My communications over the past days have mostly centered on health concerns and loss, which is not unusual for me at this time of year. There is often much sadness that permeates the winter. Holiday moods, despite all the advertising cheer, often swing into darkness, particularly with death anniversaries. The gruesome murders of Rob Reiner and his wife add to that pile of sadness.
History in Fashion: The Pleated Dress
A huge trend we are seeing on this year’s 2014/2015 runways were pleats. Plisse (french for wrinkles) is an antique technique to alter the shape











