Dino-Ray Ramos is a fashion critic whose work has appeared in the Oakland Tribune, Tri-Valley Herald, San Mateo County Times and the Contra Costa Times, and is a fashion journalism instructor at the Academy of Art University.

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Greetings from New York!

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September 4, 8:21 PM

by Dino-Ray Ramos, S.F. Fashion Examiner

Hello all! I just got into New York for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week! I am just getting settled in to the uber-modern Hotel Le Bleu in Brooklyn and I am resting up for a day of fashion shows in Bryant Park!

That said, for the next couple of days, I am going to be writing up some of the most fabulous shows and about the fun times that NY has to offer!

So stay tuned for some great collections of Spring/Summer 2009!

P.S. Don't you just love the presidential campaign theme of this season's fashion week? How appropriate.

Topics: fashion , style , Designers , clothing , pop culture , Men's , Models , Women's , Events , Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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Tim Gunn and Macy's 'Make it work!'

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December 2, 1:52 PM

San Francisco Project Runway fans, clear your calendars on Monday December 8, because Tim Gunn, the style guru extraordinaire from the popular fashion design reality show will be making an appearance at Macy's in Union Square.Armed with his selfless... Read More
Topics: style , San Francisco , Project Runway , television , pop culture , Shopping , Tim Gunn , Celebrities , Women's , Macy's , Events , Stores

Everyone loves a 'Sex and the City' wedding gown knock-off

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December 2, 9:37 AM

Knock-off is such a harsh term. Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery so maybe this news isn't that bad...just worthy of a roll of the eyes.Do you remember that Vivienne Westwood wedding gown Carrie Bradshaw (a.k.a. Sarah Jessica Parker) wore in... Read More
Topics: fashion , style , Actors , movies , clothing , pop culture , Celebrities , Women's , Dresses , Sex and the City , Vivienne Westwood , Sarah Jessica Parker

Somber '60s suburban style is 'Revolutionary'

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December 1, 5:25 PM

Remember how I had this ongoing obsession with Twilight? It's pretty hard to forget (click here, here, here and here if you don't remember).Now my focus has totally shifted since I read the book-soon-to-be-movie Revolutionary Road. I think Entertainment... Read More
Topics: fashion , style , Actors , film , movies , clothing , pop culture , Men's , Celebrities , Mad Men , Kate Winslet , Leonardo DiCaprio

The joy of recession and ‘Black Friday’

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November 28, 1:07 AM

As I sit here trying to digest my food from an enjoyably gluttonous Thanksgiving meal, I can’t help but think of all the cardio-infused shopping I am going to do tomorrow. But at the same time, there’s this constant coverage on the economy... Read More
Topics: fashion , style , San Francisco , Designers , Shopping , Sales , Stores

New boutique alert: Shotwell

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November 26, 4:17 PM

Combining high-end street-chic labels and some fancy vintage garb (including a gold lamet jumpsuit that’s so hot that they only rent it out), Shotwell is a jolt of boho-chic flavor in the uber commercial area of Union Square.Defined by their silhouettes... Read More
Topics: style , San Francisco , Designers , clothing , Shopping , Men's , Accessories , Women's , Stores , News

A PUMA birthday bash!

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November 26, 3:26 PM

The fashionable feline shoe label, PUMA is turning 60 and they’re letting us all into their party!Some vintage PUMA adsThe nationwide party will be in cities across the nation including Boston, Washington DC, Las Vegas, Austin, San Diego, Houston,... Read More
Topics: fashion , music , style , San Francisco , Designers , clothing , pop culture , Shopping , Shoes , Men's , Accessories , Celebrities , Women's , Events , Stores , Lady Gaga , Puma

PETA and Armani have furry feud

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November 26, 2:37 PM

The folks at PETA haven’t been too happy with Mr. Giorgio Armani. The veteran fashion designer uses rabbit fur in some of his new items – including some garments for babies.I certainly do admire PETA’s passion for the cause. All over... Read More
Topics: fashion , Designers , clothing , pop culture , News , PETA , Giorgio Armani

Fashionable Music Video of the Moment: 'Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)' by Beyonce

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November 25, 1:36 PM

I'm sure everyone has seen the parody of this video featuring Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg and Bobby Moynihan dancing with Beyonce on SNL, but the truth is, the real version of this video is a major dose of hotness. With minimalist... Read More
Topics: fashion , music , style , pop culture , Accessories , Celebrities , Women's , Beyonce , Dance

The epic fashions of 'Australia'

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November 25, 2:10 AM

As I sit in Caffe Trieste on New Montgomery sipping on my latte, I glance at my cell phone every five minutes in anticipation for my scheduled phone interview with Academy Award-winning costume designer, Catherine Martin. She has dazzled the silver screen... Read More
Topics: fashion , style , Designers , Actors , film , movies , clothing , pop culture , Celebrities , Dresses , Nicole Kidman , Hugh Jackman , Costumes