Decorating with Norma Kamali

There are so many fashion designers from the 1970s and 80s who unfortunately no longer receive the media coverage that they once did. Rememb...

Atelier Safrane Cortambert

I wish that I could say my introduction to Atelier Safrane Cortambert , a French embroidery house whose needlework has graced the collection...

Autobiography of a Fashion Designer Ralph Rucci

I've always admired the work of fashion designer Ralph Rucci, though sadly I don't own any of his clothing. His creations appeal to ...

Comtesse Jacqueline de Ribes

Not to sound like a downer, but I had much more fun following fashion back in the 1980s than I do today. Saturday mornings meant watching El...

The Ravishing Rachel Roy

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending a luncheon at Neiman Marcus in honor of Rachel Roy . Lately, Rachel has been in Atlanta fai...

Entertaining with Eleanor Lambert

Those 1970s House Beautiful s that my friend Barry gave me are the gifts that keep on giving. While flipping through the October 1977 issue...