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Project Runway goes green!!!

So this week, the designers had to make a garment out of “green” (aka eco-sensible) fabrics. Sounds a little boring huh? Well…that’s what I thought too, until there was a little twist: the models had to pick the fabrics! What a way to fuck with the designers, huh? When the models came back from Mood...

Pictures from FASHION ON THE SQUARE

Here are some supplemental pics from the 5th annual Fashion on the Square event this past weekend in San Francisco (they go along with this little piece I just wrote for Examiner.com) All photos are by me of course… Looks by Virgil Ortiz A menacing violinist introduces the blindfolded collection… I love me a nice...

Things get SMOKEY with Nick Verreos

On Thursday, I attended the Third Annual Gala for Dress for Success in San Francisco. I went with my friend and AAU colleague Cheryl and we just basically gorged ourselves with all the free food. But yes, I did some work. I interviewed Project Runway alum, Nick Verreos! He was unbelievably nice, funny and very...

Project Runway SEASON FIVE!!!

So we are BACK with a brand new batch of Project Runway designer transients. Right of the bat, this group of designers, like Tim Gunn said, is the most diverse group of people they have ever had. Jennifer: The awkward one. Stella: The edgy rock and roll female. Kelli: The quirky rock and roll female....

Project Runway quote of the week…

Bravo Photo: Virginia Sherwood It looks like a handy wipe gone wrong. – said by Michael Kors in regards to Jerry’s outfit.

Did I mention that I met David Beckham?

So a couple of weeks ago, I met the soft-spoken soccer (also known in the international world as “football”) Brit at the unveiling of his new Emporio Armani underwear ad in Union Square in San Francisco. He didn’t say much when he was on stage. Honestly, I think he didn’t need to because swarms of...

Varvatos and me

The new John Varvatos store opened in SF recently and I was privileged enough to go to the grand opening party – and to meet Mr. Varvatos himself. As one of my favorite menswear designers, I was totally excited to chat with him. I was hoping that he would say, “Hey Dino, you want a...

More on Ricky’s visit to SF…

Click here to read more about the interview I had with Ricky Lizalde when he came to the Levi’s store in SF…

Ugh. Is it Friday yet?

Obviously not. Why is this work week moving at a glacial pace? I feel like boring my eyes out. And I think I need to stop smoking. Anyways, this week is jam-packed…mostly the tail-end. There’s a VIP dinner with acclaimed designers James Galanos and Ralph Rucci. I am sure I will make a fool out...

Emile Hirsch hangin’ out at a fashion exhibit?

This week I got to cover a fashion exhibit in San Francisco that is in conjunction with a PBS documentary, “Interpreting Ancient Fashion”. The event featured designs from the always lovely Colleen Quen and Jude Gabbard, a face I am not familiar with in the SF fashion scene – but talented nonetheless. The two went...