Category: Shows and Events

Tadashi Shoji – From The Lace of Venice to The Ikat of Kazakhstan

Mr. Shoji politely explained to the enthusiastic crowd around him after his show, the meaning of The Silk Road in this collection. He spoke quietly and demurely about the significance of this ancient trade route – how it linked the east to the west, not just in the sharing of goods, but also of culture and ideas. Our Internet-soaked times cause us to take connections for granted. The Silk Road was the cultural exchange equivalent of our Internet for its time, and Mr. Shoji’s collection attempts to remind us of the ancient journeys that made global connections for thousands of years.

story by Lisa Radano
photos by UdoR

Mr. Shoji politely explained to the enthusiastic crowd around him after his show, the meaning of The Silk Road in this collection. He spoke quietly and demurely about the significance of this ancient trade route – how it linked the east to the west, not just in the sharing of goods, but also of culture and ideas. Our Internet-soaked times cause us to take connections for granted. The Silk Road was the cultural exchange equivalent of our Internet for its time, and Mr. Shoji’s collection attempts to remind us of the ancient journeys that made global connections for thousands of years. Continue reading “Tadashi Shoji – From The Lace of Venice to The Ikat of Kazakhstan”

Lauren Moffatt – At Play With Color and Life

Perched on platforms covered in bright green (albeit plastic) grass, giggling models lobbed badminton birdies back and forth over the heads of the busy photographers and reporters at Lauren Moffatt’s Spring 2013 presentation, set in her bright and perky Little Italy shop at 379 Broome Street. The feeling of the collection was European Riviera, circa 1930’s…

story by Lisa Radano
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Perched on platforms covered in bright green (albeit plastic) grass, giggling models lobbed badminton birdies back and forth over the heads of the busy photographers and reporters at Lauren Moffatt’s Spring 2013 presentation, set in her bright and perky Little Italy shop at 379 Broome Street. The feeling of the collection was European Riviera, circa 1930’s. Continue reading “Lauren Moffatt – At Play With Color and Life”

Laura Siegel – The Complexities of The World

A model presented herself to designer Laura Siegel, saying “I wasn’t sure what to do with this top.” Siegel, calm and smiling, replied, “Looks like you did exactly what I would have done with it.” At which point another model chimed in, “yes but you could also wear it like this. . . .” The designer agreed, having fully intended the many panels and cutouts to lend a convertible feature to her earthy yet ethereal collection.

story by Lisa Radano
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

A model presented herself to designer Laura Siegel, saying “I wasn’t sure what to do with this top.” Siegel, calm and smiling, replied, “Looks like you did exactly what I would have done with it.” At which point another model chimed in, “yes but you could also wear it like this. . . .” The designer agreed, having fully intended the many panels and cutouts to lend a convertible feature to her earthy yet ethereal collection. Continue reading “Laura Siegel – The Complexities of The World”

Kaelen – What Barriers?

Designer Kaelen Haworth’s work seems to embody the term “crisp organic,” yet with this Spring 2013 collection she was pushing the envelope on juxtaposing rougher organic materials with obvious synthetics, as neoprene contrasted in close orbit with silk and jersey throughout most of the collection.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Rachel Reneé

Designer Kaelen Haworth’s work seems to embody the term “crisp organic,” yet with this Spring 2013 collection she was pushing the envelope on juxtaposing rougher organic materials with obvious synthetics, as neoprene contrasted in close orbit with silk and jersey throughout most of the collection. Continue reading “Kaelen – What Barriers?”

Tia Cibani – Beautifully Back In The Building

Former Ports 1961 designer Tia Cibani returns from maternity leave with a very precise and assured collection for Spring 2013. She and her team, to whom she gives a great deal of credit, created 20 looks that combined fabrics that moved fluidly with just enough structure to create shapes. Where the structure was more overt, it was just a setup for open backs with loose draping that flowed in the breeze as the models exited. A lovely palette with a few stunning prints left an impression of relaxed poise. It’s great to have you back, Tia.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Charles Beckwith

Former Ports 1961 vanguard Tia Cibani returns from maternity leave with a very precise and assured collection for Spring 2013. She and her team, to whom she gives a great deal of credit, created 20 looks that combined fabrics that moved fluidly with just enough structure to create shapes. Where the structure was more overt, it was just a setup for open backs with loose draping that flowed in the breeze as the models exited. A lovely palette with a few stunning prints left an impression of relaxed poise. It’s great to have you back, Tia. Continue reading “Tia Cibani – Beautifully Back In The Building”

