Yearly Archives: 2011

Emmanuelle Alt New Editor in Chief of French Vogue

French Vogue staffer Emmanuelle Alt has been named the new editor in chief of French Vogue, according to WWD. Condé Nast France chairman Xavier Romatet has said "not to expect any radical change at the...
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Tartan Scarf and Platinum Hair, Greene Street, January

Preppy meets rockabilly in this mix of a traditional tartan plaid scarf and wool coat with PVC leggings, motorcycle boots and a Bettie Page haircut.
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The John Dory Oyster Bar

If April Bloomfield were a fashion icon instead of a chef, she would surely be a maximalist along the lines of Anna Dello Russo or Daphne Guinness. Just as those two specialize in outrageous outfits...
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Winter White, Fifth Avenue, December

The winter white look isn't just for women, as this stylish guy on Fifth Avenue demonstrates. As a white wool coat topped with a knit striped scarf, it looks quite debonair.
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Red Rooster

It seems like every time an establishment of note opens in Harlem, people say, "Isn't it great Harlem has finally gotten its own wine bar/Target/Fairway?" But Marcus Samuelsson's Red Rooster on Lenox Avenue should not...
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Tulle Skirt and Military Jacket, Fifth Avenue, December

Expect to see more tulle skirts in the coming months, thanks to the influence of Black Swan and Rodarte. This super feminine piece is even more interesting when paired with a masculine military jacket and combat...
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