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Guide to Top Designers: N-Z

Posen, Zac Pronunciation: Zak Poo-zen This young fashion designer started his collection at the tender age of 16 and got his big break when Demi…

Guide to Top Designers:  H-M

Halston Pronunciation: Hall-stun If you lived in the 1970s, then you know Halston. Roy Halston Frowick was the guy that dressed pretty much anyone who…

Guide to the Top Designers: A- G

Don’t know Lagerfeld from Lanvin? Then read my guide to fashion’s top designers and fashion houses. In part one of the three part series, we…

The Indecent Proposal Dress

The Indecent Proposal Dress

A reader submitted this question which has really stumped me. Who designed Demi Moore’s black strappy dress from Indecent Proposal? If you can answer this,…

Answer to “Who Designed the Indecent Proposal Dress”

Thanks to everyone who responded to my question “who’s the designer of the Demi Moore Indecent Proposal Dress?” Drum roll please . . . The…

Hot Scoop: Canadian Designer Tara Jarmon at Target

Hot Scoop: Canadian Designer Tara Jarmon at Target

A Budget Fashionista exclusive: The next designer to hit Target as a part of its Go:International efforts is Canadian designer Tara Jarmon.  Jarmon, who is…

Bluefly Designer Clearance Sale

THIS COUPON IS EXPIRED. FOR CURRENT COUPONS AND DEALS, PLEASE VISIT TBF’S ONLINE COUPON PAGE. Shop Bluefly.com designer clearance sale and save up to 85%…

Designer Lines at Mass Market Stores

Designer Lines at Mass Market Stores

First, Isaac. Then Vera (Wang), Norma (Kamali), and Nicole (Miller). Fifth Avenue designers are all flocking to a stripmall nearest you in an effort to…

Fashion Advice: Where to Find Nicole Miller and BCBG Bridge Lines

Dear Budget Fashionista, Is it true that both Nicole Miller and BCBG have lines at JC Penney’s? If so, what are their names, as I…

Tara Jarmon Lands at Target

Tara Jarmon Lands at Target

Canadian born/French bred designer Tara Jarmon has officially landed at Target as the second designer in it’s Go International design series. Like the Luella at…

Paul & Joe Joins Target’s Go International

Paul & Joe Joins Target’s Go International

Fashions from the French designer Sophie Albou and her label Paul&Joe will be coming to a Target near you.  As the third installment in Target’s…

FYI: Viktor & Rolf Head to H&M

Designers Viktor & Rolf are creating a capsule collection for H&M set to be in stores in November.

Two Very Interesting Facts About Louis Vuitton

Two Very Interesting Facts About Louis Vuitton

I just learned these very interesting facts while researching part 2 of my Ultimate Guide to the Top Designers: 1. The iconic “LV” logo was…

Nicole Miller at JC Penney: The Debate Continues

Nicole Miller at JC Penney: The Debate Continues

Man, you guys have raked me over the coals about my distaste for the Nicole Miller line at JC Penneys. I stick to my original…

Fashion Tip: How to Shop a Sample Sale

A traditional sample sale is when a designer, design house, or store sells its “sample” merchandise, merchandise created to promote the designer’s line in fashion…

Kate Spade Sample Sale: June 12-15th

Kate Spade Sample Sale: June 12-15th

The Kate Spade Sample Sale is upon us. For 4 days only save BIG on (up to 65%) on accessories, shoes, and apparel from the…

Madonna Designs for H&M

According the newsletter, FASHIONWATCH, Madonna has designed a limited edition tracksuit for H&M which will premier in store sometime later this summer. No word on…

Yoox.com Weekend Sample Sale

The designer website, Yoox.com, is having a major online sample sale this weekend. Although the site uses the term “sample sale” incorrectly, there are amazing…

Net-A-Porter: Site I Like

I can’t afford anything on Net-a-Porter I can’t fit into anything on Net-A-Porter But I still love the site. Here’s why: 1. It’s the perfect…

Fashion Advice: Purchasing a Designer Bag

Fashion Advice: Purchasing a Designer Bag

QI recently found a handbag online that I absolutely love. At $645, it is more than I have ever spent for a hangbag. However, it…

Payless Launching Designer Shoe Line

Payless Launching Designer Shoe Line

Payless is jumping on the bandwagon of designer for less and launching a new line of designer footwear by relatively unknown designer Laura Poretzk, of…

Vera Wang Comes to Kohl’s Department Stores

Vera Wang Comes to Kohl’s Department Stores

Vera Wang will premiere a fashion and lifestyle brand titled “Very Vera” at Kohl’s department stores in 2007. Vera joins a long, looong, list of…

Abaete is Now at Payless

Abaete is Now at Payless

Abaete is now available at select Payless stores.  I dropped by the store on 17th and 6th Avenue in NYC and I must say I…

WIN Tickets to the Toronto Clothing Show

Attention Canadian Peeps! The Toronto Clothing Show is going next week, Sept 16 and 17th.  Check our new designers, great boutiques, and a sample sale…

Shelly & Renee Fall Sample Sale

Up to 85% Off Major Designers (including one big designer whose bags are frequently knocked off) Park Lane Hotel - (Presidential Suite) 58th St. Btwn…