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Angela and Ottavio Missoni Photo © Benjamin Kanarek

Ottavio Missoni of the Missoni Fashion House has Passed Away at 92 in Milan Italy

Ottavio Missoni passed away this Thursday in his home in Milan, Italy. I had the honour of meeting photographing and spending a very long day with Ottavio Missoni at his home in Milan for a photo shoot for VOGUE Brazil…

Jan Taminiau Candid Portrait Photo © Benjamin Kanarek 2012

Front Row Jantaminiau Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012-2013 Collections Video

I was privileged to be invited to the Jantaminiau Haute Couture Fall Winter 2012-2013 show in Paris over the Haute Couture Collections period in July…

Differences in Perception of Fashion Between Los Angeles and the Rest of the Fashion Capitals of the World Part 1

I will commence by saying that I did once live in Los Angeles. It wasn’t a very long stay, a bit over a year, but it was enough for me to realize, that in the metier I had chosen…

The Rise and Fall of Fashion in Universities Part Two – Treachery Thy Name is University

A woman’s handbag is her most valuable daily possession. It is her portable jewelry box, her safe, her portable assistant and her closest ally.

The Politics of Fashion Photography Part 26 How Many Calls are Too Many Calls

How Many Calls are Too Many Calls? I guess it all comes down to where you are and which culture you are dealing with…

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Fashion is about ZO ZO Many Choices on ZOZOTOWN.COM

Zo Zo Many Choices… Fashion is Zo about choices, panache, convenience, fun and service. As a Fashionista, I am always looking out for those great nuggets of fashion news to fall into my lap. Well about two days ago I experienced a fashion eureka and it is called ZOZOTOWN.COM.

Natasha Poly in Gucci SS 2012 © Monica Feudi

The Artist, The Great Gatsby, The Roaring Twenties Fashion Trend for Spring-Summer 2012

One of the most uproarious Fashion Trends for Spring-Summer 2012 from the New York, London, Milan and Paris Runways is an array of silhouettes, styles, colors and textures directly inspired from the Roaring Twenties.

For the Victorias Secret Fans The Swimsuit Collection Spring 2011

Victorias Secret have done it again and their Spring 2011 Swim Suit Collection is bound to be a major Hit this Season The Victoria’s Secret SS 2011 swimwear collection lines up a multitude of bikini and one-piece designs in endless shades and styles. Miranda Kerr, Erin Heatherton and Candice Swanepoel are just a few of [...]

John Galliano Off With His Crown

If someone were to tell me I would be replacing John Galliano as the head designer for DIOR, I would not jump on the opportunity.

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LVMH Needs Supremely Talented Dior Designer With Smart Sensuality Values

John Galliano replacement at Christian Dior must have more egalitarian, respectful values about Smart Sensuality women as 21st century luxury customers

John Galliano, The Calling of The Phoenix

The fashion Industry was in uproar last week after John Galliano was dismissed as Creative Director from Christian Dior following numerous anti-Semitic allegations made against the designer. Galliano has denied all allegations made against him and claimed that he is of partial Jewish ancestry, although this has not been verified. The dismissal on 1st March [...]

Haider Ackermann for W Magazine © Inez van Lamsveerde & Vinoodh Matadin

Haider Ackermann’s ascension to… Christian Dior?

Haider Ackermann is one of my favorite new designers when it comes to womens’ clothing. Will Haider Ackermann’s ascension lead him to… Christian Dior?

Chanel Ski Wear, Ski Slope Strategy or Marketing Magic?

Exclusive Chanel skiwear line ranks high on fashion scale – The Brand has used this marketing trick before – So Chanel Ski wardrobe, Ski Slope Strategy or Marketing Magic

A Cool Pool in Paris by Hermes & Hotel Lutetia

The Hotel Lutetia is smack in the heart of the Saint-Germain-des-Prés, a very Chi-Chi (Posh) area of Paris. The construction of this luxury hotel was initiated by the once owner of Le Bon Marché to accommodate his wealthy customers at the turn of the century. A feast for any “Anyone” to visit. It is a [...]

Your City Street Fashion Stuff from Jess Dempsey in Melbourne Australia

If you don’t know Jess Dempsey, you will now. Jess is the owner of the blog called “What Would Karl Do“ I love that name, so appropriate. I got this really cute e-mail that I decided to leave un-edited… Hi Benjamin, OK…. Call me crazy, but I could not decide out of these four snaps!! [...]

What will this Barbie wear? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 5

And the GRAND TOTAL IS… The grand total of the bill for my virtual shopping spree was $155,750. This included 7 days each in NYC, London, Milan and 10 days in Paris. I included the hotels, food, plane tickets, shopping and miscellaneous mad money for coffees, cocktails, coffee and whatever else. The most I spent [...]

Gossip Girl, which One are You? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 4

This Barbie Wants to Know… I admit I am a HUGE Gossip Girl fan. Don’t ask me why but I am. Seeing the show, it makes me just want to be in NYC. Love that city as much as I do Paris. This last bit of virtual shopping just screamed Gossip Girl!!! They were in [...]

What will this Barbie wear? Paris Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2011 Part 3

… Continued from Part 2 Oooh la la, Barbie is spending in Paris Casual has its place just as being professionally chic. Most of us gals work and want great pieces in our wardrobe that do not make us look too manly. Feeling feminine is important because we are just that, women!! Here are three [...]

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