Bumsuk Choi, the creative mind behind the menswear label, General Idea, launched his debut collection in the Spring of 2004. As a native of Korea, Bumsuk is the youngest designer to join the Seoul Collection in the Republic of Korea. Since the start of its inception, General Idea has succeeded in building an international brand as well as collaborating with many major labels worldwide. Choi’s aesthetic is very instinctual and he finds inspiration from his international discoveries and innovative trends.
Timo Weiland and Alan Eckstein, the design partnership behind Timo Weiland, executed a 90’s English era collection for their women’s Fall/Winter 2013 runway show. The two designers joined forces after working a variety of brief internships in the fashion industry. Their shared interested in European history and eye for design motivated them to launch their own brand for men and women. Their ready-to-wear collection debut in Spring 2010 and it was met with rave reviews during New York Fashion week from press, buyers and celebrities.
As a native of Peru, Sergio graduated from the Academy of Art University in San Francisco in 2002 and immediately began developing and creating his own menswear line based on a vision for how he wanted to dress. In 2008, he became the first Peruvian designer to present at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week event at Bryant Park. Since then he has continued to produce consistent and modern collections for both men and women that the media and buyers rave about. In 2010, he became the first Peruvian to act as Fashion Ambassador to Brand Peru promoting fibers such as Alpaca and Pima Cotton. Davila also uses these fibers in his pieces and they are 100% organic.
The Artistry Beauty Lounge, which took place during New York Fashion Week at the Empire Hotel, was a pampering experience that provided editor and bloggers with a relaxing environment. The quaint suite which was a peaceful oasis from the hustle and bustle of the Lincoln Center traffic held a beauty bar and 15-minute virtual eyelift for beauty lovers.
Fashion and music were live and in effect at the Shateria Moragne-El Front Row Couture fashion show at the Metropolitan Pavilion South Hall, courtesy of STYLE360, in the eclectic Chelsea area of New York City. The personal stylist and consultant turned fashion designer debut her first collection for spring/summer 2013. The show opened with platinum recording artist JoJo who performed her latest hit “Demonstrate”.
Since 2001, Milly by Michelle Smith has produced timeless silhouettes with smart, sexy and feminine flair. Her spring/summer 2013 collection continued with the same aesthetic. The collection encompassed sophisticated looks filled with bold colors and amazing prints. Neon colors such as green, yellow and coral were a common trend throughout the collection as well as cobalt blue, which has been a favorite these past few seasons. The prints incorporated were chic and tasteful with a slight edge and the base for most of the pieces were outlined in black and white.
On February 10th, 2011 I had the pleasure of attending Alejandro Ingelmo’s Autumn/Winter 2011 presentation at his newly opened boutique in Soho, New York. The collection presented a mixture of art, architecture and iconic influences.
Three designers – Jeff Dodd, David J. Krause and Nina Zilka – collectively make up The Twentyten. These talented designers met at Pratt Institute and decided to take avant-garde to another level. Collection Four, their Spring/Summer 2011 collection, explores the dynamics of the mind while combining complex creativity. The pieces this season transition from dark and playful, vibrant and gloomy to intricate and delicate simplicity; all consistent with the inner-workings in the mind of a fictional female character.
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