One of the things that sets AHAlife apart is the idea of collective curation (meaning: every product you see on the site was hand-chosen by one of our global tastemakers). Here are the people that make it happen.
Fashion & Beauty
Akiko Ichikawa
New York/Tokyo based fashion journalist & consultant. Writes for the Japanese editions of Vogue and Elle Décor.
Alessandro Valenti
Longtime fashion industry Executive. Head of the U.S. retail division for Armani.
Amanda Ross
W Hotels Global Fashion Director & Stylist. Consulted to designers Dennis Basso & Elie Tahari. Wardrobe stylist for the TV show "Lipstick Jungle."
Anna Sheffield
This CFDA-nominated designer helms Bing Bang and a namesake fine jewelry line and has collaborated with Marc Jacobs, Phillip Lim and Urban Outfitters.
Anndra Neen
Mexican-born & New York-based sisters. Designers behind the Anndra Neen jewelry & handbag collection.
Anne Line Hansen
Paris-based independent strategic advisor for luxury fashion and lifestyle. Previously headed brands such as Roger Vivier, Chanel and Armani.
Bobbi Brown
Makeup artist. Author of six bestselling beauty books including "Bobbi Brown Beauty Rules". Her cosmetic line is sold at stores worldwide.
Carmindy
Makeup artist. Host of TLC's "What Not To Wear." Author of "The 5 Minute Face, Get Positively Beautiful and Crazy Busy Beautiful."
Cator Sparks
A proud Southern transplant. Fashion journalist and gentleman about town in New York City.
Colette Malouf
SoHo-based hair & jewelry accessories designer.
Cynthia Rowley
The designer has put her stylish spin on clothing, accessories and home goods—from tabletop to tool kits—as well as diapers and Band-Aids.
Derek Blasberg
Editor at Large for Style.com and Harper's Bazaar. Senior Editor at V and V Man. Author of "Classy: Exceptional Advice for the Extremely Modern Lady."
Diane Pernet
Founder/Director of A Shaded View On Fashion Film Festival. Co-Editor-in-Chief of ZOO Magazine.
Donna Karan
World-renowned fashion designer. International humanitarian. Committed to creating sustainability in Haiti.
Elizabeth Meigher
Contributing Editor at Quest Magazine.
Evilasio Miranda
CEO of the Brazilian Association of Fashion Designers. Bon Vivant.
Gina Pell
Former tech geek who transitioned early into blogging. Her popular lifestyle blog Splendora has been going strong since 1999. Lives in San Francisco.
Haidee Findlay-Levin
Fashion stylist Haidee Findlay-Levin specializes in all things style, magazines and eyewear: what's new, what's next and why it matters.
Haideh Hirmand
Harvard-trained aesthetic plastic surgeon. Chairperson of the Women’s Aesthetic Surgeon’s Committee of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
Iris Apfel
Apfel's legendary style was showcased in the "Rara Avis" exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute, and in the book "Rare Bird of Fashion."
Jackie Cascarano
Creative Director and Co-Founder of Lock & Mane and DryShampoo.com, an all-around style and hair expert.
Jason Campbell
Style expert and editor-in-chief of JC Report, which tracks global fashion trends and emerging talent.
Jeannine Morris
Christian Louboutin loving beauty, style, health, relationship and fitness expert. Founder of BeautySweetSpot.com and a regular guest on E!, NBC, FOX and CBS.
Jenni Kayne
Fashion designer known for her chic, effortless approach to American sportswear.
Jennifer Margolin
San Francisco-based fashion stylist, creative consultant and founder of the fashion website RedSoleDiary.com.
Jennine Jacob
Founder and editor of the popular fashion and lifestyle blog "The Coveted."
Josh Manning
Josh Manning is an actor, producer and a RiderCoach for the Motorcycle Safety Foundation.
Karen Robinovitz
New York-based journalist, media expert, and founder of Purple Lab.
Karen Giberson
President of the Accessories Council, a QVC veteran and former training executive at Macy's, Karen Giberson is an undisputed force in the retail industry.
Kate McGregor
Owner of the Kaight boutiques in NY that focus on innovative and fashion forward sustainable clothing and accessories.
Kimmie Smith
Editor-in-Chief of Kitten Lounge and former model with her own accessories line.
Kristin Booker
Fashion editor, lifestyle expert, and beauty editor of HollywoodLife.com, a Bonnie Fuller publication.
Laura Feinstein
Brooklyn based social media expert and editor for the trends research and innovation company PSFK with a soft spot for Scandinavian culture and design.
Michelle Joni Lapidos
Spa Week Daily blogger, social media expert and event planner. Michelle's background also includes celebrity styling and a stint on reality TV.
Michelyn Camen
Fragrance specialist and Editor-in-Chief of CaFleureBon, a top ten fragrance blog.
Nancy MacDonell
Fashion and style writer and author of two books including 'The Classic Ten: The True Story of the Little Black Dress and Nine Other Fashion Favorites'
Nathalie Willebrand
Willebrand left banking to devote her time to fashion and all things fabulous. She now works as a fashion blogger for the Swedish edition of Metro.
Nitya Chandra
NY-based fashion executive and founder of the Amar Kirti Foundation, which advocates education and good hygiene for children.
Olivia Bono
Green Buyer and Consultant, Attorney turned Founder of Juno and Jove, an eco-conscious fashion retailer.
Olivia Palermo
Actress, Model, Fashion Writer, Jewelry Designer and general Girl-about-town.
Paris Kain
The man behind the Abraxas Rex jewelry/kimono collection, Kain is passionate about art, film and design.
Patrick Alemi
Celebrity hairstylist, Italian-food-aficionado, a man who loves the good life.
Peter Davis
Man about town, editor in chief of Avenue magazine, contributing editor of Paper magazine and passionate gay rights activist.
Petra Nemcova
New York and London-based model and philanthropist whose Happy Hearts Fund helps in rebuilding children's lives after natural disasters.
Rachel Roy
New York City designer and philanthropist.
Ramya Giangola
NYC-based luxury brands and retail expert who is the founder of the luxury product scouting firm Gogoluxe.
Regina Barrios
Mexico City-based jewelry designer who reinvents the rich heritage of the indigenous Huichol people of Mexico for her elegant and beautifully crafted pieces.
Robert Cordero
Journalist, consultant and digital entrepreneur.
Roger Joseph
New York-based fashion and design consultant with an international clientele, who believes in "RWD" - Respective World Domination.
Samantha Lim
New York-based Fashion Director of Lookbooks Media as well as Editor in Chief of FashionIndie.com and Lookbooks.com
Samantha Yanks
Editor-in-Chief of Gotham and Hamptons Magazines, on-air fashion and lifestyle expert who splits her time between the West Village and Bridgehampton.
Shonquis Moreno
Writer, editor, and design and street art enthusiast who divides her time between New York and Istanbul.
Stellene Volandes
Departures style editor and former high school English teacher who lives on -and loves- the Upper East Side in NYC.
Tabitha Simmons
Shoe designer and a contributing editor at Vogue and Dazed and Confused. Has styled the shows of Calvin Klein and Alexander McQueen.
Tim Gunn
New York Times best-selling author, the Chief Creative Officer of Liz Claiborne inc. and mentor on the Emmy nominated Project Runway.
Tina Lutz
Co-founder of the knitwear brand Lutz & Patmos. Collaborated for her line with Richard Meier, Carine Roitfeld, Liv Tyler, Desmond Tutu.
