Food Trucks have been a popular hobby for Foodies in the know in Los Angeles for years now, but the enterprising folks at J.D. Luxe Fashion have added a new twist: the Fashion Truck. Jordana Fortaleza and Tyler Kenney are the owners of this unique boutique on wheels. Mobile fashion is fast becoming a popular… Read more…

I had the pleasure recently to meet with Fashion and Costume Designer Stacy Ellen Rich at The Loved One in Pasadena, CA to take a look at her couture accessory line, Heir Apparent Hand Sewn.   TWW: How did Heir Apparent come about? I had a collection antique fabrics, some over 100 years old, that… Read more…

“Fashion can be bought. Style one must possess.” This is one of my favorite fashion quotes by Edna Woolman Chase, the Editor-in-Chief of Vogue from 1914 – 1952. My discovery of the quote prompted me to research Chase which led to my eventual intrigue with the woman. The fashion industry is at a crossroads: too many… Read more…

Have you ever wondered how you can take an outfit that screams casual and take it to work? Let’s see exactly how! In the October issue of Elle magazine, Creative Director Joe Zee takes looks from several designers and spins them to show what he would have done instead. Our favorite – naturally – was… Read more…

This is a true “runway to the workplace” scenario. Designer Christopher Kane sent down a skirt in the Fall 2012 runways; see how actress Keira Knightley wore it below. This entire outfit is perfect for the office. And the styling is nothing short of très chic.

Sometimes in our lives we have moments of intense clarity. I know I had mine on a particularly sunny day in Chicago that sent me on a path that would change my life forever. Well, today I had the privilege to speak with Whitney Bickers, owner of MYRTLE, who after years of working in the… Read more…

I recently had the pleasure to speak with Japanese shoe designer Hiromi Dragonfield about her line B by Aperire. Dragonfield designs her shoes in Osaka, Japan, then spends time at her Los Angeles boutique, The B Store (in Hollywood on Melrose). The store’s walls are lined with Dragonfield’s designs; which one could only refer to… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen When Bibhu Mohapatra came to the W Hotel Chicago to debut his new A/W ’12 recently, TheWorkingWardrobe was on-hand to catch a quick interview with the New York-based designer. The interview was a collaborative effort with LAUNDRYMAGAZINE‘s Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Kreiling. In between constant distractions from photographers, show-goers and friends, we were able… Read more…

By Kate Jacobsen Just because Earth Day is over doesn’t mean that you have to suddenly stop the fight for a cleaner environment. Your fight can continue in your daily life through recycling, turning off the water while brushing your teeth and even by making eco-friendly purchases. Eco-friendly purchases include cleaning products and organic foods… Read more…

Last Thursday I received an email with an event announcement. And boy was I excited to be working downtown that day! Eugenia Kim – one of my favorite milliners – was going to be on-site at the Manhattan Henri Bendel store to design custom hats for customers! She also had plenty of other hats available… Read more…