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Picturesque Pearls: A Style Guide

Picturesque Pearls: A Style Guide By Paige McKirahan   With wedding season well on its way, we wanted to take a look at one of our favorite elegant motifs in accessories for these upcoming warm weather months. Since pearls first made their way into the realm of jewelry, they have been the true symbol of class and superiority; seeing has how the pearl...

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Designer Spotlight: Christian Dior

Designer Spotlight: Christian Dior  By Paige McKirahan   As a household name in both the fashion world and among creatives alike, Christian Dior was the obvious choice for our designer spotlight this week. This French couturier was born on the coast of Normandy in 1905 as one of five children born to a wealthy fertilizer manufacturer. He moved to Paris at the...

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Fur in Fashion: Faux Pas or Fabulous?

Fur in Fashion: Faux Pas or Fabulous? By Paige McKirahan   One material that has been on trial in fashion court for decades is one that was, for a large...

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History of Valentino

History of Valentino By Paige McKirahan   There are few words that you think of when you hear Valentino, and most of them are associated with luxury. This haute couture...

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The Master of Bias: Charles Kleibacker

The Master of Bias: Charles Kleibacker  By Paige McKirahan   Though there have been many iconic designers in the past century that have made a substantial mark on the fashion world, Charles Kleibacker may be the most enigmatic. Born in 1921 in Alabama, this American creator earned his nickname “Master of Bias” because of his affinity for complex gown designs involving cuts...

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Sustainable Jewelry: Wooden Accessories

Wooden Jewelry By Paige McKirahan  As one of the most versatile materials in nature, wood can do everything from create beautiful jewelry to make paper. With the ability to be delicately carved and elegantly painted, it has been trending in the accessory industry for decades. Considering society’s movement towards a more sustainable future, this lightweight, natural material is highly sought after; its...

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Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni

Designer Spotlight of the Week: Missoni By Paige McKirahan  Considering our discussion of color and patterns in the fashion world this week, it was only appropriate to spotlight one of...

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