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Michael Angel – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Adrianna Favero
video by Stephen Bodi
interview by Brandon Ruckdashel

Michael Angel’s love of prints was on display in the Fall 2010 collection show. Brandon interviewed the designer back stage just before it kicked off…

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Karen Sabag – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Martin Bielecki
video by Stephen Bodi
interview by Melissa Jean Callarco

Fashion-pedigreed young designer Karen Sabag showed a range of cocktail dresses and formalwear in her Fall 2010 collection. It may have been the styling, but most of the looks would seem to be uniform for soap opera villainesses. Melissa Jean Callarco interviewed the designer before the show…

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Mik Cire – Fall 2010 – New York

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photos and interview by Sandy Ramirez

Mik Cire (\ˈmi-’k\ \ˈsī(-ə)r\) Fall 2010 collection was spawned from Eric Kim’s mental realm of trench warfare and fitted biker jackets. Check out the video interview captured back stage at the show with the designer, featuring his innovative “slingshot” construction. … Continue Reading

Organic By John Patrick – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Michael Fragoso
photos and video by John Lamparski
photo editing by Katie Piper
video editing by Charles Beckwith

John Patrick is a man of many trades. Living and designing all over Manhattan, The Hudson Valley, and Albany where he lives, his organic influences are truly rooted in his upbringing. Having been raised Macrobiotic, John sees designing using recycled/discarded/organic materials as second nature. This time around, John harkens the Scottish highlands with tweed and Balmoral served as the key inspirations. Nostalgic jackets, high waisted trousers, and beautiful shorts played up the themes.

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Mara Hoffman – Fall 2010 – New York

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story and photo editing by Alexandra Dawes
photos and interview by Sandy Ramirez
video editing by Charles Beckwith

Mara Hoffman showed a mystically-inspired Fall 2010 collection down, and modaCYCLE photographer Sandy Ramirez got to ask her some questions before the presentation.

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Nanette Lepore – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Sandy Ramirez
interview by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing byAlexandra Dawes

Nanette Lepore sent down a solid Fall 2010 collection for New York Fashion Week, harkening back to the Italian Renaissance and the mid to late 1960s Sargent Pepper era with exceptional use of military and velvet detailing.

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Norma Kamali – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Freda Henry
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Legendary designer Norma Kamali took on yet another new direction for her Fall 2010 collection, and we were lucky enough to be able to ask her a few questions about her career-long innovation streak.

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Adrienne Landau – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Charles Beckwith
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Known for her “easy glamour” style, designer Adrienne Landau created a Siberian chic fall 2010 collection for New York Fashion Week.

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Leifsdottir – Fall 2010 – New York

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story by Alexandra Dawes
interview by Charles Beckwith
photos by Adrianna Favero
photo editing by Alexandra Dawes

Designer Johanna Ulurasjarri for Leifsdottir sent out a collection titled “Catalonian Affair” for Fall 2010 at New York Fashion Week.

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A Détacher – Designer Dossier

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story by Seth Friedermann
atelier photos by Adrianna Favero
atelier hair and makeup by Chris Lanston
atelier model Holly from Fenton Moon
runway photos by Sandy Ramirez

“The highest form is no form, the highest art is no art.” — Bruce Lee

What would happen if we attempted to not define art? What if we simply were with it, reacted to it, and discussed it? To describe and to resist the compulsion to define is a rather challenging concept for many. I suspect that the prospect scares the hell out of the fashion industry. Mona Kowalska of the label A Détacher is a great example of what happens when you embrace that concept in all facets of your business. From her designs to her boutique Mona has fashioned a label that is focused on each design as an entity on to itself. This has made her a hit with her clientele but not as much with most press or buyers, until very recently. There in lies a very good lesson, Mona has run a successful boutique and label through good times and bad for 12 years without much press or industry support. … Continue Reading

John Bartlett – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

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story by Charles Beckwith and Sandy Ramirez
photos by Martin Bielecki and Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

John Bartlett is from Ohio, but his body and mind tend to spend a lot of time in New England, as evidenced by his current Spring 2010 Claiborne by John Bartlett line and his new Fall 2010 John Bartlet line. While not a new designer, the West Village man about town has gotten a fair amount of attention lately for his fresh directions in menswear. … Continue Reading

Carlos Campos – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

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story by Daphnee Fortunate
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

New York-based FIT-educated Honduran designer Carlos Campos took inspiration from the Robert Rodriguez film Desperado. He was attracted to the chemistry and dynamism embodied by the film’s stars Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek, and led him on a path to craft sensuous garments with a modern mariachi turned rock star vibe. … Continue Reading

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