S.F. Symphony opening-gala gown poll Sep 12, 2009
of San Francisco stood out in her Andrew Gn gown with a jeweled rhinestone belt. of Hillsborough flaunted an on-trend Roberto Cavalli dress with feathers around the bodice. (San Francisco Chronicle)
European buy low on U.S. lists Mar 11, 2009
Fall is really a crap shoot," says Jeri Rice, who owns two specialty boutiques under her name in Portland, Oregon, and in Seattle. Rice said her Seattle business has been pretty stable, thanks to hometown corporations like Google and Microsoft. Even so, she plans to favor American designers over Europeans for the autumn/winter 2009 season, with the exception of Jean Paul Gaultier's sportswear and knit lines made under license by Fuzzi of Italy. Rice is not alone. This season, many independent... (International Herald Tribune)
Fashion Forward Feb 8, 2009
Though their pricey gowns (designed by Jenny Packham, Azzaro and Andrew Gn, respectively) are out of most people's price range, look-alikes are available for less. $375 at Alycedesigns. (USA Today -- Life)
