That Fashion Trend Is Sooooo 1993…I Mean, 1893.

If you know me, you would know that I am a fashion guru. I applied to be on Project Runway two seasons ago, only to be one of the final cuts before casting (By the way, Christian Siriano is a hot mess). Needless to say, I’ve been around the industry long enough that fashion trends really don’t shock me anymore.

fashionjew.jpg

But last year, while I was in Spain attending the 080 Barcelona Fashion Show with our intern Jordanna, I came across a little bit of a shocker while reviewing designer Gunhyo Kim’s new collection. Kim, who studied fashion in Antwerp, was inspired by the local Hasidic community for his collection.

The truth is that I wasn’t as shocked as I was bothered. No, I wasn’t offended from a Jewish standpoint, but from a fashion standpoint. Did he give credit to the Almighty One for writing the Sh’ma? Did Gunhyo say “Gee, thanks God for demanding that your people wear four cornered garments. It really helped put my collection together.” Of course he didn’t. He just ripped God off.

Or did he rip Jean Paul Gaultier off? Hmm…

Discover More

I’m Not Used To This

Our intern Jordanna just expressed to me a feeling that I’ve had since this morning. She said that she is ...

When Is It Okay to Dress Up Like a Nazi?

Now, I know you’re thinking, “Gee, that’s an easy question. Only on weekends when my friends and I are reenacting…something ...

Chuck Schumer is a…JEW?!?!?!?

Senator Kim Hendren from Arkansas is in a little bit of trouble this week. At a recent speaking event in ...