We went behind the scenes at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Tbilisi, Georgia’s premiere style event with photographer Ryan Koopmans. Get inspired by runway beauty looks backstage at designer shows by Atelier Kikala, Datuna, Keti Chkhikvadze, Material by Aleksander Akhalkatsishvili, and Tamuna Ingorokva.
Morgan Stewart’s Vlog on Modeling at New York Fashion Week “Rich Kids Get Real” this season on #RichKids of Beverly Hills, which premiered Sunday on E, 10/9c. All of the “kids” have been pursuing various career goals throughout the first two seasons, whether it’s selling luxury real estate, starting a jewelry line, or interior design.…
VIVIENNE TAM – NEW YORK – AUTUMN/WINTER 2015 VIDEO INTERVIEW Vivienne Tam‘s Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is an urban romantic take on chinoiserie, the European concept of China. With intricate designs that blend European style with rich imagery from the East, such as lush renderings of birds, pagodas, boats and bamboos, the presentation melted the two worlds to…
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…
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY COLLECTION VIDEO Students of Simon Ungless (Director of Fashion and former longtime colleague ofAlexander McQueen) presented their collections at Lincoln Center on September 10th. Designers Louie Llewellyn, Xiang Zhang, April Howard, Maria Korovilas, Jungah Lee, Camilla Olson, and Cara Chiappetta featured collections inspired by the theme of ‘disagreement‘, the novel “The…
ADRIENNE VITTADINI COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS This year Adrienneshowcased her work on white faceless mannequins, at The Box at Lincoln Center for her NY Fashion Week Spring 2011 collection. In addition to the Adrienne collection she showed some of her accessories such as a soft hobo bag and body messenger bag. The hats added a bit of…
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…
ANDY AND DEBB COLLECTION VIDEO Designers Andy and Debb presented at The Box in the Lincoln Center with a 60’s inspired showcasing models on a set up of stacked cubes as well as chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. Inspiration for this Spring 2011 collection was influenced by the London Mod. Graphic clean lines, geometric elements,…
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…
BADGLEY MISCHKA COLLECTION VIDEO Designer duo Mark Badgley and James Mischka met while studying at Parsons School of Design, in New York. After joining forces, they launched their label Badgley Mischka in 1988. For their Spring 2011 collection, they went back to ’88 with inspiration coming from the 1988 film, White Mischief, about aristocratic British…
BUCKLER COLLECTION VIDEO Andrew Buckler‘s inspiration came from the 1930’s Bauhaus Era. Bauhaus is know for it’s geometry, which he combined with a layered, loose look. Buckler stayed true to his British roots, with his preppy and rocker style, classic trench coats and patriotic colors. We loved the effortless feel of styling mixed with some very…
William Calvert and Melanie Fraser-Hart, the duo designers behind Callula Lillibelle (named after Hart’s daughter), presented a special collection show at an off-site Midtown brownstone with the Broadway Musical Rent’s “La Vie Boheme” playing in the background. “I believe this collection can take women from their desk to dinner in a flash!” said Melanie. These…
CARLOS MIELE COLLECTION VIDEO Brazilian designer Carlos Miele showcased his collection at the Stage at Lincoln Center. Miele opened up his show with a white and yellow-lime charmeuse dress to a Pink Floyd cover song. Halfway through the show came a silk T-shirt with a butterfly print paired with high-waisted pants. We loved the black tulle gowns with…
COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA COLLECTION VIDEO Costello and Tagliapietra‘s collection truly displayed the duo’s elegant and slender design. With the array of neutral paletted dresses, the gentle drapery on the sleeves and hips gave off a modern, casual and elegant feel. The look was designed with the idea of how women can dress elegantly for work while…
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…
LEE JEAN YOUN COLLECTION VIDEO The first group show for Concept Korea was held at New York Fashion Week. Concept Korea was created to help “globalize Korean fashion” – created to advertise and market Korean fashion to a universal audience. The collection featured Korean designers: Kwak Hyun Joo, Juyoung Lee and Lee Jean Youn. Each collection reached for…
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…
