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Silouettes 2013
16th Annual Fashion Awards Night &Exhibition
Bollywood Bytes
Sunday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.

Shri Shanmukhananda
Chandrashekhar Saraswati Auditorium
292, Comrade Harbanslal Marg,
Sion East. Mumbai, India 400 022.

A presentation by the graduates of B.D. Somani Institute of Fashion & Technology.  

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B.D.Somani cordially invites you to be part of our annual creative euphoria - Silhouette – 2013.We would be delighted if you be part of this enthusiastic night, celebrating generation next talent and witness graduating talent unveiling their fashion forward vision.

Saluting the cinematic charisma of our Bindas Bollywood, Silhouettes 2013 is an epic celebration of many such iconic 70 mm Signature Styles. Witness the ‘Reel Costumes’ unfold magically into ‘Runway Realities’. 

Experience the Filmy Fashion in its Glamorous Role ever.

Lights, Camera, Fashion!

An  estimated  3,000  people  from  the  Fashion  & Textile  Industry  will  view  the  Fashion show.

Be there in the world of fashion!

  

Many guests will be honored. Below are some that are supposed to be there. Will you be joining them?

CHIEF GUEST           

Mr. Karan Johar

GUEST TO BE CONGRATULATED

Ms. Ana Singh

Ms. Neeta Lulla

Mr. Manish Malhotra

Mr. Vikram Phadnis

GUEST OF HONOR

Ms. Meher Castelino

Ms. Shaina N C

Mr. Amit Goyal

Mr. Dilip Jiwrajka

Mr. Rahul Mehta

JUDGES

Ms. Ana Singh

Ms. Ekta Rajani

Ms. Meher Castelino

Ms. Monisha Jaisingh

Ms. Niharika Khan

Ms. Sanjana Jon

Ms. Surily Goel

Mr. Aki Narula

Mr. Ashley Rebello

Mr. James Ferreira

Designers Down Under: Patterned fashions at Australia's Fashion Week

Shakuhachi

By Rachel Galvin

Patterns fluctuate in the land down under showing that fun textures are not just left to more natural causes this spring. One of this spring's trends is patterns and the designers at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Show (April 8-12 in Sydney at Carriageworks) showed off their interpretations.

Shakuhachi shows off the patterns in metallic style. A collage of prints, there is a mix of brightness perfect for spring.

Where By Johnny chose a more web-like organic design, Ginger and Smart's patterns are more geometric.

Ginger and Smart

By Johnny

Others, like Easton Pearson, got more animated creating fanciful combinations, adding a bold flash of stripes.

Easton Pearson

Some designers seemed to choose butterflies as their muse, like Roopa Pemmaraju or Romance Was Born. Even By Johnny utilized similar patterns in some of the pieces.

These vibrant styles look like they could just fly off the shelves so get your patterns while you can!

Romance Was Born

Roopa Pemmaraju

Look on http://australia.mbfashionweek.com/ for more photos!

Spring has sprung: Ann Taylor

Ann Taylor's collection proves that Spring is in bloom.

By Rachel Galvin

Take a glimpse at a few styles from Ann Taylor's 2013 Spring Lookbook. Notice a pattern? Well, there are several aren't there? And Taylor has really tapped into the floral for its spring collection. Indeed, fashion has returned to the days of the early 1990s. But it isn't just about flowers. It is about mixed patterns. Now the time to go wild.






Take a look at the picture (below, right) of Drew Barrymore. She has captured this fun style in a unique way. The look is cute, fresh and youthful. Isn't that what spring is all about?

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Mercedes Benz Fashion in Moscow!

Jenya Malygina for Pirosmani

Alena Akhmadullina

By Rachel Galvin

The Mercedes Benz Fashion Week hit Moscow March 29  through April 2. 

From bohemian to futuristic, there was something for fashion trendsetters to sink their teeth into. These are just a sampling of a few photos, but there are so many talented designers to choose from (more pics coming soon).


This is the 26th year for the event, which has been combined with NYFF (New York Film Festival). Films were shown during the fest to bring that multi-media experience so cutting edge today. Have you checked it out?

Want more fashion, Russia? The next Mercedes Benz show in your area is the Spring/ Summer 2014 show to be held October 26-30

(Above) Alena Akhmadullina
(Below) Slava Zaytsev

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To find out all the details, visit the website at http://mercedesbenzfashionweek.ru/en/ and look for more blogs about fashion here at Let's Talk Fashion!

                                                                               

H&M goes sustainable

Conscious exclusive at H&M: More sustainable fashion full of Hollywood glamour

Hollywood glamour comes to H&M this spring with Conscious Exclusive – a partywear collection made from more sustainable materials. The collection features clothing and accessories for both men and women, and is part of H&M’s Conscious work to offer more sustainable fashion. Materials used in the collection include organic cotton, recycled polyester, recycled polyamide and TENCEL. The Conscious Exclusive collection will be available in around 140 stores worldwide from April 4. 

