Monthly Archives: February 2012

Q&A with Cindy Gellersen: Founder of BAGSTIL

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Growing up in Leipzig, East Germany when the socialist state still existed pre- “fall of the wall,” Cindy Gellersen knew she was destined to be a designer despite the implausibility of the occupation at the time. The destruction of the wall … Continue reading →

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American Made Oscar Favorite

Posted on February 27, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Something odd happened at this year’s Academy Awards. My favorite look did not belong to a nominee, a presenter, or even an actress for that matter. I fell in love with a fashion journalist’s ensemble, or as you may recognize … Continue reading →

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Everything’s Illuminated

Posted on February 24, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Sartorially, nothing excites me more than neon. Well, except for neon that is manufactured on American soil. With fashion week in the rear view mirror, many of New York’s finest doused their collections with intense pops of electric neon, leaving … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Arm Candy: Ettika

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

What began with a single leather band has since ballooned into an international phenomenon with more variety and options than customers seemingly have time to look through. Made in Los Angeles, Ettika is a haven for bracelet-wearers currently infatuated with … Continue reading →

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York Wallcoverings

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

When it comes to decorating, I am absolutely obsessed with wallpaper. At an early age I fell head-over-heels in love. This young obsession might have something to do with the fact that both my grandma and mom were also fixated … Continue reading →

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Sarah Frances Kuhn: SFK Camera Straps

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

Sarah Frances Kuhn has been making customized pieces for as long as she can remember. As a former Accessories Editor at Teen Vogue, her camera served as a constant fixture in her wardrobe. So when her camera strap unexpectedly broke … Continue reading →

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NYFW: Raleigh Denim

Posted on February 10, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

North Carolina based Raleigh Denim made its New York Fashion Week debut this past Wednesday with a small presentation of 14 men’s and women’s looks.  Minimally styled and intricately detailed, Sarah and Victor Lytvinenko, the husband-and-wife design duo behind the … Continue reading →

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GreenPeace Unravels the Toxic Laundry Trail

Posted on February 8, 2012 by Alexia Cameron

GreenPeace International recently commissioned a study to analyze 78 articles of sports and recreational clothing to determine which major clothing brands are manufactured using nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs). NPEs are a group of man-made chemicals that do not occur in nature … Continue reading →

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