John Villa

Nov 8, 2024 | 1stdibs.com | John Villa

The name Bonnie Cashin may not be as recognizable as those of other fashion greats, like Tom Ford, Donna Karan or Bill Blass, but few designers have made as profound an impact on American sportswear. She created convertible garments using ingenious engineering and is even credited with the modern concept of layering, which won her a Neiman Marcus award in 1950.

Oct 18, 2024 | 1stdibs.com | John Villa

A crimson tartan suit may not immediately evoke the “spooky season” mood of October, as would, say, a black-lace gown or blood-red velvet cape. Then again, there’s always more to an Alexander McQueen design than at first appears. In the case of this striking wool skirt set from the late designer’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection, woven into the textile’s bright exterior is a dark exploration of the heritage of the garment’s pattern — and that of its creator.

Oct 18, 2024 | 1stdibs.com | John Villa

A crimson tartan suit may not immediately evoke the “spooky season” mood of October, as would, say, a black-lace gown or blood-red velvet cape. Then again, there’s always more to an Alexander McQueen design than at first appears. In the case of this striking wool skirt set from the late designer’s Fall/Winter 2006 collection, woven into the textile’s bright exterior is a dark exploration of the heritage of the garment’s pattern — and that of its creator.

Sep 13, 2024 | 1stdibs.com | John Villa

The revival of ’90s trends shows no sign of waning, and now fashion lovers are turning to one of the era’s television style icons for inspiration. No, it’s not Carrie Bradshaw. Fran Fine, from The Nanny — aka, “the flashy girl from Flushing” — was known for her eccentric and fearless personal style, and her exuberant wardrobe is at the center of a new wave of sartorial interest. A corner of TikTok is dedicated to reminiscing about the colorful ensembles worn by Fine, portrayed by Fran Drescher.

Aug 23, 2024 | 1stdibs.com | John Villa

Few names spark a fire in the hearts of Y2K-era fashion connoisseurs quite like Tom Ford. As creative director for Gucci from 1994 to 2004, the designer resuscitated the house, infusing it with vitality, sex appeal — and much-needed profits. So, when the Gucci group acquired Yves Saint Laurent, in 1999, who else would they put at the helm but their star talent, Ford?