MODA OPERANDI LAUNCHES EXCLUSIVE KAFTAN COLLECTION In celebration of the glamour (and relevance) of the Kaftan (we wear ours to parties as well as poolside), Moda Operandi established an annual tradition to spotlight it anew. This year, Moda Operandi brings in ten of their favorite evening-wear designers, including Sandra Mansour, Rebecca De Ravenel, Esme Vie, Cucculelli Shaheen, Marchesa, Christian Siriano, Elizabeth Kennedy, to reimagine the silhouette for the modern Moda woman. As ... VIEW POST
Irène Paris: Inspired by a Greek goddess
Luxury Chapters exclusively interviews Anastasia Zimikhina, the founder of an accessory brand Irène Paris. A fashion designer, a painter and an illustrator, who lives and works in Paris, France. When did you first decide to pursue a career in fashion? When I was a child, I would draw non-stop. The question “who I want to be when I grow up?” never even popped in my head because somehow I always knew I wanted to be an artist. When my parents noticed that I actually had potential they signed me ... VIEW POST
MULTI-AWARDED HOMEGROWN DESIGNER FURNE ONE AMATO TO MARK HIS ARAB FASHION WEEK DEBUT
MULTI-AWARDED HOMEGROWN DESIGNER FURNE ONE AMATO TO MARK HIS ARAB FASHION WEEK DEBUT MULTI-AWARDED HOMEGROWN DESIGNER FURNE ONE AMATO TO MARK HIS ARAB FASHION WEEK DEBUT ON WEDNESDAY After successfully closing 10 seasons of Fashion Forward, AMATO leads the finale for Arab Fashion Week’s opening day - Dubai, UAE – Multi-awarded Dubai-based fashion designer Furne One Amato, the couture brand celebrated and featured in Americas Next Top Model, Germany's Next Top Model and different ... VIEW POST
Leanne Marshall Passion For Fashion
"I was always drawing dresses since as soon as I was able to pick up a crayon." Leanne Marshall is an amazing designer with a crazy fashion history. She was on Project Runway, has been in People, US Magazine, and Elle, and has has a creative sense or fashion. Here's what she told us when we sat down with her for an interview- You grew up loving fashion design and creating clothing. Did that have anything to do with any outside influences? I was interested in it mainly ... VIEW POST
Torannce’s Timeless Designs
"We want our customer to invest in a quality and timeless garment –a piece they will cherish for years to come and pass down to their children." The Torannce brand's designs are one of a kind. They are sleek and modern, but at the same time timeless. They do an excellent job at keeping up with the trends to create looks that women will love forever. This is what Torrance had to say when we sat with them for an exclusive interview- Where did you develop a love for design, so much so ... VIEW POST
Haus of Song is Reinventing Design
"Powerful women are women who are positive, encouraging, responsible and never afraid to take to challenges, work towards their goals and chase their dreams. I want show my support and admiration to these women by creating amazing garments for them to make them look and feel more powerful and stunning than they already are." Haus of Song is reinventing design. Using only basic colors like black and white, they have changed the scheme of fashion. Creating amazing designs that every person can ... VIEW POST
Marc Jacobs Beauty Close Out New York Fashion Week
Marc Jacobs Spring / Summer 2018 Marc Jacobs Beauty Close Out New York Fashion Week Marc Jacobs closed New York Fashion Week with their Spring/Summer 2018 show held at the Park Avenue Armory. It-Girls Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid and Taylor Hill were seen on the runway alongside girl-of-the-moment, and the face of Marc Jacobs’ new Daisy fragrance, Kaia Gerber following in her model mothers footsteps and closing the show. Cindy Crawford could be seen from the front row to watch ... VIEW POST
Philipp Plein- Good Gone Bad at New York Fashion Week 2017
Phillipp Plien Spring / Summer 2018 Phillipp Plien- Good Gone Bad at New York Fashion Week 2017 At New York’s historic Hammerstein Ballroom, Philipp Plein unveiled the second chapter of his stateside adventure for Spring Summer 2018. There’s no place more fitting than the iconic midtown theater for Plein’s fairy tales and fixations to collide. Entering the opulent two-tiered ballroom, guests were served champagne and hamburgers on silver platters. Elements of the classic opera house ... VIEW POST
Vivi Zubedi’s Modern Twist on a Modest Look
"I become a designer because fashion is my passion." Making modern clothing that is also modest is no easy task. Vivi Zubedi manages to do this with flying colors, literally. Creating a modern look for the everyday abaya, she is giving more life and color to women who seek it. Here's what Vivi had to say about her visionary style when we interviewed her- When did you start designing clothes? I started designing clothes since 2011. Did anyone in your life inspire you to ... VIEW POST
Runa Ray- Creating a Clean Spin on the Classic Look
"I see my self trying to use fashion as a tool to get a message out to the public, and help make the world a better place." You'll never find a more clean look than Runa Ray's designs. Creating looks based on Origami and the planet, her designs are far from ordinary. Closing off New York Fashion Week, she has spread her design globally. She shared her story with us in this exclusive interview- How was New York Fashion Week? That’s an amazing experience! NYFW for me is the mecca of ... VIEW POST
Making a Fashion Statement with Monzlapur
"We love to play. Fashion is meant to make you feel good." Monzlapur is an amazing fashion brand, mixing vintage with a modern day look. Starting out from young, Monzlapur built herself up to eventually bring her brand to New York Fashion Week, a major achievement. Here's what she said in this exclusive interview- Who inspired you to take up fashion as a career? My mom was definitely a big inspiration from a young age. She would always dress up with some experimental pieces during my ... VIEW POST
MB The Label’s Cutting Edge Fashion Design
"Our hope for the future is to continue to create beautiful timeless designs that you can hang in your wardrobe for years and will never date." MB The Label looks simple, but can actually blow your mind. The designs are cutting edge, fashion forward, and most of all sexy. Just take a look at her top of the line dresses that are forever being sold out. Continuing to innovate, we spoke to MB The Label about fashion and their dreams in this exclusive interview- Where did you develop your ... VIEW POST
The Root of Her Style: Cindy Monteiro Journey in Fashion
"...It’s a fundamental role in my life, not because it’s my work but because if has an impact on everything I do, everything I think. It’s my center." Cindy Monteiro is a 26 year old visionary. She created her own brand of clothing so true to herself, you could spot it from a mile away. Being born in Switzerland, she developed her style from her roots, and stuck true to herself. This is what she has to say when we spoke to her after New York Fashion Week- When did you decide you ... VIEW POST
Sarah A. Abdallah’s Designer Life
"It is very important to be fearless and trust your instincts, not letting other's fears of their own journey create blocks in your own success." When staying at the Ritz Carlton and the Park Hyatt, one can always appreciate the eye to detail and design the hotels possess. This is all thanks to designers like Sarah A. Abdallah, an interior designer who has created luxurious and modern living spaces. She is a world class designer, and someone who inspires with her career choices and ... VIEW POST