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CHRISTMAS GIFTING GUIDE

11/29/2017

Bag by Paula Cademartori

The holidays are such a wonderful time of year, but when it comes to gifting the ones you love, it can be hard to know what to buy. Whether you're looking for a unique piece of jewelry, a classic or statement bag or a lifestyle homewear piece, check out Eurasian Vogue's gifting guide for the holidays.

IRIDESCENCE

These standout and instantly recognizable bags by Iridescence are the perfect gift for Christmas. With a beautiful collection of bags in an array of colors make these bags a special gift that the lucky recipient can wear all year long.

http://www.iridescencenewyork.com

PAULA CADAMARTORI

With their gorgeous craftsmanship, these Italian bags by Paula Cademartori are such a special gift for the one you love. With their original silver clasp finish, handcrafted design and the mixed blend of colors make these stunning bags a perfect gift for the fashion forward women in your life!

http://www.paulacademartori.com/en/

CAPSUL JEWELRY

Capsul Jewelry creates customizable jewelry for any occasion with one of a kind pieces created just for you or the one you love, making them the ideal gift for the whole family.

Every piece is customizable with a sound wave print, handwriting, block letter necklaces, cuffs that you can imprint your own handwriting on or even a dog tag for the men in your life. Using 3D printing tecnology and available in sterling silver and brass with gold, rose and silver finishes, Capsul make for the most perfect, sentimental yet fashionable gift for the ones you love.

https://capsuljewelry.com

Capsul Envelope Necklace

Capsul Sound wave and vintage hotel key necklace

Stella & Dot X Rebecca Minkoff. Prisma Statement Necklace - $129

STELLA & DOT X REBECCA MINKOFF

Gorgeous and striking jewelry at an amazing price point (starting at $49 USD) These beauties are perfect for Christmas and the whole year through. A collaboration between Stella & Dot X Rebecca Minkoff, these pieces are affordable, modern and statement making.

https://www.stelladot.com/shop/new/rebeccaminkoff

Emory Stud Earrings - $49 USD

Celestial Ear Climbers - $49 USD

Gold Cameron Gold Choker - $59 USD

Pixie Choker - $69 USD

Pixie Chandelier Earrings - $59

Pixie Studs - $49 USD

Prisma Statement Bracelet - $79

SOLOMENIA JEWERLY

With instantly recognizable designs that play with height, Solomenia jewelry are your go to brand for stand out jewelry. With darker metal in the latest collection using delicate pearls, and diamonds on their rings, Solomenia are perfect for anyone who wants to make a statement and let their jewelry do the talking.

http://www.solomeina.us

PARACHUTE

Cashmere Throw $349 USD

The founder of Parachute created the brand in the hope of their customers being able to start and end their days feeling their very best, from the best sleep, to the comfiest robe to relax in after a long day. Check out some of these gorgeous gift ideas that your loved ones will be able to use every day.

Classic Bathrobe $99 USD

With two slouchy front pockets, a snug waist tie and cozy shawl collar, this is the ultimate relaxation wear. Available in white and grey.

Scented Candle $39 USD

Sea salt with notes of citrus, seagrass, cypress and clean driftwood.

https://www.parachutehome.com

SPINOZA SUNGLASSES

Founded by Silja Kim, who spent time evaluating and assessing the perfect material for her brand to create a lightweight, durable and comfortable frame. Deciding on medical grade non-breakable metal, Spinoza sunglasses and eyeglass frames are lightweight, flexible and standout without being flashy. They're so comfortable you might even forget you have them on!

Spinoza glasses available from $225 USD

www.iwearspinoza.com

LUNYA

Founded in 2014, Lunya is a brand creating luxurious and chic loungewear for the modern woman. Filling in the void between that old oversized t-shirt and uncomfortable lingerie, Lunya has a selection of fashionable yet comfortable loungewear to slip into after a long day that's cosy and comfortable enough to climb into bed in.

Lunya Pima Romber $168.00 USD

MODERN TALES

THREE PIECE RING

COUNTERCULTURE BANGLE

Bold yet wearable for everyday, The Modern Tales are beautifully unique. Wear with a simple t-shirt and jeans to instantly make your outfit pop.

www.themoderntales.com

AGNESA VUTHAJ

Handmade in Italy, the collection is bright in color and uses materials such as python leather, pony hair and Italian leather as well as hand painted clutches. A perfect colorful gift!

https://www.agnesavuthaj.com

TRADE BY GINA LA MORTE

Trade By Gina La Morte always carries a strong social message with every product and more than that the company was founded with the purpose of helping an incredible cause, domestic violence victims and victims of human trafficking.

