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TAORAY WANG SS18 NYFW

9/22/2017

On September 9th, at New York’s Skylight Clarkson, Taoray Wang showed her SS18 collection. Baroque musicians, Purcell and Handell’s who presented at the Shanghai Symphony Hall performed by Shanghai Camerata were the influence behind Wang’s collection.

Drawing on the blend of east meets west, and the mixing of both classic and contemporary art was the starting point of inspiration for the collection as Wang mixed the Baroque costume with re-constructed modern design.

The collection was made up of sophisticated tailoring that was both clean and feminine. The through line pulling the pieces together was in the ruffle details that could be found on the original inspiration of the Baroque costume. Re-interpreted into a modern silhouette, the ruffle detailing was used on the collar, belt and sleeves of the collection.

Showcasing modern silhouettes, including the pajama trend suit in monochrome, with its wide leg trouser and belted jacket, made for an effortlessly chic work to eveningwear look.

Other highlights included a wide leg menswear inspired suit and a cleverly constructed white blouse and black skirt. The blouse was tailored in a new silhouette, with an open slit sleeve, and ruffle detailing on the collar. Paired with a ruffle belt and simple black skirt breathed new life into the look.

Another unusual silhouette came in the form of the re-worked blazer dress with its oversized sleeve, adding volume and glamour. Even Wang’s simple black dress was re-worked using the Baroque ruffle detailing on the V neckline of the dress.

Made up primarily of a palette of white, grey, navy and black, the collection was a perfect balance of clean lines that could be found in Wang’s daywear pieces. With wide leg trouser suits, a fringed pinstripe blazer with tailored trousers or an oversized sleeve balanced the collection as Wang gave a more fitted silhouette for eveningwear. With a high slit skirt and low cut dresses with lace detailing, the collection told a story of seductive power and effortless style.

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YURITA PUJI - SS18 COLLECTION

9/22/2017

With her mix of youthful, elegant dresses, rich in tones of deep red, gold and beige accessorized with stunning headpieces Puji's SS18 collection was a beautiful celebration of diversity.

Working with women weavers from small villages to make the fabrics, Puji used several Indonesian traditional fabrics in her collection, including ikat fabric Tenun Dayak from Kalimantan, Songket from Sumatra, and Noken from Papua.

With the use of luxe materials and intricate accessories, each dress presented was exquisite. One of the many highlight of the collection included a front slit dress, with its two tone material, traditional headpiece and necklace.

Speaking of the women weavers who made the fabrics for the collection, Puji says, “I dedicate my collection to them—it is a celebration of their hard work and passion.”

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TRADE BY GINA LA MORTE SS18

9/22/2017

La Morte has created a collection of pieces made from vegetable tanned Italian leather and hand dyed Italian Suede. Along with traditional Indian silk Sari’s that were born from recycled material from female survivors of domestic violence who are coming out of domestic violence shelters.

Hand beaded detailing could be found on an organic cotton and silk sleeveless vest, whilst hand dyed silk was turned into a striking loose fitting, three-quarter length sleeved maxi dress that was reminiscent of liquid gold as it shimmered its way down the runway.

With La Morte’s sustainable collection and strong social message of finding beauty in brokenness, was evident in this stunning collection. With a palette of beige, gold, silver and brown, the collection was elegant and airy, with its loose silhouettes and minimalistic structure that was as beautiful as the message it carried.

With the materials used being celebrated for their individuality, the collection had a clear and important message. By upcycling materials and giving them new life, La Morte has created a luxurious, natural and unique collection that emphasizes the individuality of the fabrics and uneven layers, and celebrates these differences rather than covering them up.

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NEUBYRN SS18 COLLECTION

9/22/2017

Neubryn’s SS18 collection was born out of a mask that designer Martha Gibb’s spotted during one of her walks down Hoi An in Vietnam, with the idea of reinvention as the starting inspiration of the collection.

With pieces made up of hand woven cloth from the Ta Oi Tribe, featuring the local language in the fabric, Gibb’s collection was unique, vivid in color and playful in style.

A hightlight of the collection was a reinvented kimono style suit, with its striking purple and floral print and with its low V and tailored cut the suit was a fresh take on the popular kimono trend.

Focusing on the idea of reinvention, the collection played around with a combination of vivid colors and statement shoes. With a mix of textures, including tulle fabric on an embellished t-shirt, floral embroidered body’s paired with floral textured skirts, the collection focused on Gibb’s curiosity for exploration. An example of having fun with fashion and adult dress up at its best!

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CHASTITY SUREAL SS18 NYFW

9/22/2017

Sereal’s SS18 collection was inspired from the idea that women and nature are eternally connected as both are powerful yet delicate.

