FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

This past Sunday, designer Mark Bridges won the award for Best Costume Design at the 84^th Annual Academy Awards for his work on modern silent film, The Artist. Costume design is often a position that comes without much glamour or recognition. While Bridges isn’t a household name to most, you may have seen his designs in films such as There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights and The Fighter.

Film favorites like Titanic...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Although we have yet to experience it weather-wise, spring is definitely in the air at many of Omaha’s boutiques.

Big changes are coming for one of Papillion’s best kept secrets, Kajoma’s. This must-see boutique is launching both “Kurves Korner”, or plus size and maternity collections for spring. New styles are arriving daily so stop in often to check out their latest and greatest designer garments and...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Confession: Despite the fact that I graduated from high school almost ten years ago, I still possess every single prom and homecoming gown I ever wore. They’ve set up camp, occupying an entire closet in my husband’s office. And as thrilled as he is to have them there, it’s about time for them to find a new home.

Over the last five years, I’ve heard great things about the Ultra Chic Prom Boutique. The idea behind...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Save the date for a philanthropic fashion show from an organization fittingly named, Style Omaha Help All (SOHA). SOHA’s mission is to highlight local businesses and non-profits while incorporating fashion, philanthropy and community spirit into an event that fosters unity, charity and awareness. Proceeds from SOHA’s inaugural fashion show will provide support to the Abide Network, a non-profit organization that...

FASH FLOOD

by Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik

Drawn to Fashion: The Illustrations of Mary Mitchell

“I have always thought fashion illustration is a truly challenging discipline...Mary is a true artist, elegant and masterful. Her illustrations have enriched the experience of our time, and brought joy to the mind’s eye,” wrote designer Oscar de la Renta of Mary Mitchell in the foreword of her new book, Drawn to Fashion: Illustrating Three Decades of Style. ...