clos-ette case: Georgina Chapman

Posted on April 02, 2011 by melanie fascitelli

Here at Clos-ette, we have a soft spot for full-on, drop-dead glamour, and nobody does that better than Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman. Since launching the eveningwear line in 2004 (with co-founder Keren Craig), Chapman has outfitted seemingly half of Hollywood in her elegant, high-drama creations. Yet even with a celebrity fan base that includes names like Halle, Demi, and Penelope, Chapman herself is the ultimate poster girl for the Marchesa brand. The British beauty –who’s married to... 

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clos-ette case: Amanda Hearst

Posted on March 29, 2011 by melanie fascitelli

If there’s anything better than a gorgeous, young fashion editor, it’s a gorgeous, young fashion editor with a cause. Cue the stunning Amanda Hearst, who’s brought her dedication to ethical, eco-friendly style to the pages of Marie Claire. As one of the magazine’s market editors, Hearst spends her days hunting for the hottest sustainable fashions around the globe and showcasing her finds in a monthly feature and on her blog, Amanda’s Eye. Between designer appointments... 

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clos-ette case: Tory Burch

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Melanie Charlton

Tory Burch is a woman who knows what she likes –and judging by the success of her eponymous label, she knows what legions of other women like too. As the Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer and Creative Director of the Tory Burch brand, she’s built a veritable fashion empire off her taste in classic American sportswear with a twist of retro, jet-set luxe. This distinct aesthetic drives everything from the label’s fresh ready-to-wear collection (think sophisticated... 

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clos-ette case: Amy Smilovic of Tibi

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Melanie Charlton

We don’t like to play favorites, but we’ve never met a Tibi dress we didn’t like. That’s because designer Amy Smilovic has a knack for effortlessly chic styles that are as beautiful as they are easy to wear. “I work with silhouettes that are flattering and wearable,” the Georgia-born mother of two tells us, “but am always looking to reinvent the look and push it a new level.” The result: modern, versatile pieces that work everywhere... 

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clos-ette case: Ivanka Trump

Posted on February 14, 2011 by melanie fascitelli

Given Ivanka Trump’s hectic schedule, we wonder how the blonde bombshell uber-entrepreneur has time to sleep – let alone look impeccably polished every time she steps out. But it turns out the 29-year old’s sartorial skills are just as impressive as her business resume (which, at the moment, includes her roles as a real estate exec, best-selling author, and star of The Apprentice). With her knack for seriously sleek, sophisticated looks –and an unabashed love for... 

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clos-ette case: Lauren Santo Domingo

Posted on January 27, 2011 by Melanie Charlton

Vogue contributing editor, front row fixture, and ‘best-dressed list’ regular –if anyone knows a thing or two about beautiful clothes, it’s Lauren Santo Domingo. Now, as co-founder and Creative Director of new online trunk show (Moda Operandi), the NYC-based fashion plate is granting mere mortals access to off-the-runway looks previously only available to insiders like herself. Launching this month, the site allows members to pre-order ready-to-wear clothes and accessories from designers like Proenza Schouler and... 

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