2013
Designer Profile: Mona Gilbert
Looking for a chic way to spice up your look for spring? Try incorporating one of Mona Gilbert’s signature pocket scarves into your wardrobe. The…