NY BRIDAL WEEK: WONA BRIDAL

 Monica gown from Aurora Couture Collection at WONÀ Bridal

NY Bridal Week 2019 marks the end of an era for me. As tomorrow begins a new adventure, today, let me leave you with a couple photos from the WONÀ bridal showcase. Couture gowns with equal parts sheer and sparkle grace the WONÀ showroom. Keep reading to have a look inside...   

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

 PERSONAL UNiVERSEs, a Fashion Week art "intervention" for Bergdorf Goodman by Eva Petric in the 5th Ave. windows

Once stored in solitude, bits of vintage lace sprout surreptitiously in Bergdorf Goodman's 5th Avenue windows this week. A specially commissioned Fashion Week installation, Personal Universes is an "art intervention" by Eva Petric, and a progression of the artist's Hematoma series. Playing off the idea of clothing as second skin, old, given and purchased lace is conjoined in interconnected webs and serves as the backdrop for a selection of styles from distinct designer's Spring collections. The installation will be on view until March 8th; keep reading to see the different displays ...

-WEDNESDAY WINDOWS-

The window at Kleinfeld Bridal, West 20th Street between 6th and 7th Aves.

An action-packed week of cyclical celebration approaches. "Be Mine" with a Valentine, "Fat Choy" during Chinese New Year, commemorate our country's founding  fathers during President's day and break out sartorially snazzy outfits for New York Fashion Week. Over at Kleinfeld Bridal, the windows propagate love's timelessness with 2 brides preparing for their celebrations of lifelong commitment. From the beginning of time to the end of time, love transcends... Have a look inside...

LOVELY IN LACE : MARIANA JUNGMANN

Model Victoria Clore in Mariana Jungmann ensemble / Hair & Makeup: Virginia Bertolani / Photographer: Claudiu Berechet

While trends experience transitory prominence and commercialized style enjoys the security of covering day-to-day pursuits, nothing compares to the craft and creative complexity of couture clothing. After all, J.Crew and H&M simply aren't exhibited at the MET. During London Fashion Week, my curiosity gravitates towards the fresh talent emerging from fashion's top institutions. Of this year's London College of Fashion (LCF) graduates, Mariana Jungmann catches my eye--and the attention of the style community--with her lace-inspired womenswear. One of 10 MA students selected to present 10 looks at the LCF 2014 fashion show, Jungmann's stylish silhouettes command the catwalk against a digital projection of shattered shards. Keep reading for my Q&A with the designer herself...

Antique Irish Lace

Exterior and Interior of the Sheelin Lace Shop and Museum in Ireland

In addition to tasting a countless assortment of whisky drinks and taking in the Irish countryside with my honey, one of the highlights of Ireland is the Sheelin Lace Shop and Museum in Bellanaleck, County Fermanagh. Inside, a massive collection of vintage jewelry, crocheted trimmings, textiles and lace-infused apparel from the 1850's to 1920's is carefully arranged to dazzle anyone who walks through the gate. As the perfect complementary touch, there's a tea shop adjoining (The Sheelin Tea Shop)--unfortunately it was closed during our visit.