Life - Fashion & Beauty

Recently at a fashion show, I found watching the young volunteers much more interesting than the models.

You're Flashing!

Apr 18, 2009, 2:00 am

Recently at a fashion show, I found watching the young volunteers much more interesting than the models.

TOMS Shoes are a stylish take on the traditional Argentine alpargata slip-on, appealing at once to the Polo Ralph Lauren crowd, surfers, hipsters, as well as those of us who just like a simple, comfortable pair of shoes.

The silk is cadmium red light; I identify this detail from my oil painting days, though the designer calls it

Hidden Treasures: The Artistry of Fine European Lingerie

Apr 17, 2009, 1:00 am

The silk is cadmium red light; I identify this detail from my oil painting days, though the designer calls it "spice."

A New Designer

Apr 5, 2009, 2:00 pm

I recently attended a showing of a young Italian designer's debut collection in New York, Marco Grisolia, whose label is Atelier Paro. Grisolia works in Rome with Italian dressmakers and his fabrics are all made in Italy.

Crowds gathered around to watch a photo shoot of several models adorning Han couture at Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing on March 25.

Handmade Han Couture Business Thrives

Apr 4, 2009, 5:00 pm

Crowds gathered around to watch a photo shoot of several models adorning Han couture at Xuanwu Lake in Nanjing on March 25.

Italian Government Looks to Help Fashion Sector

Apr 2, 2009, 3:00 pm

Italy is looking to help its fashion industry with a plan that includes tax credits and access to funds for companies feeling the strains of the global economic crisis.