The Master & His Muse at F.I.T

Photo of Rosario and Rose Rizzo in the Lobby of FIT's Pomerantz lobby

Isabella Blow is to Alexander McQueen as Audrey Hepburn is to Hubert de Givenchy. From the classic style of Jackie O. to the seductive charm of Marilyn Monroe, just about every designer has a supreme source of inspiration. Until March 10th, the Lobby of FIT's Pomerantz Center pays tribute to Rosario Rizzo and his wife and muse, Rose, by showcasing select delicately hand-stitched high fashion gowns. 

IMPROMPTU INSPIRATIONS : SOPHIE GIMBEL

 Sophie Gimbel: Fashioning American Couture, Exhibit at the Sheila C. Johnson Design Center at Parsons, the New School of Design

With interest piqued by the Sophie Gimbel windows at Saks, I stop by 66 Fifth Avenue Thursday afternoon. The garments on display reflect the classic sophistication and timeless elegance of their creator. Though the gowns were crafted more than half a century ago, the spectrum of colors, styles and textures lend an element of grace and beauty that can apply to the red carpets of today.