Nary Manivong Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Nary Manivong’s spring-summer 2010 collection was all about bold colors and breezy looks.

story by Michael Fragoso
photos by John Lamparski

Nary Manivong’s spring-summer 2010 collection was all about bold colors and breezy looks. This Laotian-American designer, who originally showed in New York in the fall of 2005, continues his beautiful interpretations of easy looks and styles for the modern woman, with beautiful silks and a lot of exposed zippers for next season. The presentation included a band from Ohio, his home state, and plenty of beauty secrets from the cosmetics sponsors. Continue reading “Nary Manivong Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Michael Angel Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in New York, Michael Angel is making sure there is fun to be had for Spring 2010. He continues to bring color to the runway like no one else, with digitally designed prints in youthful silhouettes.

story by Stephanie Madrid
photos by Sandy Ramirez

For Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week here in New York, Michael Angel is making sure there is fun to be had for Spring 2010. He continues to bring color to the runway like no one else, with digitally designed prints in youthful silhouettes. Continue reading “Michael Angel Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Caroline Seikaly Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Inspired by a Balenciaga 1960s image, Seikaly aimed to make “pretty dresses for women,” and that she did, successfully, in this, her New York Fashion Week debut. Seikaly has presented fifteen looks as a Spring/Summer 2010 collection.

story by Rachel Francois
photos by Adrianna Favero

Albeit ironic, simplicity can be a difficult task to achieve. However, Caroline Seikaly captures the simplicity of women’s dresses elegantly. Continue reading “Caroline Seikaly Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Monique Lhuillier Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Buyers and press were greeted for the presentation of the Monique Lhuillier spring-summer 2010 collection inside the famed Christie’s auction house with champagne and decidedly upbeat music. The garments on display were a mix of long and short cocktail dresses, worn by tall models in charming panama hats. The looks were inspired, Lhuillier says, by “the intricate draping of the Masai Warriors.”

story by Kate Young
photos by Freda Henry

Buyers and press were greeted for the presentation of designer-with-child Monique Lhuillier’s spring-summer 2010 collection inside the famed Christie’s auction house with abundant champagne and decidedly upbeat music. The garments on display were a mix of long and short cocktail dresses, worn by tall models in charming panama hats. The looks were inspired, Lhuillier says, by “the intricate draping of the Masai Warriors.” Continue reading “Monique Lhuillier Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Mikhael Kale Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Standing in the Audi center, with the Le Mans Audi R15 TDI 100 feet away, Mikhael told me, _when dealing with these hand embroidered details and construction, it is easy to be pretentious but that is not what this is about. It is about having fun with design and challenging oneself so if it is young, poppy, cool, and sexy, then we have succeeded._

story by Rebekah Glasgow
photos by Sandy Ramirez

It was the first day of New York Fashion Week, and designer Mikhael Kale went all-out creating a stunningly sexy and uniquely playful line. The dresses were very short and necklines were low, projecting a gladiator-bustier image. Continue reading “Mikhael Kale Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

5 Minutes With Misha NoNoo and Deborah Lyons

The NoNoo Lyons designers were featured in the July issue of W Magazine as part of the new guard, and are among this season’s breakout stars.

story and photos by Sandy Ramirez

It’s Fashion Week! Yes, the semi annual gathering of buyers, press, fashionistas, and other sundry glitteratti, all here in New York City. Today I had the fine pleasure of attending the presentation in Soho, of NoNoo Lyons’ new line of jackets for Spring 2010.

The NoNoo Lyons designers were featured in the July issue of W Magazine as part of the new guard, and are among this season’s breakout stars. Some of you may recall the interview I did with Deborah Lyons in February, were we discussed her line of shoes. Today I got to spend another five minutes with Deborah, and now also Misha NoNoo. . . Continue reading “5 Minutes With Misha NoNoo and Deborah Lyons”

Claiborne by John Bartlett Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

Liz Claiborne, Inc. hired veteran menswear designer John Bartlett to create a new menswear line for them, which is premiering this season as Claiborne by John Bartlett. Read the interview, see the looks.

story and photos by Charles Beckwith

Liz Claiborne, Inc. hired veteran menswear designer John Bartlett to create a new menswear line for them, which is premiering this season in New York as Claiborne by John Bartlett. Continue reading “Claiborne by John Bartlett Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Sachin and Babi Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The Ahluwalia couple’s Spring-Summer 2010 collection is “effortless chic.”

story by Stephanie Madrid
photos by Freda Henry

Straight from Babi Ahluwalia’s own lips, Sachin and Babi’s Spring-Summer 2010 collection is “effortless chic.”  Although the husband and wife duo are fairly new to the fashion design world, their names are already known to designers such as Escada, Oscar de la Renta and Vera Wang, all attuned to the husband and wife team’s established work with beautiful embroideries and impressive fabric finishes. Continue reading “Sachin and Babi Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”

Jillian Lewis Spring-Summer 2010 Collection

The Jillian Lewis Spring-Summer 2010 collection, presented at New York Fashion Week, introduced one to a garment story about an aggressive girl with edgy flair, but who still holds on to her soft, sensitive femininity.

story by Stephanie Madrid
photos by Freda Henry

The Jillian Lewis Spring-Summer 2010 collection, presented at New York Fashion Week, introduced one to a garment story about an aggressive girl with edgy flair, but one who still holds on to her soft, sensitive femininity. Continue reading “Jillian Lewis Spring-Summer 2010 Collection”