The Cocoon bag by Gina La Morte and the designers personal favorite of the collection, was handmade using recycled sari silk from India that's woven together with other vintage ribbons, wool and silk hand dyed ribbon. Not only a beautiful bag, the recycled sari silk ribbons on the bag benefit women who have been victims of domestic violence.

The leather is Italian vegetable tanned and made to look distressed and vintage, with scratches and creases being a special part of the nature of the leather. This XL Cocoon Hobo has a strong magnetic closure with chevron foldover strap that's woven in matching recycled sari ribbons from India.

For a special gift that also carries such an important message, look no further than Trade by Gina La Morte.

www.tradebyginalamorte.com

BAG COMPANIES YOU NEED TO KNOW!

11/28/2017

As the new year approaches and you want a new look but aren’t ready to overhaul your whole wardrobe, then why not invest in a statement bag to update your wardrobe? Adding a new bag to your collection is one of the best investments you can make as it can be worn everyday and will add a pop to any outfit. Check out some of the best of the bags below

PAULA CADEMATORI

Intricate in detail and sophisticated in craftsmanship, Italian bag company Paula Cademartori eponymous bag collection has been around since 2010 and if you haven’t heard of them, you’ve been missing out! With a stunning mix of colors that has become synonymous with the collection, the bags truly are a work of art. Representing the designer’s previous career in jewelry, the closing clasp is geometric in shape and has become a striking trademark of the Paula Cademartori brand. Handcrafted design, and beautiful colors, these bags instantly elevate your look. Simply put on an all black outfit, paired with one of these bags and let the bag do the talking. Paula Cademartori is a modern classic and stunning addition to your wardrobe.

Shop Paula Cademartori

STRATHBERRY

Located in Edinburgh this luxury label creates gorgeous leather, handcrafted bags in Spain by the best artisans, and high quality materials. With the signature bar closure, these bags are beautifully distinct. If you’re looking for classic and chic, look no further than Strathberry.

https://www.strathberry.com

FACT + FICTION

For a woman on the go who wants to organize every aspect of her life, Fact + Fiction is the bag for you. With their unique compartmentalized handbags and backpacks, these vegan leather bags will have your life organized with everything you need to carry. From work to the gym, diapers for your baby, to your laptop, this bag stores everything for a working woman’s day.

With their unique sectioning that holds shoes or baby diapers in one compartment, a side pocket for work documents, Ipad or laptop, a smaller upright pocket for your water bottle and with the top section of the bag being used for smaller items like a wallet, phone and other items that you need to access quickly and easily. This bag will save you having to carry a multitude of bags around and have you looking smart and together whilst you’re at it. The bag can be used as a gym bag or diaper bag as well as a bag for all of your every day essentials. Pure genius.

https://shopfactandfiction.com

AGNESA VUTHAJ

A former beauty pageant winner, Vuthaj has always loved bags. With the idea of beauty creates beauty, Vathaj set about creating a collection of stunning bags. Handmade in Italy, the collection is bright in color and uses materials such as python leather, pony hair and Italian leather. Creating a feel of uniqueness, with her hand painted clutches, the collection is stunningly chic.

SCHEDRUI

The sisters behind Schedraui, Stephanie and Grace were born in El Salvador and have a shared view of positivity that has inspired the DNA of their brand. “Our concept is gratitude. Every bag has a message inside, things such as, ‘Choose to Shine’, or 'Begin and End Your Day with Gratitude', says Stephanie Schedraui. The quotes are embossed inside the bags in gold. This season’s collection includes some stunning rucksacks that are both practical and fashion forward, with one of the most stunning in rose gold. All the bags are made with Italian leather and only the best materials.

http://schedraui.com

PLAYNOMORE

Korean Brand, Playnomore, play with the idea of luxury versus wit, and classic versus pop art and have created their own interpretation of the new classic. Turning the classic bag and its status symbol into something fun. With their most popular style of the ‘SHYGIRL’ bag, using high quality material and sequins, these bags are as fashion forward as they come and will brighten up any outfit.

www.playnomore.co.kr

JAM LOVE LONDON

Inspired by bespoke menswear, classic vintage motorcars and luxury watches, Jam Love are unique and classic. Made out of the finest vegetable-tanned leather, and heritage waxed canvas from Lake Como, all made with love, Jam Love bags will be a beautiful and timeless addition to your wardrobe.

Jamlove.co.uk

IRIDESCENCE

If you're looking for a unique bag, look no further than Iridescence. This bag company has a selection of stunning bags that are original in shape, and beautiful in color and texture. The perfect unique finish to any outfit. Originally from China but a graduate from Parsons, the designers behind Iridescence, Yiming Lin and Angie Ray are influenced by both the West and East. With their unusual shapes these bags are instantly recognizable.