“I love how this collection has pure glamour and style, and is made from more sustainable materials. For us at H&M, it’s natural to think about sustainability, and to have it at the heart of our work,” said Ann-Sofie Johansson, H&M’s head of design.

Old Hollywood comes alive with Conscious Exclusive, a partywear collection perfect for celebrating the arrival of spring. Rich in detail and eloquent design, the collection is full of dramatic gowns and sharp tailoring for women, and a rock and roll red carpet style for men. A floor-length dusty pink gown is elegant from the front and dramatic from the back, which is entirely open, and is made from 100 percent recycled polyester. The three-piece suit has been given a feminine twist, with a fitted blazer and high-waisted fitted trousers which zip at the ankle, all made from an organic cotton mix.

There are so many options for living the Hollywood life. An off-white loose kimono has a bohemian air of faded glamour, especially with its trousers that fall right to the floor; a jumpsuit has modern edge with its cut-away back; a demure white dress has rock and roll romance with its sheer sleeves, asymmetric train and bird embroidery; and there are seemingly endless layers of tulle in a corseted dress which feels like it’s stepped out of the old world. The collection is completed with accessories, such as an embellished box clutch and elegant minimal heels with the tiniest of ankle straps. All are made from more sustainable materials.

The men’s Conscious Exclusive collection brings real attitude to spring tailoring. A slim-fitted jacket has a classic shape which is turned bold and dramatic by fringing down the back of both sleeves. A collarless white shirt has a bow tie attached, which is elegant when tied and dandyish when left undone – perfect worn with a black three-piece tuxedo. It’s the details that count, like the old-fashioned button braces on a white pair of trousers that make up one part of a white three-piece suit, or the rose print which lines the inside of a tuxedo jacket. As with the women’s collection, each piece is made from more sustainable materials – part of H&M’s commitment to more sustainable fashion, both today and tomorrow.

For more information, visit www.hm.com.

Fashionable Environmentalism: Green Fashion Show

Attention ecological fashion designers and fashion lovers! A special conference is coming up this week just for you. To be held on April 6 at Lalit International in Mumbai, India, this Green Fashion Show will be the culmination of a special fashion conference. It is an ecological initiative by The School of Fashion Technology & DyStar, ‘Consortium of  Green Fashion." 

The Green Fashion Show will feature nationally-acclaimed models choreographed by Achla Sachdev, felicitating the ace designers who have made prominent & significant changes to our fashion industry. The Jury: Meher Castelino, Hemant Trevedi, Philippe Werhahn (Germany) and Rahul Mishra, as well as a  few international speakers of high repute are coming from USA, Germany &  Singapore. The Jury and speakers are associated with ecological concerns related to fashion. 

The Consortium of Green Fashion, that brilliant initiative having partners like NIFT, B.D. Somani, M.S. Baroda University, Bannari Amman Institute of Fashion Technology and Ichalkaranji Seneca Institute of Fashion, which are renowned fashion institutes worldwide, will present revolutionary designs at the Green Fashion Show, the show that follows the Fashionable Environmentalism convention attended by the fashion connoisseurs, fashion students and professionals who have made considerable contribution to Green Fashion.  

The Green Fashion Show, held on April 6 at Lalit Intercontinental, Sahar Airport Road,
Andheri (East), Mumbai, India. shall showcase the Genuine Initiative in Green Fashion. The show is purely meant for increasing ecological awareness in Textile & Fashion Industry and it continuously facilitates and promotes ‘Green Fashion’, ‘Fair Fashion’, and ‘Responsible Fashion.’ It aims to reach the grass root level to strengthen that particular stratum of the industry, which ultimately leads to healthy fashion.

The MD of School of Fashion Technology said, “Everything that we do today reflects the way we treat and think about our environment tomorrow.”

The Green Fashion Show shall be an Ecofashionable affair. For more information, visit 
www.cgreenfashion.com

Bangles & Baubles

Need new accessories? Check out my new online boutique in cooperation with Kitsy Lane. Products will be added almost daily. Look for sales weekly!

CLICK HERE: https://banglesandbaubles.kitsylane.com/index.php

What's In? Black & White

Editor's Note: I don't think I have ever been as inspired by a Spring collection as I am right now! 

 Besides a throwback to '60s mod, Spring is all about black and white. It also involves fun patterns, quilting and bold shapes.

Here is a candid shot of yours truly as I grabbed an old Houndstooth coat from the late 80s, tore out the shoulder pads and threw it together with a black shirt and jeans to add the trend into my current wardrobe. The look is nice casual.

“The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS” 
Reality Star Fashion Show To Benefit AIDS United Announces Celebrity Line Up

Lil Kim, Draya Michele, Ramona Singer and others to walk runway during New York Fashion Week Fundraising Event

Exciting reality star line up slotted to walk the runway on Saturday, February 9, 2013. The formal attire, red carpet event will take place at the Altman Building in New York City, located at 135 west 18th Street, New York, NY 10001, with doors opening at 7 p.m.

