An FT exclusive--Betsey Johnson on rumors of her retirement, love life and plastic surgeryAlways an original, New York designer Betsey Johnson chose to forgo a runway presentation this season and threw a huge party in honor of the famous children's story-book character Eloise. Eloise grew up at the posh plaza hotel, and as it turns out, Betsey will soon be redesigning the fictional character's room.
Betsey Johnson has been a staple on Fashion Television for the past 24 years so we were shocked to hear rumors of her pending retirement. In an exclusive one-on-one interview days before the show, the 67 year-old revealed her plans to keep going with the help of a young talented designer she hired to free up her time.
From Gwyneth to Beckham--Big stars welcome Burberry home to London
The 25th annual London Fashion Week closed with a bang recently when for the first time in eight years, Christopher Bailey brought Burberry's runway show home to London. Countless celebrities came out to help celebrate - from Emma Watson and Gwyneth Paltrow to Mary-Kate Olsen, Victoria Beckham, and Freida Pinto - the front row was beaming with star-power.
Kimberly Ovitz: The daughter of a Hollywood mogul makes her fashion week debut
At just 26 years-old, LA-based Kimberly Ovitz is causing quite a stir in New York's notoriously tough fashion scene. She scored her first internship with J. Crew at the tender age of 14, and soon after was taking courses at Parsons School of Design. Next up was a stint with the late photographer Herb Ritts, followed by the ultimate experience - an internship with Chanel in Paris.
Schmatta: Rags to riches to rags--a look at the rise and fall of New York city's garment district
Just south of times square you'll find Manhattan's garment centre, an area devoted almost exclusively to the production of American clothing since the 1920's. While originally a bustling 45 square blocks, over the last few decades the area has dwindled, as production moves overseas.
"Schmatta: Rags to Riches to Rags" tells the story of New York's fabled garment centre through the eyes of some of its most colourful characters.
Jean Paul Gaultier uses giant propellers to push fashion forward at Hermes
From its humble beginnings as a saddle shop in Paris, Hermes has grown into one of the most luxurious fashion houses in the world. When Jean Paul Gaultier took over the label in 2003 he continued to build on the brand's commitment to quality leather work. For his latest aviation themed collection Gaultier was inspired by Amelia Earhart, the first female pilot to fly across the Atlantic ocean.