On the heels of the release of clothing line “Bitten” from Sarah Jessica Parker and “Elizabeth and James” from MK and Ashley Olsen, an article recently appeared in The New York Times criticizing the extreme rise in the number of celebrity designers. Apparently, designer Phillip Lim is only one of many designers who is concerned by this phenomenon- and I don’t blame him.

At first there were a few labels by celebrities like Sean John by rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs and L.A.M.B. by singer Gwen Stefani. In these beginning stages the public could realistically believe that these few celebrity/designers had a genuine interest in contributing to the fashion world.

It wasn’t long before other celebrities smelled the money making, publicity friendly empire. Labels consisting of basic tanks, oddly shaped jeans, and tacky looking accessories were assembled and thrown into the market. Countless celebrity fashion lines later, it’s quite obvious that this is no longer about the clothes. Read More »

When I heard that Carrie Bradshaw, excuse me, Sara Jessica Parker was launching a clothing line named “Bitten” with mall-based Steve & Barry’s, I clapped my hands in glee. I imagined the cutting edge outfits and fabulous accessories I still idolize whenever I plop down for SATC marathon—sort of like Forever 21 to the next level. But I won’t be switching loyalties anytime soon, Bitten pales in compassion.

The spread in this month’s Glamour looked so promising too, all the outfits looked more or less lovely, if a little uninspired—until I read the captions. The dress that caught my eye in one shot was actually by Burberry, the striking top in another was by Oscar de la Renta, the fabulous jacket by Chanel… Only the most basic and quite frankly boring pieces where actually from the new line. Read More »

Yay! I just learned that my idol from Sex in the City, SJP a.k.a. Carrie Bradshaw is set to launch her own affordable clothing line, Bitten.

Sarah Jessica Parker is a fashion icon. Ever since her preciously hip and sometimes wacky outfits on the show, I have followed her every move from fragrance to hair color, and now clothing.

Unfortunately, I am not one of the lucky ones who have had the honor of previewing the collection. But insiders are saying it is being compared to the latest fashion line, The Row, created by the Olsen twins. Despite all the hype I am still waiting to see both lines for myself before I make any comparisons.

To my dismay there are practically zero details about the new SJP line which is making me sweat with anxiety (not really, but I want to know now, damnit!). I’ll be sure to keep on the updates!