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Out of Africa
This was my first time seeing Miguel Vieira's work
and it was truly glamorous yet approachable for both men and women. Neutrals
have never looked so good! The metallic and gold tone accents only upped the
ante. The patterns on the ensembles were fun, playful and easy way to take you
look to the next level. Loved it and can't wait to see what February brings!
More about the Collection:
"Out of Africa” was the inspiration and could be the perfect scenery for this collection. Tribal patterns with gold tones, reminiscent of the sunset, and natural patterns, almost like animal camouflages, immediately remind us of the majestic beauty of the African continent. Part safari, part tribal, and part minimal, it is impossible to escape the sensory experiences that Africa transmits us, transported to a metropolitan setting.
About the designer:
Miguel Vieira is a successful designer who started in 1986 and has been producing his own collections since 1988. He Participates regularly in Italian, Spanish and French fairs and his proposals, seasonally presented at Portugal Fashion and Moda Lisbon have already been paraded on catwalks as diverse as São Paulo, Istanbul, Paris, Barcelona, Uruguay, Lodz, Madrid and Milan.
The Miguel Vieira brand is registered in numerous categories, all over the world: menswear, women’s clothing, jewelry, shoes, leather goods, furniture, glasses, children’s wear, underwear, among others.
Due to his success at home and abroad, Miguel Vieira has been awarded the Commendation of the Order of Prince Henry the Navigator (2006) and has received the Prince Henry the Navigator Award in the innovation category (2009). He also won the Golden Globe for Best Fashion Designer in 2007 and 2012.
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Another show that debuted on Valentine's Day: Son Jung Wan, filled with romance partnered with a bit of glitz and glam. The metallics paired with the the bold orange and jewel tones were truly exquisite! Each time I see her collections, I can easily see the love she puts into her work along with the time in making outcome of the design impeccable. The collection was bold and playful with figure forgiving structure with looser fits and full coats.
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Inspired by the romantic MGM films of the 1950’s and the fashion photography of Gordon Parks the designer presented a collection best described as retro-meets-modern; chock-full of glamour with a touch of romance. Fabrics consisted of merino wool and handcrafted knits in unusual color combinations. Lively metallics, leather and multi-colored furs brought forth the relaxed yet chic mood of the era.
Standouts included wool coats in vibrant orange, adorned with either a fox fur collar, lamb fur details or beaver fur sleeves. Turquoise gaucho pants and voluminous skirts gave way to the finale look, a mint green, sequined cocktail dress, which references the effortless evening look of the fifties. A selection of menswear included cashmere and wool coats paired with rich colored trousers to complement the womens’ designs, exhibiting a cohesive line.
Collages images provided by photographer Rodin Banic
Skingraft, always a showstopper; using blacks, whites and creams as their base for their designs that could actually be worn during the unbearable temps we have been experiencing. Each season, Skingraft puts out an effortlessly cool collection that is a style of its own. The layering and draping of the scarfs and sweaters add a dramatic effect as the models glided down the runway. As always they used another amazing music mix followed by Marilyn Mason's The Beautiful People during the finale walk.
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The Autumn/Winter 2015 collection is inspired by young nomads trekking through the Peruvian mountains in search for new horizons. Also, inspired by the legends of alien activity around Peru, the new collection explores ideas of ancient and complex geometric patterns and brutal statue-like silhouettes.
Shearling. leather, silk, wool jersey, cashmere and hand woven tapestries equip the AW15 Skingraft nomad with a survivalist silhouette that remains soft and refined. The Skingraft AW15 show featured hair by Jon Reyman for Aveda, makeup by Kelly Thompson for Kryolan, casting by Anna Lev, nails by Pattie Yankee and styling by Joanne Blades. Images by Randy Brooke.
I took a trip downtown to the Standard Hotel making a cameo at MADE Fashion Week all for an up close and personal view of the HARBISON FW15 Collection. Although runway shows are exciting, its presentations that allow you a real look and experience with the clothing rather than a fleeting moment down the catwalk. It gives you a chance to admire and appreciate the detail and the beauty in even the simplest of designs. The collection was filled with whites, blacks, grays with pops of bold yellow and red color blocks. HARBISON gave off a sophisticated sporty vibe for their men and women ensembles, especially using footwear by Dr. Martens. I'm sure the models were happy with that choice.
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Comfort and classicism…filtered through a modernist lens. Brice Marden's rhythmic renderings, the optimism of “winter bright,” the gravity of Alexander Calder’s sculptures along Storm King’s landscape, the simplicity of a "90s" approach, not to mention Beverly Johnson's late-70s insouciance, all found its way onto the HARBISION FW15 mood board. It’s the "normal of now," if you will.
