This past Summer, we filmed this new Season 18 of "Project Runway" which is airing now on Bravo TV. We filmed the announcement of the first challenge at the iconic TWA Flight Center/JFK Terminal 5, which is now the super fab TWA Hotel. As a Consulting Producer for the show, I got great access to the location and naturally, as an avid fan of anything involving airlines and airplanes, I was like a kid in a candy store!


I was EXTRA happy to see a very special Exhibition at the TWA Hotel showing all the different TWA Flight Attendant Couture through the years...or as they titled it "TWA Hostess Uniforms". Check out all the chic and oh-so-fabulous TWA uniforms designed from the likes of Don Loper, Oleg Cassini, Pierre Balmain, and Valentino. And while you look at these, just think back to those days when flight attendants actually looked quite chic.

My (probably) "Best Dressed" is Gemma Chan in this bubblegum pink/fuchsia colored gown from Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 collection by Pierpaolo Piccioli. This was a FASHION MOMENT!!! I loved the shape, the volume, the sleeves, the hand-sewn gathering, the color....she dropped the RED CARPET mic with this look! Bravissima! 

Click below to watch Valentino Fall/Winter 2018 Ready-to-Wear collection:

Kate Hudson in Valentino Pre-Fall 2018--Kate Hudson wore this pink heart-printed ruffled gown from Valentino Pre-Fall 2018 collection and its Creative Director, Pierpaolo Piccioli. This choice of a dress has given Twitter lots to talk about since by the looks of it, lots of people are not fans. I'm kind of "on the fence" with this. While I do love the fun and flirty style and very Valentino romantic look, I guess I can (kind of) understand people's "I'm not sure" feelings. But...overall, I actually like the dress--especially the high-neck style which goes well with her pixie hairstyle. Any time an actress wears a print on the red carpet, it can be tricky, but I give Kate props for taking a chance and being "different". Honestly, I am so sick of SAFE and BORING that I applaud her for choosing this gown.

Even though the 11th Annual Art of Television Costume Design Exhibition closed earlier this month, if you are a FASHION COUTURE ENTHUSIAST, you still have plenty of time to swing by the FIDM Museum in Downtown Los Angeles to enjoy the beautiful "Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection".

           The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection Exhibition FIDM Museum, Downtown Los                                                                                     Angeles

The Exhibition showcases collected, purchased and donated items--both garments and accessories--from the Plochocki's collection, and explores Linda's fascination with all things floral and embroidered. In addition to 19th and 20th century pieces, the show also highlights contemporary designs by Prada, Valentino, Alexander McQueen, and Raf Simons for Christian Dior. FIDM Museum Creative Director Peter Lam's hand-crafted paper flowers adorn the walls and accentuate the blush and grey color scheme. 



Here are some photos of the GLORIOUS COUTURE on display:










Here are the DETAILS of the fabulous exhibition:
WHAT: Fashion Philanthropy: The Linda and Steven Plochocki Collection 

WHEN: Runs through December 23, 2017

WHERE: FIDM Museum & Galleries 
                919 South Grand Avenue, Ground Floor 
                Los Angeles California 90015
                Entrance on Grand Hope Park side

COST: FREE!