Tag Archives: Liz Claiborne

In Memoriam – Part 2

More celebrities and notables who died in 2007: Jerry Falwell – May 15 The evangelist who founded both the Moral Majority and Liberty University died of cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 73. Charles Nelson Reilly – May 25 Perhaps best known as a panelist on “Match Game,” Charles Nelson Reilly also appeared on many other shows, but few remember he won a Tony Award in 1962 for his appearance in “How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying.” Frankie Abernathy – June 9 A co-star of the “Real World: San Diego” in 2004, Frankie told her co-stars of her … Continue reading →

Fashion Goes High Tech

It’s not everyday that you see the name Liz Claiborne prominently displayed at Best Buy. But, in a move that has fashion combining with function, the Liz Claiborne brand is teaming up with the electronics outlet store to introduce a new line of consumer electronic accessories. According to the company, the new collection is tailored for the “stylish woman on the go.” It includes an extensive line of laptop bags and sleeves, business totes, cellphone cases, MP3 cases and camera cases made from a variety of fabrics, including luxe leathers, and materials with metallic and patent finishes. The new line … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Death Of A Fashion Icon and Fashionable Vegetarians

DEATH OF A FASHION ICON I’ve been wearing her designs since high school so it was with great sadness that I learned legendary fashionista Liz Claiborne died yesterday. According news reports, Claiborne had been battling cancer and died at New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Tuesday. She was 78. Claiborne was born in Brussels, but immigrated to the United States as a child and grew up in New Orleans. According to the Claiborne website, the designer founded her namesake company with husband Art Ortenberg in 1976 and retired in 1989. That was around the time when I started wearing her clothes to … Continue reading →