The Military Jacket

French couturier Pierre Balmain grew up in a home surrounded by fashion.  His father owned a wholesale drapery business while his mother and sisters operated a fashion boutique.  While on the path of studying architecture, he found himself sketching dresses which lead him to drop his studies and presue his true calling of fashion.  Christian Dior,Balmain and Cristobal Balenciaga [...]

BB Dakota is a new hip clothing company which only opened its doors a few years ago and already has catapulted into the fashion spot light.  Since 2005, the company has shown itself to be a young, hip and glamorous line  of fabulous clothes.   Founder Gloria Brandes brings a unique French edge to the clothes that she creates.  She knows that a girl can look hot [...]

There really is nothing better for your wardrobe than a perfetly tailored military jacket. More ornate jackets such as the famous look by Michael Jackson can be stunning with crystal accents and metallic piping. The decorative jackets can be worn out for dinner, or to a party and can be worn in a casual setting. [...]

Brothers Georges, Armand, Paul, and Maurice Marciano moved from the South of France to California in the late 1970’s and they brought with them a sophisticated European flare to design with them. With the backing of the Nakash family, owners of the Jordache denim empire, they began building their business on “designer” jeans. Their name began [...]

It is known that the Beatles have been one of the most popular bands in history.  According to the RIAA certifications, The Beatles have sold more albums in the US than any other artist.  The group formed in 1960, originally from Liverpool consisted of John Lennon, who played guitar, Paul McCartney, who played bass guitar, George [...]

Michael Jackson’s iconic performances and costumes will be remembered for a life time.  Michael Jackson kept the public interested with his over the top fashion wardrobe and luxurious lifestyle.  Throughout each decade, Michael’s sense of style changed, but one fashion staple stayed throughout his career, and that was the classic military jacket.   It was in the 90s, when [...]