2023 was fruitful in many regards, post COVID. Businesses are surging, health scares have generally subsided, and remote everything has been replaced with real-time fashion shows, real-time launches, grand openings, notable galas, and artsy exhibits. An exciting year that undoubtedly turned ugly and heartbreaking by October, thanks to a resistance fed up with occupation, and […]
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Marcel Ostertag’s ‘Opium’ runway Collection, NYFW 18
‘There is no better a gift on Heart Day, than dynamic fractalized flowers on the runway.’ fs Unveiling an exquisite bouquet of autumn/winter looks this Valentine’s day was German-based fashion fanatic Marcel Ostertag. Titled “Opium”, revealing costumes equipped with conservative appeal graced the Spring Studios’ runway. He fused together the vintage classic with modern edge. […]
NYC & L.A. are Siblings: Dismantling myths (of rivalry)
‘The 100-degree L.A. heat in October had me envying the crispy coolness of colors bursting from the east coast’s dying leaves. Craving nothing more than the feel of leather, fur, and toasty fires, a familiarity with NYC certainly could breed complacence; an unfamiliarity with L.A. could just as easily feed loss. L.A. propels you to drown […]
Private vs. Public: George Lewis’ The Other Within Exhibit
“This is not a woman thing; this is a human thing. Until men soften and see themselves as emotional creatures as well as rational ones, we will continue to be nihilistic.” –George Lewis New York City epitomizes the reconciliation of opposites: Rich and poor, dark and light, or high and low. George Lewis re-privileges the […]