Sneak Peek: Academy of Art University Fall 2012

Since 2005, the School of Fashion has premiered the collections of recent graduates during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. For the Fall 2012 show, there will be eight women’s wear collections and one men’s wear collection. Two of the women’s wear designers this season, Amy Bond and Farida Khan, received their M.F.A. in Fashion Design through Academy of Art University’s Online Fashion Program. Read more

Sneak Peek: Ainsley Fall 2012 Collection

It’s almost that time of year again…New York Fashion Week! Ainsley NY will be showing on Saturday February 11th at Exit Art. Read more

Sneak Peek: Inside the Titanic Auction [More Than 5,000 Items from the Ocean Floor to be Sold]

On April 11, 2012, precisely one hundred years to the day of Titanic’s maiden voyage, there will be an unprecedented auction of more than 5,000 artifacts recovered from the wreck site of the legendary ocean liner, and related intellectual property and intangibles. Consisting of items owned by RMS Titanic, Inc. and recovered from the Titanic wreck site, the property being sold is already being viewed as one of the most significant bodies of material ever to be offered at auction. Read more

Levi’s Spring 2012 Collection

Is there anything better than a well-worn pair of Levi’s? Yes there is, a brand new pair, just waiting to be worn down to its  threads.   Read more

Sneak Peek: Rachel Roy Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Designer Rachel Roy is set to debut her Spring/Summer 2012 collection on September 12th during New York Fashion Week. Above find an exclusive sketch from the new line which Roy describes as “Colonial Vietnam: old world, romantic, refined simplicity.” We can’t wait to see more. Of course we will have a full report. Stay tuned!

John Varvatos Star USA: A Fragrance For Today’s Man

A Varvatos man is one of distinction and style.  He is a rebel, who wears his eccentricities like a badge of honor, laughing in the face of convention living life on his own terms.  His look is one of ease and contentment.  Never fussy or over done.  His scent is a calling card, and is as unique as he is. John Varvatos Star USA is the latest product in the John Varvatos dynasty.  Bloggers and industry insiders spent a lovely evening welcoming this new product into the line.  Held in a dimly lit private room at the Ace Hotel in NYC the event featured passing cocktails and edibles as well as live models decked out in Varvatos’ Fall 2011 apparel.

The pieces worn by the models will also be featured in the fall campaign starring hip hop band “The Roots”.

Attendees were also treated to a presentation by the man of the hour, who gave the inside scoop on his process and the delicious fragrance.  To call this a manly scent is to put it mildly; The combination of elements  is an intriguing mix that utilizes signature notes such as leather and wood but adds elements of fruits and florals for a unique aroma. In addition to the cologne itself, careful consideration was utilized in selecting a bottle and in packaging.  The bottle is a testament to the scent itself, a chrome and black bottle with a unique opening reminiscent of old canteens and flasks.

Hear more about the fragrance from the man himself…

John Varvatos Star USA will be available as 50ml EDT and 100ml EDT, along with perfumed deodorant stick 75 ml. The fragrance will hit stores this fall.

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