The featured designer for the evening will be Dominique Auxilly. A well-known NYC based designer who has dressed celebrity names such as Nicki Minaj, Adrienne Bailon, Coco, and Tamar
Braxton. Known to pull inspiration from all aspects of life, Auxilly’s pieces most often reflect her love for old Hollywood, her obsession with architectural structures and her Jamaican roots. These
elements and influences come together to create a label like no other. Created and produced by Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR), the first-of-it's-kind philanthropic event has a fundraising goal of $300,000 for the evening to benefit this year’s charity of choice, AIDS United.

The participating star lineup includes reality stars and celebrities that have appeared on reality shows such as Lil Kim of Dancing with the Stars and The Pussycat Dolls Present Girlicious, Draya Michele,
Janice Dickinson, Brittany Brower, Keenyah Hill, Ramona Rizzo, Alex McCord, Adrienne Bailon, Aviva Drescher , Ramona Singer, Alex Mccord, Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Michelle Money, Courtney Robertson, Tracy DiMarco, Jessica Romano, Briella Calafore , Nikki Rae Walker
and many more. The show will showcase anywhere from 20-30 reality stars gracing the runway in couture pieces that will be auctioned off two weeks following the show to also benefit AIDS United.

“We are excited to work with each one of these stars and the additional names will grace the runway. With their help and the publics, we can raise funds that are much needed to assist in ending
the AIDS Epidemic.” states Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR (BPMPR) CEO Monique Tatum.

Tickets to attend the celebrity fashion fundraiser range from $450 for standing room, $800 for Priority Seating, to $1200 for VIP first and second row access with swag bags. Patron donations of $2500 or more receive priority row seating and VIP options such as backstage celebrity meet and greet access.

To purchase tickets, sponsor or additional information on “The Reality of FASHION The Reality of AIDS” please visit http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BeautifulPlanningMar/f372edeb8e/92ec4ddb24/3d7820c6f6 , email info@beautifulplanning.com, or call 877.841.7244. Follow the
event on twitter @RealityRunwayNY or on Facebook at
http://cts.vresp.com/c/?BeautifulPlanningMar/f372edeb8e/92ec4ddb24/a8bfd8eee6 .

JEWELRY DESIGNER ORIANNE COLLINS DEBUTS NEW FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE IN MIAMI

WITH A PRIVATE COCKTAIL RECEPTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FENDI CASA LUXURY LIVING SHOWROOM

 

On Thursday, December 13, 2012, Swiss born, fine jewelry designer Orianne Collins-Mejjati hosted a private reception to celebrate the grand opening of her first U.S. flagship boutique located in Miami’s Design District. Notables in attendance included Connie & Julio Rumbaut, Nicole Boswell-Horstmeyer & Eric Horstmeyer, Andrea Minucci, Robert Thorne & Perla Machaen, Sildy Cervera, as well as Orianne’s husband Fouad Mejjati. The 650 sq. ft store, in partnership with FENDI Casa Luxury Living Showroom, embodies the essence of luxury and sophistication, showcasing the designer’s exclusive collections of high-end jewelry for men, women and children. The store also carries limited-edition pieces in which Orianne co-designed with luxury brands including Bedat, Richard Mille, Frank Muller, and Ovale.

 

On display were  special edition, one-of-a-kind pieces especially designed for the Little Dreams Foundation – the foundation, co-founded by Orianne and ex-husband Phil Collins founded in 2000, aims to make dreams come true for children between the ages of 4 & 16 who have a special gift or talent in athletics or the arts. 100% of proceeds of each item will benefit the foundation: Reuge music box signed by Phil Collins ($3,500), and the Van Cleef & Arpels charm bracelet featuring charms that reflect the foundation’s various talents in the categories of Music, Sports & Arts ($50,000).

Fashion's Fight

The Multiple Sclerosis Foundation proudly presents Fashion’s Fight, a charity Fashion Show and luncheon.  The event will be held 12/13/12 at the iconic, waterfront Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale.

The noteworthy Fashion Show will feature COURAGE.b, a one-of-a-kind luxury boutique with 6 flagship locations including Palm Beach, Aspen, The Hamptons, NYC and Greenwich. The runway will showcase model Shannon Rusbuldt, who has walked the runway for major designers including Giorgio Armani, Tommy Hilfiger, Tory Burch, and Sophie Theallet. There will be a USA Debut of Fiora®,  Europe's hottest new trend in Venetian Glass Blown Beads

The event is being sponsored by Christofle Crystal, Markey’s Caviar and Champagne will be provided by Premiere Beverage.

#Fashion4MSF @MS_FOCUS

When it comes to color, Color Zoom shows the trends!

Wondering what is trendy in hair and nails? According to someone who just got back from London's Color Zoom international event, hair is multi-dimensional (with rich colors blending, flowing together, not chunky). Umbre is hot. In nails, glitter and fades are in. 

And what about winners?

