Trends From London Fashion Week S/S 2014

London fashion week is one of the biggest fashion events in the fashion calendar and is considered to be one of the big four international catwalk influencers. What happens in London influences the world. With over 5,000 visitors, 60 catwalk shows in the official schedule, another 45 shows off  schedule and over 30 on schedule presentations and designer showrooms showcasing over 120 ready to wear … Continue reading Trends From London Fashion Week S/S 2014

Shop To Impact A Life – “Impact GLObal Shop loCAL!”

As part of Nolcha Fashion Week, held a couple of weeks ago, I attended the event’s annual brunch at Yotel in midtown Manhattan. At the brunch many different vendors were on hand including Msglocal by Glocal Connection, a company started by two friends to provide an e-commerce platform for global artisans and micro-producers, allowing them to make an income. The company curates beautiful handcrafted accessories by locals in communities … Continue reading Shop To Impact A Life – “Impact GLObal Shop loCAL!”

Highlights From Nolcha Fashion Week’s September 11th 7:30pm Runway

On September 11th, I attended the 7:30pm runway show of Nolcha Fashion Week. The night’s show was jammed pack with an audience eager to see the creations from up-and-coming designers Mariana Valentina, Leka, Lum, Studio 6th Sense and Nina Athanasiou. The designers did not disappoint. Mariana Valentina’s line on women’s eveningwear kicked off the show with freely flowing silk gowns. Next up, were breathtaking dresses by Léka, … Continue reading Highlights From Nolcha Fashion Week’s September 11th 7:30pm Runway

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

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

Fro Fashion Week Comes to New York This Fall

A recent article in the New York Timers referred to the lack of diversity in the fashion industry as Fashion’s “blind spot, noting only 6% of African-American models were casted to walk the runways in at New York Fashion Week this past February. To combat this disparity in the industry, an innovative fashion experience is emerging in New York City this fall: Fro Fashion Week. … Continue reading Fro Fashion Week Comes to New York This Fall

ICU Eyewear Free Reader Giveaway

ICU Eyewear, a global eyewear company featuring stylish designs at affordable prices, wants your opinion on the newest designs in two of their collections: Wink, a chic line of women’s frames or, Dr. Dean, a classically styled collection of specs for men. As a special thank you for participating, ICU is offering the first 1,000 visitors who vote the opportunity to win the style they … Continue reading ICU Eyewear Free Reader Giveaway