By Viviana G. Known as the “Enfant Terrible” to French fashion designers, and my own personal favorite, Jean Paul Gaultier is undoubtedly a designer that has remained true to himself and never gave into the commercialization of his own name or business. Fashion today, is not easy for designers; there is too much pressure and competition. Not like before,…
By Viviana Gabeiras. Revolution! Reunification! Rebirth! Inspired and influenced by the cultural and social latitudes of my visit to Berlin and its history; a new beginning of self expression, freedom to be just me. My “REVOLUTION” is a dramatic and wide reaching change in attitudes, fabrications, styling and with all of these transformations, unifying, and merging together my own inner…
Style. It starts from within, a sense of understanding oneself. It’s the way one walks and talks, the totality of one’s self-projection. It takes discipline to be consistent day in and day out, in creating this image of self. Some are born with it, but it can also be cultivated. Beauty can be part of style, but it is not…
Stacy Goodman-Conde by Jerry Hinkle. They said that best perfumes comes in small bottles! I can actually said this is the case when you read “The Red Speck”. Never could I imagine myself going through the same process when reading this book and if you want it to know……well you must read it. As I…
By Viviana G. It is a wonderful feeling when you can find people and places together, where the power of “Art” and self-expression meet. Regardless of where, who is all that matters! For me to bring you at least a little of this wonderful feeling between amazing people and be able to share it with you all, it makes me…
Coco Chanel, French couturier. Paris, 1937. Image by Lipnitzki/Roger Viollet/Getty Images By Viviana G. Chanel open her own store in 1913, in a very particular moment of life. She started selling hats, but soon people wanted to buy all the clothes she wore. Women loved her look, and so they wanted to look like her. And this was the reason she…
Miami Icon Designer Encounters Art Basel. By Viviana G. An exquisite five-day event ended this weekend December 8; Art Basel Week was held in South Beach and the Miami Wynwood Design District. Fusion Mia presented “Art fused with film, fashion and music” and was sponsored by the world’s best tasting vodka, the one and only- “Grey Goose” along with its…
By Viviana G (The Creator of PETIT POIS) After all my traveling, shows, public affairs, and designing 5 collections, I am back bringing you so much to say and I want to share with all of you.First I want to thank you all, fans, customers, photographers, media, friends and family, for the great support I have received.Your Miami Icon Designer.…
By Viviana G(The Creatot of Petit Pois) Fellow readers and fashionistas–here’s the inside story and Part II of Bal de l’Eté, the Monte-Carlo adventure! This wonderful event takes place every year and was created by the beautiful Princess Catherine de Stigliano in the mid-nineties and she has since dedicated herself to philanthropic causes. The Bal de l’Eté and the Bal…
The Lifestyle Retreat Lounge, the ultimate relaxing experience!Images by Viviana G & Helena Renee PR. Rating by Viviana G This year I was invited to the Lifestyle Retreat Lounge at The James Royal Palm Hotel (running congruently with Mercedes- Benz Fashion Week Swim) on behalf of Miami Fashion Spotlight, and what an experience it was! Image by Viviana We…