California-native Sophie Okulick took a break from whittling her signature pieces of sculptural wooden jewelry to chat with Fashion Pulse Daily. Inspired by natural materials, Okulick crafts her designs using exotic woods, crystals, and gold leaf, and the mixture of earthy luxury has garnered her quite a few fans. We learned how she got her [...]

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We recently attended the five year anniversary of shoe brand 80%20 and met its charming founder, Ce Ce Chin, who answered our questions about the coveted collection and the future of the brand. Enjoy, and we’re sure you’ll fall in love with Ce Ce Chin and 80%20 — just like we did! Fashion Pulse Daily: [...]

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Situated in Harlem, Rocky Coulbourne‘s designs echo the street-style  aesthetic, reminiscent of American Apparel. He established Coulbourne+ in 2007 and draws his inspiration from the multifaceted sense of diversity in New York, acknowledging the array of ethnicities, religions, lifestyles, and fashion. The simple aesthetic of his spring collection is a reaction to the hordes of [...]

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[David Meister - Image via DavidMeister.com] Devoted to creating dresses that flatter every woman, David Meister’s F/W 2010 collection exudes appeal, rich with texture and diverse shapes. His day frocks embody the menswear-for-women aesthetic, comprised of knit and tweed with surprising details on the simple and classic designs. The Bergdorf Signature line is more formal [...]

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[Carlos showing the first dress he created for the collection, a sneak peak at a fabulous printed dress] [The dress shown above, on the runway. Image via MercedesBenzFashionWeek.com] After a wonderful backstage interview with the ever-charming and talented Carlos Miele, I was anxious to see the clothes on the runway, assured they would receive accolades [...]

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