The Oz Jewelry – Runway Diaries

The story behind jewelry collection from Disney’s “Oz the Great” film designed by celebrity designer Joe Vilaiwan of Vilaiwan Fine Jewelry. Continue Reading

Drama, Boys & Models with Tyra Banks, America’s Next Top Model

Amongst the frenzy of lights, cameras and various models from the 20th cycle of the CW’s hit show America’s Next Top Model getting ready for their first public fashion show since this season aired, I had the pleasure of talking about all the romantic drama and emotional shorelines from this season with the show’s creator, Tyra Banks. Continue Reading

From Flapper Couture to Oz


Nestled in the infamous Hollywood Hills is a glamorous 1920s palace fondly referred to as ‘The Cedars’ by locals. It was once the home of Norma Talmadge, the original Hollywood film starlet of the silent film era. From this glamorous abode, fashion designer Sue Wong created her newest line ‘Oz, The Great & Powerful’ in a partnership with Disney for the launch of their new film of the same name. Continue Reading

Personal Style of Designer Sue Wong

JH – How would you define your personal style?

SW – I am a romantic at heart for my work, but in stark contrast, for myself, in the way I dress, I am either a modernist/ minamalist–but in a more intellectual way, as I wear a lot of the Japanese designers: Issey Miyake, Junya Watanabe, Yohji Yamamoto, etc, as well as some of the Antwerp designers like Ann Dullemeister. Continue Reading