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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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The Marvellous Life of Marc Jacobs

The Marvellous Life of Marc Jacobs By Paige McKirahan   (source) As we look to all of the fashionable spring birthdays coming up this season, we would be remiss to not celebrate the life of one of the fashions "boy wonders"; Marc Jacobs, born on April 6th, 1963, is an American fashion designer that took the industry by storm when he launched...

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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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Fashion Flashback: The Hot History of Hats

Fashion Flashback: The Hot History of Hats By Paige McKirahan   To continue on with our historical evaluation behind some of the most iconic accessories of all time, it would only be appropriate to reflect on how hats came to be in celebration of Hat Day!  Whether they be worn for fashion, protection, ceremonies, rituals, or utilitarian purposes, these head coverings have...

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Fashion & Style Photography Spotlight: Richard Avedon

Fashion & Style Photography Spotlight: Richard Avedon By Paige McKirahan   To get off ground the launch of our new photography-focused column, we have elected to spotlight Richard Avedon to kick off the new year! As an American fashion and portrait photographer who was best known for flawlessly capturing his subject’s personalities, he shot over 148 Vogue covers throughout his prestigious career. With humble beginnings as...

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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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