MATT & NAT

Inspired by Mat(terial) and Nat(ure) Matt & Natt was born. Living by the simple motto of “Live beautifully”, understanding and appreciating humanity, and the creativity we all poses within us.

With colors born out of textures and color tones of nature, with the goal of protecting it, Matt & Natt create all their products out of vegan materials, avoiding using all animal materials. With a commitment to sustainable fashion and using recycled materials including recycled nylons, cardboard, rubber and cork. For the last ten years that have also only used lining made out of 100% recycled bottles. Beautiful and classic in design and carrying a strong message of doing good, Matt & Natt are a brand you need to know!

http://mattandnat.com

Kari Dwell Satchel

STELLA & DOT X REBECCA MINKOFF

11/17/2017

Prisma Statement Necklace - $129

Stella & Dot x Rebecca Minkoff first launched their stunning and affordable capsule collection of jewelry in September. Made up of bright statement making necklaces, choker, a bracelet, ear cuffs, and earrings that can be worn three ways (a stud, a hanging earring and a dangling drop earring) as well as a climbing earring, the collection is both versatile and unique. I’ve had a sneak peak at their Spring 18 collection and it’s just as gorgeous! Retailing from $49 USD, these pieces are a perfect guilt free treat for yourself or an ideal Christmas gift for friends for the holiday season!

Emory Stud Earrings - $49 USD

Gold Cameron Gold Choker - $59 USD

Celestial Ear Climbers - $49 USD

Pixie Choker - $69 USD

Pixie Studs - $49 USD

Pixie Chandelier Earrings - $59 USD

Prisma Chandeliers - $59 USD

Prisma Statement Bracelet - $79 USD

CAPTIVATED BY CAPSUL

11/5/2017

In a world of every changing trends and fast fashion, and with so many people wearing the same trend items on repeat, I always get excited to find a company, particularly a jewelry company, that is unique and allows you to put your own stamp on their products. I was therefore so excited to learn about Capsul Jewelry, which allows you to do just that. They create customizable jewelry for any occasion with one of a kind pieces created just for you or the one you love. Using 3D printing technology, Capsul Jewelry can create necklaces, rings, cuffs, dog tags and bracelets made out of your own handwriting or even record a sound wave of the one you love and have it printed on a piece of jewelry.

Everything is truly customizable, including their ready-to-wear pieces with necklaces and bracelets available to spell out a message or a name in block letters. They even have rings that are stackable to create special initials.

Made with sterling silver or brass and available in gold, rose gold and silver finishes, Capsul Jewelry is a stunningly modern and unique company, that is both manufacturing products in an environmentally responsible factory, and donating portions of certain collections to non-profits, making Capsul Jewelry a company that is also spreading an important social message.

Stacy Fan with CEO of Capsul Jewelry, Tina Cheng.

I sat down with the incredible founder and CEO of Capsul Jewelry, Tina Cheng, to discuss all the pieces in her beautiful collection and find out what gave her the idea to start up such a unique company.

Despite this being Cheng’s first foray into the fashion world, it’s one of the most exciting and unique ideas I’ve heard in a while. I ask Cheng what made her come up with the idea? "I started this brand, as I saw a need and a demand from the new millenniums to have personalized jewelry that is not only fashionable and modern, but is also meaningful, so I created Capsul Jewelry.” Helping her customers capture their memories Cheng says, “You can encapsulate a joyous moment of your life, and each piece can be customized with your own handwriting.” Pointing to a piece of jewelry Cheng is wearing, a sound wave of her daughter saying, 'I love you Mommy,' Cheng says, "Every time I look down at it, I literally hear her voice in my head.”

The Capsul Sound Wave Necklace.

Capsul Jewelry haven’t over looked the more nostalgic pieces of jewelry such as the locket that we used to love, with the aim of bringing it back and making it modern again.

One of their most popular pieces is a little envelope necklace with a little letter that pulls out that you can handwrite a word in your own handwriting, “that a loved one can keep close to their heart” Cheng says.

The classic locket and the Capsul envelope.

The latest piece in the collection that Cheng has added is the Capsul capsule. It’s a small time capsule that, “You can put some sand from a beach that you’ve visited, a note from your loved one, or even an inspiration or a goal for yourself that you can keep with you as a reminder.” Says Cheng.

Classic and recognizable pieces have also been reinterpreted to make them modern again, such as the vintage hotel key that has been replaced by a sound wave or if you prefer, a piece that you can engrave your children’s handwriting on.

The Cut Out Custom Collection is one of their more modern collections, with rings that show peoples favorite cities on there such as, La La Land (Los Angeles), or can be cut out to show a word or another city that means something to their customer. The Cut Out Collection also includes Roman numerals showing a date that is important to you, like your child’s birthday, or an anniversary or first date.

