5 Minutes With Yoana Baraschi

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”

Ports 1961 Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

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”

Douglas Hannant 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”

Katie Gallagher 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”

Karen Walker Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The character of the pieces was inspired by the cult 1960’s British television show, The Prisoner. A nautical motif was mixed and matched with way groovy 60’s revival floral prints and straw hats, tote bags, and sunglasses all designed by Walker to complete the seaside mood.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Freda Henry

“I think this might be a fire hazard”, said an attendee about the standing-room-only crowd at the Karen Walker show.  Droves of industry insiders filled the venue to get a closer look at her spring-summer 2010 collection.  The character of the pieces was inspired by the cult 1960’s British television show, The Prisoner.  A nautical motif was mixed and matched with way groovy 60’s revival floral prints and straw hats, tote bags, and sunglasses all designed by Walker to complete the seaside mood. Continue reading “Karen Walker Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Venexiana by Kati Stern Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Here is a closer look at Kati Stern’s Venexiana spring-summer 2010 collection.

photos by Sandy Ramirez

Here is a closer look at Kati Stern’s Venexiana spring-summer 2010 collection. Continue reading “Venexiana by Kati Stern Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Leifsdottir Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

In a fanciful, make believe vignette, located in midtown Manhattan, models fed birds in antique cages while the fashion folk hobnobbed over champagne and sweets, including candied hibiscus flowers.

story by Kate Young
photos by Freda Henry

Leifsdottir’s new spring-summer 2010 collection called “Wonders of The World Await You” combined bright, feminine colors, easy-to-wear fabrics, and fun patterns in a lighthearted and feminine way.

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Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his avant garde conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Adrianna Favero

“Black Beat, White Wonder” was the title of promising designer Siki Im’s eponymous debut menswear collection. The former Senior Designer for Karl Lagerfeld and Helmut Lang presented his conceptual line in a dark warehouse space deep in New York City’s Meatpacking District. Continue reading “Siki Im Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”