Monthly Archives: February 2013

Best and Worst Dressed at the Oscars

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Elisa Casas

Disappointingly, no major celebrities wore vintage at the Oscars Sunday night; it must be too seductive having designers like Valentino and Oscar de la Renta offering you free couture gowns. In lieu of my annual “Vintage at the Oscars” post, … Continue reading →

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Sophie of Saks

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Elisa Casas

“A woman and her waistline should never be separated.” – Sophie Gimbel “Sophie of Saks” (Sophie Gimbel) was the head designer for the Salon Moderne for forty years. An incredibly talented designer and astute businesswoman, many thought of her as … Continue reading →

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