From right here in South Florida, the New Talent Colorist is ...
Robert Allen Salon
Zachary Allen Jancek
Ft. Lauderdale, FL




See all the details and winners here: www.colorzoom12.com/professionalschoice.html

Simon Fashion Now rocks Boca Raton's Town Center Mall

Fashion fans flocked to the Town Center mall to check out ready-to-wear fashions that they could see on the runway and buy right off the rack a few minutes later. 

Photos and story by Rachel Galvin

Boca Raton's Town Center mall was transformed with fashion Sept. 28 and 29. The events began on Friday evening with a runway fashion show of top designers. But Saturday has all-day activities. From noon to 4 p.m., there were all types of giveaways. Nordstrom had a Runway Trend Show followed later by more runway shows with must-have looks for fall. The South Florida Firefighters even got into the act modeling! They also sold calendars for charities. Besides clothes, models also showed off shoes, accessories and sunglasses. Ready, Set, Style invited guests from the audience to participate to see which team was the best pair of stylists. There were also product demonstrations throughout the mall.

At noon, fashion designers from Arts Institute competed for gift certificates.Each student had to design a dress themed around one of the mall's restaurants. The winner was Yanitza Bueso, who is from Honduras. Her theme was from the restaurant Tossed. Her sister, Sandra, was her model. The designers who didn't win on the runway, still had a chance to win a prize through popular vote. The models stood on pedestals displaying their outfits with signs saying Vote for me. Onlookers could vote via text.

Bueso said, "I started in 2010. This was my first big fashion show."

She classifies her style as "simple but with an edgy feel to it."

AI Winner Yanitza Bueso and model Sandra Bueso

Designer: Holly Rogers, Theme: Earl of Sandwich

Designer: Amanda Berryhill, Theme: Auntie Ann's

Designer: Sarah Samere, Theme: Chick Fil-A

Women in the Arts Miami Fashion Show

Photos and story by Rachel Galvin

On Sept. 24, the Who's Who in the South Florida artistic community emerged to be awarded for their achievements. In addition the the awards ceremony, there also was an intimate floor fashion show which engaged the entire audience. Designers Francisco Azucar, Julian Chang, Linda Zamora and Viviana Gabieras showed off their styles. The Pret a Porte Fashion Designer of the Year was Viviana Gabeiras. The Fashion Designer winner for swimwear was Zamora Swimwear (Linda Zamora). More info. soon!

Viviana Gabeiras with her models

Linda Zamora, models and WITA organizer Diana Laura

Designed by Francisco Azucar

Julian Chang and his models

Wonder what size you are? Try this chart!

Ladies, you may wonder what size you are, especially if you have recently lost weight. I ran across this chart that may be helpful. It certainly clarified a few things for me!

Spring 2013: Men's trends

By Rachel Galvin

Ahhh.... Spring Menswear ... light and refreshing, shiny splendor, how can we describe the eye-popping color as playful as a tray full of macrons and as attention-getting as a stop sign? 

(Can you believe it is already time to look at Spring fashion? I don't know about you... but I am just getting my styles ready for fall. I will be talking about women later, but, right now, I want to focus on the men). 

Okay, guys, hope you are ready to shine this season because you are in the spotlight. Look for metallics to be a mainstay, whether it is a tie paired with a traditional suit, a metallic shirt or pants. Also look for bright eye-popping colors. The color trend has really come your way. Even bring colored suits will be in vogue. But, if that idea scares you, again, play it down with a bright tie, shirt or even an accessory like a watch or a bag.

In spring and summer, the heat is on so it is nice that, this season, materials are lighter. Choose linen, cotton or nylon shirts to stay cool and grab some shorts. Make sure your legs are looking prime. For that matter, do some bicep curls because the arms become the focus with sleeveless shirts. Prints are popular this season. Jumpsuits make a comeback and even tunics and lace made an appearance in the runways. Don't forget your sandals, which will be coming out in cool new styles.

Okay, boys, this really is your season to strut your stuff so make the most of it. It isn't every day when colors are so fun for menswear.

Oprah goes au naturale

By Rachel Galvin

Oprah is going au naturale showing the locks she was born with on the cover of the new O Magazine (available Aug. 7). For those who think she is really breaking out of the box, that may be true for the TV queen, but the natural trend is back in style and has been for awhile. Vogue Italia was just one mag that was commenting even in the spring on the natural hair trend. How long will this look last? Who knows. It could be "hair" today and gone tomorrow.

Did you know there is a Natural Hair Show in October in Atlanta? Check it out athttp://www.naturalhairshow.org/showinfo.html.

Top 5 Make-Up Trends for Fall 2012

Lanvin's winged-eye

Editor's Note: Talk about 50 shades of gray! This season, add silvery shades to those lids and a winged eye that Catwoman would purr for. Finish off your look with a peachy glow and spice it up with some wild mascara! Don't you just love fall?


