FASHION ALERT #coterie DAYLIGHT: September 18-20, 2016 Sole Commerce, Coterie, Stitch, Edit, Moda and More Fashion Trade Shows at Manhattan's Javits Center. Paul Mayer Attitudes, Donna Degnan and Geiger are Best in Show Says Whom You Know!
Peachy Deegan walked nine miles yesterday wearing Paul Mayer Attitudes, evidencing that your feet can be both smart and beautiful: smart to wear such a comfortable shoe and beautiful because Paul created them!
Paul is our FAVORITE.
Paul Mayer Attitudes is the Official Ballet Flat of Whom You Know.
Look at her with her hair piled on her head in tribute to ballerinas!
You should all be extremely excited to see what Paul is making for this Fall!
Stay tuned...
Paul Mayer's luxuriously, comfortable designs keep women coming back for multiple -- even dozens -- of pairs. Classic, yet contemporary and always comfortable, his shoes are an addiction that we highly recommend. A staple of the Paul Mayer collection is the simple ballet-flat, with true ballerina construction for a perfect fit that comes in a variety of colors and materials. A cult favorite is the cozy, a flat with lavender-scent infused soles adding style and fragrance to collector's closets as Paul's designs emerge in sophisticated design incarnations season after season in the most incredible hues, textures and modern innovations in luxury footwear because we know firsthand how incredibly brilliant he is. Mayer founded the brand in 2004 with partner, Jeff Levy. All shoes in the line are manufactured in Spain’s Valencia region, along the Mediterranean coast by a skilled staff of 12 artisans. They craft each pair of shoes with an old-world attention to detail that includes in-house embroidery, quilting and stitching as well as custom tanned leather. This allows the brand to cater to each retailer’s specific demands in with timely and consistent alacrity, with orders completed in an unheard-of 3 to 5 weeks. When not in New York, Paul can be found traveling to his myriad of stores across the country meeting his loyal clientele or vacationing in his favorite spot, the Royal Hawaiian on Waikiki Beach.
Paul Mayer is a Mover and Shaker:
We are going to adopt Donna as our unofficial Irish cousin we like her designs so much!
Donna Degnan is the best new brand to us and she's been featured twice so far:
Donna Degnan is Highly Recommended by Whom You Know.
Donna Degnan
Made in America
The Donna Degnan Collection offers a modern take on fashion that caters to a woman’s attitude rather than a particular age. Each season, the collection is designed to anticipate and incorporate the ever-changing fashion trends, without ever compromising the foundations of classic styling. “There was a void in the market for on-trend clothing designed with sophisticated, quality workmanship”, explains Donna. "As a woman, I was looking for this. As a designer, I decided to create it”. 20 years later, Donna has held true to her vision. The entire collection is designed and produced entirely in New York City, allowing Donna the ability to oversee every aspect of the collection.
"There is nothing louder, to me than an overthought outfit. It’s clear when someone is trying to dress versus just dressing. Simplicity is the most precious of qualities in any design. It keeps the focus on what’s important, you."
Founded on the pure belief that women should look chic on all occasions, The Donna Degnan label has been creating contemporary styles for over a decade. With a focus on quality and effortless sophistication, the Degnan vision of intelligent design inherent in every choice: from fabric sourcing to fit. Donna Degnan designs speak to the grace and strength of women. Poised and cool. Effortless, yet never appearing so.
The Donna Degnan label can be found in many better specialty stores, as well as online. Her work continues to set a precedent for sophisticated women’s fashion and indulgent style. Degnan’s talent for showcasing the best in women began early. After graduating from FIT and working for major retailers, she begun designing her own collection in the late 90’s. Ever since, her collection has been steadfast in filling the void in the market for trendier clothing designed with sophisticated, quality workmanship. The initial purpose honed her aesthetic as a designer.
Known for her classic silhouettes with a modern and contemporary edge, Donna Degnan has become a favorite go to designer for many women across the country. Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, Donna’s creativity was inspired by her parents and their very successful interior design business. After graduating Fashion Institute of Technology, Donna designed collections for a few major retailers where her tenacious work ethic and talent were noticed. Donna has a very loyal audience of celebrities in television, politics, stage and film. Inside Edition’s Deborah Norville, former Governor Christine Whitman, E News reporter Alicia Quarles and Broadway actress Donna Murphy are just a few spotted in Donna Degnan designs. Donna’s designs have been seen in numerous magazines and websites and recently she was a featured designer for Cotton Incorporated’s major Miami 24 hour Fashion Show 2013. The Donna Degnan label can be found in over 500 better specialty stores including Tootsies in Houston and Dallas TX, Mitchell’s in Westport, CT, Richard’s in Greenwich, CT, Marsh’s in Huntington, NY, Balliet’s in Oklahoma City, OK and Joan Shepp in Philadelphia, PA to name a few.
Donna Degnan’s design studio is located in New York City and she is very proud to manufacture her collections in New York City’s Garment Center. Lulu, Donna’s adorable and feisty “Morkie” dog comes to work with Donna every day and is never too far from her favorite designer.
Geiger has dominated our Brave the Cold column for many years.
We even had lunch with Mr. Geiger, who is not a big fan of the camera or social media (YET).
Here is Mover and Shaker Connie St. George with Peachy!
