New York Fashion Week

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Kaitlin Fontenot

Our Exclusive Interview with Danilo Gabrielli: 1940′s Flare | April 23, 2012

NOLCHA is filled with wonderful, upcoming fashion designers every year. I feel like too many of these designers go unnoticed far longer than they should and that NOLCHA is doing a wonderful job to help get the word out about independent designers and their clothing lines by introducing them to the world. Therefore, I’d like to introduce you all to Danilo Gabrielli, fashion designer and owner of the gorgeous clothing line Danilo Gabrielli. I recently had the priviledge of interviewing Danilo and wanted to share our conversation with you!

While Danilo is a fabulous designer, he also has a … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

Korto Momolu’s Future Chic Amidst Modern Times | March 9, 2012

Bryant Park Hotel celebrated New York Fashion Week by presenting women’s wear designer Korto Momolu’s collection entitled “Monaco.” Korto Momolu (pronounced Cut•Toe – Mo•Mo•Lu), recently recognized by The Grio’s 100 as ”One to Watch,” is a fashion designer originally born in Monrovia, Liberia who was raised in Canada after Liberia’s civil war. Korto’s rise to fashion stardom came with her participation on Bravo TV’s Project Runway Season 5, in which she was named Fan Favorite and Runner Up. Expanding on the designer’s vision of femininity, elegance, and futurism, this Autumn/Winter 2012 season draws inspiration from starlets, fashion icons, and … Read More »

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Jumi Young

James Vincent Helps You Achieve Red Carpet Glamour | March 6, 2012

Makeup artist James Vincent, whose work has been in almost every makeup genre, including film, television, runway, and more, dishes on the beauty trends seen at the Academy Awards and tells you how to achieve it at home:

Red lips were all the rage at New York Fashion Week and Hollywood continued the trend as A-List actresses wore crimson and classic red shades onto the Red Carpet at this year’s Academy Awards. From the bold red shades worn by Rooney Mara and Milla Jovovich, to the sexy red worn by Angelina Jolie, and Michelle Williams’ more subtle shade, these red lips made their mark on the evening’s makeup. Red lipstick is easy … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

Tracy Reese Fall 2012 Collection | February 27, 2012

On Sunday, February 12 at The Studio in Lincoln Center, designer Tracy Reese debuted her Fall 2012 collection. Reese offers an optimistic color palette of vibrant tomato, juniper green and lemon, along with enlivening neutral browns, grays and blacks. A mixture of fabric, textures and embellishments create dimension on tailored silhouettes, abundant with refined craftsmanship details. Bold pops of fiery tomato orange energize the classic contrast of black and white, rejuvenating the time-honored combination. Subtle peplums update classic styles that remain flattering and wearable.

For her debut show, there were quite a few celebrities in attendance, including: Nikki Reed (“Twilight”), Kate Mara (“127 Hours” … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

EMERSON Fall/Winter 2012 Collection | February 23, 2012

Drawing inspiration from the aftermath of the WWII bombings in Dresden, Germany and from the new and thriving female workforce of the 1940s, designer Jackie Fraser-Swan creates a one-of-a-kind collection for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Both masculine and feminine elements are brought together to make an amazing collection that would go great with almost anything. The colors are predominately black and white with occasional pops of color here and there to add some spice. Black lace accents along with black and grey denim and asymmetrical silk tops give off a powerful yet subtly feminine feel.

This collection is perfect for the modern … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

Whitney Eve Takes the City to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Studio | February 21, 2012

Whitney Port held her Fall/Winter 2012 fashion show at “the tents” this season, the Lincoln Center. It was an early morning show, but the crowd arrived promptly to see what will be in store this fall. Her collection “Whitney Eve” is composed of an array of silhouettes from convertible party dressed to charming menswear-inspired shapes that are complimented with new, fresh designs and color palettes. This season Port drew inspiration from an antique kaleidoscope she found in her Grandmother’s house. Graphic shapes, jewel tones, shattered prints, and luxe fabrics collide to create a collection for the girl on the go. … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

NOLCHA New York Fashion Week Features Megla M. | February 20, 2012

London-based designer, Megla M., put on their Fall/Winter 2012 NOLCHA runway show at New York Fashion Week. The show was interesting and caught everyone’s attention. Many of the designs had a “high-drama” feel to them: big bows, utilitarian sleeves, and big, bold coats. Lacy garments were presented as well to soften the overall look of the designs along with geometrically draped garments. Overall, the show was quick and had very interesting structured garments. Below are a few photos of Megla M.’s designs:

Blaire Brown started a purse business at the age of 16, designing and creating purses … Read More »

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Blaire Brown

Naeem Khan Presents Autumn/Winter 2012 Line to Star-Studded Audience | February 20, 2012

Naeem Khan brought on a beautiful Autumn/Winter line to the Lincoln Center audience at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Inspired by the decadence and dust of India, Khan wanted to reflect the theme off the body as a canvas. The concept of body art is deeply rooted in the Indian culture—which is why Naeem Khan wanted to make this a key role in the show. Utilizing the designs from Indian culture, Khan started out his collection by dabbing white-out on black boards and printed in Switzerland. The paisleys and swirl motifs were used as an inspiration for all the embroidery detail. The … Read More »