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When the evolution of fashion is discussed inevitably talk turns to how clothes or footwear have changed over the years, while make-up and cosmetics is inexplicably ignored. These categories arguably change quicker than the more understood areas of the fashion world, and, if you want your make-up to be current and relevant, you need to have your finger firmly on the pulse of the cosmetics world. We looked at five of the top makeup trends for this fall to enable you to be one-step ahead of your friends and work colleagues. Make the most of these inspirational ideas from top designers to ensure your makeup turns heads everywhere.

 1. Gray Eye Shadow This idea comes straight from the look book of the amazing Valentino brand, and is not something that immediately grabs the attention as being exciting and inspirational. Bear with us though, and try this out. Use a brown eye pencil to frame the eyes, before using a gray with pink hints on the upper eyelid. Finish with a darker gray and purple shade beneath the brow for a truly distinct look, and finish with a black, thickening mascara.  

2. Brow Styling Playing around with eyebrows used to be exclusively for those who didn’t have any; however, this year there will be opportunities for you to add a tint of color to your brows with a darker eye pencil. Use a lash brush and a little cream or gel to brush the eyebrows up for more definition and a crisp look around the eyes.  

3. Cheeky Contrasts Creating a stark contrast between the eyes and rest of the face is going to be a key trend for the upcoming season. Although historically it has always been an idea to focus primarily on the eyes first, this season demands that you define your eyes with a sophisticated brown and gold mix of shades, while bringing out your cheeks with a peach or berry blush.  

4. Winged Eyes Something familiar but still seemingly as fresh as ever, winged eyes remain a top makeup trend this fall. Go for a pointed brush and a black liquid shadow for aggressive lines that should extend beyond the eyebrow. Just make sure that from the end of the eye your line thins out or else you will look like a comic alien!  


5. Customized Mascara Keep away from colored mascaras this fall as they can be dangerous to get right. Instead, use black, extreme lash defining mascaras and use a colored pigment to apply later. Where bright blues or reds as mascaras look too much, using them as an additional pigment can truly bring your eyes to life.

2012 Fashion Week schedule

February 9


• 9AM
NICHOLAS K, STUDIO
• 10AM
BCBGMAXAZRIA, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
KAELEN, BOX
• 11AM
RICHARD CHAI, STAGE
• 1PM
HONOR, STUDIO
• 2PM
TADASHI SHOJI, STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM
CANDELA, BOX
• 4PM
CHADWICK BELL, STUDIO
• 5PM
JOSEPH ABBOUD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST


February 10


• 10AM
PARKCHOONMOO, STUDIO
• 10:30-11:30AM
GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collection Previews, BOX
• 11AM-12PM
CONCEPT KOREA, STAGE
• 1PM
GENERAL IDEA, STUDIO
• 2PM
REBECCA TAYLOR, STAGE
• 2:30-3:30PM
BRANDON SUN, BOX
• 3PM
REBECCA MINKOFF, THEATRE
• 5:30PM
TOMMY HILFIGER MEN'S, 643 PARK AVE
• 6PM
NICOLE MILLER, STUDIO
• 6:30-7:30PM
KATYA LEONOVICH, BOX
• 7PM
CHARLOTTE RONSON, STAGE
• 8PM
ACADEMY OF ART UNIVERSITY, THEATRE




February 11


• 9AM
RUFFIAN, STUDIO
• 10AM
LACOSTE, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
PORTER GREY, BOX
• 11AM
JILL STUART, STAGE
• 12PM
SON JUNG WAN, STUDIO
• 2-3:30PM
RAFAEL CENNAMO, BOX
• 2PM
MARA HOFFMAN, STAGE
• 3PM
HERVÉ LÉGER BY MAX AZRIA, THEATRE
• 4PM
VANTAN TOKYO, STUDIO
• 6PM
TIBI , STAGE
• 7PM
MONIQUE LHUILLIER, THEATRE
• 7:30-8:30PM
L.A.M.B., BOX
• 9PM
VENEXIANA, STUDIO




February 12


• 10:30-11:30AM
LORENA SARBU, BOX
• 11AM
LELA ROSE, STUDIO
• 12PM
DEREK LAM, 330 WEST ST
• 1PM
DKNY, 547 W 26TH ST
• 2PM
TRACY REESE, STUDIO
• 2:30-3:30PM
JOY CIOCI, BOX
• 3PM
CUSTO BARCELONA, STAGE
• 4PM
DIANE VON FURSTENBERG, THEATRE
• 5PM
FALGUNI & SHANE PEACOCK, STUDIO
• 5PM
Y-3, 82 MERCER ST
• 6PM
CARMEN MARC VALVO, NASDAQ, 4 TIMES SQ
• 7:30-8:30PM
MATHIEU MIRANO, BOX
• 9PM
TIMO WEILAND, STUDIO







