Things we Loved in Paris!

Things we Loved in Paris by divadebra 

My partner at Mary Jane Denzer, Anastasia Cucinella and I now have the difficult job of sorting through all the beautiful clothes we saw during Paris Fashion Week.  It's a tough job, but someone has got to do it!

As always, some of the dresses we loved best had a modern, architectural vibe, with some whimsical flourishes.  In the interim, our store is full of fabulous things for Spring from luxe sportswear to enjoy on the weekends, perfect daytime luncheon dresses  and of course, beautifully curated evening wear for your most important events.

Come visit! 914-328-0330.

xox,

DD

Tony Ward Tres Jolie!

We loved seeing couture designer Tony Ward in Paris during Fashion Week.  He and his team just moved into a magnificent atelier in an exquisite building, with remarkable original details including an old wrought iron lift.

Of course we will be buying  his beautiful gowns and cocktail dresses again for our store, Mary Jane Denzer.  Come and see what's in store from Tony Ward now!  As always, he provides gorgeous color options for all of his dresses, so one may be the dressing you have been dreaming of!  

Come visit! 914-328-0330.

xox,
DD

The Fall 2017 Fashion Trends from NY and Paris

Mary Jane Denzer Partners Anastasia Cucinella and Debra O'Shea
at the Elie Saab Atelier in Paris for the Fall 2017 Collections

It was an absolute joy to attend Paris Fashion Week with my partner Anastasia Cucinella to buy for our store Mary Jane Denzer in White Plains, N.Y. Our vendors are excited for us and  have been fantastic partners, who are looking forward to growing with us. We truly appreciate their support and friendship.

We look forward to continuing to honor the DNA of Mary Jane Denzer; a luxury destination for special occasions, but we will also be spreading our wings! We have added several collections that will allow us to completely service all aspects of our clients lifestyle; so in addition to your Red Carpet moments, you will be able to find the perfect, "guest" dress, luncheon outfit, or casual but chic outfit to wear to a committee meeting.  We also found fresh and exciting accessories at the tents in Paris and look forward to receiving the fabulous scarves, jewelry and bags we purchased.

I promise to keep you posted on our trunk show schedule,  starting with Neil Bieff, our in-house designer, who will be at Mary Jane Denzer with his new collection through Saturday...stay tuned tomorrow for my interview with Neil, an enormous lasting talent, who has beautifully, dressed dozens of Hollywood and Music's biggest stars!!!

Now lets talk trends!

The term "Fashion Week" is truly a misnomer...Fashion Month is more accurate. What begins in New York, continues to London, Milan and finally Paris.
My fashion legs are pretty sturdy, but I can attest that New York and Paris were plenty to take in.  The other reality is when you arrive at the showrooms.  Of course the marvels that walked the runways are their too, but the reality is often in the trove of wearable, 'commercial' clothes, that most buyers actually buy, lined and with necklines built up beyond the navel.

Trends do emerge, and whether you are looking at high end evening wear or sportswear, they do resonate from show to show and continent to country. While it's still fresh in my mind, here's a bit of what we saw:

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xox and macarons,
DD

Mademoiselle C

Mademoiselle C by divadebbi featuring Giambattista Valli

Closed t shirt / Rochas coat / Giambattista Valli skirt / Chinese Laundry pumps / Cartier beaded watch / Hermès necklace / Le Métier de Beauté black eye makeup / Chloé fragrance, $74 / Accent table / Floral decor


Carine Roitfeld, the Ex-Editor of French Vogue and currently  her most recent creation, CR Fashion Book, still continues to make her stake in the fashion world. In addition, this icon is one rocking Grandmother! I'm looking forward to seeing Mademoiselle C, a recent documentary which chronicles her glamorous, life in Fashion's fast lane. 

She is featured above on the streets of Paris during Fashion Week. I am mad for that Giambattista Valli moc croc patent skirt and the simple clean way she chose to embellish it.

Bonsoir.

xox,
DD