Category: Events

December 13, 2012

Diane von Furstenberg and Camilla Morton’s New Fairy Tale Book: The Empress’s New Clothes

I remember when I first laid eyes on Diane’s collection, poking around the Fifth Floor at Bergdorf Goodman. I thought to myself, these prints are so cute, they kind of remind me of the 1970s. I ended up buying a blue dress that fit me like a glove and it is hard to fit my body perfectly.

My mother and grandmother were delighted to see it and asked who made it? I told them a new designer Diane von Furstenberg and received a chuckle from my mother. She explained that Diane was in no way a new designer; that she had been quite popular in the past with her iconic wrap dress.

Fast forward to today and I am still an avid DVF Fan. The clothes are so versatile; a number of pieces can go to work, a luncheon or a party. And after reading Diane’s new fairy tale book, The Empress’s New Clothes, I see that this feeling has been shared among many people from the 1970s to today.

The book is based on the incredible life (and LOVE) of Diane von Furstenberg. It is written by a London-based fashion writer, Camilla Morton, and illustrated by The DVF Studio. I especially love this illustrated page of the Empress and her new clothes below.

I won’t spoil the book but I will say that it is no wonder that Diane is a global fashion icon, business mogul, president of CFDA, and an inspiration to women everywhere. She has a slew of awards and achievements, and has revolutionized the fashion world by making clothes ‘easy’ with her wrap dress still sold and worn today. I told Diane at her book signing event this week at Bergdorf’s that I wanted to have a brand like hers. She responded with cool confidence that I can “be the woman that I want to be.”

I am deeply moved and in awe of Diane von Furstenberg. This fairytale story based on Diane’s life is not just a fairytale. It is an inspirational piece for little girls and women alike, a tale of a princess with an entrepreneurial spirit and a few sample dresses in her suitcase. Congratulations Camilla and Diane, this is a book that I hope to pass down to future daughters in my family.

Yours Truly,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

Photo Credits: Jenny Kawa/BFAnyc.com

October 25, 2012

Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Presents Femme Fairytales

Last night I attended the unveiling of the Furla and Saks Fifth Avenue Femme Fairytales Handbag Collection hosted by Kelly Rutherford of Gossip Girls!

The candy bags were very whimsical and fabulous. Rebecca Moses was commissioned to illustrate and create stories of five special women (Femme Fairytales). They represent the story and lives of the women and each one was quite unique- jewels, studs and even blue ostrich feathers! The bags are actually not that expensive, to my surprise. Most seem to selling for at least under $1000.

I chatted with Vera Wang (love her work) and showed off one of my favorite bags with Fabio Fusi, Furla’s Creative Director. The president of Furla, Giovanni Furlanetto, was also in attendance representing the company. It was a lovely evening!

September 29, 2012

Malinda Knowles’ Day of Beauty With Crier PR!

I had an amazing evening at Crier PR’s beauty event inside the Penthouse of the Royalton Hotel.

I met Manna Kadar, creator of Manna Kadar Cosmetics who made my eyes glow and lips shimmer.

I loved the penthouse balcony and the goody bag filled with so many products. I can’t wait to try them all!

Love the way the New York skyline is the perfect backdrop for my Lipsy London dress and Giuseppe Zanotti blue pumps. And speaking of backdrop, for a panty-free line in a fitted dress, make sure you slip into some thong underwear. One of my favorites is by Hanky Panky, available at Bloomingdale’s.

Your “Fashionably-Late,”
Malinda Knowles