I had the pleasure of meeting Lauren Bush of Lauren Pierce Atelier at Barneys on Friday. Lauren, niece of George W. and Granddaughter of George Bush, is a model and designer who created her collection to celebrate the many rich cultures of the world with designs that are easy, timeless and sustainable.
The collection features silhouettes made with hand-dyed fabrics sourced from women survivors of war of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Africa. You pick your dress style from the 5 easy to wear styles, pick your unique fabric in bold prints and colors and the dress is made in New York and delivered to you in six weeks. Each dress will have the clients’ name along with the name of the fabric artisan on the tag.
The collection is available at Barneys until March 25th and prices average about $500. 10% of the profits are donated back to the women of the Congo. There’s a limited collection of ready-to-wear pieces available as well to skip the six week wait.
I love the global concept of this collection. But I also love that the dresses are made in New York City. Read more about Laurent Pierce Atelier at www.lauren-pierce.com.
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11:25 PM |
3.20.2010 |
Fleur’t Boutique at Gainey Ranch in Scottsdale is finally moving their inventory after the abrupt store closing a few months back. Shop daily for incredible deals.
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8:53 PM |
3.20.2010 |
I am sooooo nervous about meeting Tim Gunn at Scottsdale Fashion Square on Saturday! I can’t think of anything semi-intelligent to ask or say! And I’m desperately hoping I won’t slip in or blurt out, “Make it work!!”
Want do you want to know?? Email me your questions at kira@fashionphoenix.com! You can also ask Tim questions after the Spring Preview show on Saturday in the Neiman Marcus court at 1 pm!!
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8:58 PM |
3.18.2010 |
I had the honor once again this year to attend the Xavier College Prep Scholarship Fashion Show, titled “bloom”, at the Sheraton Downtown. Read this: This is the best fashion show event of the year!! The Mother’s Guild, the Xavier Staff and Students together with Saks Fifth Avenue execute the best show in town, hands down! And for a great cause – to raise money for the XCP’s Scholarship Fund.
Here are my favorite pics from the runway. I was really, really loving the looks for men this year! The Agency men looked awesome! And couldn’t help but notice the color trend for men’s shoes – pink, purple, green! Very Miami, but I’m diggin’ it! Enjoy!
Black and white, and of course, Chanel are perfect for poolside soirees.
Big, voluminous hair. Love it!
Bright colors for Spring!
Python bag
Silky, delicate satin in a bold color paired with a big chunky necklace. Chic!
The shoes!!!
My favorite shoes
Lots of wedges for spring
Nude wedges. A Must for Spring!
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1:07 PM |
3.16.2010 |
