Category Archives: New Inventory

Dino Di Modolo, founder and designer, was eager to expand his design expertise from timepiece construction and design, to include a luxury jewelry line, which he did in 2005 with the birth of Di Modolo jewelry. Global attention from a … Continue reading →

Flaunting salvaged cupcake liners and black beans, New York Cities Henri Bendel’s upscale women’s specialty store exhibits recycled window mannequins inspired by the dresses found inside Bendel’s almost a century ago. No stranger to recycling, Fay Cullen’s passion is to … Continue reading →

If pink is the new black, is winter the new summer? If you’re feeling typically dark from sun-deprivation and a few days in Miami aren’t on the cards anytime soon, how about a matching a pair of trendy-pink skull-embellished suede … Continue reading →

When we think of style we often think of Coco Channel. The Art Deco Movement with it’s beautiful lines influenced the fashion of the time. You may not have heard of Elsa Schiaparelli, an influential Italian designer. At a time … Continue reading →

Some old-school fashion-mavens believe that a diamond watch is only for formal occasions! Not so, here at FCI we strut our whites after Labor Day, we mix gold and silver, we even wear minks and jeans. Breaking the rules is … Continue reading →

One of the hottest trends this fall is the buckle pump. By definition a buckle is “a catch for fastening two ends.” So what’s the catch? There is no catch, only high style! FCI celebrates the hot-buckle trend all the … Continue reading →

The Art Deco movement’s bold influences created the Femme Fatale. This couture gown from Givenchy is influenced by the by the bold direction of Art Deco. Get in touch with your sensual inner Femme Fatale to wrap him around your … Continue reading →

Golden tassels have been worn by well-appointed ladies in Italy for centuries. This detailed Venetian costume has one elegant tassel suspended in the back. The modern gold version is equally spectacular with these beautifully crafted gold tassel earrings from FCI, … Continue reading →

Now that Mad Men has moved into the sixties, we are turning to BBC’s The Hour for a dose of fifties sophistication. You might like to read this interesting article on the costume design associated with the program or favorite … Continue reading →

The plum colored crystal by the name of Amethyst, is considered a dream stone by healers all over the world. This time of year it is reminiscent of the famous ‘Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy’ from the Nut Cracker … Continue reading →