The inspiration could be found in collections fabrics, which were made up of hard and soft materials, stunning beaded silks, juxtaposed with leather and metal.

Avant-garde in style with beaded and intricate hand-sewn appliqué on beautiful dresses and separates, the collection was both feminine but always with an edge. An example of this could be found in a hand sewn long layered gown with its floral details, and a color palette of soft green, yellow and lilac, juxtaposed with a black floral netting detail layered over the top that gave an unexpected toughness to the dress.

With Sereal’s unconventional mix of materials and use of leather, made for a fresh and inspired collection.

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ALL COMES FROM NOTHING SS18

9/21/2017

Nolcha Shows once again presented a collection of burgeoning designers at this years NYFW.
Eva Yinwei Xu, the designer behind ‘All comes from Nothing’ was the first designer to show. Xu showed a collection that reflected both an artistic flare that was beautiful in its simplicity. With an aesthetic that was minimalistic in structure, but art inspired in their prints, the collection was wearable for everyday but reflected a creative personality without overwhelming.

Comprised of trench coats, graphic wool knit sweaters and workwear pieces including cropped pinstripe trousers, paired with an oversized shirt, layered under a boxy knit, that was pulled in at the waist gave an effortless polished look.

Dedicated to women with a creative lifestyle, the collection was mixed with streetwear inspired pieces, like an updated drop crotch harem pant that was paired with a wool knit. Knit sweaters were adorned with the words and slogans suitable for an Instagram hashtag, (‘Seriously’, ‘Hello’, ‘Too hot to give a damn’) that gave the collection a playful edge.

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CHINA FASHION COLLECTIVE SS18 #NYFW

9/15/2017

China Fashion Collective showcased their SS18 collection of selected designers in New York on September 10th at Pier 59 Studios. Started by Han Media in 2016, the showcase gives the selected fashion designers the opportunity to present their talent to a global audience. This year giving the spotlight to top bridalwear designer, Tsai Meiyue as well as the new talent of couture designer, Vancy Law.

Some notiable guests who attended included, Miss J Alexander of America’s Next Top Model, Deputy Consul General Zhang Meifang of the Chinese Consulate General in New York, Chien Chung Pei, acclaimed architect and Chairman of the Board of China Institute, Henry Tang, co-founder and governor of the Committee of 100, and well-known philanthropist Jean Shafiroff.

TSAI MEYUE

This year Tsai Meiyue showcased a collection of her take on classic Chinese wedding attire. Her inspiration this year was the art of Min xu, using the traditional embroidery technique helming from her place of birth in Southern China. However blended with the traditional embroidery, Meiyue reworked versions of the traditional aesthetic to create a newer modern vision of the classic gown. With complex embroidery adorned on the dresses, they were true works of art. The collection included a stunning fitted dress, with the entire top of the bodice covered in the powerful and lucky Chinese dragon.

Another re-imagined version of the classic Chinese dress, came in the form of a red form fitted backless dress with intricate embroidered collar and embroidery detailing around the back.

The drama certainly wasn't left out of the collection, with a fit and flare skirted dress with stunning embroidered bodice, with a beautiful cascading train.

Meiyue’s collection included some breathtaking white wedding gowns, one of which was reminiscent of the Cinderella dress used in Kenneth Branagh's movie. As the lights in-house dimmed, the dress lit up in an array of blue, red, purple, green and yellow, making the dress appear to sparkle in a true fairytale moment.

With the traditional embroidery yet modern silhouette and detailing, the collection was a stunning balance of modern and traditional with each dress showing Meiyue incredible talent as a true artist and designer.

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VANCY LAW

With her background in couture, and opening up Wuhan’s first couture atelier in 2009, Law’s strength lies in her classic tailoring and intricate hand finished detailing adorned on her eveningwear. Law’s SS18 collection, entitled ‘Jardin Nuge’, was no exception. With a palette of white, silver, icey blues, mint green, soft pinks and yellows the collection was a mix of delicate and airy dresses that seemed to float their way down the runway. Also included in the collection was a high slit one shoulder dress adorned with embellishments that sparkled down the runway.

A highlight of the collection included a pale green dress, with it’s delicate floral detailing on the bodice and skirt, it perfectly omitted sexy elegance.

With dresses that Law said she hoped to ‘capture the ephemeral beauty of clouds at twilight’ the designer certainly achieved her vision.

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The stunning Chinese Fashion Collective show was a beautiful showcase of incredible Chinese talent, demonstrating the importance of their international viewpoint and unique creations that once again added so much to this years NYFW.

