“This collection is a very personal, very special one. It is a fan letter to my favorite designer, the late Yves Saint Laurent,” wrote Zang Toi in his very brief press notes. So, when the first model came out wearing a silk faille strapless jumpsuit layered under a floor length …
On September 9th, at the James Hotel, the wunderkind emerging American designer CHRISTOPHER LOWMAN showcased his newest collection for his eponymous label which fused street style with luxury fabrics in bold colors and patterns. Triumphantly titled The Glorious Olympics, Lowman’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection took inspiration from the 1980’s Summer Olympics. …
Perhaps its because the highly successful TV series “Once Upon a Time” made Regina, the Evil Queen relatable or the long running Broadway show “Wicked” explained why the Wicked of the West had a bad rap. Whatever the reason, Disney decided that it was time for the villains to shine. …
After a successful unveiling of his Spring 2019 menswear collection, designer Romeo Hunte followed it up with an equally exciting sportive collection that mixes streetwear and luxe. A color palette of Royal Blue, Berry, Gray, and Black in custom Neoprene dominated the collection with flashes of Neon. Flying Fox fur …
Resort collection TERRA by American designer Carlton Jones celebrates the cross pollination of global terrains taking inspiration from fresh Eastern silhouettes. Lightweight breezy natural fibers are layered over one another and feature beautiful printwork morphing abstract vertebrae into chic animal print, reminiscent of African safari. Sparkling shiny fabrics caught the …
Canadian designer Kirsten Ley’s refined artistic approach to design shone through her new collection MITØSIS, about the division of self; a conscious choice to leave one version in the past while moving forward with the new version. Oxygenated crimsons, rich dark blues, and bone colors from the human circulatory system …
Nothing catches the attention of the fashion crowd like a child model full of personality walking on the runway. Dress her up in a towering traditional Chinese silver headdress and you have a winner! That was how Chinese designer Han Zhang opened the XY Spring 2019 runway show. Inspired by …
With the buying power of Millennials becoming stronger each year, fashion labels like Australian brand Ozlana recognize that to cater to this generation’s individualistic fashion style, they have to up their game. And for Spring 2019, Ozlana did just that as it gave an edgy yet romantic take on street …
“This season, I was inspired by Deborah Turbeville’s beautiful photographs from the 1970’s. She had a deep appreciation for historical settings and her photographs always portrayed a story that was both modern and nostalgic,” wrote Rebecca Taylor on her press notes. Staying true to her muse, Rebecca Taylor created ethereal …
“Rainbow shaved ice, tropical fruits, and flowers have inspired the ‘VaCaTioN in Hawaii’ collection for the Spring/Summer 2019 season,” said Japanese designer Nozomi Kuwahara on the press notes. Using vivid colors interspersed with a pastel shade of green and a black & gray combo for dramatic effect, soft textured fabrics …
