Most fashion is meant to be worn, but Thierry Mugler’s designs often look like they were engineered as stand-alone pieces of art. I photographed this spectacular look when I visited Thierry Mugler: Couturissime at the Brooklyn Museum in 2022, but it took me this long to take a deep dive into what this design is all about. Dressed entirely in black, this figure has an impossibly sculpted silhouette: exaggerated shoulders, a dramatically cinched waist, sharply defined hips, glossy pointed heels and a fantastical headpiece that makes the wearer look less like a woman getting dressed and more like a character from a futuristic graphic novel. This is all very much Mugler’s territory. Continue reading Eye On Design: Thierry Mugler, When Fashion Becomes Architecture→
I’ve never been much of a girly girl, and I like to pride myself on having a fairly low-maintenance personal routine when it comes to styling. That doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a beautiful accessory, however. In fact, I’m a big believer in investing in quality pieces that can do double duty — something that looks appropriate in the office but wouldn’t seem out of place paired with an outfit for an evening at an art gallery.
When it comes to handbags, I’m always looking for that sweet spot between style and practicality: a bag that looks expensive and sophisticated, holds the things I actually need, and is comfortable enough to wear crossbody while I’m walking around New York. That’s why I was particularly intrigued when I received The Robbie, a small reversible handbag from Daneault. Continue reading Eye On Design: The Robbie Reversable Handbag By Daneault Gives You Two Handbags in One→
Some handbags are designed to blend in seamlessly with an outfit, but others are determined to steal the entire room. This futuristic robot-inspired Chanelminaudière, spotted on display at Sotheby’s, firmly belongs in the second category.
At first glance, the piece closely resembles a tiny retro robot or miniature arcade game rather than a handbag. Constructed in glossy black acrylic, the sculptural bag features sparkling rhinestone eyes, a glowing green circuit-board motif, and the unmistakable interlocking double “C” logo integrated into the center like the core processor of a fashionable little android. Continue reading Eye On Design: Chanel Robot Handbag→
Handbags play an essential role in completing any outfit, adding both style and functionality. With so many bag options available, finding one that works for multiple occasions can make a significant difference in a wardrobe. A single, versatile bag can seamlessly complement both professional and social settings, ensuring you look polished and put-together. Continue reading How to Easily Transition Shoulder Bags from Day to Night Looks→
I spotted this adorable little Critter Clutch (as they are called) felted wool shoulder bag — in the extra fun shape of a Pink Axolotl — at the NY Now Winter Marketplace show and could not resist recruiting it for a place in the Pink Thing of the Day Hall of Fame!
