Archive for 'Style'
Marie Cordella
Today I am excited to share an interview with Raleigh based fashion designer Marie Cordella. I love Marie’s ability to combine texture, pattern, and unconventional forms. She has a daring and innovative approach to fashion, and it was a pleasure to have the opportunity to learn more about how she conceives and constructs her inspired [...]
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Designer Dossier: Revamp
Designer Dossier: Jamie Powell, Revamp
1. Who are your favorite designers? i live in a world of vintage influences, but from today’s world: Jason Wu, Tomas Maier
2. Who/what is your biggest influence? my mom
3. Favorite article of clothing? a pair of holey jeans with patches on top of patches, bought from a thrift store when I [...]
Threads, ECOuture Fashion Show
This past Saturday THREADS, the UNC Greensboro Consumer, Apparel and Retail Studies Organization hosted a “ECOuture” fashion show at the Cultural Arts Center in Greensboro.
On the catwalk were green-themed creations by students of the program including an elegant dress made from caution tape by designer Caroline Sulatycki.
Outfits were required to be made using one of [...]
Mckinney Style (Part 2)
Welcome back, to the “streets” of Mckinney!
I really restrain myself because every time someone walks by my desk with cute shoes or a snazzy top I want to ask for a picture. I’ve thought it would be hilarious if I set up the camera and then got in the picture with them, but I think [...]
Designer Dossier: Raleigh Denim
Whoever said “opposites attract” never met Victor and Sarah Lytvinenko, the Raleigh-based husband-and-wife team behind Raleigh Denim. They share a passion for denim, collecting, The New Yorker, egg whites and of course, each other.
Breaking into the design scene at FashionSPARK 2006 and again, redefined at FashionSPARK 2007, Raleigh Denim is poised to become a [...]
Fashion Resolutions
I’ve never – repeat, never - been one for New Year’s resolutions. Sure I get caught up in the excitement, sentiment and glitter of the holiday, and usually jot down something resembling a list, albeit in crude form (back of receipt, anyone?). But keeping said list? Not a chance. And I’m a list-maker.
2009 will be [...]
North Carolina Gift Guide - Pt. 3
Tolani Scarves, Uniquities If they’re chic enough for Jessica, Lindsay and company . . . then they’re chic enough for everyone on your list.2. Bond No. 9 Voyager Candles, Luxe Apothecary Just about the prettiest wax perfume – ever.
Bond No. 9 Voyager Candles, Luxe Apothecary Just about the prettiest wax perfume – ever.
Eat In / [...]
Trend: Tights
I might as well toss out every pair of jeans in my closet. Not because I am suddenly anti-ringspun, but because I’m dedicating my legs to tights, and tights only. A bold statement, I know, but one that has a modicum of truth to it. It’s as if the hosiery powers-that-be read my mind and [...]
