Stepping into Prada’s Paris flagship on Rue Saint Honoré was especially surreal this Paris Fashion Week. Outfitted for the third series of its Iconoclasts installation, the boutique was transformed into a doll house by acclaimed Italian costume designer Milena Cananero. While only film buffs might recognize the name, there’s no question you’ve been touched by her work. Milena’s long collaboration with Stanley Kubrick led her to create costumes for A Clockwork Orange, A Space Odyssey,…

Hold on! Who’s ever heard of French style being synonymous with sneakers? Well the sneaker sensation has taken to the streets – the street style blogs that is – and bloggers flew to Paris Fashion Week to show off their latest and greatest kicks. My favorite sneakers include the personalized Stan Smiths from Adidas and classic Nikes. I’m also obsessed with Golden Goose and would wear them in any color. My first exposure to the brand was in East Hampton…

During Paris fashion week, the only designer I had any interest in seeing was Azzedine Alaia. Azzedine and I first met when I was 16, and he personally gave me my first Alaia dress. My mother had bought his clothes from Holt Renfew in Montreal, Canada since the early days of his career. Being a fan already, it was an honor to meet him, and to then to own one of his dresses at 16…

I can’t wait for Spring – the end of snow, strolls through Central Park as the flowers bloom, spending time with my horse out on Long Island. It’s the season of rebirth, both for nature and your wardrobe. This Spring I’m investing in classic black and white staples which transition seamlessly between seasons, are chic enough for any occasion and timeless enough to outlast any passing trend.   Goen J. Black and White Stripe Top,…