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
The Phenomenon of New Year’s Resolutions
It seems so arbitrary to pen up new behaviorial commandments—typically dietary—in relation to a new calendar year. Trust: I've tried for years, starting new journals with the chutzpah of a kid on Christmas day and a page full of things to change. What began as mandatory grade school assignments ... Read More
Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Oh, addictions. Green tea, chai lattes, peanut butter, leather, lace, lingerie—all the usual. But as of late, caffeine necessities have nearly been replaced by ravenous cravings for chocolate-covered almonds. I devour them by the bag-ful. Nearly two weeks of blissful ignorance went by until I saw ... Read More