This series will spotlight global
innovators who are original, known, lesser known and some perchance even
already highly regarded and respected within their areas of expertise. The common thread is style and fashion;
whether it takes its form in interiors, apparel, accessories, retail,
photography or any of the related professions that surround fashion and
style.
There is a cry often heard when walking through stores full
of women’s apparel and that is “there is nothing here I want” or “I can’t find
a dress to wear for …” it is for these
reasons that women are turning to made to measure designers rather than scoping
out still another uninteresting retail emporium.
Vito Emanuele cut his chops at Halston while working side by
side with the late designer. In a matter
of speaking, Mr. Emanuele has carried the torch into the 21st
century ever since starting his own business.
In my estimation, Vito Emanuele is a one stop shop fest for the
sartorially inclined.
His collections, which run parallel to Haute Couture rather
than ready to wear, are made up of clothes for real women who prefer to dress
in flattering, tasteful and chic garments that are made with the same care,
skill and detail as the great couturiers of Paris. Most women, regardless of age have an
Achilles heel when it comes to their bodies and many many times it’s their arms
that drive them to distraction. I defy
any female shopper to walk the floors of any top shelf retailer and find 5
dresses that have sleeves, and that is with no regard to price or look.
The scenario above is a reason for the growing popularity of
bespoke wardrobing for women. For a
designer such as Mr. Emanuele, it is a god send that the “flavors of the week”
or month do not heed the call of their actual clients but only those of their
ideal or imaginary customers. Media and
magazines no longer trumpet clothes that are wearable but rather the clothes
that are designed by those who represent the lion’s share of advertising or who
are under the thrall of a certain editor!
Enter Mr. Emanuele!!
In the end, would you rather buy a dress that you settle for
and pay top dollar or do you want a dress you love and adore and cherish? If there is no joy in shopping then why bother??
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