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Guli – Spring 2011 – New York

It was very apparent from the show notes that the Guli Spring 2011 collection was designed in many ways to be an apparel ambassador for Uzbek culture.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Freda Henry

The Material is The Message

Gulnara Karimova is a known figure on the world stage but an unknown quantity as a fashion designer. Her Guli brand is making its first appearance at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York after only three shows total worldwide. It was very apparent from the show notes that the Guli Spring 2011 collection was designed in many ways to be an apparel ambassador for Uzbek culture. The brand explained in detail the history of Uzbek textiles, subtle regional differences, and the techniques used to create them. The detailed explanation of Uzbek weaving whetted my appetite for the collection to come (I admit to “geeking out” reading about their variations on weft and warp). Continue reading “Guli – Spring 2011 – New York”

Mandy Coon – Spring 2011 – New York

In just her third season as a designer, Mandy Coon presented quite a collection for Spring 2011. A graceful blue shimmering water projection added movement behind the ethereal models. Makeup was minimal save for a bluish highlighter, and laurel-braided hair was reminiscent of ancient Greek idols. Ms. Coon’s collection featured textiles of sheer silk, linen, leather and burlap. Unlikely combinations indeed, but somehow she made it work.

story by Rachel Gill
photos by Freda Henry

In just her third season as a designer, Mandy Coon presented quite a collection for Spring 2011. A graceful blue shimmering water projection added movement behind the ethereal models. Makeup was minimal save for a bluish highlighter, and laurel-braided hair was reminiscent of ancient Greek idols. Ms. Coon’s collection featured textiles of sheer silk, linen, leather and burlap. Unlikely combinations indeed, but somehow she made it work. Continue reading “Mandy Coon – Spring 2011 – New York”

Victor de Souza – Fall 2010 – New York

This was definitely a fashion-as-art sort of collection, with sufficient attention to wearability, and he seems to have a lot of buzz around the brand to a point where it might just be sustainable commercially, despite the unorthadoxed presentation style.

story by Joseph Davis and Charles Beckwith
photos by Tal Shpantzer and Charles Beckwith
edited by Alexandra Dawes

For Fall 2010, de Souza took his ideal woman and gave her an other-worldy makeover in a chic Greenwich Village Moroccan restaurant. His models drifted through the space in alien-inspired makeup, making them appear to have landed in New York City for fashion week from points far further and abroad than St. Petersburg and Rio.

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Simon Spurr – Fall 2010 – New York

Is the London meets New York aesthetic a breath of fresh air to the menswear scene here in New York?

story by Michael Fragoso
photos by Martin Bielecki

Saville Row is in full swing with slim fitting trousers, big, logo filled bags, and a double-breasted aesthetic of the all together urban and tailored Simon Spurr Fall 2010 collection.

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Nary Manivong – Fall 2010 – New York

Nary Manivong’s Fall 2010 collection continues his use of minimalist construction, this season with influences mainly from the 40s and 80s. His silhouettes are reminiscent of the 40s, with slim flattering feminine lines.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by John Lamparski

Nary Manivong’s Fall 2010 collection continues his use of minimalist construction, this season with influences mainly from the 40s and 80s. His silhouettes are reminiscent of the 40s, with slim flattering feminine lines. This choice helps to add a classical and more romantic touch, and balances his 80s references, which are mostly visible in the use of asymmetrical construction, abstract floral prints, and teased up-do hair. Continue reading “Nary Manivong – Fall 2010 – New York”

Spash and Flow – A Photo Editorial

The lyrically beautiful Kira dances and plays on the New York shore. She embodies the freedom and joy of soaking up the splendid sun and rolling waves. From stunning couture gowns to flowing avant garde designs from some of the best designers in New York City, the clothes were chosen for their sheerness and flow to match the former rhythmic gymnast’s grace and joy.

photos by Pauline St. Denis
styling by Seth Friedermann
makeup by Michelle Larner
hair by Donald Francis
photo assistant Jeff Fuller
photo editing by Sandy Ramirez
model is Kira at Fenton Moon
photographed at Rockaway Beach

The lyrically beautiful Kira dances and plays on the New York shore. She embodies the freedom and joy of soaking up the splendid sun and rolling waves. From stunning couture gowns to flowing avant garde designs from some of the best designers in New York City, the clothes were chosen for their sheerness and flow to match the former rhythmic gymnast’s grace and joy. Continue reading “Spash and Flow – A Photo Editorial”

Eryn Brinie – Fall 2010 – New York City

The collection offers women mostly the basic essentials, really just making looking effortless and constantly chic a little more easy.

story by Alexandra Dawes
photos by Martin Bielecki
photo editing by Tatyana Bevs

Designer Eryn Brinie assembled a youthful yet classy Fall 2010 presentation.  The collection has an overall feminine approach with lightly puffed shoulders, soft, delicate fabric, well-placed bows, ruffles, and lace. Details included asymmetrical pockets and collars, cropped sleeves, and new, more modern silhouettes, for a younger, trendier woman. Continue reading “Eryn Brinie – Fall 2010 – New York City”

Robert Tonner – Fall 2010 Collection – New York

While so many other designers this season continued to experiment with shoulder inserts and other masculinizing elements, he has presented a collection that celebrates the classic beauty and refined quality of the bygone New York Cafe and Jazz Club cultures.

story by Brandon Ruckdashel
photos by Adrianna Favero
video by Stephen Bodi
photo editing by Tal Shpantzer

This is designer Robert Tonner’s second collection. A strong departure from the vision of his first collection (Spring 2009), but Tonner has again utilized the innate femininity of the female form. Continue reading “Robert Tonner – Fall 2010 Collection – New York”

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”

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”