It was the Winter of 2004. I was an intern at New York Magazine, and a fan of Sex & The City. While we all loved all of Carrie Bradshaw’s outfits, it was this one little Gucci Fanny Pack that made my heart pause. I needed it. I wanted it. I had to have it. But as an intern making $5.15 an hour, I definitely couldn’t afford it! The prices back then were probably way less than what they are…
Claire’s Life: Hosting a Screening of Death on the Nile Wearing Nadine Merabi Sequined Dress and Gucci Sandals
Happy Thursday! A few days ago, I hosted yet another one of my movie nights, this time for a bomb film you should check out tomorrow in theaters called Death on the Nile. The movie is visually stunning and set in the 1930’s between Paris, London, and Egypt. I invited guests to dress according to the theme, and get a sneak peek at the film. For the occasion, I wore a Nadine Merabi Katie dress, along with Gucci heels. I…
Claire’s Life: The House of Gucci Movie Screening Wearing Meow and Barks Boutique and Gucci + Learning the Gift of Discernment
This Sunday, I hosted a screening of the House of Gucci Movie in Harlem. The film has a strong list of leading characters (Lady Gaga, Adam Driver, Al Pacino, Salma Hayek), and is all about how one woman almost single handedly severed ties between the Gucci family and their brand. Maurizio Gucci’s father tried to warn him, but Maurizio wouldn’t listen. Just know that one false move or One wrong choice in who you decide to marry…Could literally kill you.…
Claire’s Life: Receiving BlogHer and She Media’s Voice of the Year Wearing Tubo RTW Black Fringed Suit + Discouraged? Read On
Earlier this week, I was honored to receive a Voice of the Year Award from Blogher and SheMedia: I was given 5 minutes to tell my story: the Cliff Notes Version. I described how much resistance I experienced in entering the fashion industry back when I started Fashion Bomb Daily in 2006. Despite my Ivy League degree and experience, I heard “No” so many times that I ultimately decided to create my own path. If you are in a similar…
Go Where You Are Celebrated, Not Just Tolerated: New York Fashion Week Spring 2019 Day 1 in a Kimberly Goldson Suit and Gucci Crystal Sandals
Happy Saturday, from Las Vegas! Last week, I popped into Fashion Week for just one day to attend the Discount Universe show. Inspired by Harlem’s Fashion Row, I wore one of the featured designers, Kimberly Goldson, along with Gucci Accessories: I was recently quoted in New York Magazine’s the Cut, thrusting a spotlight on the lack of black bloggers on the front row during Fashion Week: I’ve been going to Fashion Weeks internationally since 2007, and it always seems to…