For all those who are sick and tired of seeing style and fashion presented solely as a young woman’s game, behold "Advanced Style." Out Tuesday from powerHouse Books, this collection of street fashion photographs of the over-60 set is a joy to look at. PHOTOS: Pictures from the book Although very few of the subjects photographed on the street of New York City actually reveal how old they are, they do offer lessons in confidence and style that women of all ages will appreciate, which is exactly why Ari Seth Cohen started Advanced Style, the blog that inspired the book. Among the stylish portraits in the book is the elegant and refined Rose, age 100, (pictured above left) in a paisley caftan, Hermes belt and ... Continue reading →
With the excess of fashion out there today, it's no wonder that more and more designers are trying to stand out by creating distinctive, speciality prints. Enter designer Rozae Nichols. She's been a part of the Los Angeles fashion scene since 1993 with her namesake romantic-meets-edgy collection, known for fusing eyelet and leather, exotic floral textiles and hand-finished details. But last year, she decided to make prints a bigger focus of her business by introducing the lower-priced Clover Canyon collection, $150 to $400, of slouchy jackets, drawstring waist pants and shorts, plus neoprene sheath dresses and flowey maxi-dresses--all in colorful foullard prints inspired by the California landscape and contemporary art. She couldn't have chosen a better time. Prints--tropical, paisley, stripes, you name it--have been a ... Continue reading →
Openings High Low Vintage, which specializes in men's and women's fashions worn from the 1950s through the 1980s, has opened in Pasadena. The shop also carries antique and collectible furniture and is the exclusive Pasadena retailer for Caterina de Medici perfumes from Italy. High Low, owned by Carolyn Gray, is open from 11:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through Saturday at 1031 E. Green St., Pasadena. (626) 356-0402 British luxury brand Eskandar opened its second U.S. flagship on Monday in West Hollywood. The store offers women's clothing, accessories and jewelry created by Anglo Persian designer Eskandar, who is known for simple lines, signature draping and luxurious fabrications. The designer is to be on hand at the store through Saturday. The boutique, at 8816 Melrose Ave., ... Continue reading →
"She's boutique and I'm art studio." That's how L.A.-based jewelry designer Annie Costello Brown, above right, comes down on her personal style vs. that of her friend Desiree Kohan, above left, owner of the Des Kohan boutique. The two L.A. tastemakers (Brown is wearing a vintage table cloth skirt and a Guatemalan blouse from the thrift store, and Des Kohan is in lacy shorts by Damir Doma, a designer line carried in her store) have joined forces to create a new 20-piece collection of jewelry named Deer. "It's a mixture of what we like," explains Brown, who has her own namesake jewelry collection, as well as having guest-designed for the likes of Yves Saint Laurent and Creatures of the Wind. Deer is interesting in that ... Continue reading →
