Fall Weddings have become even more popular over the last few years with almost 35% of couples tying the knot in autumn. Factors like temperate weather (not too hot and not too cold), pretty fall foliage and the lull between summer and winter holidays all make the fall season an appealing time of year to get married. Summer was the second-most popular wedding season, with 25% of couples getting married between June and August. Find out why here.
Read MoreTake a look inside the world-of-fashion-maven Diane von Furstenberg, a visionary trailblazer in the industry. She set the fashion business afire in yesteryear and continues to be be a WOMAN IN CHARGE. Three hundred fifty afficionados of her achievements got an intimate glimpse into her world at an exclusive screening of her enlightening documentary Diane von Furstenberg: Woman In Charge. One of a handful of private screenings in Europe, and NYC, Saint Louis Fashion Fund co-founder and chairman emeritus Susan Sherman led the charge in bringing the film home to St. Louis. Like Diane, she is a woman in charge. Read more here.
Read MoreFlanked by her family and friends, Kloss recently stood at the corner of Washington Avenue and 16th Street to unveil the newly named Karlie Kloss Way — an effort spearheaded as part of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s 10-year anniversary 10-event celebration. Learn how this St. Louis girl went from being discovered at age 13 at Plaza Frontenac to walking runways around the globe.
Read MoreThe newly-opened Post Plaza and Event Space at the St Louis Country Library’s Clark Family Branch. and Saint Louis Fashion Fund will host a ticketed reception and screening of "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" on Tuesday, July 23. The evening kicks off with a red-carpet cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m., followed by the screening at 7:00 p.m. Details here.
Read MoreLaurence Basse is a “Girl on Fire” in the world of fashion design. The Paris-trained designer is a Project Runway alum, where she was a season 15 finalist (2006) and a season 20 "All-Star" runner-up (2023). She has dressed NBA superstars Dwight Howard and Serge Ibaka, Jada Pickett Smith, actor Aldis Hodge, Grammy winner Samara Joy, and comedian/actor Yvonne Orji. Here, take a look behind the scenes after a Paris runway show.
Read MoreFamous fashion designer and former “Project Runway” judge, Michael Kors and St. Louis-born supermodel and former host of “Project Runway,” Karlie Kloss, were the talk of the town this Monday. Both fashion icons touched down in St. Louis for separate events as part of the Saint Louis Fashion Fund’s 10-for-the 10th Anniversary Celebrations. See the glitz and glamour of the full day’s events here.
Read MoreWalk a grand red carpet into the newly-renovated North Plaza entrance to the Missouri History Museum to the awe-inspiring MacDermott Grand Hall at the THREADS gala and fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2024. Celebrate the fashion of yesterday and today. Embrace this year’s theme, Make it Bold. Make It Patterned. Make It Work. Learn here about how you can “thread the needle” to a St. Louis red carpet event.
Read MoreWedding season has been getting longer and longer in recent years. What used to peak in late summer now extends into fall. Now, 78% of all weddings take place between May and October. Elleard Heffern Fine Jewelers walks down the aisle with the partners of today. Read here about how they offer custom designs with the most exquisite levels of craftsmanship no matter when one ties the knot.
Read MoreDena Ladd's latest venture ties her experience in fashion working in luxury goods with Christian Dior to her passion for research. She recently introduced a line of jewelry and accessories called Flora Jaine, featuring delicate gold and silver cannabis leaves. Part of the proceeds from Flora Jaine will go to fund research projects for Missouri Cures, which endeavor to find a cure for cancer, Parkinson's, and other devastating diseases.
Read MoreIt's not every day that a European-trained fashion designer from Delaware starts a business, launches a full line of women’s custom and ready-to-wear clothing, falls in love, comes to St. Louis, and decides to stay. “But that is exactly where Audra Noyes Herndon’s success story starts. Read on and discover her catapult to worldwide success.
Read MoreMajor League Soccer’s first majority female-led ownership group, St. Louis CITY SC, is partnering with another iconic STLMade brand, Lusso, to introduce a new line of CITY SC apparel and accessories for fashion-forward female soccer fans.
Read MoreLusso is hosting David Altman. Altman creates beautiful gifts, art, & home decor out of luxury vintage silks including Hermes, Chanel, Gucci, and more. He will be sharing new creations as well as doing consults with our clients & their own silks.
Read MoreWhen you walk into the office of MOTHER Model Management, you are instantly transported into their world. Mood music plays on surround sound, like it would on the set of a photo shoot, and the walls are lined with framed fashion magazine covers, namely Vogue, that feature their clients. I sat with Mary Clarke, co-owner with her husband Jeff, to discuss their milestone anniversary celebrating 25 years in business and 10 years producing their TRIBUTE fashion show, which takes place November 19 at new venue, The Hawthorn, on Washington Avenue.
Read MoreSt. Louisans like it when one of their offspring returns home. We’re especially pleased to welcome back native St. Louisan Susie Busch-Transou, daughter of August Busch III., as she establishes her new lifestyle boutique, Hearth & Soul, on Clayton Road in Ladue.
Read MoreThe Saint Louis Fashion Fund (SLFF) in partnership with the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University brought legendary fashion designer, Diane von Furstenberg to St. Louis on October 12. She filled the day, meeting with many locals, fashion students, designers, and patrons of STLFF. Mayor Tishaura Jones also presented Diane with a proclamation declaring "Diane von Furstenberg Day in St. Louis."
Read MoreDiane von Furstenberg will soon be in St. Louis for her talk and trunk shows October 11-12. The Vault Luxury Resale is a great place to shop if you want to get ready to attend the DVF events, while supporting local and shopping sustainably.
Read MoreDon’t miss the DVF trunk show two-day event that is coming to St. Louis this October. Diane von Furstenberg is coming to town and bringing a fabulous collection of her items with her. Sophisticated Living will receive a sneak peek as the DVF team unpacks and sets up at CAMSTL. Follow us on Instagram to see more the day before the trunk shows begin.
Read MoreSo many St. Louis favorites are packed into one place at Colonial Marketplace! From Pasta House and the Original Pancake House, to City Sprouts and Women’s Exchange, Colonial Marketplace is a hub for fashion, beauty, food, and more! Stop by any or all of these shopping destinations this fall.
Read MoreSt. Louis Press Club's annual Beauty Buzz event, in partnership with Neiman Marcus, will take place on September 17, 2022. The event raises funding for student journalism scholarships.
Read MoreInternational fashion icon, Diane von Furstenberg, will bring her incomparable style to St. Louis for a talk and trunk show hosted by Saint Louis Fashion Fund in partnership with Caleres on October 11-12.
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