Friday, June 27, 2025

BREAKING NEWS - Anna Wintour is Step Down

 

BREAKING NEWS!

By: Marisol Degallo - Lapazimageing Fashion Forward

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae


This has shocked and shaken the fashion world as we know it to be - The one and only Ms. Anna Wintour on Thursday, made the announcement that they will be seeking a head of editorial content at American Vogue.

That means that after 37 years of being at the helm and harnessing the reigns as editor-in-chief of the publication is coming to an end for the 75 year old that has been the voice, director, creator, change-maker, and the woman that changed the face of having high-end models on the cover to A-list celebrities.  Now, don't worry she isn't crawling under a rock to never been seen or heard from again, Anna will remain the chief content officer for Conde Nast and global editorial director, vogue.


So, what does it mean to be the chief content officer? Anna will oversee every brand globally, including Wired, Vanity Fair, GQ, AD, Conde Nast Traveler, Glamour, Bon Appetit, Tatler, World of Interiors, Allure and others, but not the New Yorker because as you know David Remnick oversees the magazine.

This by far is an end of an era - some how or some way it feels like this is a marker in time for all of us in fashion, music, the arts you name it - because Ms. Wintour, stepped into the shoes of editor in chief of Vogue in 1988 and to see how far she has taken the magazine and the different pathways that she has blazed is something that will never be forgotten - We are waiting with baited breath to see who will be named as the HEAD the EDITOR of VOGUE!

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Fashion Sees Masculinities Return





By: Chaz Russel - Freelance Lapazimageing

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae


Pha-REAL!! Hold on to you hats, Pharrell, for his spring 2026 menswear collection, he didn't miss a step or even a concept.

Lapazions, Pharrell Williams just reminded the world why he’s not here to follow fashion—he’s here to lead it. For Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2026 menswear collection, the creative director took us on a global journey with a nod to the refined wanderer: a man who appreciates impeccable craftsmanship, sun-worn textiles, and the kind of luggage that deserves its own passport stamp.

This season, Williams set his sights on India, conjuring a color palette that feels like the subcontinent at golden hour. Think burgundy and saffron washed into dusty pastels, mixed with navy and violet-tinged indigo that subtly replaced stark black. There was an unmistakable touch of dandyism—nothing forced, just Pharrell’s signature effortless luxury.

The silhouettes? Louche, layered, and luxe. Flared pants, puffers, and cropped suit jackets gave us something familiar to hold on to, but the real swerve came in the form of short shorts—some sporty, some tailored, all unapologetically bold. Call it glamping-chic if you must, but make no mistake: these shorts are about to be the must-have item for men next spring. Pharrell closed the show wearing his own gym shorts and a grin that said he already knows. The takeaway? You’ve got six months to get those legs right.

True to form, Williams didn’t stop at clothes. The show was steeped in texture and technique, spotlighting India’s incomparable savoir-faire: intricate beading, embroidery, and jeweled finishes that glimmered across accessories, outerwear, and yes—those iconic trunks.

One standout motif revived a pattern created for Wes Anderson’s cult classic The Darjeeling Limited—featuring cheetahs, zebras, elephants, gazelles, giraffes, rhinos, and palm trees—now splashed across luggage, clothing, and accessories. It was both a cinematic wink and a love letter to travel, pushing the theme full circle in true Pharrell fashion.

And of course, front row royalty was in attendance: Jay Z and Beyoncé, lending even more gravity to a collection that already had the fashion world spinning.

With this collection, Williams didn’t just design garments—he mapped out a lifestyle. One for the modern nomad who pairs adventure with artistry, and never checks his sense of style at the gate.

Spring 2026: Bring the passport, pack the Vuitton trunks—and don’t forget the Nair.  

Lapazions, we couldn't just write this fabulous article and not share what we saw - We thank Louis Vuitton for streaming the show live via YouTube and so we are share the link/video with all of you fabulous Gents:

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Top Fashion Trends Summer 2025

 

By: Ella McLister - Lapazimageing 

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Every season is met with great anticipation and of course you know summertime vibes start buzzing as soon as there is a slight burst or break in the weather.  Lapazions are ready to shed the heavy sweaters, coats, gloves, and boots and ready to show a little or a lot of skin.

Well, we have done the leg work for you for the top fashion trends for Summer 2025 including a mix of returning classics and fresh, modern styles.  Expect to see a resurgence of sporty prep
Tennis skirts and tracksuits, alongside a continuation of sheer fabrics and utility chic.  Bold colors, particularly shades of yellow, and aquatic influences, like Breton stripes and shell jewelry, are a full rage and setting the tone for how the esthetic of the look flows and feels.  The other thing that we are excited to see and hear is a major trend of the season is more sustainability and longevity, with personalized looks and a touch of retro flair.  I think this season is offering more opportunity to show your authentic style and to push boundaries.  I love that the lines are still clean but they also flow better and have more fabric.  Oversized jeans are still so hot and have the fabric puddle at the shoe but not under the shoe looks so fresh but retro.

