. Louis Vuitton opened their new boutique on the Designer floor (3rd floor) of Saks today. And it’s dedicated to the brands apparel line designed by Marc Jacobs. Mannequins thru out the store were dressed ‘head to toe’ in the Fall 2009 Collection – which leads me to ask – who the hell would wear [...]

. The best selling button through cardigan has been updated for the new season. With value in mind, designers and brands as diverse as Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdale’s, DSquared2, Mango and J.Crew have updated their offerings with ‘all important’ attention to detail. Contrast and tonal color binds are a simple solution that adds a creative touch [...]

. The newest neutral hues revolve around a palette of sophisticated gray tones. In Accessories – from bags, to belts, to shoes – we see every shade of gray represented – in high shine patent finishes, supple leathers, luxe exotic skins and plush suede qualities. Unexpected surprises come in the form of gray cut stones [...]

. Skinny jeans look set to be the most important shape in jeans this season. With tops oversized – a skinny bottom will be deemed an essential. From destroyed to dark and clean indigo, to gray – and black – we see a wide choice already available. Premium brands are showing variety in destroyed and [...]

. In a season rife with new ideas that range from the downright subversive – to the lady like and refined -  to the tailored – menswear fabrics – provides an essential element. But these are not the menswear fabrics of old as new technology has allowed for a softer hand, lighter weights and a [...]

. In more ways than one, fur is gonna fly – this Fall/Winter. In both luxurious real fur and fabulous faux qualities – the fur vest – looks set to be one hot item. Why? Because a few designers dished them up last Fall – and they flew out the door. Rest assured, everyone will [...]

. As I walked Saks 5th Avenue’s Contemporary floor (5th fl.) – my eye was immediately drawn to this new style – delivered just yesterday. It’s by Alice & Olivia and it really is their take on Balmain’s over the top glittering military jacket from last Fall – the one Beyonce has been sporting all [...]

. The new Fall season sees wildly divergent trends – from ‘Punk’ to ‘Lady Like’ – accessories and jewelry – runs from down right subversive to refined. Beautiful pearl necklaces are seen as the epitome of discreet refinement in twisted strands with intertwined satin ribbons – or lace covered pearls. Alternatively, a humble approach can [...]

. A new honey toned palette emerges and promotes luxury in fabric, yarn, design and finish. Yet so many trends also appear and look set to be important as the new Fall season takes hold. Suede returns, leather is aged and vintage in appearance, jacquard plaids and houndstooth in sweater knits adds interest and dimensional [...]