A Fashionable Life Radio { Fashionable Footnotes }


Fashionable Footnotes for the week of March 31, 2008:
Thank you to our guest, interior designer and design specialist, Max King. As a former Hollywood set designer, Max takes care of all details.....something rare in the design world! Contact us directly at radio@fashionableliferadio.com to find the best way to reach Max. The HAIR APPARENT Proctor and Gamble has purchased Frederic Fekkai from Catterton Partners, a private equity firm (who helped develop the line). With salons opening everywhere from SOHO to Greenwich, CT., the Fekkai brand is poised for further growth in the luxury prestige hair product arena. MARIMEKKO The label Marimekko has had a huge nod from H&M. The Marimekko signature bright and bold prints and patterns will make up a 50 piece collection of A-line tunics, dresses and pieces for men and women, hitting stores on April 10. With bright's and prints making a major splash this Spring, Marimekko is sure to capture a whole new generation of fans! DSQUARED2 will be the fashionable new designer shades to check out in Spring 2009. We may have to wait until next Spring but Dean and Dan Caten (the designers behind this Italian eyewear launch and Canadian label) are sure to hit a high note in sunglass design with their bold and fashion forward designs. By the way, the designers for Dsquared Dean and Dan are twins! MARCHESA Georgina Chapman's beautiful line of gowns and dresses will also include bridal dresses as part of the line's offerings. This will be a fashionable and welcome addition to a hand full of designers (Vera Wang, Monique L'Huiller, Badgley Mischka) who cater to betrothed fashionistas across the globe. No word as to when the bridal dresses will be available...we'll keep you posted on A Fashionable Life! MOTHER NURTURE: Life lessons from the Mothers of America's Best and Brightest By Stephanie Hirsch Stephanie Hirsch is an entrepreneur who started a line of gorgeous and wearable resort clothes (bathing suits, cover ups) and chic, must have home furnishings and accessories called Inca. Inca stores are opening in New York and Miami. Stephanie is also a wife and mother. Her own experience raising her son and the issues and questions raised through the parenting process lead her to collecting these stories from mothers of some of the most talented, gifted and visible people of our time. From Lance Armstrong's Mom to Dr. Mehmet Oz's Mother, each chapter is a pearl of wisdom. A jewel of a book, you will want to give this to anyone who has a mother, is a mother or are thinking of becoming one! www.amazon.com The GAP We are always talking about designers, here and there and sometimes, we admit, we forget to mention The Gap. Well, this spring/summer season they might be back in the good fashionista graces with their full line of easy breezy dresses. Chloe-like...I swear!! www.thegap.com *BUG-EYED* Just when you thought sunglasses couldn't get any bigger, Jimmy Choo pushes the envelope! With their new line of HUGE sunglasses, every inch of your face could be protected from the ultra violets! If you can carry it off, there are no better choices than these. Check'em out! www.jimmychoo.com BULGARI and HERMES both reported strong increases in 2007! Due to the strong Asian markets, new store openings and diversified brands, these companies are the ones to watch. Both expect strong, if not stronger numbers in 2008.