“Nothing has happened in the past... Nothing will ever happen in the future; it will happen in the Now.” — Eckhart Tolle
HAIR: L’ANZA and Ammon Carver MAKEUP: Bobbi Brown NAILS: Priti NYC WATCHES: S-SERIES by G-SHOCK JEWELRY: PR Series / Pili Restrepo HATS: Helen Kaminski SHOES: Dr. Martens HOSIERY: HUE HANDBAGS: Graf & Lantz
I've been a fan of KYE since the first time I saw her collection way back in Sept 2012 during the Concept Korea presentation. Her collections always have a cool edgy vibe with a hint of sophistication that recently caught the eye of Rihanna and landed 2 Chainz across from me at the show. So of course I was excited to see what she created for the upcoming Fall 15 line. KYE catches the symbols and images of luck - trump, fruits, tokens, 7s and slot machine emblems - with its usual sense of humor by displaying them on various parts of the collection.
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KYE presents different types of color palettes for various effects and introduces new techniques in pattern-making: the “grass” embroidery, acrylic studding and customized ribbing. Materials also reveal diverse sources, including manipulated velvet, cotton, faux fur and denim. KYE delivers the fashion’s symbol for the losers by offering new retro styling in contrast to its usual experimental offerings in previous collections. Perhaps, this points to KYE’s new direction in its fashion business.
The show featured music by The Misshapes, styling by Lysa Cooper, makeup by Dick Page for Shiseido, hair by Matthew Curtis for TRESemme and nails by Rose Velez-Miggins for Tat’z Nail’z. All images by Randy Brooke
Above: Cristen & Nigel Barker - 2 Chainz - Kathleen Kye - Leigh Lezark (The Misshapes)
Below: Images from Backstage prep before showtime
It's been awhile since I wrote a post that's for my male readers. Although it's titled For The Gents, Das Shop is a unique place to get the men in your life something for Valentine's Day (or whenever)! They have literally everything; clothing, accessories, jewelry, grooming, tech, and home stuff. I got a chance to stop by their pop-up shop last month here in NYC (yes, I know I'm late on posting), but you can find any of their amazing stuff on their online shop by Das Boom or if you live near Venice, CA. They are known for their quality made products, designs made by local American artists that will stand out for the cool artsy pieces, the wonderful aromas from the scents of the skin care products or just the attention to detail and superb choice in materials to make their products something you want to last forever.
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Dsquared2 has it going on for next year's spring/summer line! As soon as I saw this collection I felt happy; the colors, prints and all the details styled for each piece instantly put you in a cheerful mood. Above and below are some of my top looks from the collection. Some people might be over it, but I'm still loving the neon. In fact, I have a faux yellow leather jacket and at first I felt like maybe this is too obnoxious, but every time I wear it I get tons of compliments and where did you get that questions.
Impecable tailoring and an effortless look of suave is exactly what you get in Tom Ford's Spring/Summer 2015 collection. Personally I'm infatuated with the jackets (no surprise), in particular the goldenrod above, the popped collar below in the center and the flashy yet sophisticated blazer on the bottom left. I know I already mentioned the tailoring, but you can't deny that these pants were done right. Not too tight and the right length. And the shoes! The shoes pull together the different looks entirely, nothing can kill an outfit faster than a pair of busted shoes. Menswear like this is sure to get you noticed in the right way and its bound to get you more dates.
Burberry Prorsum once again leads us into a poetic and colourful atmosphere for its latest men’s collection. The almost magnetic presence, style and particularly the powerful vocals of Benjamin Clementine, who plays the piano at the back of the stage, are all worth the journey. For this summer 2015 wardrobe, chief executive and chief creative officer Christopher Bailey, invites us into the world of literature. From hand-painted illustrations and typography inspired by vintage British book jackets appear on t-shirts, silk and cashmere scarves, and even on overcoats. The look is svelte across belted jackets and denim shirts worn beneath a light coat or a trench. Faces are shielded by trilby hats and trainers replace conventional footwear. Different shades of blue, green and even pink makes up next summer’s masculine colour palette. Travel bags come to emphasise this idea of romantic escape that Burberry never fails to deliver.
What do you guys think about the collection? Overall I do believe the color palette works and the layering looks good. Not crazy about the floppy hats though, looks a little too feminine to me. Also for spring/summer looks a bit warm, but the accessories are lovely (the bags especially) and I like the idea of these colorful sneakers for the casual styles.
I'm new to the Skingraft brand, but after this show I'm hooked. It was truly amazing from start to finish and the music was on point. I wish they didn't replace the music in the video feed, everyone was bobbing their heads or dancing in their seats; the mix was that good! The collection was for both men & women, I had trouble narrowing it down to just a few looks so here are many looks from both that I'm obsessed with. I hope you guys love it as much as I do because it was fab-u-lous it can go from street wear to red carpet in an instant!
Skingraft designer Jonny Cota
Get fancy with Topman! The gentlemen are showing their dapper sides in the new SS14 collection. Honestly, who doesn't like a well dressed man! Sometimes suits or formal wear for men can get monotonous. This collection is bound to have some chic twists to help bring life and a creative appeal to your ensembles. I know a lot of guys may not be ready for suit short sets but you have to admit, the blazers, shirts and ties are eye-catching.
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