Chaya – Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin

The collection is extremely sex-appeal driven, yet still quite wearable. Revealing a bit of leg here, a shoulder there, and punctuated with strong red lips gave the models a vintage pin-up look, but with a modern edge.

story by Boris Marberg with contributions by Peter Becher and Michael Fragoso
photos by Boris Marberg, Wolfgang Wöhrle, Pete Cameron Dominkovits, Peter Becher

Chaya is a new brand founded by designer Jill Asemota in 2009, supported by veteran designers Nina Maurach and Eric de Bastos, which recently had its tent debut at Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week. They presented two lines, Chaya Doll and Chaya Shirts. There were figure-hugging cuts in the dresses and skirts, all very feminine, but some of the models had problems with skirts and dresses riding up during the show. It is all supposed to tie back to a 1950s pin-up aesthetic with references to Marilyn Monroe and Bettie Page. Continue reading “Chaya – Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin”

Antonio Azzuolo – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

The sartorial cowboy, on whom slim fitting cashmere pants and tailored suiting mesh well with an invented subculture aesthetic, complete with hats and horse accented wool sweaters.

story by Michael Fragoso
photos and photo editing by Freda Henry

Discussing his inspiration for his fall 2010 collection, Antonio Azzuolo said, “it started when I watched Midnight Cowboy one night. I got the idea to create my own interpretation of the Wild West.” Continue reading “Antonio Azzuolo – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Andy & Debb – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

Andy Kim and Debbie Yoon, husband and wife designers of Andy & Debb, presented a mixture of textured, sequined, and metallic garments as their fall 2010 collection.

story by Rachel Francois
photos and photo editing by Freda Henry

Andy Kim and Debbie Yoon, husband and wife designers of Andy & Debb,  presented a mixture of textured, sequined, and metallic garments as their fall 2010 collection. Continue reading “Andy & Debb – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Jsong – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

Way’s influence can clearly be seen in her designs, featuring throwback patterns to ’40s Art Deco in Manhattan and Chinese motifs of good luck koi fish and even a dragonfly. The clothes themselves were intensely wearable and all featured hand-treated fabrics.

story by Michael Fragoso
photos by Freda Henry
photo editing by Katie Piper

Demure in a floor length black brocade gown, designer Way Zen pours Ti Kuan Yin tea for herself in preparation for her show. “I don’t care about any of the trends of today, I just worry about what I like,” she says. Way’s homeland of China is what she calls her “roots,” but her main inspiration for the line is a merging of Ancient Chinese and Old New York. “However, I prefer to use a blend of New York and Chinese heritage, since I’ve lived here for so long.” Continue reading “Jsong – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Araks – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

Araks Yermyan may be well known for her lingerie, but this beautiful ready to wear presentation was a heavily edited exercise in Russian Constructivism.

story by Michael Fragoso
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

Araks Yeramyan may be well known for her lingerie, but this beautiful ready to wear presentation was a heavily edited exercise in Russian Constructivism. Continue reading “Araks – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Lovely London Lovely Lovely

Here is a preview of some of the shows we are covering in London. Lovely.

photos by Boris Marberg, Freda Henry, and Wolfgang Wöhrle

Here is a preview of some of the shows we are covering in London. Lovely. Continue reading “Lovely London Lovely Lovely”

NoNoo Lyons – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

NoNoo Lyons designers Deborah Lyons and Misha Nonoo’s third collection showcases precise tailoring and form-fit elegance. Only 18 pieces out of 25 in the total collection were available for the presentation, but it was enough to get the sense that these two ladies really know what they’re doing.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Katie Piper

NoNoo Lyons designers Deborah Lyons and Misha Nonoo’s third collection showcases precise tailoring and form-fit elegance. Only 18 pieces out of 25 in the total collection were available for the presentation, but it was enough to get the sense that these two ladies really know what they’re doing. Each look had its own unique character, being a part of the whole but a frame of its own at the same time. Continue reading “NoNoo Lyons – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

The Vessel by Lois – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

The Vessel by Lois (pronounced Loy) went off without a hitch, but almost without an audience thanks to the blizzard that hit The Eastern Seaboard the night before the show and put New York’s streets under several inches of snow. Lois Samuels, with this second collection, has definitely progressed from her freshman effort.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Sandy Ramirez
photo editing by Katie Piper

The Vessel by Lois (pronounced Loy) went off without a hitch, but almost without an audience thanks to the blizzard that hit The Eastern Seaboard the night before the show and put New York’s streets under several inches of snow. Lois Samuels, with this second collection, has definitely progressed from her freshman effort. Continue reading “The Vessel by Lois – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

Kaviar Gauche “Stripped” Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin

The inspiration for the Kaviar Gauche collection and show was the Berlin avant garde artists of the 1920s, with nods to the uninhibited urges toward amusement expressed by period style icons like Marlene Dietrich.

story and photos by Boris Marberg
photo editing by Katie Piper

Running parallel to Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week was the Michalsky StyleNite, which included three of the more avant garde designers’ collections: Michalsky, Lala Berlin, and Kaviar Gauche.

The inspiration for the Kaviar Gauche collection and show was the Berlin avant garde artists of the 1920s, with nods to the uninhibited urges toward amusement expressed by period style icons like Marlene Dietrich. Continue reading “Kaviar Gauche “Stripped” Fall 2010 Collection – Berlin”

Schumacher, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin

Schumacher opened Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week in the big tent at Beleblpatz with a classic Dorothee Schumacher collection, normal dark colours and materials for the label’s fall line. Everything was a bit inconspicuous and understated and elegant.

story and photos by Boris Marberg

Schumacher opened Mercedes-Benz Berlin Fashion Week in the big tent at Beleblpatz with a classic Dorothee Schumacher collection, normal dark colors and materials for the label’s fall line. The boots were dark but shining. Everything was a bit inconspicuous and understated and elegant. Continue reading “Schumacher, Fall 2010 Collection In Berlin”