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Fashion, Fashion Shows

Couture Fashion Week New York 2/14/14 6pm Show

On Friday, February 14th I attended the 6pm show of Couture Fashion Week featureing designers Nonye Lumm Couture, Wesley Petermann and Marisol Henriquez. Set to the pulsating beats of African music Nonye Lumm Couture was first up with a vivid display of gorgeous evening gowns, billowing dresses and tailored suits. The edgy androgynous creations of swiss designer Wesley Petermann was up next. Highlights included a show-stopping fur dress creation, and a flamboyant Lady-Gaga-esqe … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week New York 2/14/14 6pm Show

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Fashion Shows

A/W 2014 By Misha Presentation

On Monday, February 10th I attended the A/W 2014 Presentation of London fashion designer Misha Vaidya at New York’s Lali Lali Gallery. Vaida’s clothing line By Misha, which launched in 2011, always unveils a collection with a unique story and theme. This season’s collection titled “Eloquence,” debuted against a simplistic romantic backdrop of hanging lights in a dimly lit room. Featuring deep colors such as navy, burgundy, … Continue reading A/W 2014 By Misha Presentation

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Everything Fabulous

Say “I Love You” with Louis Vuitton’s $9000 Limited Edition Teddy Bear

What do you get the name brand aficionado in your life who has everything? How about a limited edition brown and beige monogram Louis Vuitton teddy bear? The bear named DouDou, is the only teddy bear made by Louis Vuitton in 150 years, and recently became available at NYC’s Toy Tokyo for a whopping $8,999.99, a steep price to pay for a toy stuffed with cotton. The … Continue reading Say “I Love You” with Louis Vuitton’s $9000 Limited Edition Teddy Bear

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Fashion, Fashion Shows

“Faith. Hope. Fashion.” 2013 Annual Gala

On October 9th the 3rd Annual United Colors (UCOF) was held at the Lexington Avenue Armory in New York City. Event Honorary Chair Fern Mallis presented legendary supermodel Pat Cleveland with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award against a colorfully lit backdrop that spelled out the night’s theme in oversized letters: FAITH. HOPE. FASHION. Additionally, the event honored Sade Solomon, UCOF’s top student, with the Achiever of … Continue reading “Faith. Hope. Fashion.” 2013 Annual Gala

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Beauty

Introducing Isaac Mizrahi Loves Tweezerman

Tweezerman, the beauty tools experts, have teamed up with famed designer and Project Runway All-Stars judge Isaac Mizrahi for its 2013 Limited Edition Designer Series Collection, an annual collaboration which has included former partnerships with designer powerhouses Agatha Ruiz De le Prada, Betsy Johnson, Cynthia Rowley, and Harajuku Lovers. Mizrahi, who is notorious for his colorful and irreverent fashion creations called the collaboration a “no-brainer.” “Tweezerman is a … Continue reading Introducing Isaac Mizrahi Loves Tweezerman

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Fashion, Fashion Shows

Fro Fashion Week Features Plus Size Designer

On Saturday, September 7th, Atlanta-based Fro Fashion Week closed out their four-day takeover with a GOTHIX themed fashion show, featuring the fashions of 6 upcoming designers chosen from across the US. One of the designers featured was Antoinette Middleton of I AM Designs, who creates fashionable clothes for curvy women. Sassy pieces were showcased on the runway including garments adorned with chains and waist-clinching belts. Check out … Continue reading Fro Fashion Week Features Plus Size Designer

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Fashion, Multiethnic

Spotlight on African American Designers in honor of Black History Month

LAURA SMALLS Laura Smalls has been on the fashion scene since for some time; bit now she has become a household name since Michelle Obama wore one of her designs for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. A graduate of Parson’s school of Design in 1976, Laura started small selling a handful of designs at Blookingdales and Henri Bendel. Soon after, she was approached by Vogue … Continue reading Spotlight on African American Designers in honor of Black History Month

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Beauty, Fashion Shows, Hair, Makeup

Backstage Beauty: Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan Fall 2013

On February 10th, I went backstage at Emerson’s Fall 2013 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at The Studio at Lincoln Center. The team of Red Door Spa, led by National Creative Director and Master Stylist Zahir Ziani, was responsible for the teased up-do seen on the runway. The hair, as described by Ziani, was created to look effortless and natural, “as if the model put … Continue reading Backstage Beauty: Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan Fall 2013

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Clothing, Fashion, Fashion Shows

The Knot and the Wedding Channel Couture Runway Show – Spring 2013

On Saturday, October 13th, I attended a bridal couture runway show presented by The Knot and the Wedding Channel at the Hilton Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The show took place as part of Couture Bridal Fashion week, New York’s premier bridal-industry trade show. This was the first time the event featured a grand runway presentation, which showcased more than 100 dresses from top designers. Gorgeous … Continue reading The Knot and the Wedding Channel Couture Runway Show – Spring 2013

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Couture Fashion Week – Isabel Zapardiez – Couture Bridal Designs

On Friday, February 16th, I attended the fashion presentation of Spanish designer Isabel Zapardiez, who unveiled a selection of stunning couture bridal designs inside the iconic Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City. Every model emerged as poised goddesses draped in silk satin, muslin, organza, tulle and brocade. Embellishments of Chantilly lace, crystals, mother-of-pearl and silver added to the drama and … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week – Isabel Zapardiez – Couture Bridal Designs

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