Donatella Versace is in New York City for a week, and she sat down for an interview with New York Magazine in her Manhattan store.  She had attended the launch of her new charity, Art Unites, at the Whitney Museum on the prior evening.  Art Unites provides children in need with art supplies to create [...]

Kenneth Cole’s design career began at his father’s shoe factory where they created Candies Shoes for women.  That led him to venture out on his own, and start his own shoe line in 1982.  He learned along the way that sales was about showmanship, and that foresight made Mr. Cole a success.  He’s proven that [...]

The Early Show on CBS was very timely this morning with a piece on Spring Cleaning Your Wardrobe.  Last night I began the process of separating some of my clothing items into three piles; one to keep, one to discard, and one to donate to charity.  When I resumed my work on the piles this [...]

The world is interdependent, and the economic crisis has only highlighted this fact.  The fashion capitals, New York, London, Milan and Paris are each facing challenges from the downturn.
The consumer is the heroine in this story and will determine ‘The New Beginning’.  An ending is not an option.  The economy and the industry are relying [...]

Sir Elton John and Oscar are the ‘Perfect Fit’.  The 17th Annual Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Party was a major success.  It was held in Hollywood on February 22nd after the Oscars. 
The party raised nearly $4 million dollars.  Now that’s partying for a cause.
There is nobility in helping others, and the stars came out [...]