Born in Kuala Lumpur, Christina Kim studied in Chicago before launching her Zuzu Kim label this season at The Lotus Room. Her debut collection, named ‘Concerto’ was designed based on a musician's stage attire and her use of shimmering monocrhrome silks create this sophisticated, classic eveningwear collection. Photography by Jeffrey Gamble for XXXX Magazine Fashion Week…
View photo coverage of the event XXXX MAGAZINE VOYAGE ISSUE 4 PREMIERE & PARTY On September 13, 2011, XXXX Magazine, The "Untitled" Magazine, premiered over 30 new fashion film and video art productions from the forthcoming Voyage Issue, No 4 in collaboration with the Big Screen Plaza in New York during NY Fashion week. The event took place at Bar…
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…
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…
JEREMY LAING COLLECTION PHOTOS Designer Jeremy Laing was born in Canada and at the age of 13 learned to sew by watching his mother. Laing honed his self-taught skills by studying in Toronto, Westminister University in London, and doing an apprenticeship with Alexander McQueen. In Laing's latest collection he was inspired by the idea of…
JOANNA MASTROIANNI COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS The Joanna Mastroianni collection, known for it's glamour, has recently gotten a lot of press from 3 of her pieces being featured in the "Sex and the City" movie sequel. Joanna's inspiration came from the British potter Clarice Cliff who was popular from the 30's to 60's, known for her strong color…
LORIS DIRAN COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS Loris Diran presented his Spring/Summer 2011 collection at the Audi Forum. The clothing was showcased on a rotating stage with a cage sculpture in the center with the models standing around it. His latest collection consisted of soft-sun faded palettes, soft folds, knee length dresses and skirts with a modern feminine…
SANCHEZ BY ANGEL SANCHEZ COLLECTION Since childhood, designer Angel Sanchez had been mesmerized by fashion. He was first inspired by his mother's ability to sew, in his Native Venezuela. After becoming an architect for two years, Angel knew he had to become a fashion designer. During New York Fashion Week, Angel presented his chic spring/summer…
STEPHEN BURROWS COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS Fashion designer Stephen Burrows, having graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1966, became the first African-American designer to acquire international recognition. For his spring 2011 collection, Burrows features a low-tech presentation and only used six models to showoff his collection. The clothes were bright and polished with a chic style. Noteworthy…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oILx0UNMseA TEMPERLEY COLLECTION VIDEO Alice Temperley's designs are normally always feminine, however the presentation at Milk studios was a little less sweet than usual, with more earthy tones and sharply delineated contrasts in texture. Temperly explained that "Temperley is ethereal, redefined, elegant and essentially feminine, and this season I emphasized those qualities." - Fashion week…
THE BLONDS COLLECTION PHOTOGRAPHS Hot designer duo David and Phillipe Blond showcase their spring/summer 2011 collection entitled "Ladies and Gentlemen" at Milk Studios. The show started off with colorful cabaret girls dancing followed by corset suits (embellished with beads and pearls), fabulous gowns, glitter and sequin cocktail dresses, decorated pants, tuxedos and sequin bikinis in…
