It’s noon on a Sunday and before my sister and I enter Brandless’ NYC pop up, I stop to read the brand’s mission printed on the clear glass in the front: “Here at Brandless we put people first, which means value and values stick together. Better stuff, fewer dollars, and no nonsense. Join us.” As I peer through the glass window the white letters are … Continue reading Inside Brandless’ NYC Pop Up
I love discovering cool events in New York City and recently stumbled upon a fun exhibit “Snoopy & Belle in Fashion” during fashion week. The exhibit features 65 10-inch dolls of Peanuts’ comic strip characters, Snoppy and his sister Belle, wearing couture creations by some of the world’s most famous designers. Among the designers involved are: Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Christian Siriano, DSquared2, Diane … Continue reading NYC Pop-up Review: “Snoopy & Belle In Fashion”
On Tuesday, I attended the fashion show of MAJ Designs, produced by AMCONYC. The show featured beautiful dresses and 2-pieces, including a show-stopping white and blue ballgown, which billowed down the runway with an ethereal flow. The dress, along with several other pieces in the collection, was embroidered with an elegant floral pattern design that lent itself well to both the formal-wear pieces and the … Continue reading NYFW Recap: MAJ DESIGNS S|S 18′ Runway Show
Last week I attained the Spring/Summer Indonesian Diversity show at NYFW at The Dream hotel in Chelsea. The amazing show featured five Indonesian designers, who presented their luxury collections, two of which featured models wearing traditional headwear. I created a video of the presentations by Vivi Zubedi and Dian Pelangi, which you can view on my Instagram here. Designer Barli Asmara amazed everyone in the … Continue reading NYFW Recap: S/S Indonesian 2018 Diversity Show
On September 8th, I attended the The Nolcha Shows at New York Fashion Week at Industria Studios. This year marked the 10th anniversary of the event, which provides a platform for emerging designers to showcase their creations to a group of industry influencers, buyers and press. I attended the 1pm “All Comes From Nothing” show by designer Eva Yiwel Xu. The collection was inspired by … Continue reading NOLCHA SHOWS RECAP: Fashion Week Designer Merges Streetwear with Classic Chic
Emerging New York based designer, Lissa Koo, showcased the latest collection from her ready-to-wear brand, SAKU New York, during New York Fashion Week. The items in the collection featured rich blacks that were juxtaposed by pale pinks, whites and greys, creating an interplay of contrast in each piece. Playful ruffles, as well as light, see-though chiffon accentuated some of the looks that easily moved against … Continue reading NYFW Recap: SAKU New York
Post by Jolevette Ever since my hairdresser left New York City, I have been on the hunt to find a suitable replacement. I was very hesitant to trust my natural curly hair to just anyone. I wanted someone to not just blow out my hair when I wanted it straight, I wanted someone who would teach me how to take care of my unruly hair. … Continue reading Quest for the Perfect Blow-Out: Dry Bar NYC Review
Celebrity Makeup Artist, Aaron Smith Henrikson will be revealing the new Gucci Cosmetics Fall/Winter 2016 Color Collection and providing makeup consultations at Saks Fifth Avenue NYC this Saturday, September 24th! Aaron has worked with icon Pat McGrath for over a decade, and recently worked with top celebrities including Madonna, Cara Delevigne and Karlie Kloss. You can book appointments with Aaron in order to preview the … Continue reading In NYC? Attend A Free Event with Celebrity MUA & Gucci Cosmetics
Post by Jolevette New York Fashion Week is known for its daring styles from designers across the globe. But this year, NYFW has become a runway for global hope and change. It could not come at a better time when world leaders have arrived in New York for the 71st General Assembly of the United Nations to discuss the challenges facing our world today such … Continue reading NYFW 2016 Fashion Week Breaks Barriers
Often when I look at the fashion shown during some runway presentations, I ask myself, “Who would really be daring enough to wear that?” But, then I remember that fashion shows are simply a breeding ground for us to discover the next big trends among a sea of over-the-top extravagance. They know the average person can’t or won’t wear some of the garments they display, … Continue reading Fashion Row: What Celebrities Are Wearing to NYFW Shows
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