CED Blog
Committed to Transformative Fashion Design
“What is art? What is fashion?” The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at the Brooklyn Museum. From Madonna’s cone bra, to sponsoring the 03-04 exhibit in the Costume Institute of New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art entitled “Braveheart: Men in Skirts,”
The Evolution of a Little Black Dress
I always say the biggest luxury is having something custom made specifically for you. While that is what I do for others this time I was able to experience that for myself. My friend Rory Cunningham, gifted me with this amazing little black dress which I describe as out of this world!
Culinary for a Cause – Falling for Spring
Claudia Endler Designs and Cero Space were very proud to support St. Vincent’s Meals on Wheels Culinary Cause Dinner “Falling For Spring” featuring the Cuisine of restaurant Church and State and Michelin rated Chef Tony Esnault.
Viramontes’ Passion for Fashion
“Draw for yourself, paint for yourself, take photographs for yourself, you will love them much more.” — Tony Viramontes I recently saw the work of fashion illustrator, Tony Viramontes on display at L.A.’s Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising Museum Gallery space.
Warrior Princesses, Arise
I love contrast. The contrast of leather and lace, sugar and spice. Sometimes women need to be both a warrior and a princess. Having discovered my inner princess during a recent costume party I do not deny that there is a warrior in me as well.
The Father of Industrial Design
Raymond Loewy, the French-born American who revolutionized product design and became known as, The Father of Industrial Design. Loewy had modern ideas in a stagnant age. Nothing popped, nothing wowed nothing stood out. Loewy changed all that. Credited with slenderizing the Coca-Cola bottle
The Clean Lines of Hiromu Kira
Hiromu Kira, (1898-1991) well known for his photo (above), “Man on Steps, Bowl (The Thinker).” As a Japanese-American photographer belonging to the pictorialist movement of the 1920s and ‘30s, Kira’s key design elements were geometric backgrounds and clean lines. When asked why he was a photographer, Kira responded,
Coco Chic
Every woman has that go-to pick in her wardrobe. That one outfit that makes us feel empowered, gorgeous, fierce. For most of us, it’s our beloved, Little Black Dress. Each LBD has a different twist and each woman’s personal style helps to individualize her look.
Do not copy: Create new style
“I was the first woman, who did clear painting and that was the success of my painting and the galleries began to put me in the best rooms, always in the center, because my paintings attracted people. It was neat; it was finished.” — Tamara de Lempicka
