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What inspires you? I adore the details behind the costuming of feature films, for they tell a story in a beautiful, confident way, sans words. My interview with Sophie de Rakoff inspired me to sign up for a costume design course and go a bit further, interviewing...
Never underestimate what you can accomplish when you believe in yourself. I had a draft of a note I was thinking about posting closer to the new year, but it felt a bit heavy. Then I heard about IFB Project #75. It seemed to lighten the load when merged with my...
London-born Sophie de Rakoff made her mark in New York over 20 years ago, writing for various publications, including Vibe and Vogue. A few years later she headed West, making Los Angeles her home. Sophie found success writing for Paper and working as a fashion...
From feasting my eyes on art to chatting with Eponymy's classy owner, I've been on a roll with all-things-eponymous. My original intention was just one post, but clearly I can't help myself... Perusing the shop's frocks... I walked out of the door and down the...
Amani Olu, founder of the Humble Arts Foundation, curates the art you will find inside Eponymy. Andrea Miller, owner of Eponymy, offers a rotating show from an annual group of early-mid career artists, providing a modern, ever-changing visual element to the classical...
There is nothing nicer than a personalized piece of correspondence. My Grandmother got me hooked on hand-written letters just as soon as I could spell my name with a pencil. After she passed, my aunts gave me boxes of letters I had sent to her from age 18 through 28....
This blog was born in Brooklyn. I live in (and love) BK for many reasons, one being the good bounty of local purveyors. I shopped at Eponymy a handful of times before I introduced myself to Andrea Miller, the owner. A fellow aesthete, we immediately hit off a...
I haven't worn a one piece since before I celebrated a sweet sixteen. While I have always admired the pin-up look of the oh-so-60s swimsuit, a bikini has forever been my go-to for a swim or a stay by the sea. However, when I came across the Ella Moss Solid One Piece...
I've mentioned my favorite frock a handful of times. Season to season, the blue dotted beauty gets styled according to the elements. I recently ran into a moment with my neighbor's old-time car and, well, you never know what the breeze will bring in... Dress:...
I mentioned Project Canvas at the beginning of November and then the month got away from me! Without further ado, I hereby announce the collaboration of Project "CAN Visually Achieve Success" with fashion designer Yuna Yang. Featuring Yuna's signature hand-made...
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