Category Archives: France
Sketchbooks, Clothes, and Wearable Art: More from the Arts of Fashion 10th Anniversary Symposium
Earlier this week I wrote about the Arts of Fashion’s 10th Anniversary Symposium at the San Francisco Art Institute and the winners of the international student design competition. I was so inspired by the creativity and high level of craftsmanship, … Continue reading
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Arts of Fashion Foundation Emerging Designers Push Boundaries with “Tension”
San Francisco-based non-profit organization, Arts of Fashion Foundation, celebrated the 10th anniversary of its annual student design competition and symposium this weekend, presenting a body of innovative work from students around the world. Held for the first time at the … Continue reading
French Designer Shourouk Takes Statement Jewelry to Another Level
Last night I had a really fun chat with French accessory designer Shourouk Rhaiem, who’s in town to fete the launch of her spring/summer 2011 collection tonight. The event is happening at La Boutique, one of my truly favorite SF-meets-Europe … Continue reading
Dark Swan Meets Steampunk at the “Spring Into Fashion” Show
With all the big industry news as of late, from Dior’s fallen star to an American sportswear designer planting a flag on fashion’s sacred ground, it’s no wonder I’ve had a bit of ADD lately when it’s come to local … Continue reading
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Don’t Miss This Event: Arts of Fashion Competition and Show on Dec. 7
For the past two years, I’ve been involved with the internationally recognized Arts of Fashion Foundation, which in my opinion is one of San Francisco’s best-kept industry secrets. The non-profit organization, founded by Nathalie Doucet, supports young fashion design talent … Continue reading
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My Favorite Outfit: Fashion Stylist Karen Tamblyn
If there’s ever been anyone I have met who lives by the phrase “It’s all about attitude,” it would be fashion stylist Karen Tamblyn. Every outfit she chooses—whether it’s a casual, graphic tee paired with rolled up boyfriend jeans or … Continue reading
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My Favorite Outfit: Fashion Designer Lucile Puton
Meeting interesting new people from all walks of life was a major motivating factor that lead me to a career in journalism years ago when I was still slogging away as a college student at UCLA’s Daily Bruin. To this … Continue reading
Karl Lagerfeld Coca-Cola Light Ads Make a Splash in France
I kicked my soda-drinking habit a couple of years ago in an effort to live a little healthier, but while traveling through France earlier this month I started to get serious cravings for Diet Coke. Maybe it was just the … Continue reading
Wedding Season Preview: Saying Yes to Amy Kuschel Bride
I’m back in Paris, my last night in France, and lately have had weddings on the brain. It’s likely because I have several friends all getting married in the coming months, and I’ve been getting plenty of requests from eager … Continue reading
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