“My clients—musicians, performers, dancers—are very inspiring to me,” says designer Leana Zuñiga. For Spring 2012, she decided to ruffle the Electric Feathers a bit this season, per her customers’ requests. “They asked for lamé—it’s just more fun anyway, [for] people who want to be elegant but not tailored.” She answered their call, adding a touch [...]

Let’s state right off that celebrities deserve a modicum of privacy. That said, we kind of wish that Karin Berenson, one of the proprietors of Nolita boutique No. 6, would be a little more gossipy about her star shoppers. Having lately spotted items from the No. 6-carried line Electric Feathers on Kim Gordon, Michelle Williams, [...]

What: A silk minidress with a sultry low, curved back and a matching sash that can be worn as a belt or scarf.
Why: When I picked up Electric Feathers’ U-back dress, I found I was in good company. Designer Leana Zuniga informed me that stylist Melanie Ward bought the same style in three colors. [...]

“Oh my God, I’m a freak,” confesses Marina Schindler. “I’ve got boxes and boxes, and I keep buying more. I can’t stop!” Schindler’s obsession: lace. The stylist has been collecting vintage lace for years, and a rotating selection of her hand-embellished finds has been available at Helena Christensen’s Butik in the West Village. On a [...]