I love the mixing and matching of textures and fabrics like the sheer fabrics with silk, or cotton.  The layering of sheers are making a strong comeback, adding that slight delicate and airy feeling to summer - It made me think of summer in Paris because of the sheer fabrics just blowing in the wind as you walked and shopped.  Who doesn't love a great cotton blouse, shirt or skirt this is the tried and true fabrics of all fabrics - Lord, cotton will always be the "fabric of our lives" it's the staple, and no matter how they reimagine it - we love how fresh and modern it comes back and births a whole new era and love.


The trends of summer 2025 are broad and offer a little something to everyone of every age group and we know you will settle into the colors: different shades of yellow, powder pinks, shades of blue, greens, to bold blooms... Let your imagination run wild and don't just limit yourself to the same old same ole - step out try new trends and color that work into your personal color palette and don't be afraid to try a different style.

Happy shopping Lapazions! 


Saturday, November 28, 2015

Understanding Body-Types: Apple Shape (part 2)

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant, Certified Lifestyle/Relationship Coach, Fashion/Style Journalist

Photographs Provided By: Google.com and Lapazimageing Fashion Forward

Hello LaPazions, here is part two of our “Understanding Your Body-type.” We want to celebrate all body-types so we’re going to take each one step-by-step and give you a few pointers that will help you out when, you start building or revamping your wardrobe.

Apple Shape=You have no defined waistline, weight tends to form on the stomach or mid-section. Many ladies think this is only a plus issue but, that isn’t the case and there are several celebs that share this particular body-type:Celebs with Apple ShapesHonestly, the apple shaped body-type isn’t the easiest shape to dress. Many make the mistake to cover-cover, layer and wear very lose fitting garments which; in many instances only makes for a heavier appearance and gives no definition to your body-shape.

Let’s get into a few tricks that can help you when dressing your apple-body shape. You want to create the illusion of having a defined waistline- You’ll want to wear clothes in a way that makes your mid-section narrower. This will help you achieve a proportional body shape and visually take 10 pounds off your figure.

Belts: You should think about adding a great belt to your wardrobe. Dark colored wide belts that have a little detail to them but, remember if you are very full and heavy around the waist, a wide belt made out of stretch material is recommended.

Dresses & Tops: That skim past over your midsection but; nip right below your bust such as: empire, long tops, tunic shirts- lift your chest and make your waist look trimmer.

Shapewear: Ladies this area is very important because, you want to give definition and trick the eye- You should really invest in a good waist cinchers, believe it or not this investment will do the trick in an instant,  giving you the well defined waistline and reshaping- Purchase a very good push-up bra that will lift and raise your bust and give the separation and elongate your body-shape.

Jackets: Preferably hip-length to skim past your mid-section and balance out your frame. Buttons should be below the bust to trim your waist. Also, nipped waist, V-shaped lapels, and a V-neckline look best on you.
Also make sure that your jackets are single-breasted. Too much details such as double breasts accentuate your midsection and will make you look bulky.

These are just a few simple tips and if you’d like more information regarding how to dress your “Apple” shaped body-type.

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Saturday, November 21, 2015

Understanding Body-Types: Pear Shape (part 1)

Pear Shape

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant, Certified Lifestyle Coach, Fashion/Style Journalist

Photographs provided by: Google.com and Lapazimageing Fashion Forward

Hello LaPazions, I guess many of you are wondering why we started with this particular body-type? It’s very simple, with the new craze of the ample and fuller bottom and, the celebration of all things bootylicious seems to be a great place to start to get a good understanding of how to dress this particular body-shape.

Pear Shape= Widest part of your body is below the waist around your hips and bottom- You can be small, short, full-figured or thin, but, if your hips are wider than your shoulders you are a pear-shape:PearLadies don’t be upset because you just happen to be in good company with some of the most fabulous celebrities that are also pear-shaped; from Jennifer Lopez, Nicki Minaj, BeyoncĂ© to Kelly Clarkson to just name a few:Celebs with Pear ShapesNow let’s get into the meat of this article what are the tricks in dressing this particular body-type? You want to elongate your figure to draw attention away from the heaviest part of your body aka your hips and butt We have to balance your hips and shoulders while celebrating your curves-We want to draw eyes upwards.

You should think about wearing things that are darker and more slimming on the bottom i.e. dark jeans, pants, dark knee-length pencil skirts (P.S. I’m not telling you-you are doomed to a life of all black and boringness). You need to remember to just wear solid colors and fantastic tops that bring attention to your face Next tip your tops shouldn’t end at your hips because, it will make you look heavier.

Jackets: are your friend-Why? They have a fabulous structure and silhouette, your jackets you choose should end past your hips-not at your hips.

Tunic tops and Dresses: will bring attention upwards-don’t wear any that are too tight or cling to your stomach or hips. One thing about this style is it will accentuate your arms, upper body and will make you look leaner. 

Cold Shoulder Tops: this will look great and give a little sexy. These tops show off one of the sexiest areas on a woman’s body and most women can rock this look. These tops immediately draws attention upward and are very eye-catching.

These are just a few simple tips in dressing this particular body-type and how to look fabulous at all times no matter what you’re wearing.