Degen – Owning “Crafty” Like A Sexy Sexy Boss

Amid a scattering of tent shaped totems, some reaching for the ceiling of the Industria loft space, Lindsay Degen’s androgynous boys and girls bounded about in her colorful knitwear and platform Converse high tops, like a merry band of urban jesters. The elfin RISD and Central St. Martins-trained designer was disarmingly enthusiastic about her collection, which has doubled in size and gender since her last outing. Understandable, given the arduous row-by-row nature of her craft, and the arithmetic skill it takes to create the patterns.

story by Lisa Radano
photos by Charles Beckwith

Amid a scattering of tent shaped totems, some reaching for the ceiling of the Industria loft space, Lindsay Degen’s androgynous boys and girls bounded about in her colorful knitwear and platform Converse high tops, like a merry band of urban jesters. The elfin RISD and Central St. Martins-trained designer was disarmingly enthusiastic about her collection, which has doubled in size and gender since her last outing. Understandable, given the arduous row-by-row nature of her craft, and the arithmetic skill it takes to create the patterns. Continue reading “Degen – Owning “Crafty” Like A Sexy Sexy Boss”

Emerson – Fall 2012 – To Alter and Invent

Steeped in the spirit and history of New England, Emerson’s designer Jackie Fraser Swan is, if there is such a thing, a conservative risk taker. She loves to alter and invent, but is by no means a wild child.With her collections there is always a sense of the classic torn asunder. She combines the shapes and styles that the fabrics she is drawn to suggest to her with a unique take on staple fashion shapes and styles.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Adrianna Favero and Stephen F. Bodi

Steeped in the spirit and history of New England, Emerson‘s designer Jackie Fraser Swan is, if there is such a thing, a conservative risk taker. She loves to alter and invent, but is by no means a wild child. With her collections there is always a sense of the classic torn asunder. She combines the shapes and styles that the fabrics she is drawn to suggest to her with a unique take on staple fashion shapes and styles. Continue reading “Emerson – Fall 2012 – To Alter and Invent”

Carolina Hererra – Fall 2012 – Complimentary Consistency

Carolina Herrera’s fall 2012 collection was in general another strong example of the artistic tightrope act that has become her calling card. Mrs. Herrera provides a full lifestyle wardrobe for her client, which is a very normal choice for a designer with many seasons under her belt.

view the full collection in our Photo Gallery

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Stephen F. Bodi
web editor Rachel Reneé

Carolina Herrera‘s fall 2012 collection was in general another strong example of the artistic tightrope act that has become her calling card. Mrs. Herrera provides a full lifestyle wardrobe for her client, which is a very normal choice for a designer with many seasons under her belt. Continue reading “Carolina Hererra – Fall 2012 – Complimentary Consistency”

Narciso Rodriguez – Fall 2012 – Getting To Work

Narciso Rodriguez has a great American success story. Born to working class Cuban parents in Newark, New Jersey, he worked his way up through the maze of New York fashion to be one of the preeminent American designers working today. His shows are some of the most anticipated of each New York Fashion Week and this season was no different. Clean lines, crisp clothes and subtle structures have always been Mr. Rodriguez’s calling card, and this season was no different.

view the full collection in our Photo Gallery

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Adrianna Favero
web editor Rachel Reneé

Narciso Rodriguez has a great American success story. Born to working class Cuban parents in Newark, New Jersey, he worked his way up through the maze of New York fashion to be one of the preeminent American designers working today. His shows are some of the most anticipated of each New York Fashion Week and this season was no different. Clean lines, crisp clothes and subtle structures have always been Mr. Rodriguez’s calling card, and this season was no different. Continue reading “Narciso Rodriguez – Fall 2012 – Getting To Work”

Contemporary Art Fairs All This Week in NYC

Reinvention is critical for artists. The same way fashion designers turn out new collections every few months, other artists also work in regenerative cycles. Some show new work every few months, some on far less regular schedules. Call it “ready to hang,” perhaps. When I find my work stalling, I go looking for inspiration, in galleries, in nature, in conversation, in films (I find “My Dinner With Andre” is singularly dynamic for the task). This week in New York is a great opportunity for anyone who needs a reboot. It is the contemporary art week. Artists and galleries from around the world come to New York to show their wares. There is literally too much to see.

story by Charles Beckwith
photos by Adrianna Favero

Reinvention is critical for artists. The same way fashion designers turn out new collections every few months, other artists also work in regenerative cycles. Some show new work every few months, some on far less regular schedules. Call it “ready to hang,” perhaps. When I find my work stalling, I go looking for inspiration; in galleries, in nature, in conversation, in films (I find “My Dinner With Andre” is singularly dynamic for the task). This week in New York is a great opportunity for anyone who needs a reboot. It is the contemporary art week. Artists and galleries from around the world come to New York to show their wares. There is literally too much to see. Continue reading “Contemporary Art Fairs All This Week in NYC”