February 13


• 9-10AM
NEGARIN, BOX
• 9AM
JENNY PACKHAM, STUDIO
• 10AM
CAROLINA HERRERA, THEATRE
• 11AM
CARLOS MIELE, STAGE
• 1PM
ZANG TOI, STUDIO
• 1:30-2:30PM
EMILIO CAVALLINI, BOX
• 2PM
DONNA KARAN NEW YORK, 547 W 26TH ST
• 3PM
REEM ACRA, STAGE
• 4PM
YEOHLEE, 25 W 38TH ST
• 5PM
BIBHU MOHAPATRA, STUDIO
• 6PM
BETSEY JOHNSON, THEATRE
• 6:30-7:30PM
LEATHER JAPAN 2012, BOX
• 7PM
PRETE & BRUNO, STAGE




February 14


• 8:30-10AM
NORISOL FERRARI, BOX
• 9AM
TORY BURCH, ALICE TULLY HALL
• 9:30-10:30AM
J.CREW, STUDIO
• 10AM
BADGLEY MISCHKA, THEATRE
• 11AM
VERA WANG, STAGE
• 1PM
DIESEL BLACK GOLD, PIER 57, W 15TH ST
• 2:00-3:30PM
FOTINI, BOX
• 2PM
NAEEM KHAN, THEATRE
• 3PM
DENNIS BASSO, STAGE
• 5PM
PAMELLA ROLAND, STUDIO
• 7:30-8:30PM
HAUS ALKIRE, BOX
• 8PM
NARCISO RODRIGUEZ, THEATRE
• 9PM
EMERSON, STUDIO


February 15


• 9AM
WHITNEY EVE, STUDIO
• 10AM
MICHAEL KORS, THEATRE
• 10:30-11:30AM
ROCHAMBEAU, BOX
• 11AM
NANETTE LEPORE, STAGE
• 12PM
PORTS 1961, NY PUBLIC LIBRARY
• 1PM
JOANNA MASTROIANNI, STUDIO
• 2-4PM
LEVI'S, 82 MERCER ST
• 2PM
J. MENDEL, THEATRE
• 2:30-3:30PM
SUZANNE RAE, BOX
• 3PM
MILLY BY MICHELLE SMITH, STAGE
• 5PM
FARAH ANGSANA, STUDIO
• 6PM
ANNA SUI, THEATRE
• 6:30-7:30PM
NOMIA, BOX
• 7PM
VIVIENNE TAM, STAGE
• 8PM
B MICHAEL AMERICA, MUSEUM OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK, 1220 5TH AVE


February 16


• 10AM
RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
• 11AM
RALPH LAUREN, 275 HUDSON ST
• 2PM
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST
• 3PM
CALVIN KLEIN COLLECTION, 205 W 39TH ST

Andre Leon Talley to be honored in NYC

2012 NYFW EMERGE! Fashion Show To Honor Vogue’s Contributing Editor Andre’ Leon Talley

The event will be hosted at the historic Broad Street Ballroom (41 Broad Street, NYC) on Feb. 14, 2012 at 6 p.m. for Reception and 7 p.m. for Awards program and Fashion Show. The invite-only event will be sprinkled with stars such as Kristin Chenoweth, Nole Marin, J Alexander, Jill Zarin and more.

Actress Tracee Ellis Ross will be taking the stage with EMERGE! Host Chavis Aaron for an unforgettable New York City Fashion Week event. The show has consistently been a platform for emerging designers and this year’s esteemed Fashion Innovator
Award (FIA) will be presented to Vogue’s Contributing Editor Andre’ Leon Talley.

To add to the excitement of the evening the award will be handed off to Andre by legendary designer and President of the CFDA Diane Von Furstenberg.

EMERGE! A Fashion Runway Show is produced by D. Williams Public Relations Group and debuted on the Fashion elite social scene in February 2011 and since then has been
consistent in providing a platform for emerging designers to showcase
their work twice a year for New York City Fashion Week. This year’s
EMEGE! Will feature a total of 6 designers: Terri Stevens of Project
Runway, Omar Villalobos & Gordana Rasic , Elie Kuame , Barbara Bates,
Michael Alan Stein & Jahi Fitzgerald.

“New York Fashion Week is a magical time. I am delighted to co-host
the EMERGE! show and to share the stage with fashion innovators in
celebration of emerging talent,” states Tracee Ellis Ross.

Ms. Ross is well known for her leading role as Joan Clayton in the
hit UPN/CW Television series Girlfriends. This role earned her eight
NAACP Image Award nominations including two wins, one in 2007 and
another in 2009, in the category of Outstanding Lead Actress in a
Comedy Series. Tracee is currently starring in and co-producing the
BET sitcom Reed Between the Lines opposite Malcolm Jamal Warner. In
October, Tracee appeared in Lifetime’s short film series Project 5
in the film Lili directed by Alicia Keys. Tracee recently cohosted
GMHC’s 2011 Fashion Forward, which featured top designers. She is
an undeniably graceful force and is described as a “trend setter
with signature style,” and a woman “gracefully redefining the
rules for success.”

