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I remember seeing this show and it was so riveting. This play was perfect timing for me because I had a job interview the next day. I left this show feeling so empowered and yes, I got the job.

 
 

Getting accepted into my high school was a dream come true for me. I worked hard on my portfolio and my family took me to the audition. I just knew where I wanted to be and what I wanted to do. Which was gain as much knowledge as I could and apply it to the real world.

After graduating High School I wanted so badly to contribute and get behind the scenes of the fashion industry and what better place than New York right. Well I pushed myself and looked for opportunities. I got my start as an intern for Walter Baker.

Since then I’ve been fortunate to have sat front row and work behind the scenes at many fashion shows.

Looks Familiar: Vintage Valentino

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The dress was first seen on the catwalk in the 1990s, worn by Linda Evangelista.

 
 

The actress chose a black-and-white striped gown from Valentino's archive.

“Wearing a vintage gown on the red carpet relays a strong message of new consumption – vintage today is a lifestyle more than a trend,” Sophie Hersan, Vestiaire Collective’s fashion director and co-founder told us of the trend. “I think this decade will see this movement grow even bigger, vintage allows a celebrity to be glamorous and celebrate beautiful designs from the past whilst representing something more than fashion, making a stand for sustainability.”

Borrowed Vintage Dress & Tiara from the Queen

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For her wedding, Princess Beatrice wore a vintage Norman Hartnell dress on loan from her grandmother, Queen Elizabeth, according to a statement provided by Buckingham Palace on Saturday. 

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The dress, crafted from beau de soie taffeta with organza sleeves and trimmed with duchess satin, was refit for the bride.

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“We’re all connected by the things we love.”

She topped off the look with the Queen Mary diamond fringe tiara — which Queen Elizabeth also wore on her own wedding day. Originally, the tiara was crafted in 1919 for Queen Mary by Garrard and Co. It was made from a diamond necklace gifted by Queen Victoria, according to the palace.  

The groom donned a morning suit for the occasion.

Louis Vuitton’s dreamy new Escale collection

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In uncertain times, many of us dream of escape, perhaps to a far-away beach, where the sun shines and salt water laps softly against bare legs.

Such is the inspiration behind Louis Vuitton’s just-launched collection for spring, aptly named LV Escale, which translates to a stopover on a journey. The tie-dye printed goods (including ready-to-wear, accessories and swimwear) range from deep blue to warm pink colorways.

Photo by Jonathan Tambours; Prop Stylist: Prop Stylist: Miako Katoh.

Photo by Jonathan Tambours; Prop Stylist: Prop Stylist: Miako Katoh.

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Up Cycle That Old Tee Shirt

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STEP 1: Start with a large T-shirt. Any old shirt will do! Seamless is a plus!

STEP 2: Cut off the bottom hem of the shirt. Then cut 1in – 2in wide strips horizontally across the shirt from bottom to armpit. You can cut as many strips as you would like (I liked my thick strips the most). The more strips, the more strands your scarf will have. You can use a ruler to guide a straight line across the shirt, but don’t worry if they aren’t perfect.