A Paris Fashion Show Ever felt like attending a Paris fashion show, but didn't know where to start looking? If you're not really part of the fashion industry, you may feel left out or unaware, since most events won't be directly announced to you. But there is still a way of attending certain events that... Continue Reading →
The Paris Fashion Project
Introducing The Paris Fashion Project Did you miss me? I took a short business trip to Paris and put together this Paris Fashion Project for You, my Beautiful Fashionistas! I had the opportunity to peruse Paris for chic fashion, streetwear, vintage and textiles- along with some travel blogging- and I want to share it all... Continue Reading →
Book Review- IN THE NAME OF GUCCI
(RESUME AUDIO EN FRANCAIS) FRENCH AUDIO SUMMARY I was swept away by this never-before told story of Aldo Gucci told by his daughter, Patricia Gucci. Patricia's mother, Bruna, barely 20, was Aldo's love of his life- but not his real wife (until very much later). She was his mistress, and as such she was kept... Continue Reading →
Back to Work & Good-Bye Athleisure Wear
Time for a fashion change...History shows us how events that change the world affect fashion. Is it time to say good-bye to athleisure wear?
White After Labour Day?
What do you think about wearing white after Labour Day? Vous désirez écouter le résumé en français? Voila! https://lucybertoldi.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/White-After-Labour-Day.m4a Audio summary of this blog post in French Where did the saying come from anyway? Let me put my fashion history teaching to practice here... In the past wearing white was synonymous with light fabrics and... Continue Reading →
Fashion Unstitched: Nails as Jewels and Accessories for Hands
Hands can immediately give telltale signs about you; about your health, your age, your style, your wealth, and sometimes even the type of work you do. One thing is certain, there's something hypnotic and attractive about beautiful hands and especially the fingernails that accentuate them. On the other hand (pun intended), there's a total adverse,... Continue Reading →
STYLING CONFESSIONS: My 2-in-1 Dress Obsession
I love a good deal and I will not lie- especially when it comes to dresses. I have a personal obsession when it comes to shopping for a dress. I ask myself: Can I wear it backwards (meaning front to back and vice-versa)? I don't only buy dresses that can be worn both ways- but... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: The Dirty Truth About our Beloved Blue Jeans
Who doesn't own a pair of blue jeans? These have become trendy family faves since the day Levi Strauss (1877) made them popular. What is it that's made this staple, basic, and, these days, a luxurious, sought-after item, at any stage of one's life? Gucci at 750$... Originally created for work purposes- think overalls, not... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: Ikram Zein- Modesty Reinvented
In fashion we tend to mostly focus on garments and brands as one. But when we talk about designers along with the brand, it makes it so much more relatable, or personable. And when it's a brand created by a young woman designer who creates to fill a need for women- well I'm so on... Continue Reading →
FASHION UNSTITCHED: 5 Main Reasons to Shop Vintage
Where We Unravel the World of Fashion... 5 Main Reasons to Shop Vintage The reasons for shopping vintage are many, and different for all. Let me narrow it down to just 5 of the most prevalent reasons: Style, Quality, Prestige, Collecting, Environment. Basically, any of these could be the basic, average motivators for you to... Continue Reading →