Following some of his well-heeled clients to a current preferred destination, Frederick Anderson is heading to Puerto Rico next week to debut his summer 2025 collection. To help raise his profile and gain new shoppers, the designer has invited 14 editors, stylists and influencers to what will be his first destination show. Two hundred people … Read more
DALLAS — Though it starts at 10:30 a.m. at Neiman Marcus’ downtown flagship, the Crystal Charity Ball’s Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show and Luncheon always resembles a cocktail party. Sequins, feathers, brocade, metallic bouclé, satin and a profusion of fancy florals adorned the crowd of 550 guests on Thursday at the 50th … Read more
Thirty-five years after former President Ronald Reagan and former First Lady Nancy exited the White House, a new Hollywood-fied biopic that explores their impact will be released nationwide Friday. Dennis Quaid’s cinematic portrayal of the 40th American president in “Reagan” will examine his unlikely rise to power and how his wife supported him throughout. For … Read more
However integral image-making is to the success of politicians, most of America’s first ladies would rather not be remembered for their fashion choices. But regardless of party affiliations, fans and foes alike are fascinated by them, given how much time they spend parsing over photos and footage of inaugurations, campaign stops, state dinners, presidential debates, … Read more
This fall might seem miles away having just passed the midway point of summer, but the change in seasons will be a welcome turning point for the Savannah College of Art & Design’s two museums. Director of fashion exhibitions Rafael Brauer Gomes and other SCAD representatives previewed three fall exhibitions Wednesday morning in New York … Read more
PARIS — In a break from buzz and hype — and the handful of names that circulate relentlessly online in relation to fashion’s spectator sport of musical chairs — Lanvin went for a low-key, seasoned talent instead. On Thursday, the French house said British designer Peter Copping would start in September as its new artistic … Read more
The Pridwin Hotel and Cottages, a seaside retreat on Shelter Island, N.Y., will host Balmain for a pop-up from July 17-Aug. 15. Balmain will show its high summer and pre-fall collections. Balmain has partnered with L.A.-based stylist and Decades Inc. founder Cameron Silver to curate the retail experience in a resort setting. In 2022, The … Read more
Oscar de la Renta — one of America’s most iconic designer labels that has dressed numerous first ladies, celebrities, socialites and been there when many brides have said “I do” — is now considering making its own connection. Three sources said the company is working with the European investment bank Rothschild & Co., fielding interest … Read more
“I’m a good lesson in aging. They should stick a needle in and take the serum out.” At 95, fashion designer Stan Herman wasn’t overstating the fact, during a “Fashion Icons” conversation with Fern Mallis at 92NY on Tuesday night. He explained, “I still think like a young person. I just don’t look like a … Read more
A celebration of life is being planned for Doris Yaffe, a former Saks Fifth Avenue executive who wove activism into her work decades before it was fashionable to do so. Yaffe, 94, died of natural causes in her Lewis Wharf apartment in Boston on Dec. 7, according to Jacob Abrams, Yaffe’s great nephew. As much … Read more