THE BUSINESS OF FASHION #NYFW

9/13/2017

Selena Gomez arrives at the #BoF500 gala dinner during New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2018 at Public Hotel on September 9, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion)

On the 9th of September, The Business of Fashion hosted their fifth annual #BoF500 Gala at Ian Schrager's Public Hotel in partnership with Target. This marked the first year the event has been held in New York.

With its invitation-only event, and attendees from over 20 countries around the world, the BOF celebrated the people influencing and shaping the global fashion industry today.

The event was a star studded night with guests including Selena Gomez, Jared Leto, Karlie Kloss, Halima Aden, Doutzen Kroes, Jordan Barrett, Ashley Graham, Aimee Song, Chiara Ferragni and Jason Wu in attendance.

Caroline Daur - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Chiara Ferragni - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Aimee Song - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

The #BoF500 Gala dinner was then followed by an after party at PUBLIC ARTS. Guest were treated to a musical performances by Interscope Records artists BØRNS, 6LACK and Daya, with an additional more intimate set from Jacob Banks, Oliver, and AlunaGeorge later in the night.

Borns - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Diane von Furstenberg - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Liu Wen - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Doutzen Kroes and Jason Wu - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Ashley Graham - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Rila Fukushima - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Karlie Kloss - Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images for The Business of Fashion

Speaking about the event, founder and chief executive officer of The Business of Fashion, Imran Amed said, "Bringing the #BoF500 Gala to New York is a testament to the enduring importance of the American fashion business at a time of unprecedented change in the industry and the wider world," Continuing, "We are delighted to bring together global fashion influencers from around the world — from as far afield as St Petersburg, Tokyo, Beijing, Paris, Brazil and Sydney — to celebrate their contributions to this $2.4 trillion industry."

Mark Tritton, executive vice president and chief merchandising officer, Target said, "It was wonderful to help celebrate the #BoF500 and the brightest stars shaping the fashion and retail industries today," adding, "Today's retail and fashion landscape continue to change quickly and it's critical to have The Business of Fashion, with their keen reporting on both the creative and business sides of fashion, to stay on pace with the rate of change and evolving consumer trends."

VB X ESTEE LAUDER SS18 RTW #NYFW #BEAUTY

9/13/2017

Following on from the huge success of her first makeup range with Estée Lauder, Victoria Beckham released her second collaboration with the brand in August 2017 and used the VB X Estée Lauder collection for her SS18 runway show at NYFW this week.

As with the original collection, the VB X Estée Lauder collection is inspired by some of Victoria Beckham’s favorite cities, London, Paris, Miami and LA. For Victoria Beckham's runway show, she kept the makeup fresh and natural. With dewy skin, glossy eyelids and using the collections new Eye Ink Mascara kept lashes full bodied. The overall look was youthful, fresh and quietly confident, perfectly reflecting the minimalistic yet strong femininity of the SS18 RTW collection.

VICTORIA BECKHAM SS18 RTW COLLECTION #NYFW

9/13/2017

For SS18 RTW Victoria Beckham delivered a beautifully balanced and wearable collection celebrating strong femininity. With a stunning palette of lilac, pink, pistachio, pale blue, white, ivory, vanilla, bold red and essential black pieces for evening.

Giving an air of effortless style, with easy to wear silhouettes and using lightweight material including georgettes and chiffons, the collection even made sheer wearable for the day. With an oversized shirt and sheer skirt, fabrics were layered to create a re-imagined structure giving a vision of powerful feminine elegance. The collection showed little skin, but still remained sexy, with material that at first glance looked entirely transparent, “The fabrics play games and trick the eye” said Beckham.

Workwear came in the form of wide leg trousers, boxy blazers and fitted trousers. With the inclusion of menswear influenced pieces with oversized striped shirts and checked prints, inspired by graph-paper found in school text-books.

With a variation of flats, utilitarian sandals, mules and 1950s inspired high-heels, the shoes have been styled Beckham says to, "give a sense of decoration, like a new kind of jewellery" with their sugared-almond colors and glitter.

Day to evening wear included a vibrant red shirtdress and oversized sleeves, giving a confident and sexy edge to the collection.

Made up of re-worked silhouettes, the collection was fresh, and gave us shapes we haven’t seen before. With a perfectly blended take on femininity with a mix of menswear structure. With oversized shirts, paired with a sheer pencil skirt, or boxy jackets with a tailored trouser, Beckham created a collection to mirror the inner strength of a woman, “Light, refreshing, bold, confident, this season I’m celebrating everything about being a woman. Delicacy can be strong.”