Fashion industry: Now vs. 6 months in advance

Carolina Herrera, Pre-Fall 2011 The problem with Pre-Fall 2011 is that you want to wear these clothes now. Ironically, when the time comes for them to be worn, they'll already be out of fashion. We'll be mad about Fall/Winter 2011/2012 then, just like Pre-Fall 2011 has now replaced Spring/Summer 2011. Did I mention that officially ... Read more

Things I love in December

1. Urban Decay Naked palette. I haven't been using any other eyeshadows since I got this palette. Although it's mostly neutrals, it's miles away from boring and super versatile. My favorite combination right now is Sin + Sidecar (yeah, the glittery one. I like glitter!) + Virgin for highlighting. 2. Safran Troublant by L'Artisan Parfumeurs. ... Read more

Alan Hranitelj: Intuition and spontaneity

Alan Hranitelj was my first favorite designer when I was a child. When he's not working for Cirque du Soleil or on other projects in exciting places like China and New York, you often see him around Ljubljana, always impeccably dressed and radiating an aura of genius. That's just what it's like with some people! ... Read more

Chanel Pre-Fall 2011: Paris & Byzantium

When I was in Istanbul many years ago visiting a carpet factory, the setting looked exactly like Chanel's Pre-Fall 2011 show. We were sipping apple tea and listened to the owner describing the process of weaving handmade carpets. They were everywhere, even hung on walls, something I'd never seen before. The room wasn't small, but ... Read more