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September 12, 2013

NYFW Spring 2014: Concept Korea, Fashion Shenzhen

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Concept Korea is described as a “global fashion project” that is now celebrating it’s eighth season. These shows are supported by the Korean government in order to publicize Korea’s fashion culture to the international market while helping Korean designers gain attention on a more global scale.

This year’s show featured four brands who showcased their unique talents and collections. One collection from Big Park by Park Youn Soo in particular drew inspiration from a folk art image of a phoenix and this colorful motif was stitched on pieces such as jackets, dresses and shorts. Each collection succeeded in getting large rounds of applause from the audience and everyone walked away with a better understanding of what Korea has to offer in the world of design.

Pieces from Bennis Costume

Pieces from Bennis Costume

Fashion Shenzhen is a platform that showcases leading designers hailing from China’s third largest city, Shenzhen. Presented during New York Fashion Week, the presentation involved installations and pop up boutiques from 15 international designers whose collections ranged from preppy polo looks to evening wear gowns that would be readily adopted into many American closets. Showing in New York helps these designers reach a larger, more international market and as the saying goes, if you can make it here, you can make it anywhere.

February 7, 2013

The Heart Truth Fall 2013 Show

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The annual The Heart Truth Red Dress Collection that kicked off New York Fashion Week aimed at raising awareness of heart disease and to encourage women to lead a more heart healthy lifestyle. This year’s show featured an assortment of women from all industries, from celebrities like Kelly Osbourne, to Olympic athletes like gymnast Gabrielle Douglas and anchors such as CNN’s Soledad O’Brien, who all looked stunning in red dresses made by designers such as Zac Posen, Carolina Herrera and Reem Acra among others.

The model who got the most applause of the night was the show’s first non-celebrity participant Cindy Parsons, who has become a model of heart health in her Connecticut community by decreasing her blood pressure, losing 77 pounds and 12 inches off her waist through her commitment to the Heart Truth funded program Follow the Fifty: Models of Heart Health. When the show was over, the audience was left with a sense of awe not only from the beautiful clothes and famous faces, but also from the powerful message of protecting one’s heart, and overall health by taking preventive steps now.

-Victoria Garcia

September 15, 2012

New York Fashion Week Spring 2013 Collections: Katie Gallagher, CZAR by Cesar Galindo

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The Show: Katie Gallagher Spring 2013

The Theme: Everything Forever- an ode to the remnants of our past, ingrained in us and ever-present

The Color Palette: A decidedly minimalistic  color palette comprised of ivory, creme, raven, and metallic slate.

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: Gallagher’s Everything Forever featured form-fitting silhouettes of luscious lambskin and kangaroo leather separates, high neck halter dresses and stylish peplums.  Draping was present in most of the shapes, along with sheer fabrics, reinforcing the demure femininity that this collection was inspired by.  

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The Show: CZAR by Cesar Galindo Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show

The Theme: What A Woman Wants

The Color Palette: Bright, bold hues of citrus colors: raspberry, tangerine, chartreuse, azure, and persimmon along with neutral naturals of stone, sand and noir

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look: With every model that came down the runway, a new option of feminine dressing arose.  Beautiful draping and interesting hemlines dominated the pieces in Galindo’s Spring/Summer collection and smart, easy to wear shapes like trapeze and maxi dresses made these items desirable to any woman.  Luscious iridescent twill separates were the ideal compliment to the soft silhouettes in the line.  Sequins and shine also had their time in the spotlight, matched up with sophisticated brocades and natural prints.  No matter what a woman may want from fashion, CZAR by Cesar Galindo can deliver it to her. 

-Amanda Zeigler

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September 7, 2012

Costello Tagliapietra Spring 2013 Collection

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The Show:  Costello Tagliapietra Spring/Summer 2013 Runway Show

The Theme:  Fabulously Fitted Draped Dresses (A Costello Tagliapietra Signature)

The Color Palette:  Two-toned air dyed garments in an array of corals, blues and greens

Best/Collection’s Signature Standout Look:  Maybe I’m a sucker for a local homegrown Pennsylvania boy like Jeffrey Costello, or maybe they had me at the print boilersuit (romper), but the silhouettes that seemingly glide over a woman’s figure had me and the audience swooning.

Beautiful draping and the perfect amount of ruching detail on dresses waists, hips and derrieres showed the audience at Milk Studios that these pieces are flattering for any woman.  Unique shapes and even more innovative prints dominated the catwalk and hugged the curves of even the slightest of women.  Another collection of perfectly fitted garments by the perfect design duo  that is Costello Tagliapietra.

–Amanda Zeigler

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