During the 1980′s we presented two more phenomenal sellers…the “Winged Victory” dress and the “Knotted Triangle”. As we look back, we’re not entirely sure why both dresses played off the idea of knots, but they did, and it gave each tremendous versatility.
MAGID BERNARD Winged Victory Dress
The Winged Victory dress, of silk crepe de chine, was an instant success because could be worn straight or tied in seven different ways – taking it from casual to the most elegant evening. [...]
Were we really ever this young?!
It’s hard to believe that we’ve been designing clothes for over a quarter of a century! But it’s true…this year marks MAGID BERNARD’s 25th anniversary.
As designers, we’re always looking ahead to what’s new – so we thought it would be fun to pause and take this time to look back, to revisit how fashion has changed over the past two-and-a-half decades. Through the years, while shoulder pads have grown and shrunk, hem lines risen [...]
I recently returned from my second visit to San Miguel de Allende, a beautifully restored Colonial town in central Mexico. I stayed at Casa San Miguel, the fabulous home of my friend, Beth James. Casa San Miguel, and San Miguel itself, will transport you back in time to Spanish Colonial Mexico.
The city’s winding picture-postcard cobblestone streets are lined with crayon-colored buildings. Baroque colonial mansions, like Casa San Miguel, hide tiled patios, fountained gardens and intricate balconies behind vine covered [...]
Dr. Terpenning and me, getting our MAGID BERNARD glam on!
Last Thursday’s Annual Membership Luncheon at the John Wayne Cancer Institute honored Dr. Marilou Terpenning , M.D., F.A.C.P., with its prestigious Angel Award. Dr. Terpenning was my medical oncologist (chemo doctor) when I had breast cancer 10 years ago this year.
She is a remarkable woman. Brilliant, of course, but also one of the most beautiful and compassionate human beings I’ve known.
Her lifelong commitment to [...]