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Saturday, September 19, 2015

NYFW: Vera Wang Only Bridal?

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article By: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant, Certified Lifestyle/Relationship Coach, Fashion/Style Journalist

Photographs By: N. Wallace Jr

LaPazions, I must be totally honest with you all; I’m only here at Vera Wang because, my niece is a huge fan of this Designer and because she is fighting to beat Leukemia. I thought I’d cover this show exclusively for Elly (Please click on her picture to donate and support us in helping to find a cure for blood cancer and Leukemia):TeamEllyAs I sit here getting ready to see what is going to be presented, I am a little worried and nerves because, the last 4 seasons haven’t been that great, so I am hoping this season will usher in a new and vibrant Vera Wang. The first look comes onto the runway and my heart slightly sinks into my feet.. I’m really not sure what direction or feel Vera is going with but, I can honestly say its definitely not what I was hoping to see:VW1VW2VW3VW4

I am praying this isn’t what the full collection looks like. I love the shoes that are being featured on the models with the collection but, I don’t really feel they match or feel right with each piece that comes onto the runway.. With that being stated, I’d love to have a pair in my collection though:Shoes

Thank goodness a few really cute pieces came out and I thought seriously Vera Wang’s ready-to-wear just isn’t that ready to wear.. I’d love to see her put more definition and cohesion into the collection and give us some color (technically she gave us a bang of orange). I’d like to see something that looks more like what we’ve come to know and love with Vera Wang bridal for the ready-to-wear:VW5VW6VW14VW15VW16VW19

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Wednesday, September 16, 2015

NYFW: Badley Mischka Step Back for Spring-2016

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article By: Alexia Lopez-Fashion/Style & Lifestyle Journalist (Lapazimageing International)

Photographer: Brandon Gillian-Lapazimageing Fashion Forward

Happy fabulous fashion week LaPazions, I am so excited sitting here with our Editor-in-Chief, Sonya LaRae getting ready to take in one of my favorite Designers. I feel the adrenaline rushing through my vein's like a child who has had one too many pieces of chocolate..

It’s show-time the lights dim and the music comes up and the first look is out on the runway and I’m like this is really pretty and very feminine, which I’m loving and I look over at Sonya LaRae and she is like on the edge of her seat taking in every element of the garments coming down the runway.. I love that they are giving reference to more of a 50’s style and fabrics. I am going to give you a little tease of what we’re seeing:BM1BM2BM3I love the clean lines of the 50’s and Badley Mischka captured it but, brought it forward to be very modern, which gave air to a true feel of what women today would love to wear and look like. Something else that made this collection pop-was how they kept the hair and makeup simple with a bold lips; much like women in my mom’s era would rock. I could see myself wearing several pieces from this collection that celebrates everything about being a woman and understanding the contouring of the female form (body-shape):BM8BM9BM12BM16Per the Designers they are giving us a visual and feeling of Buenos Aires 1950’s- Raw elegance and luxury was in that time and women dressed for dinner, cocktails or brunches. I’m totally in love with every look that has been presented from the delicate eyelet, lace, beading, sequence, floral and taffeta very amazing:Enter the text that you want to check for grammar, spelling, and punctuation mistakes; then click the grey button below.BM14BM15BM17BM19I truly loved being in attendance for todays runway show and Sonya LaRae said it best “Absolutely Stunning and beyond Breathtaking!” Congratulations for such a fabulous season I take my hat off and applaud Mark Badley and James Mischka.

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Tuesday, September 15, 2015

NYFW-Christian Siriano Dreams of Morocco-Spring 2016

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Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Nile Harper

Article By: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant, Certified Lifestyle/Relationship Coach, Fashion/Style Journalist

Photographer: D. Robinson Freelance LaPaz and Lapazimageing Fashion Forward

Hello LaPazions, I know we’re just a little behind on bringing you all our coverage but, don’t worry we will get everything up on the site for you promise. We’re here at the Christian Siriano Spring 2016 runway show and I’m looking forward to seeing what’s going to be offered by this very fashion forward Designer.  This seasons collection is about the “dream” of visiting Morocco per Siriano so, I’m very interested to see what his dream of Morocco looks like.

I see several stars are in attendance from Laura Prepon, Alicia Silverstone and Dance Mom starlet Maddie Ziegler just to name a few:Alicia SilverstoneLaura Prepon

Finally show time and I have to say my vision and thoughts of Morocco are a little more vivid and depth. Morocco is rich in culture, spectacular splashes of color with scrumptious spices. Siriano took a more scaled down approach to this vibrant country- He brought out more natural hues, that necessarily didn’t speak Moroccan influences or textile:CS1CS3CS8CS13CS14

Needless to say I personally didn’t feel a Moroccan sense or feeling but, then just as I was about to just feel let down -these gorgeous/flowy pieces came out onto the runway that took me to Morocco and celebrated all things we have come to know and love:CS32CS33

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I think Christian really brought a very different element to this collection and, I will reiterate, I would have loved to see more of the textures, colors and flare from Moroccan influences. Congratulations to a very successful fashion week:Christian SirianoWe cannot wait to hear your opinions from this amazing collection and Designer.

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