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Christian Cota may just be having his moment. Both Leighton Meester and Eva Longoria Parker chose to wear his designs last Sunday. In a room packed with fashions finest, Cota’s pieces shone.
story by Kate Young
photos by Adrianna Favero
Christian Cota may just be having his moment. Both gossip girl Leighton Meester and desperate housewife Eva Longoria Parker chose to wear his designs last Sunday. And, in a room packed with fashion’s finest, Cota’s pieces shone. Continue reading “Christian Cota Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
While many shows containing western elements may boil down to a show filled with just too whips, stirrup pants, and bow girls, Juan Carlos Obando knows how to work the style, taking in thoughts from sources disparate as Akira Kurosawa and Leone’s spaghetti dramas.
story by Micheal Fragoso
photos by Freda Henry
The Wild West is here! Beautiful dust-sprayed jackets and cotton fabrics, riding skirts, and hand made union gowns billowed down the runway as though it were some fashionable prairie. Each piece was thoughtfully created and wearable. While many shows containing western elements may boil down to a show filled with just too whips, stirrup pants, and bow girls, Juan Carlos Obando knows how to work the style, taking in thoughts from sources disparate as Akira Kurosawa and Leone’s spaghetti dramas. Continue reading “Juan Carlos Obando Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
Hayden-Harnett presented their spring-summer 2010 collection, “Lava Fields of Love,” at the Carriage House Center for the Arts, NYC. This collection draws inspiration from natural elements such as, lava fields, desert landscapes and modern nomads.
story by Tal Shpantzer and Stephen Dirkes
photography by Tal Shpantzer
Toni & Ben of Hayden-Harnett presented their spring-summer 2010 collection, titled “Lava Fields of Love,” at the Carriage House Center for the Arts in New York. This collection draws inspiration from natural elements such as, lava fields, desert landscapes and modern nomads. Continue reading “Hayden-Harnett Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
story by Michael Fragoso
runway photos by Freda Henry
backstage photos by Richard Gerst
Manuel De La Cruz is relatively new for having his own collection in the fashion world, but completely storied in history. Having worked for Ralph Lauren and other top designers, and studied extensively in Milan and New York, his pieces reflect beautifully on this experience. Continue reading “Manuel De La Cruz Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
Exclusively designed and manufactured in London, the traditional English aesthetic was on display in the silhouettes and details of the collection. Originally all about the shirts, the label has now evolved into suits and especially into fitted jackets.
story by Rachel Francois
photos by Freda Henry
Mid-town Manhattan from on high was the backdrop as black and white film projections tickled the walls for the Bespoken spring-summer 2010 collection presentation. Exclusively designed and manufactured in London, the traditional English aesthetic was on display in the silhouettes and details of the collection. Originally all about the shirts, the label has now evolved into suits and especially into fitted jackets. The designers experimented with fabrics such as seersucker and wax cotton to give the traditional men’s suit a refreshing youthful edge. Continue reading “Bespoken Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
There was a bit of a wait for the start of the General Idea show, but it was actually nice to get cooled off and have a few minutes to scan the crowd and wave hellos. There were a lot of buyers in the audience and the international press came out in force. The wait and heat were no bother once the show started and the brilliant thread of thought designer Bum Suk Choi began expressing wit the Fall 2009 show was continued for Spring 2010 in lighter fabrications.
story by Cameron Carpenter
photos by Adrianna Favero
There was a bit of a wait for the start of the General Idea show, but it was actually nice to get cooled off and have a few minutes to scan the crowd and wave hellos. There were a lot of buyers in the audience and the international press came out in force. The wait and heat were no bother once the show started and the brilliant thread of thought designer Bum Suk Choi began expressing wit the Fall 2009 show was continued for Spring 2010 in lighter fabrications. Continue reading “General Idea Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
While hanging around Saks on Fashion’s Night Out, I noticed a woman dressed exactly like the mannequin next to her. She turned out to be designer Yoana Baraschi, standing outside her in-store mini-boutique.
story and photo by Sandy Ramirez
While hanging around Saks on Fashion’s Night Out, I noticed a woman dressed exactly like the mannequin next to her. She turned out to be designer Yoana Baraschi, standing outside her in-store mini-boutique (one floor above Chanel’s, right at the elevator), wearing a piece from her Fall 2009 collection. Continue reading “5 Minutes With Yoana Baraschi”
Tia Cibani is passionate about traveling, and the cities of the world through time inspire her collections. This collection was inspired by 1930’s Haute Couture and the islands of Japan. The line is flowing and comfortable, while still showing strong silhouettes. From the Japanese theme, there were a lot of very light fabrics that draped the body in a caresssing fashion.
story by Rebekah Glasgow
video by Stephen Bodi
photos by Charles Beckwith
Ports 1961 designer Tia Cibani is passionate about traveling, and the cities of the world through time inspire her collections. This collection was inspired by 1930’s Haute Couture and the culture of Japan. The line is flowing and comfortable, while still showing strong silhouettes. From the Japanese theme, there were a lot of very light fabrics that draped the body in a caressing fashion. Continue reading “Ports 1961 Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
The collection of mostly dresses toyed with shape and form. Dresses were topped with fanned crumb catcher bodices, asymmetrical draping, and sweetheart necklines. Stand-out silhouettes were the refined bustled backs of the formal gowns, which added a touch of Edwardian extravagance.
story by Rachel Francois
photos by John Lamparski
“The muse this season is Venus, the goddess of beauty and love,” and her influence was palpable in Douglas Hannant’s Spring-Summer 2010 collection at the historic Plaza Hotel in New York City. Continue reading “Douglas Hannant Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
Here are some shots of the Katie Gallagher spring-summer 2010 collection presentation. Wild stuff.
photos by Adrianna Favero
Here are some shots of the Katie Gallagher spring-summer 2010 collection presentation. Wild stuff. Continue reading “Katie Gallagher Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”