“We could not be happier for Tracee Ellis Ross to join the EMERGE!
Team this year as a co-host,” states EMERGE! producer Dionne
Williams. “This event has grown faster than any of us ever
expected. Tracee is truly the epitome of elegance and was hands down,
the perfect choice.”

Emerge! is created and produced by D. Williams PR Group. The fashion
show production is provided by Tai Chunn of MVC Management
Productions. Sponsors for the evening include: Bennett Career
Institute/ C. Alan Glam Squad, Flowers and Production design by Adam
Leffel Production with florals being designed by Polpat Klongkhayan.
Full Public Relations, Press and Media services for the event are
being provided by Beautiful Planning Marketing & PR.

Dressing Hongkong -- Desi Style.

(This fashion update straight from India...)

This Fall/Winter 2012, Hong Kong fashion week witnessed a dose of Vibrant India, as seven exceptional home grown talent showcased their signature lines. Each collection exudes an unique modernity of heritage workmanship,which would attract buyers across boundaries.

Ace designer Nisha Sagar presented a classic cocktail line in sensual nudes like sand,beige,cream and mocha in shimmer Georgette and light Chiffon.Her modern take on Churidar -Kurti were further dazzled with crystal and sequin embellishment.

Carrying forward the heritage mood,was designer C Singh, whose collection celebrated the Big Fat NRI wedding.The Bright and Vibrant range of silhouettes were splashed with bold Indian Prints and intricate spangle embroidery.Shraddha Vora's ode to Opulent Regalia was a perfect Punctuation for closing the Grandeur of Traditional India.Motley of Fabrics were marinated in vibrant tie and dye and further crafted into exclusive ethnic ensembles.

Designer Aniket Satam, showcased two quirky looks,which was a fun and fresh take on zestful Youngistan.Inspired by Convent uniforms and structured 60s,his fall line celebrated modern simplicity and sharp contrasting to this,his show ended with a Gypsy Kutch Cool resort wear.Yellow Jeans by Kapil Jain experimented with the staple Denim and Transformed them into Ultra chic and Girly outfits.Every denim look had a unique treatment done with impeccable detailing and finesse.

Stall only designers featured Basavraj 's bouquet of delicate tulle dresses in confectionery palette of ivory,peach,nude,Lilac and pink.Each outfit had floral explosion,crafted with couture precision with minute atelier detailing.Talking about details,to finish a look,one requires a perfect accessory and this need in the pavilion was curated by Felix Bendish.Known for his Innovative Flamboyant fashion bibs,Bendish marveled this season with his new signature - Lizard Brooches and cocktail clutches.His experimental embellishment techniques has re-written the Indian craftsmanship into a Modern Universal realm of design aesthetics.

This Successful International Fashion venture of Indian Talent, was a dexterous initiative of premium design school - B.D.Somani Institute of Fashion technology,Mumbai India.And was promoted and managed by Mr.Vinit Ganjwala of Mystique Promotion P Ltd.

Spring 2010

In contrast to Fall's hard core rocker style, Spring brings a softer sentiment, like a gentle rain. With muted pastels, the lines break the mold of this season for something distinctively sunnier. Plaids take the form of prairie dresses. Grandpa Cardigan sweaters reappear for men, some of which are seen sporting pompadour hairdos. Florals are on the loose, spread on a flower bed of bright colors -- like eye-popping purples. A personal fav: BCBGs yellow mod dress, taking something old, adding a new flavor and making it ultra-modern.

No matter the change of season/ style, hold onto the basics because they never seem to go out of fashion. More fashion news to come!

Irene Marie closes

After 25 years, the modeling agency Irene Marie closes its doors. It allegedly owes money to some people and is attempting to pay any outstanding payments.

Heard it through the grapevine...

Tomorrow, January 20, the Signature Grand in Davie is having a bridal fashion show. Check it out. It starts at 6 p.m.

The PGA Merchandise Show incorporates a fashion gallery

Attention Golf enthusiasts: The 56th PGA Merchandise Show is held Jan 29-31 from 8:30 a.m. until 6 p.m.

The Outdoor Demo Day, Jan. 28, tees off the show at the Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge in Winter Garden, FL.

This year is incorporating a 6,300 square foot fashion gallery, which offers greater interaction between buyers and designers and an expanded showcase of apparel. Guests will see the latest trends, new designers, the latest golf accessories and apparel. In addition, there will be book signings and interactive contests. Look for informational seminars too.

Top international executives and PGA professionals will be in attendance. About 45,000 people are expected to attend the weekend. This is a trade-only show. For more information, visit www.pga.com.

Fashion comes to Palm Beach!

Portada Magazine with PGA National Resort & SPA presents ...
the Spring Summer Collection by Nicolas Felizola (http://www.nicolasfelizola.com). Check out haute coutoure by this acclaimed international designer. Cocktail hour starts at 7 p.m., followed by an 8 p.m. show and 9 p.m. VIP reception. The event costs $50. Proceeds benefit the American Lung Association of Florida (www.lungfla.org).Reservation is required one week prior to event and payment can be made to Portada magazine by contact with Michael Fieger at 561-201-6021.

