Move over, Bryant Park! On June 6, Rhode Island will make its landing on the fashion world map with the opening of StyleWeek Providence. The week-long event will highlight design talent from the Ocean State and throughout New England with daily shows and after-parties at various capital city hot spots. Here’s a sampling of the local designers sending looks down the runway. Continue Reading...

StyleWeek featured work by 16 designers whose work was selected by a jury. The evening show I attended was packed with people decked out in flashy 'statement attire.' The whole room was pulsing with energy. What brought me to this show was the work of Providence native Jessica Abernethy, who designs and makes women's fashion by hand. Abernethy, who studied design and pattern making in Germany, specializes in custom designs, including wedding gowns. Continue Reading...

Fashion designer Jessica Abernethy of Providence opens the door and leads Frazier into her bright white studio. Towers of colorful fabric take up space against the walls, and tables with pins, scissors and sewing materials cover the remaining area. Abernethy rolls out a portable rack of newly created designs and hands Frazier an assortment of rompers and mix-and-match pieces. Continue Reading...

I wonder if my delay in writing my final review for Style Week Providence was based on the fact that I’m a little sad for it to end. It was an extraordinary week of fashion, fun, and networking that was a wonderful experience for Providence. But, alas, the reviews are ready. Continue Reading...

Facebook and the Internet are wonderful things; they make it so easy to reconnect with old friends from all walks of life. I was recently able to reconnect with my high school friend Jessica Abernethy. Jessica has been doing a lot since we parted ways more than 10 years ago and she's brought that experience home to roost in her own line of clothing. Jessica Abernethy Designs is the name and vintage, fun clothing is her game. I chatted with Jessica via the World Wide Web and found out all about her line of distinctive, authentic clothing. Continue Reading...

Last night, after her amazing runway show - Jane + I were lucky enough to meet the designer Jess Abernethy. And somehow - she managed to be just as amazing as her beautiful and inspiring Spring Line. She was also awesome enough to tell us a little about what her weeks have been leading up to her show ... and more about this incredible collection. Continue Reading...

Even though the Year of the Dog won't actually be coming around again until 2018, in Japan, where there are more dogs than children under the age of 12, it's always the Year of the Dog! So, no surprise that in Tokyo last week there was a New Year Dog Party that lasted two days! And because Japanese people spend more than $10 billion a year on their pets, the world-class designers of canine couture were more than happy to participate. Continue Reading...

TOKYO -- Flaunting a neon-green wig and red-and-black vest, the model sashayed down the runway to the beat of Baha Men's "Who Let the Dogs Out?" Then, rather than pose for the photographers, she turned tail and sniffed the floor, before being whisked away by her handler. Continue Reading...

Why not match your pet's wig with your dress? On Saturday, Tokyo had a serious runway show in honor of Pet Fashion Week New York. The pet industry is currently estimated at a trillion yen. That's some serious cash owners are putting down to make their pups look pretty. Or scary. Depending on how you look at it. Continue Reading...