The super talented (and, I must add, frighteningly thinner than usual) Jamie Bochert opened and serenaded the audience throughout Haider Ackermann's spring/summer 2011 show here in Florence.

Photos from Luisa Via Roma event, Pitti and Haider Ackermann coming up!

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Italian designer Roberto Cavalli, who is celebrating forty years in business this year, arrived in Singapore last night via private jet.

I've been invited to meet him at his suite in our hotel later this afternoon.

Do you have a question for King Roberto? Ask away! I'll pick the 3 best questions and I'll ask him myself when I meet him.

photo credit: style.com

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And Lacroix lives on...

Last week, I had the pleasure of meeting Nicolas Topiol, CEO of Christian Lacroix.

He showed me his leather notebook case by Christian Lacroix Papier, no less. I was impressed by the beautiful embossed details. I thought it was a passport holder, to be honest.

He also hinted about showing menswear either at Pitti in Florence or in Paris. I guess we'll find out soon.

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Speaking of number one, behold my latest acquisition: the November 1988 issue of American Vogue.

This is Anna Wintour's first issue as Editor-in-Chief of Vogue USA after replacing Grace Mirabella.

Micaela Bercu, in a Christian Lacroix haute couture jacket, was photographed by Peter Lindbergh who, as reported last month, is returning to the magazine after an eighteen-year hiatus. It's also the first time jeans appeared on the cover of the magazine.

I bought this (for $75 shipping included) on eBay after a crazy bidding war. I wasn't gonna let it go.

Trust me, every penny I've spent is worth this amazing piece of history.

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As most of you already know, I'm currently here in New York City. This beautiful winter scenery (view from my room at the Soho Grand hotel) is what greeted me earlier this morning when I woke up.

I apologize for the lack of updates. It's been a crazy week so far, especially with all the traveling, meetings, etc.

Expect more from me soon. Stay tuned!

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HERITAGEMANIA continues...

Here's a photo of the "Junon" ball gown from Christian Dior in 1949...

... fast forward sixty one years later, here's a gown from John Galliano for Christian Dior haute couture spring/summer 2010.

The keyword for 2010 is... "HERITAGE"!

photos via Metropolitan Museum, Catwalking

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Have you seen this movie? Between you and me, I don't remember this film being shown at the theaters last year. 2009 went soo fast.

From the makers of Paris, Je T'aime comes this film called New York, I love You starring Bradley Cooper, Natalie Portman, Blake Lively, Shia LaBeouf, Ethan Hawk, Christina Ricci and more.

I'm a sucker for chick flicks (it's the only thing I watch, really) so I bought the DVD online. Can't wait to get it in the mail.

Valentine's Day is just around the corner... less than 3 weeks, I think. Funny how it falls during fashion week.

I need a date. If not, well, I'll probably just this movie in my room.

photo via google images

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Someone posted this photo on a gay personals website. 

Hysterical!!! Totally made my day.

Who's that gurl?

via tumblr

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I'm sure you've heard of Rodarte's new menswear line (dubbed "BROdarte") that's currently being sold at Opening Ceremony. I'm a big fan of Kate and Laura Mulleavy's brilliant work but alas, the price points are, to put it quite simply, way too out of my reach. Unless I win the lottery, Rodarte's beautiful, hand-crafted sweaters at three thousand dollars apiece shall remain a fantasy to me.

Now here's something a little bit more real. If you want to give that knitted mohair sweater look a try, as previously sported by members of the Sex Pistols, today is your lucky day. I was browsing eBay and found these affordable mohair knits in different colour combinations. Each of these sweaters are forty five dollars a pop.

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Quick public service announcement... I'm sure you've heard of the massive earthquake that hit Haiti yesterday. Thousands are feared dead and many, many people are left homeless.

I'm gonna cut this post short and encourage you my dearest and kindest readers to donate ANY amount to go to much-needed relief efforts.

Also, if you live in the USA, you may text YELE to 510 510 and donate $5 to go towards earthquake relief.

I'm donating a small amount. I hope you guys do, too.

That's all.

photo credit: ap via telegraph.co.uk

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