It's been less than a week since Haiti was hit with an earthquake of epic proportions, leaving the country devastated and over 50,000 dead. In an effort to aid the Haitian people, there's been a worldwide outpouring of help flooding in. The response has been immense, from donations through various...

As the aughts draw to a close, it's time to reflect on the best sartorial trends of the past ten years. International retailers such as H&M and Topshop hit the US retail scene, and we also saw the birth of designer diffusion lines and collaborations at Target so successful that...

While the past ten years had its fair share of stylish standouts, it still wasn't enough to counteract all those taut, tan, and toned bare midriffs (dangling navel piercings optional), daisy dukes, monogram handbags, Uggs, trucker hats, and one too many starlets famous for doing nothing. While the above are...

This year was overwhelmingly the year of Michelle Obama. Sartorially speaking, the first lady was a perennial "best," looking impeccable whether dressed to the nines in a strapless Peter Sorenen gown or keeping it casual in a simple cardigan. Whether this can be attributed to the fact that she's one...

The fashion climate for 2009 was a frosty one, and we're not just saying that because New York recently endured its first blizzard of the season. With a slew of labels closing, creative directors being ousted from their perches, and a perpetual game of musical chairs being played among the...

The one-of-a-kind Naeem Khan gown Michelle Obama donned for the state dinner stole the spotlight initially, but it was her show-stopping earrings that stole our hearts. The first lady borrowed the rose cut, amber, and tourmaline pear shaped earrings from Bochic, brainchild of New York-based David Aaron Joseph and...

The holiday season is upon us and gift buying madness has officially begun. In order to give you ideas, and let's face it - just make your life easier - we've compiled a list of the best presents out there. See below for the best in perfume, dresses, gloves, menswear,...

I sat down with Narciso Rodriguez on Election Day 2009 to recount the past year. Yes, that Narciso Rodriguez - the designer responsible for the bold (and highly controversial) black and red sleeveless dress Michelle Obama wore exactly a year ago when her husband swept the polls and became...

Reem Acra is the Beirut-born designer responsible for the striking strapless dress Jill Biden wore to the Inaugural Balls. Since launching her eponymous label in 1996, Acra's bridal gowns and evening wear have become perennial favorites with celebrities such as Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie, Beyoncé, Olivia Wilde, Katherine Heigl, and...

Already a major player in the fashion industry, the Rachel Zoe empire continues to grow.

The mega-stylist became a household name several years ago after lending her finely tuned fashion eye to A-list stars who needed that extra edge both on and off the red carpet. She currently reigns...

Designer Jason Wu is a sartorial force to be reckoned with. Usually when someone is described as having shot to fame "overnight," it's used as a figure of speech and not meant literally. In Wu's case, first lady Michelle Obama wearing an ivory one-shouldered gown custom made by the designer...

Anya Hindmarch has been designing handbags and small leather goods under her eponymous label for nearly two decades. The designer's timeless carryalls and evening bags have become a staple in the world of luxury accessories, spotted on public figures such as Reese Witherspoon, Angelina Jolie, and Princess Diana since the...

Meet Jenna Lyons, the creative director of J. Crew, the face behind "Jenna's Picks," and the resident visionary responsible for catapulting the retailer into a realm of success never seen by the likes of most brands. From her wall of inspirations, notes and cards from luminaries in the art and...