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The “Everyone Wins” Nominee Gift Bag 2026

Nominee Gift Bag 2026 – photo by Olivia Rakowski A stay at a dream castle perched high atop a mountain in Costa Rica and a retreat to a super villa in Ibiza:…

Milan Fashion Week Notes

Gucci Fall 2026 Ready-to-Wear, Photo Courtesy of Gucci Whether Demna Gvasalia is comparable to the “emperor’s new clothes”—a genius ahead of his time or simply selling overhyped, ordinary, or ugly items—is one…

28th Annual Waxman Collaboration for a Cure

Photo by Laurel Marcus Another night, another (dozen or so) galas here in the city that never sleeps. On Wednesday evening, I attended the “28th Annual Waxman Collaboration for a Cure: A…

Remembering Diane Keaton

Diane Keaton, photo by Getty Images The overarching themes in fashion these days are individuality and personal expression. They can’t be forced or manufactured. Diane Keaton was the real deal. I always…

Jennifer George: “It’s a Charmed Life!”

Jennifer George custom charm necklace, photo jennifergeorge-nyc.com Throughout history, charm bracelets and charm necklaces, often personalized with meaningful symbols and mementos, have been worn for protection, to commemorate significant life events, and…

Kokin Spring Pop-Up Trunk Show hosted by Vanessa Noel

Kokin with a favorite model Deborah Fenker – photos by Marilyn Kirschner Ah! The Merry Month of May! This is a busy time of the year for Vanessa Noel and Kokin. Ms.…

A Loving Tribute to My Sister Sherry

Sherry Kirschner Berz Sherry Kirschner Berz, February 3, 1951- March 6, 2025, died at the age of 74 from complications following a stroke. She died peacefully at home, surrounded by everyone and…

New Subscriber Profile: Michel Haddi, Photographer

Michel Haddi’s iconic images of Kate Moss at the nascence of her career made him famous; Kate Moss, British GQ, NY, 1991 – photo by @michelhaddistudio Michel Haddi’s instantly recognizable photographs feature…

A Fashionable Crowd Turns Out to Celebrate Social Justice

All photos by Marilyn Kirschner The Social Justice Center at FIT aims to address the systemic problems faced by BIPOC (black, Indigenous, and other people of color) youth, college students, and working…

Better Bets: “The Eleventh Hour Santa”

I f You are still searching for a present for someone who is hard to please or you are simply a procrastinator, these gourmet gifts may be just what you are looking…