betsey johnson

February 13, 2014

NYFW Fall 2014: Betsey Johnson, Mathieu Mirano, The Art Institutes

by Jacqueline Rodgers

[Image Courtesy of Betsey Johnson]

The Show: Betsey Johnson Fall 2014

The Theme: “Betsey’s HOT”

The Color Palette: Neon hues of pink, green, yellow, orange, and blue, bright fuchsia and purple, green, black, gold, silver, and of course, animal print.

About the Collection: The Betsey Johnson runway show was red HOT as beautiful, confident models strutted down the runway clad in neon from head to toe. While Betsey didn’t stray from her usual feminine and whimsical designs, this collection proved that she still has such an abundance of creativity that she can always put forth new and original ideas. While some looks sported high necklines and flowing, long skirts, Betsey hasn’t forgotten her daring, wild side. Numerous tutus, mini skirts, and glittery party dresses were constantly showcased. The collection also features several colored and printed fur pieces, from vests to cropped jackets to luxurious coats.

The show ended on a high note as Betsey Johnson was escorted to the runway by two firefighters leading to her signature cartwheel into a split for her finale, with the models in tow, skipping down the runway with balloons. Essentially, the Betsey Johnson runway show emulated that “one” quintessential party that everyone wishes they could re-live forever.

[Image via MBFashionWeek.com]

March 20, 2012

eBay and CFDA YOU CAN’T FAKE FASHION Totes Available Now!

by fashion pulse contributor

Calling all bag lovers and brand lovers! eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, and CFDA’s YOU CAN’T FAKE FASHION second iteration totes are available for purchase at fashionvault.ebay.com starting TODAY, March 20th!

The 76 designer totes are part of the You Can’t Fake Fashion campaign, designed to raise consumer awareness against counterfeits and celebrate original design. The fashion industry is about raw, real talent. While counterfeits may be extremely prevalent, the CFDA campaign hopes to prevent the frauds from fooling you.

BCBG MAX AZRIA

Botkier

Designers involved include CFDA President DVF, Tory Burch, Ralph Lauren, Betsey Johnson, The Row, Prabal Gurung, Gilles Mendel for J. Mendel, rag & bone, Rebecca Minkoff, Monique Pean, Judith Leiber, Kate Spade, BCBGMAXAZRIA (to name a few) and many, many more! With such renowned designers on board, these totes are bound to sell immediately, so you may want to make moves quickly! Which one is your favorite?

All available at Buy It Now prices, the customized totes retail at $200, while the four standard styles with the YOU CAN”T FAKE FASHION tagline (bucket, duffle, gear and satchel) retail at $45. All proceeds benefit the CFDA Foundation.

rag & bone

For more information, follow @eBay_Fashion and @CFDA on Twitter, and visit facebook.com/eBayFashion, pinterest.com/eBayFashion and facebook.com/CouncilofFashionDesignersofAmerica, pinterest.com/cfda. Also, be sure to check out this YouTube clip in which designers like Rachel Roy and Charlotte Ronson speak out in support of the campaign.

PS. Did you know a designer handbag is sold on the eBay platform every 16 seconds?

-Alana Quagliariello

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February 28, 2012

My Fall 2012 Fashion Week Adventure

by Julia DiNardo

[Henri Bendel Window Display, February 2012]

Fashion Week might sound like the most glamorous, fantastic event on earth, and although it has it’s moments of pure wonder and rapture, it also has its place for a lot of work, exhaustion, and visual overload. Here’s some of what I experienced this past New York Fashion Week, Fall 2012 season.

At Robert Verdi‘s lounge, I got to check out the latest from Pop Phones (great new colors!), Snapfish, T3, Sinful Colors Nail Polish, Reach Toothbrushes (they’ve got some cool design handles) and more! Always one of my favorite places for a little r&r during the crazy week.

This custom made, Nicole Miller vest was EVERYTHING! The most amazing piece I’ve ever worn, I think I can say, hands down! I had to share a pic of the back of it, so you could see the incredible detailing.

I attended Bloggers Night Out this season, so that I could meet and mingle, but more importantly, spend some time with my girls from Sorrelli who had a display set up at the event. Of course I couldn’t resist trying on these amazing bracelets from the Aquatic collection, in the Sorrelli Avant Garde Collection.Aren’t they just stunning?

NARS hosted an incredibly well-done, intimate store party to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Bleecker Street store following an intimate dinner at L’Artusi around the corner. On a sad note, RIP to Marcel Nars, Francois Nars’ adorable pup, who was a “face” of the brand and passed away this week. Seriously, I have time for absolutely NOTHING extra during fashion week, so when this little care package from ONECARE showed up with a lint roller to get rid of FashionPulse Kitty’s hair in a jiffy (and it was scented too!) and Downy Wrinkle Release, it pretty much saved the day.

Thanks to the Tresemme team and Jamal for the awesome kinky waves and styling session above the crowd at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. It was nice to not have to worry about my hair for two days (yeah, I made this style LAST!), and now I love the 24 Hour Body Mousse!

Even though it always seems to be at the point when I am on the verge of exhaustion, somehow being backstage at Betsey Johnson (pictured above), seeing (and eating) the pounds of candy strewn about, the balloons, the music, the energy- I become instantly revised and revitalized!

Sometimes covering backstage, I don’t get to actually come around and see the show; it’s fun to peek at the clothes, or take a snapshot of some of the large boards in the back; it definitely gives a nice, cohesive feel to the entire collection!

–Julia DiNardo

February 14, 2012

Fall 2012 Fashion Week: Betsey Johnson

by fashion pulse contributor

[Images via Elle.com]

Captivating AND psychedelic only begin to describe Betsey Johnson’s Fall 2012 runway show. She liberated the creative endeavors of her mind, as she almost always does, by unveiling a collection of 60’s inspired ensembles. Take, for example, the first look of the show: “Sergent Pepper,” a sexy take on a herringbone suit, as skin tight as it gets. The rest of the show boasted a trippy, mod feel with over the top neon electric pinks, purples, and oranges combined with a lot of black and a bit of sparkle. Mini skirts had their moment as well as fluffy fur collars and a variety of dresses towards the end. Betseymania ended with models cheering her on, silver pom-pom style, as the designer herself took a moment to shine, accompanied by her daughter and grandaughter, via her famous runway cartwheel and split. A revolutionary herself, Betsey Johnson is perfectly inclined to describe a decade of social revolution through radical fashion.

-Alana Quagliariello

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