Tag: Spring 2013

Sheena Trivedi – Crossing Borders

The idea of a “world culture” has for along time seemed like a nice idea smacking of a naive optimism. But in fashion, as in food and music, the constant exposure to other cultures is creating fascinating fusion. Look no further than designer Sheena Trivedi and her debut collection as proof. Sheena’s designs are steeped in traditional Indian embroidery and construction techniques, but she’s given every piece a great bit of aggressive American swagger. This is not surprising for a young woman who is a mix of New Delhi & Pittsburgh. Can you get more cross-cultural than that?

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Rachel Reneé

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The idea of a “world culture” has for along time seemed like a nice idea smacking of a naive optimism. But in fashion, as in food and music, the constant exposure to other cultures is creating fascinating fusion. Look no further than designer Sheena Trivedi and her debut collection as proof. Sheena’s designs are steeped in traditional Indian embroidery and construction techniques, but she’s given every piece a great bit of aggressive American swagger. This is not surprising for a young woman who is a mix of New Delhi & Pittsburgh. Can you get more cross-cultural than that? Continue reading “Sheena Trivedi – Crossing Borders”

Saunder – Spring 2013 Presentation

Poppy and bright, though not particularly inventive, Saunder’s Spring 2013 collection hit known notes like a pop song. The collection lacked identity and refrained from authentic expression.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by Charles Beckwith

Poppy and bright, though not particularly inventive, Saunder’s Spring 2013 collection hit known notes like a pop song. The collection lacked identity and refrained from authentic expression. Continue reading “Saunder – Spring 2013 Presentation”

Nicholas K – Adventurewear

Nicholas K has a strong brand signature. Their love of both layering and strategic deconstruction creates a sense that wearers are free and nomadic adventurers who are in our world, but not one hudred percent of it.

story by Seth Friedermann
photos by UdoR

Nicholas K has a strong brand signature. Their love of both layering and strategic deconstruction creates a sense that wearers are free and nomadic adventurers who are in our world, but not one hudred percent of it. Continue reading “Nicholas K – Adventurewear”

Siki Im Takes You

Waiting outside the slightly derelict Pier 57, then waiting inside in the nearly pitch-black space, an eerie feeling was taking hold. Curtains were drawn to block out the last triangle of light coming off the West Side Highway. The vibe was reminiscent of a haunted castle ride at a long forgotten amusement park- spooky, and with growing expectation, and a bit of anxiety for what lay ahead. Spiritual music began to play, but the show did not begin for quite a while yet, building the anticipation, the closer we got to the show the deeper we went. Then, with an invisible flourish not unlike looking up to see the face of someone who will become important to you in life – the show began.

story by Lisa Radano
photos by Aeric Meredith-Goujon

Waiting outside the slightly derelict Pier 57, then waiting inside in the nearly pitch-black space, an eerie feeling was taking hold. Curtains were drawn to block out the last triangle of light coming off the West Side Highway. The vibe was reminiscent of a haunted castle ride at a long forgotten amusement park- spooky, and with growing expectation, and a bit of anxiety for what lay ahead. Spiritual music began to play, but the show did not begin for quite a while yet, building the anticipation, the closer we got to the show the deeper we went. Then, with an invisible flourish not unlike looking up to see the face of someone who will become important to you in life – the show began. Continue reading “Siki Im Takes You”

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”