The DB Files » Fashion

Stubbs & Wootton

diane — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:27:13 +0000

While on the subject of glamorous PJ’s as evening wear… you can never have too many pairs of Stubbs & Wooten slippers.

Remember to check back tomorrow for the winner of our give-away!

Pyjama Party

diane — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:19:05 +0000

I have always loved pyjama’s; not the tight cropped t-shit set designed for women, but the vintage men’s cut.
After seeing the movie Coco avant Chanel, I just had to have several pairs made up.

Sophia Coppola designed a set for Louis Vuitton that is worthy of a night on the town. So glamorous!

Missoni for Target

diane — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 08:43:27 +0000

Hold onto your hats… The highly anticipated Missoni for Target line hits stores in the US this week (September 13), and I’ll be there! Grab a sneak peek at the range, which includes clothing, homewares and lifestyle accessories.

Red & Shiny

diane — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 06:16:25 +0000

Q: What’s red & shiny, and to die for?
A: So many things!

I’m not sure why, but there’s something about shiny & red that really works. I think it’s glamorous and sexy, bold and beautiful. As if scarlet red wasn’t sexy enough, with a coat of shine on it, it’s just irresistible! Think Chanel nail polish in midnight red, scarlet lipstick, Louboutin soles, slick red sportscars… you get the picture!

Chanel nail polish

: louboutin python heels

: red lips

There have been some stunning shots of interiors featuring red lacquered walls published in numerous magazines over recent years, and I must say that I continue to love the look. Beautiful!

: Ashley Putnam Lonny

: Betsey Burnham Lonny

: Nick Olsen Lonny

Ruthie Sommers

Madeline Weinrib does fashion!

diane — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 05:11:12 +0000

Our very own Madeline Weinrib has paired up with Argentinean designer Soledad Twombly, designer of the label SOLE by Soledad Twombly. Soledad just launched a new collection in New York that incorporates the fabrics from our ikat queen.

The collection’s fifteen pieces celebrate Twombly’s love for exotic Central Asian textiles, mixing Weinrib’s signature handmade ikats with Twombly’s signature rich Italian fabrics like velvets.

Congratulations to both Madeline and Soledad, the pieces are to die for.

Sole Twombly’s ateliers in New York and Rome

Yves Saint Laurent

diane — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:27:18 +0000

The fabulous man that once said, “Fashion fades. Style is eternal” is of course Yves Saint Laurent. I am sure you will agree the late Yves Saint Laurent was a brilliant, talented and extremely influential designer.

Friday just gone my husband and I went to see ‘Celebration’ to learn more about Saint Laurent. We knew he had sadly suffered from addictions and depression but we did not know of the extent the film reveals. Banned in France, director Olivier Meyrou goes behind the glamorous scenes of Saint Laurent’s world, to reveal a fragile, mysterious and tortured artist.

Despite the sadness in his life, Saint Laurent still managed to create some of the most iconic clothing of all times. We have him to thank for the safari look, the tuxedo for women, and some of the most beautiful dresses ever created.

Yves Saint Laurent with two fashion models who went on to become muses, Betty Calroux (left) and Loulou de la Falaise, outside his ‘Rive Gauche’ shop in 1969 wearing the famous safari look.

He was the king of cutting-edge couture who, by rewriting the rules of fashion, changed forever the way women dress.

Material Girl!

diane — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 08:38:25 +0000

A big thank you to Nina for the article in The Age today. A fantastic piece to help anyone in business or anyone thinking of starting a business thrive. We love hearing success stories and hope our story inspires others to achieve their dream. Now if only we could figure out how to look as styled and relaxed as Madonna does while we work!

Mad Men

diane — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 06:50:09 +0000

Season 4 of Mad Men premiered yesterday in the US! Very excited to watch another dramatic season and I can’t wait to see all the beatutiful 1960’s costumes and decor.

Daydreaming about summer…

diane — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 05:51:46 +0000

I am so excited about a new book I ordered over the internet a few days ago – Resort Fashion: Style in Sun Drenched Climates. Fashion, photography and sunny destinations, sounds like the perfect combination!

I’m really missing summer in the US at the moment, especially as it’s so cold here (well, cold for us!). All I seem to think about is taking a beautiful holiday in the sun! Since I can’t do that, I’ll just have to wait patiently for my beautiful book to arrive.

Lonny #5

diane — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:28:52 +0000

Issue number 5 of Michelle Adams’ Lonny magazine is all about kicking back and enjoying the summer. Although we’re all rugged up in front of our fireplaces in Australia, we loved the issue!
Featuring the summer retreats of designer Bunny Williams and Deborah Lloyd, the Co-President and Creative Director of Kate Spade New York, there is plenty of inspiration for everyone.