Firas Yousif is one of my absolute favorite Boston designers. With a focus on evening and bridal wear he’s an incredibly talented artist. Just from looking at his garments you can see the craftsmanship that goes into them, from the intricate beading to the cut and shape of his gowns. Firas works quite a bit…Read More
Boston Fashion Week
Luke Aaron S/S 2015
Last night I attended the Luke Aaron S/S 2015 installation. It was a spectacular show, featuring neutral, elegant, and structured designs. The Union Club was the perfect classic backdrop to a stunning set of looks. How stunning is this chevron, t-halter dress? The metallic belt gives it just the right amount of sparkle. This was…Read More
Boston En Vogue: Modern Elegance
It’s that time of year again! Boston Fashion Week is upon us and you can find all my coverage of the shows and events right here on Trends and Tolstoy. Last night I attended the Boston En Vogue Modern Elegance show at Bijou. It was an extensive presentation of both womenswear and menswear (!!) from…Read More
Emerging Trends Show
Saturday was the final day of Boston Fashion Week, and my final show. The Emerging Trends show, put on by Synergy Events, has become extremely popular since its beginning in 2008. As New England’s biggest fashion show, Emerging Trends showcases the work of up and coming designers from all over the world. It is the…Read More
Sunday Snapshots
From left to right: 1) My favorite dress from the Firas Yousif show. 2) My week in a nutshell. Reality is going to suck after this. 3) Banana and caramel french toast for brunch at Paramount. 4) A smoked salmon bagel at Mike’s. 5) Jamie and I at the Skiler Love launch. 6) The 80 foot runway at the Emerging Trends show.
Firas Yousif
Thursday night I was fortunate enough to attend the Firas Yousif 2013 Bridal & Formal Wear show. The show was held at Emmanuel Church on Newbury Street and it was just beautiful. It was so interesting to be watching a fashion show come down the nave of this historic place of worship. It’s difficult to…Read More