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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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Pop The Cork on New Year’s Eve Fashion!

Pop The Cork on New Year’s Eve Fashion! By Paige McKirahan   As the biggest party of the year is looming towards us at a rapid rate, panic surrounding finding the perfect New Years Eve outfit is rising. With a year as fabulous as 2018 coming to a close, it is only appropriate that we look just as fabulous as we bid...

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Calling All Columbus Readers!

Calling All Columbus Readers! By Paige McKirahan   If you have found yourself in Ohio for the holidays, you may be left wondering how to spend your last week of the year in the Buckeye State. As one of the nation’s top three fashion capitals, Columbus has seemingly crept to the top of this elite list while no one was watching. According...

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History of Hobe: Vintage Figural Fun

History of Hobe: Vintage Figural Fun By Paige McKirahan   When discussing vintage figural designers, it is only appropriate that we discuss Jacques Hobe, master goldsmith and the creator of Hobe et Cie. The Parisian company, which was founded in 1887, is known as a brand who had a hand in the creation of the phrase “costume jewelry”. His son William, who...

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Timmy Woods: A Fascinating Figural Designer

Timmy Woods: A Fascinating Figural Designer By Paige McKirahan   On the topic of figural designs that are both modern and vintage, our favorite current designer that is adopting this unique motif is Timmy Woods. Hailing from Beverly Hills, this handbag aficionado has gained international fame for her original, one-of-a-kind pieces that can be seen on televisions, in prints, on runways, in...

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The Heady History of the Hand Fan

The Heady History of the Hand Fan By Paige McKirahan    When considering all of the accessories that are used for both utilitarian and decorative purposes, one of the first to come to mind is that of the hand fan. Though this ornamental piece was widely popular in Victorian Eras as a foreign symbol of wealth and class, their origin lies centuries...

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