“Marie Antoinette’s version of ruins,” said Rachel Feinstein of the elaborate set she created for her friend, Marc Jacobs to show his fall collection. Elaborate spindles of construction paper formed a broken castle, ruins, complete with make-believe fountain perched midway down the runway. Jacobs, one of the few left to not only create wonderful garments but […]

Evolution has long been a mainstay at Preen thanks to Justin Thornton and Thea Bregazzi, the brands founders. Beatrix Potter, another empowering Victorian served as their fall muse –their spring/summer season was inspired by Virginia Woolf– who was a conservationist and illustrator (remember The Tale Of Peter Rabbit). In reference to their muse Thornton stated “she was quite […]

The next issue of MASH Magazine is here and we would like to salute our cover model Gaye McDonald as she continues to strut the runways of New York, London, Paris and Milan. I had the privilege of seeing Gaye in action at Reem Acra, Rafael Cennamo and Theia during New York Fashion Week. As […]

“Glamorous at a moments notice…” read the opening lines of Diane von Furstenberg’s program notes. It was that exact sentiment that was conveyed in her most recent collection. On display was a beautiful palette that ranged from brilliant bright solids to quotation mark prints. True, the show opened with a less risqué black jersey dress, […]

Reem Acra is about “feminine power” for fall. If you were uncertain of that, the gleaming runway and strong, slinky silhouette’s that were created for fall should convey it. Herringbone and cinched waists brought garments close to the body to create the effect. While supple leather in burgundy and black created a strong exterior for […]