Coca Cola Light By Nathalie Rykiel

Starting in January, Coca Cola light will be dressed up in a design by Nathalie Rykiel, daughter of Sonia Rykiel. The bottle will be made in aluminum and will cost 1.25 euros. The ad campaign will be titled "Vivez Light by Nathalie Rykiel", and will be aired in February 2009.

Profiling Rag & Bone

Rag & Bone was founded in 2002, and began as a clothing line which reflected the style of the designers friends and family. With no formal fashion training, rag & bone set about learning how to make jeans. They believed that denim represented the history, authenticity and fundamentals of classic work wear that they would strive to reflect in their designs.
Launching their first men's line in Spring of 2004, and then later a full women's collection in Fall 2005, Rag & Bone was guided by a strong British tailoring influence, which now remains the heart of their style.
Having only discovered their clothing line recently, I have fallen in love. Their brand represents a kind of lifestyle, and this is evident not only within their collections, but on their website as well. Visit their website at rag-bone.com.

A New Take on Family Portraiture

Akihiro Furuta is a photographer who captures the intimate moments of daily life, on camera.
Here is a collection of some of his corky photographs, that he took of himself, and his family.

Exploring FIT A Little Further

...Until I was told to stop taking photographs

Seduction Exhibition:
An inherently sensual collection of intimate pieces from the 20th century.



Other enticing pieces on display:

An Enchanted Land of Whimsical Costumes at FIT

Inauguration Ball Gown Suggestions for Michelle Obama

Now that we have a glam new First Lady entering the White House, everyone is wondering what she will wear to the Inauguration Ball. Many designers have volunteered their vision for what they would like to see the First Lady wear. The sketches range from classic to flamboyant, to overly glamorous, and to downright funky. Here are a few of the suggestions:


Monique Lhuillier and Peter Som






Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and Reem Acra


Diane Von Furstenberg and Christian Lacroix


Betsey Johnson and Badgley Mischka

Bergdorf Goodman's Fairytale World

The Emergence of all Things Sparkly

Sparkling fabrics, accessories, and radiant details ruled the runways for fall 2008, and though it is not unusual to see such accents on fall runways, this year was an exception.
Here are some examples from the runways, as well as pieces that one can find in stores today.

Balmain's Fall 2008 RTW Collection:



Lanvin's Fall 2008 RTW collection:




In Stores now:

Miu Miu
Pearlized paillette pumps




Proenza Schouler
Sequined pencil skirt



Stella McCartney Sequin Dress