Ethos brings fashion to Florida

This weekend: January 9-11, The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is the place to be for the latest fashions of designers based here ...and everywhere. This fashion extravaganza, will welcome designer, fashionistas and socialites. Guests will not only enjoy world fashion but also live music, champagne and tasty tidbits from exotic places like Latin America and the Carribean.

The festivities kickoff tonight at 8 p.m. with introductions by Exec. Producer Gregory Yap Sam at 8:30 p.m. This will follow a reception filled with health-conscious complimentary selections. Presenting designers have designed a unique collection of red dresses as part of the Ethos Designer Red Dress Collection to help benefit the "Go Red for Women" campaign founded by the American Heart Association.

Entertainment includes the group Expose' performing live on Saturday night at 10 p.m and DJ Pierre ZonZon. For a full schedule, visit www.ethos-usa.com. Tickets range $50-$200.

Sponsors of this Lux Life event include Cucina D' Angelo, Southern Wine & Spirits, Champagne Lanson, Posche Models, Fierte Cosmetics, CUBA Beverage Company, BocaRaton.com, Simply the Best Magazine, Visnet, Planet Beach, C2 Events, Mensaje TV, Cirage, All About Choo!, Salon Edge, Island Expert Travel, Hawkins Antiques, Tropical Elegance Floral Creations, A Alexander Event, Tamburrino Group, LLC.

Festivities take place at Passion Nightclub at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, 5701 Seminole Way, Hollywood.

Also visit www.bocaraton.com for more info.

Prada ... what were you thinking?

RTW 2008 collections and along comes Prada. I hate to be catty, but can someone tell me what Prada was thinking here? This poor guy looks like a eunuch that got dragged to the disco dressed by an eight year old. Ha-ha. This is not the only hideous outfit to be presented at the 2008 collection. But it was certainly the one that stood out to me.

But, hey, let it be said that I am all for great expression experiments. I have certainly had my share. :)

Paris: Fashion Becomes You

If you don't know, Paris is undergoing a fashionable change right now with the intrusion of fashion week. This artistic event is another great chance to see fashion gone wild. I think the sentiment of the season was definitely summed up by John Galliano's display. Looking more like a masquerade party than a fashion show, models on his catwalk looked like they snuck into mom's powder room and threw on her oversized wardrobe, mixing and matching patterns like there was no tomorrow. Raccoon eyes, multip color mushrooming caps, flopping over the sides of the head, fur coats, lollypop color tights: all just part of the showcase he called Xanadu.

A little piece of heaven...NReagan Spa

Today I had the pleasure to step into NReagan Day Spa for a massage. First, the staff was so friendly and the lobby was inviting, dimly lit and filled with must-have top of the line products, including their own superb line of products.

After filling out a brief standard questionaire (with added questions as to my preference of talking level, pressure level, aromatherapy and music type), I was scurried upstairs to the locker room. I had my own locker, not with a lock but with my own secret code. Within this lair were showers, a steam room and areas with sinks, mirrors and complementary products: styling products, deodorant, lotions...

I put on my big fluffy robe and stepped out to yet another waiting area with oversized striped chairs and a view of the beautiful ocean walking distance away, just across the street. They even have food here, although I did not partake (next time.)

After a brief wait, I was taken into the massage room. To my delight, the bed was warmed. I started face down. She told me to take in a deep breath...peppermint, sinus-opening, tingling peppermint. It was just a few whiffs and then it was straight to the massage. She spent what seemed like forever rubbing my back in long flowing stress-reducing strokes. She moved onto my arms, my legs, flipped me over and began again, adding a much needed rub of stressed out neck, head and scalp. After she finished each area, she placed a warm towel over the area (back, feet, for example), wiping them clean. When she was done, she placed the robe across me and went off to get me some water.

But the experience was far from over. Next was the shower with my choice of three different types of shower heads and complementary shampoo, conditioner and soap. Amazing. I could have tried the steam room but did not. I relished the shower experience and got dressed and went downstairs, making sure to drink plenty of water, of course.

On the way down, I took a self-guided tour through some of their other areas where services for hair, face, nails, etc. were taking place. It was a much more busy atmosphere as opposed to the tranquility found above.

Back to the lobby, relieved, able to breathe deeply, relaxed and happy. I immediately bought the apple lotion, my favorite. They come out with a different flavor I belive monthly. It is great! I wrote a previous blog about it a while ago.

They have a whole spa menu with facials, paraffin, mani/ pedi, hair styles--red carpet treatment all the way. I am ready to go back again!

For more information on NReagan Day Spa, located at 10 N. Ocean Blvd. in Delray Beach, call 561.278.8111 or visit nreaganspa.com.

Fashion Week

Want to see more about fashion week? Check out www.citysmartmagazine.com where you can find a whole article about the show, behind the scenes mayhem and more pics as well as a video!