I originally wrote this on La Couturier three years ago as soon as news of his death disseminated the Internet. He was found dead Feb. 11, 2010; it felt right to republish this piece here in honor of the designer's memory. .  .  . It’s rather unsettling to be here writing this; a part of ... Read More
Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
February is a lot of things. Sixty-something degree weather one year, and bitter cold the next (hellooo, Nemo!). It's the start of spring semester, Black History Month, and of course, Valentine's Day. They say it's commercial—if not altogether superficial—and to some extent Valentine's Day is. I'll ... Read More
Back in Bed
I have this standing belief that breakfast tastes best in bed. What's a bowlful of fruit eaten hastily at a kitchen table? Boooring. Paired with Prada and Schiaparelli, however, each bite becomes a chic, gastronimical experience. Stylish, delicious, nutritious with every flip of the page. An ... Read More