May 15, 2025

The True Story of Celebrity Oscar Dresses – Rules Politics and Why They Wear What They Are Wearing

http://www.eonline.com/news/831496/the-true-story-of-celebrity-oscar-dresses-rules-politics-and-why-they-wear-who-the The question “Who are you wearing” is a loaded one in Hollywood. It’s a phrase that can elicit cringes in even the most poker-faced red carpet attendee. It’s a phrase that can spark hundreds of reactionary tweets. Asking an Oscar attendee to identify the designer of her dress is an act that can seem trivial […]

Lebanese Fashion Designer’s Intro to Celebrities

I may have introduced Lebanese designers Zuhair Murad and George Chakra to celebs but their talent continues to keep them top of mind. Look for their dresses to shine at the 2018 Academy Awards.  Keisha Whitaker with Oscar Winner husband Forest Whitaker (wearing another intro Italian designer Dominico Vacca) and Miley Cyrus

A Oscar Fashion Campaign to Highlight Shoes

A brilliant Oscar campaign for Stuart Weitzman shoes that lasted a few years. Alison Krauss wore a pair of $2 million stiletto sandals and Laura Harring wore a pair of Weitzman’s $1 million heels made from 464 diamonds.  I share a great “shoe” story myself in my book, “Will Work for Shoes” which inspired the […]

Are Celebrity Gifting Suites Right for Your Brand?

Are gifting suites right for your brand? I write about my experience in Will Work For Shoes. Be prepared to give away product to not only celebrities but other Hollywood “folks”. Sometimes a bit like a rug bazaar, they can be beneficial if having a celebrity photographed with your product can help move the needle […]

Behind the Scenes Academy Award Fashion Stories

How did this dress land on Oscar winner Halle Berry at the Academy Awards?  Thank you super stylist Phillip Bloch for sharing a great story for my book Will Work For Shoes!