Articles written by Lesley Scott

Can fashion editor fave Isabel Toledo, known for artistically draped & decidedly non-production line designs, transform the long irrelevant Anne Klein brand?

Aug 17, 2007 - Lesley Scott

From menswear to metallics to color, prints, fur & embellishment, fall fashion will be a lush & colorful affair with Costume History.

Aug 6, 2007 - Lesley Scott

This German hub of hip solidifies its role as a bonafide international fashion city with the inaugural Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin, July 12-15, 2007.

Jul 9, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Despite pricey requirements for membership (eg. an atelier in Paris with 15 full-time employees) and but a handful of potential customers, Couture is a growth market.

Jul 2, 2007 - Lesley Scott

As known for his generous proportions & wild temper as his sculptural, embellishment-happy design sensibility, the pillar of Italian fashion will be sorely missed.

Jun 18, 2007 - Lesley Scott

With a major conglomerate of international luxury firms behind him, Tom Ford launches his brand on a global scale.

Jun 9, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Are the next garmentos from Tinseltown? Hollywood hits Seventh Avenue to shop for fashion companies to acquire.

Jun 2, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Sign of the times, an old-school name, Scaasi (familiar to fashionistas with a nose for vintage), uses a modern platform to launch his new line: Martha Stewart's TV show.

May 25, 2007 - Lesley Scott

A screwhead-covered gold bracelet symbolizing having one's heart locked up is now an icon & has since spawned a collection with an impressive charity bent.

May 21, 2007 - Lesley Scott

A look back at more than half a century of exuberant prints reveals a once vital fashion house now struggling to redefine itself and remain relevant.

May 19, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Despite liberating women from corsets and injecting fun into fashion, Paul Poiret died poor & overshadowed by Chanel. A new exhibit at the Met rectifies matters.

May 4, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Boasting the top selling shoe for 2006 - a ballet flat --Jessica Simpson and her main licensee are expanding into a full line of fashion accessories for fall 2007.

Apr 26, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Gap recruits fashion insider faves Doo-Ri, Thakoon & Rodarte to design special white shirts for its limited edition Gap Design Editions collection of white shirts.

Apr 10, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Budget chain Steve & Barry's brings in style icon Sarah Jessica Parker to up its high fashion cred with Bitten.

Apr 5, 2007 - Lesley Scott

In addition to the runways, looking at what buyers are doing is an insightful way to discern the trends, as they determine what ends up on the selling floor.

Mar 23, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Partnering up with low-price chain Steve & Barry's - a surprising choice - SJP's 400 piece line of ensembles, lingerie & accessories launches June 1 at $20 or under.

Mar 23, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Madonna's new capsule collection for H&M, M by Madonna, showcases surprisingly chic classics rather than the streety tracksuits she dreamed up the first time.

Mar 19, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Versace's fall collection was surprisingly stripped of frippery and layered-on adornments. A similarly fresh, lighthanded feel has been applied to their latest scent.

Mar 19, 2007 - Lesley Scott

A new line of environmentally- and people-conscious jewelry from Russell Simmons, which empowers impoverished communities in Africa where diamonds are found and mined.

Mar 19, 2007 - Lesley Scott

As an experienced fashion designer before appearing on "Project Runway", Emmett McCarthy is putting his semi-fame to good fashion use.

Mar 15, 2007 - Lesley Scott

The iconic Halston label - of sexy jersey dress & Studio 54 fame - gets a dose of Hollywood pizazz & ca$h.

Mar 15, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Capitalizing on their reputation for eyecatching and blinged-out red carpet gowns, Badgley Mischka will soon launch an over-the-top line of costume jewelry.

Mar 11, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Grown-up dresses, suits, skirts and figure-hugging ensembles are back, and retailers couldn't be happier.

Mar 11, 2007 - Lesley Scott

The Season Two winner - known as much for her non-diva-ish temperament as her consistent display of creativity and talent - will launch "Simply Chloe Dao" on QVC in May.

Mar 1, 2007 - Lesley Scott

A clever new hybrid of private label lifestyle branding with trademark ownership will expand Ralph Lauren's lifestyle influence dramatically.

Jan 26, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Some fashion classics (the Hermes Kelly bag) never die. Others are tossed aside as irrelevant. An innovative new program has students to re-tool old school classics.

Jan 16, 2007 - Lesley Scott

Allthough this designer's designer passed away over a decade ago, her influence is still quietly, but strongly, felt.

Dec 22, 2006 - Lesley Scott

Pre-collections have transformed into full-blown collections that provide a clue as to what to expect during fashionweek.

Dec 8, 2006 - Lesley Scott

One of the most lucrative areas of the fashion business is accessories: in particular shoes & bags. So where are women spending their fashion $$? AC Nielsen asked.

Nov 22, 2006 - Lesley Scott

For Dolce & Gabbana, heading toward 1 billion (euros) in sales puts them in the same category as Prada, Max Mara & the gold standard: Armani. Why? No pesky outsiders.

Nov 14, 2006 - Lesley Scott

Designing a line of high-end denim, with nary an actual jean in sight, designer Helene Kidary is creating denim that is a "do" in the workplace.

Oct 27, 2006 - Lesley Scott

The recent Esthethica show in London, hosted by the British Fashion Council, proves that green fashion can be downright desirable and fashionable.

Oct 20, 2006 - Lesley Scott

Kate Moss will be consulting on a new line for British fast fashion outlet Topshop. Although it will be designed in house, Moss will add input at every stage.

Oct 13, 2006 - Lesley Scott

New Exhibit Investigates Developments in Fashion Design

Aug 31, 2006 - Lesley Scott

Motley Crue guitarist, Nikki Sixx, recently teamed up with Kelly Gray, formerly of conservative knitwear dynasty St. John, in a new menswear line, Royal Underground.

Aug 15, 2006 - Lesley Scott

With the announcement that fashion design A-lister Behnaz Sarafpour will be joining Target's Go International Program, the low-cost-high-style trend continues unabated.

Aug 8, 2006 - Lesley Scott

Despite the critical acclaim showered on its designer, Olivier Theyskens, and recent growth at the retail level, P&G closes down the fashion arm of fashion house Rochas.

Aug 1, 2006 - Lesley Scott