I didn't have to hold my breathe for long. Only a day after the Spring 2011 post, the New York Times published the article, The Next Wave. Calling it how I feel it, Joseph Altuzarra, Sophie Thaellet, Ohne Titel, Wayne Lee, Suno, and Patrick Ervell spoke about how the global economy has given breathe to New York and to the world's scene. Factors of being "well connected & the ease of access to information" through the Internet allows for a sense of change. Could it be the rhetoric of 2012 coming upon us? Does every generation feel the same way? It's evident that international e-commerce is vital for the designers and that Asia now plays a role in their work.
As for inspirations larger than life, nothing seems to encompass a worldly idea than Suno's collection using textiles from Kenya to revive their garment industry.
New York Fashion Week 2011
A new era has dawned, globalisation gave it's throb and bloggers became the pulse. I'll be holding my breathe this New York Fashion Week for a new breed of designers and inspirations larger than the world itself.
Until then, a rewind of 2010.
Carolina Herrera Fall 2010
Gucci Fall 2010
Until then, a rewind of 2010.
Hermès Fall 2010
Carolina Herrera Fall 2010
Gucci Fall 2010Mauboussin
Luscious greenery was the backdrop of Richard Gere's Old Bedford Post Inn. Here, on a July weekend France's oldest jeweller, House of Mauboussin, launched their new line. As guests, including discreet jewelers and indiscreet buyers, put on the jewels, each new style was introduced with a poem written by CEO, Alain Némarq (formerly of YSL.) He gave a description of the pieces and a description of the woman wearing it. The glimmer of one orange amethyst ring had me listening to what kind of woman he envisioned wearing this one (which I would) . . . "for the liberated woman with passion." What do you think?
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Model of the Year
A few months ago I had the pleasure to be part of a Tom Palmer production, included in the show was Sessilee Lopez. Noticeable, she was naturally personal and sincere with everyone she encountered.
In 2008, Sessilee was part of the industry that challenged racism. She was featured in the ALL BLACK ISSUE, the highest selling issue of Italian Vogue. Condé Nast for the first time in it's history reprinted an issue to satisfy demand (golf clap.)
Announced for 2010 as Model of the Year . . . Sessilee Lopez.
American Woman: Fashioning A National Identity
pictures provided by Washington Post
Whether it's a woman's social stature or sexual liberation, how it is reflected in fashion shows the identity of one's self. To take it a step further it shows the identity of a Nation, An American Woman. Inspired by the times and times inspired by ideas, the American Woman remains true to herself modern & strong.
The Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art is showing now until August 15, 2010 if you're in New York and haven't caught it yet (Programs are free with Museum admission.)
An Optimistic Future in the Business of Couture
-Bruno Pavlovsky, President of Fashion at Chanel, reported an increase "between 20 and 30 percent"
-Sidney Toledano, President and Chief Executive Officer at Christian Dior, said "The number of clients has increased"
-At Givenchy, C.E.O., Fabrizio Malverdi is forecasting an increase of 10 to 20 percent in couture this year"
-Executives said Europe and America remain the chief markets for couture, with growth coming from Russia, the Middle East, and Asia.
Now that you've got your economics in for the day . . . . these couture clients that account for the increase, prefer an intimate and private presentation, and oftentimes the house visits them. According to Gaultier, fittings with clients may take place "on a yacht, in the Greek islands or in the Caribbean" or a palace in the Persian Gulf.
Data from WWD
-Sidney Toledano, President and Chief Executive Officer at Christian Dior, said "The number of clients has increased"
-At Givenchy, C.E.O., Fabrizio Malverdi is forecasting an increase of 10 to 20 percent in couture this year"
-Executives said Europe and America remain the chief markets for couture, with growth coming from Russia, the Middle East, and Asia.
Now that you've got your economics in for the day . . . . these couture clients that account for the increase, prefer an intimate and private presentation, and oftentimes the house visits them. According to Gaultier, fittings with clients may take place "on a yacht, in the Greek islands or in the Caribbean" or a palace in the Persian Gulf.
Data from WWD
Giorgio Armani Privé Couture Fall 2010
Barely there but ever present, nude looks like it's going to be around for a while.
Louis Vuitton Fall Winter 10.11 Ad Campaign
I'm not sure what Christy, Karen, & Natalia are supposed to be doing in this picture but it looks fun to me.
Donna Karan RTW Fall 2010
"A 'back to black' collection paying tribute to women and to New York, it's architecture, its shapes, its colours. And this black which I will always associate it with: its contrasts, its energy, its modernity and its neon lights. New York is so beautiful at night" - Donna Karan
Tenorio/Jorge Pre-Launch Party
The Pre-Launch event at the Trump World Tower marked the successful beginning of Brian and Emi's New York Exhibition "FILIPINO SPECIMENS ON FIFTH." Specimens they were. If these two designers were exemplifying the numbers of designers out there, we have a lot to look forward to.
Exhibition piece by Emi Jorge
Women of Distinction Luncheon
Last week a record $1.7 million was raised for the Chron's and Colitis Foundation at the Waldorf Astoria. As the power women of New York got together for the fundraising lunch, names like Valentino and Oscar de la Renta were strutting down the Grand Ballroom of the West Wing. A designer on my radar was Andrew Gn. His velvet layered gown, my favorite, had a heavy weighted train to be reckoned with. Hands down the favorite of the afternoon was of course, the jewel encrusted, Valentino.
Valentino
ValentinoAndrew Gn
Central Park Interpreted by Harry Winston
So here's a view of Central Park . . .
And here's another view of Central Park from Harry Winston.
I know . . . you'll take it.
And here's another view of Central Park from Harry Winston.
I know . . . you'll take it.Zac Posen for Target
Tonight's party was an early start for those that wanted access to the Zac Posen line designed for Target. The line doesn't go public until later next month. Although I didn't have any favorites, the concept is a great idea for those that are building up their closets but still looking to economize.
The Present Day's Future
Whether it's digital media or global trendspotting, fashion and technology are ever-changing and form the contents in our everyday life. Students at F.I.T. combined the two and presented a step forward into the future. I'd keep this in my closet for say . . 2046.
Is Fashion, Old-Fashioned?
Luckily, we do have a few fashion forward thinkers. This is an ode to those who are leaders in their industry. To those who can take a prestigious Gucci conglomerate and have them see eye-to-eye on your no leather, no fur policy. To those who not only go by head shots and a walk but have interviews, making it mandatory to have a personality on the runway.
Stella McCartney has all organic lines and little did you know that you weren't tired from a night out in the City with your vegetarian suitable shoes.
Stella McCartney has all organic lines and little did you know that you weren't tired from a night out in the City with your vegetarian suitable shoes.
Stella McCartney
Marc Jacobs, going along his path, led women picked from the streets of New York down his Fall 2010 Louis Vuitton runway. They were larger than life not that you already knew their names but in the way he saw fit. "He finds personalities fascinating and sexy and appealing and charming." Model can be more of a role model, a model citizen rather than a mannequin.
Marc Jacobs