sara Harari

The Surrealists explored unique ways of interpreting everything they saw around them with emphasis on the unconscious and dreams. In doing so, these artists challenged convention and subsequently, their… MORE

Karl Lagerfeld has designed a shoe with removable parts that are sure to make it greatly sought after in these difficult times. Working with Repetto, who has a long history of making ballet shoes for some… MORE

Chloe Sevigny recently wore a brass-buttoned blazer to a Kiehl’s celebration for the Doe Fund. This definitely got people talking--as well as rushing out to find a prep school blazer of their own.  We… MORE

In times of financial crisis, it’s all about going back to basics. For some, this may mean cutting luxury purchases out entirely, but for the fashionista, it means picking out only the bare essentials… MORE

Anyone following the Spring/Summer 2009 shows would have definitely noticed designers taking a cue from Mother Earth in the garments that walked down their runways. The accessories in these shows aren’t… MORE

With scalloped edges walking the runways layered in leather and organza, Christopher Kane has summoned what is likely the most well-known prehistoric herbivore for his Spring 2009 RTW collection. It’s… MORE

I loved the bandage-like dresses from Herve Leger, which seemed a little bit risqué at the time. The new collections however, have been featuring dresses that are becoming increasingly minimal,... MORE

The traditional look of pearls has graced the runways for years, most notably in the collections of Chanel. For Fall 2009, however, Karl Lagerfeld chose jade over pearls, yet this small gem showed up in… MORE

Made by matting together wool fibers with humidity and friction, felting requires little technological expertise. It is thought to be one of the earliest techniques for making textiles and is a very versatile… MORE

Marshmallow Peeps have faithfully been around to help us celebrate no matter what holidays we choose to observe. This year, the little Easter confections got a new wardrobe with a clothing line, made of… MORE

Working with ink and animation paints, Nicolas di Genova‘s technique is a mixture of illustration, old-school graphic design and contemporary art. He creates a world full of post-apocalyptic animals that… MORE

We've seen geometric fashion invade the catwalk this season, and the new boxy handbag is the perfect way to accessorize this look. The retail forerunner in this category is definitely Chloe’s Sally Shoulder… MORE

Wooden platforms recently made their comeback on the spring runways for 2009. At Gucci, ankle-strap sandals were paired with slouchy skinny pants, cuffed to draw the eye to the shoe itself. At Ralph Lauren,… MORE

The 80’s are still, of course, a favorite of the moment and are now dominating more than the clothes coming down the runways. Many shows featured models with edgy, smoky and futuristic punk eye makeup… MORE

Castles used to be seen in a certain light, but now give off a sense of defensiveness and financial disparity. The owners of these magnificent structures, however, are looking to gain relevancy once again… MORE

Having graduated from New York University’s Stern School of Business, Manju Jasty pursued a successful career as an investment banker at Barclays Capital for nearly ten years before following her true… MORE

As usual, a lot of interesting and very dramatic looks came down the runways in Paris during Fashion Week. One of my favorites, however, was the simple, elegant effect of the slick updo that several designers… MORE

Skulls have been done and overdone both in art and fashion, but skeletal styles are a fresh take on a theme we all love. Evoking the actual skeletal structure was popular down the runways with select,… MORE

As usual, white was a key color (or shade?) on the runways for Spring/Summer 2009. The childhood charm of the paper doll was evoked by the intersection of several different design cues. The geometric… MORE

With so many futuristic, metallic and geometric silhouettes walking the runways in recent shows, it was truly refreshing and quite a relief to see some designers referring back to a classic, simpler time. Classic… MORE

Aside from taking the subway to the beach and hanging out on rooftop terraces this summer, I’m most excited to shed all of my winter layers and stepping into the ever practical and adorable jumper.  These… MORE

Having made her mark at Art Basel Switzerland in 2006, this artist is gaining much popularity for her paintings that are literally made by hand--Ayako Rokkaku paints directly on canvas with her fingers.… MORE

This year’s American Museum of Natural History dance had a new theme: eco-chic. Taking a cue from the institution’s new exhibition titled Climate Change: The Threat to Life and A New Energy Future, many… MORE

Harry Josh of the Serge Normant at John Frieda Salon explains to Plum Sykes that in Hollywood and everywhere else, girls were copying beauties like Gisele with the original long beautiful hair  Where they… MORE

In the past twenty years, contemporary art fairs have become extremely popular, expanding past the realms of the art world itself and multiplying to include nearly every genre, price range and level. The… MORE

Canadian artist Graham Gillmore paints stylistically cohesive pieces that combine several seemingly chaotic elements such as the use of language as a visible record and the vast subject of the human condition.… MORE

Sure to draw only positive attention for the coming season is the artfully constructed sequin top.  Showing up all over the place in the Fall collections of New York designers such as Derek Lam and Vera… MORE

While Louis Vuitton has been personalizing luggage and smaller items such as wallets for quite some time, they are now putting initials on their signature Speedy 30 or Keepall Bandouliere 55 bags. If there… MORE

While it didn’t exactly come down the runway in full force in New York or Paris, denim pieces are backed by perennial style bible Vogue and are sure to make their mark all over the East and West Village… MORE

I was immediately drawn to the works on paper by artist Amy Myers, who works primarily with graphite, conte, gouache and pastels. She is truly fascinated with the infinite possibilities of theoretical… MORE

Looking beyond the recent recession, the world of contemporary art has flourished into an entirely new commercial sphere in the past few years. Prices have soared and artists have become internationally… MORE

The motorcycle boot is perhaps the most versatile type of footwear since the ballerina flat. Motorcycle boots can be worn with anything from leather jackets and skinny jeans to flowery summer dresses,… MORE

I was thrilled to see structured, geometrically-inspired looks walking the runway for Spring 2009.  Now more than ever, this look is taking shape in the collections of many very well-known designers and… MORE

Mickey Rourke walked the red carpet at these past Academy Awards wearing his heart on his sleeve--or rather, around his neck. Loki, Rourke’s beloved Chihuahua, passed away just a short time before the… MORE

I immediately fell in love with the beautifully executed thickly-painted canvases by Los Angeles-based artist Allison Schulnik. A Cal Arts graduate in Experimental Animation, Schulnik has surpassed painters… MORE

With a line of probably some of the most understated products to date, Watkins Inc. has been around for over 140 years and definitely offer, as they say, “a sense of purity.”  Based in the small town… MORE