SEASON OF THE WITCH (6:06) Directed by Indira Cesarine Featuring Veronika K Styling by Jonathan Rackleff Hair by Alberto Guzman Makeup by Roberto Morelli Cinematography by Indira Cesarine Edited by Michaela Vatcheva 2nd camera Don Frasco Music by Moby Photo / Video assistants: Kaitlyn Barlow, Diego Corredor and Mayumi Suzuki Special thanks to K&M Camera…
AMAYA ARZUAGA COLLECTION PHOTOS Spanish designer Amaya Arzuaga, born in Lerma, showcased an interesting array of angular and cylindric designs supported by wire framework for her Spring/Summer 2011 collection. Despite the beauty of the artfully constructed collection, it was let down by the high heels that were almost impossible to walk in. The collection had a a…
INGRID VLASOV COLLECTION Ingrid Vlasov‘s latest collection was feminine and flowing, with dramatic long dresses printed with oversized chain patterns giving off a ethnic feel while maintaining her modern aesthetic. The black and white geometrically inspired pieces at the end were more sophisticated. One of our favorites was the flowing long black and white dress…
JUNKO SHIMADA COLLECTION For Spring 2011 japanese designer Junko Shimada presented a bold collection with bright tights, knitted dresses, prints such as stripes and polka dots paired with paper boat hats and massive green and yellow fabric flowers. The collection featuring a red, white, pale blue and green color palette was presented in front of…
JOHN ROCHA COLLECTION VIDEO John Rocha‘s inspiration for the coming season came from the bohemian travellers of the last century. The pieces that came down the runway all black or white with deconstructed tulle skirts, corseted bustiers, pale silks and raw-edged soft tweed jackets. The girls wore delightful oversized tulle hats. There was a…
J.W. ANDERSON COLLECTION VIDEO Born in Ireland, Designer J.W. Anderson showcased his collection at the BFC Catwalk Show Space. His inspirations were “Euphoria, change and freedom.” Walking down the runway was a combination of washed-out, psychadelic, eastern-influence and indie collection. There was a diverse mix of patchwork shorts, string mesh jumpers, and tie-dyed t-shirts…
KTZ COLLECTION VIDEO Originating from Skopje, Macedonia, designers Marjan Pejoski and Sasko Bezovski featured their Spring / Summer 2011 collection with the inspiration of “Me, you, them.” Showcasing an interesting and fun collection of mens and womenswear Pejoski and Bezovski used black and white and beautiful gold printed designs. There were blazers, bodycons and…
MAN COLLECTION VIDEO Top Man and Fashion East presents MAN and the 11th season of its menswear. Designer Thom Murphy (of New Power Studio) and Felipe Rojas Llanos (MA graduate of Central St. Martin’s) joins MAN this season, with the catwalk debut from Martine Roses. They presented first a military inspired collection, mixed with…
MARK FAST COLLECTION VIDEO Spring/Summer 2011 was Mark Fast‘s first stand-alone show, inspired by a “post-apocalyptic world where acid rain wreaked destruction”. The collection played around with the usage of knits, as he mixed cobweb knits with sheer and feather-like tassle pieces. PVC plastic was also used creating a bustier effect, emphasizing his overall body-con…
ORLA KIELY COLLECTION VIDEO Dublin born Orla Kiely’s latest collection was inspired by Catherine Deneuve in the 1967 film, “Les Demoiselles de Rochefort.” She designed the looks with references to fresh fruit, including apples and pears. The bright colors and patterns of her spring/summer 2011 collection have a 60’s twist, and are designed for the “creative”…
3.1 PHILLIP LIM COLLECTION VIDEO Thai designer Phillip Lim successfully launched his brand, 3.1 Phillip Lim, in 2005. Lim showcased his spring/summer 2011 collection at Park Avenue Armory with a puzzle-piece theme. He plays with layering and fabrics such as silk, lace, leather and sheers. A few of the highlights to Lim’s collection was his…
ALEXANDER WANG COLLECTION VIDEO This year Alexander Wang surprisingly featured a collection that consisted primarily of white looks rather than his usual black pieces. “I was looking for something optimistic,” he said, “something pure.” His construction theme was part of his real life experience with his expanding studio, new apartment and the building of his…
ALTUZARRA COLLECTION VIDEO Altuzarra‘s 2011 spring collection at Lincoln Center featured duchesse satin dresses and suits that incorporated metallic leather and geometric strips of python. Altuzarra used the internet to search for sources that would make clothes feel modern. He ended up using ideas from the sixties with techno/tribal influences. His patchworked finale dresses were…
ANNA SUI COLLECTION VIDEO Celebrating her 20th year of her business, designer Anna Sui, showcases her collection with baby doll dresses, hand-crocheted sweaters, skirts and prints. Inspired by one of her favorite movies, Days of Heaven, Sui shows a theme of pioneer women. Sui loves artisanal things and she pairs her hand-crocheted sweaters, waisted coats…
ARGENTINA GROUP COLLECTION VIDEO Argentina Group Show features six Argentine brands: Laura Valenzuela, La Dolfina, Evangelina Bomparola, Maria Pryor, Marcelo Sera and Pablo Ramirez. Together introducing a collection inspired by Jorge Luis Borges, polo fields, the Deserts of Salta, the Mapuche and Wichi indigenous populations, the unexpected nuns gardening, as for referencing tango music to…
CHARLOTTE RONSON COLLECTION VIDEO Charlotte Ronson‘s Spring 2011 runway show was inspired by a mix of grunge and minimalist androgyny, mingling with color fabrics and olive undertones. Her models were in slip dresses with watch caps, crunchy socks and clunky combat boots. “It’s about dressing down, but in a romantic way. It’s grungy yet feminine.”…
CHRISTIAN SIRIANO COLLECTION VIDEO Designer Christian Siriano had studied at the Baltimore School for The Arts as well as at American InterContinental University in London. He is known for being the youngest winner on the television show Project Runway. Siriano’s Spring 2011 collection was inspired by influences from Africa, Asia, and a bit of Mediterranean-Greece. The…
CUSTO BARCELONA COLLECTION VIDEO The label Custo Barcelona was created in the early 80’s by the brothers, Custo and David Dalmau. Custo Barcelona’s exotic and colorful Spring 2011 collection was paired with bold, bright and psychedelic looks which stayed true to the label’s strong hues and wild patterns. Lots of feathers and fringes with simple vests…
CYNTHIA ROWLEY COLLECTION VIDEO Inspired by New York City Ballet’s production of Romeo and Juliet and Swan Lake, Cynthia Rowley presents a sleek and flirty collection of outfits. Dresses and skirts with circular shaped cutouts gave viewers a glimpse of flesh. Silky shirt-dresses are accessorized by layered plastic necklaces. Dominating the show were the ‘invisible’…
DOUGLAS HANNANT COLLECTION VIDEO Designer Douglas Hannant was born and raised in the Midwest and had studied fine art at Missouri State University. In 1988, Hannant moved to New York and attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and in 1996 he decided to launch his own collection. For his Spring 2011 collection he showcased at…
