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Couture Design House Draws From Historic Royalty

TeKay Designs, a couture house based in Houston, debuted its “Queen of the Brides” royalty themed bridal gowns during New York Fashion week this past February. The collection was inspired by the elegance of historic monarchas, and featured luxury fabrics, textures and colors. Not only were the gowns unique, but the faces that graced the runway were as well, as diversity was applied to the model … Continue reading Couture Design House Draws From Historic Royalty

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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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“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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Couture Fashion Week New York Showcases Native Designers

On September 6th, I attended the 6pm show of Couture Fashion Week New York held in the Grand Ballroom at The New Yorker Hotel in midtown Manhattan. The show opened with an amazing display of bedazzled gowns by up-and-coming fashion designer Priya Saluja. A native of New Delhi, Priya draws her inspiration from India’s rich cultural heritage and creates one-of-a-kind pieces embellished with handcrafted printing and embroidery. … Continue reading Couture Fashion Week New York Showcases Native Designers

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Alli’s Everlasting Arrangements & Accessories Blogger Contest

A few weeks ago I was approached by a representative of Alli’s Everlasting Arrangements & Accessories asking me to take part in a fun contest to style one of the company’s floral pins in friendly competition with other bloggers. After hearing the story behind the company, I couldn’t say no. Alli’s Everlasting Arrangements & Accessories, is a floral arrangements and accessories line designed by Renee … Continue reading Alli’s Everlasting Arrangements & Accessories Blogger Contest

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William Okpo S/S 2013 Presentation

On September 11th I attended the S/S 2013 Presentation of William Okpo, a women’s wear collection designed by two sisters, Darlene and Lizzy Okpo. The line, named after the sister’s father, takes its inspiration from their parents, Nigerian immigrants, who would often intertwine their culture’s clothing with American styles. NYC skyscrapers peeked through the glass windows of the The Ailey Studios, as guests marveled at … Continue reading William Okpo S/S 2013 Presentation

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Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part 2

This post is a continuation of Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 212 – Part I ( October 1st shows). Das Komitee German-based designer Nina Athansiou presented the Spring/Summer collection from her fashion label, Das Komitee. Models slowly emerged like porcelain dolls against a soft melody; comparable to the kind of song you hear when you open a music box. Bright colors, short skirts, and free-flowing materials were … Continue reading Brooklyn Fashion Weekend Spring/Summer 2012 – Part 2

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Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011 NYFW Presentation

On Friday, September 16th, Harlem Fashion Row (HRF) ended New York Fashion Week by giving four aspiring minority designers the opportunity to present their Spring/Summer 2012 clothing lines at Jazz At Lincoln Center during a presentation amply titled, “Beautifully Out of Place.” The designers were selected during a highly publicized competition, in which the public got to vote for their favorite fashion designers. After thousands of votes, the … Continue reading Harlem’s Fashion Row 2011 NYFW Presentation

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The Blonds – Spring 2012 Runway Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

On September 14, 2011, designer duo Phillipe and David Blond presented their Spring 2012 collection Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. They are the designers behind some of the most eccentric outfits worn by Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, Ke$ha and Lady Gaga. The collection featured various recreations of the looks of Playboy bunnies and featured wild pops of color, multi-colored shimmering corsets, and furry balls. What I found … Continue reading The Blonds – Spring 2012 Runway Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

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Fashion so good you can taste it

I’ve seen some interesting things done in the fashion world, and nothing has intrigued me more than fashion inspired by food. Joy Campia Joy Campia is an artist who focuses on particularly crocheted sculpture and wearable art. None of the wearable art she creates is mass-produced, and due to the one-of-a-kind nature of each piece, they are quite pricy. The food dresses (the hamburger dress … Continue reading Fashion so good you can taste it

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