Customizable Wide Cut Out Collection cuff and ring

The Classic Collection includes timeless, modern shapes that don’t go out of style, “but you love it as it’s personalized with something meaningful to you” says Cheng. An example would be a cuff that can be used to write an important quote in your own handwriting, or a special date.

The pieces have all been designed to be stackable and as more important moments happen in your life, you can simply add them to your collection.

All a customer has to do to get their personalized piece is write something on a piece of paper, or record a voice clip on their phone and screenshot or upload it to the website, then pick their style color, and material. The company will then go on to make a 3D mold of the piece, just for the customer and then use that mold to cast it in sterling silver or brass. The pieces are literally cast just for that particular customer and within 3-4 weeks they will have their piece.

CEO of Capsul Jewelry Tina Cheng

Cheng also has a ready-to-wear collection if you’d rather choose something directly from the Capsul Jewelry site. The Girl Power Collection is one of Cheng’s favorites, designed to embody the modern woman. Not only is Cheng doing something special by empowering women with this collection, she’s also donating 20% of all profits of the collection to Saving Innocence, which is a non-profit organization, devoted to helping victims of human trafficking and domestic violence.

Capsul Jewelry is also reminding us that love is universal, with their 'Love in Every Language Collection', with necklaces that feature the word love in, Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Farsi, as Cheng says, “I want to remind people that love really is the same in every language” And with 20% of the profits going to the ACLU to promote justice and equality Cheng is spreading that love.

“We love making pieces in foreign languages, or your own unique handwriting, even if it’s just a scribble from you kid, it’s a really elegant way to preserve your kids handwriting!”

With Christmas coming up, Cheng has just added a holiday collection, with cute words on necklaces such as, Sparkle, Merry and Joy.

The Capsul Holiday Collection

Perfect for both the holidays, or to commemorate a special moment in your life, Capsul is a company you can turn to help immortalize those moments, and carry them with you everyday.

www.capsuljewelry.com

FLYING SOLO SS18

11/2/2017

Flying Solo Store- New York

When I first visited Flying Solo last year in New York, a store founded by independent designer, Elizabeth Solomenia created for independent designers, they had about 30 designers stocked there. Now just one year on, the store has gone from strength to strength. Due to the popularity of the store, they've relocated to a stunning store on W Broadway Street and now stock 68 designers, and have expanded into menswear.

As an obvious fashion lover, this store was a dream come true. With its high ceiling, palatial setting and a goldmine of talent, Flying Solo store is as unique as the talent that it houses.

The store is entirely run by the designers themselves. They help with sales, curating the store and when their customers come in, at least a couple of the designers are there to give them the full history of the brands. It’s a showcase of incredible designer talent and even more than the previous store, serves as a beautiful gallery of fashion.

Stacy Fan interviewing NOT designer, Jenny Lai

It’s a hub of artists, a creative and collaborative team effort and represents what fashion should be about, expressive, inclusive and gives a global point of view with designers from all over the world sharing their talent in store.

Stacy Fan wearing pieces by The Flying Solo designers. Sunglasses by Spinoza, T-shirt by WeAnnaBe, Backpack by Schedraui, Trousers by Elena Rudenko, Rings by Solomenia and Modern Tales.

During this visit I interviewed over 16 designers, just days after they showcased their SS18 collection to huge success. Despite the amount of work the designers had to put into the impressive Flying Solo show which was held at the Flying Solo store, they were all spritely, passionate and excited to tell me the inspiration behind their collections. It’s my pleasure to introduce you to these burgeoning designers whose collections were as beautiful as any of the top designers I saw at this year’s NYFW.

Stacy Fan with Flying Solo founder and jewelry designer Elizabeth Solomeina looking at all the publications the Flying Solo designers have been featured in.

NOT

I first meet with Jenny Lai, the designer behind NOT. Known for playing with interesting silhouettes and colors, Lai’s inspiration for SS18 was to create a tactile collection of pieces that reinvented materials such as terry toweling and fleece. Usually known for creating a layer of warmth under clothes, Lai has turned the material into outerwear reinterpreting them into high-end pieces.

Stacy Fan taking a close look at Jenny Lai's collection

Having created the collection out of Japanese fleece using a Japanese knitting machine from 1906, most of the collection is multi functional. With many of the pieces not being recognizable as a traditional garment. For instance a jacket that can be worn as a scarf as well as a top, the collection is unexpected and fresh. Included in the collection is fleece trousers, a dress where the arms go into a sleeve and come out again, creating a unique silhouette, trousers with extra long panels at the front, and cap sleeve tops, the collection is unlike anything you will have seen before.

Lai’s signature tank has remained in the collection as well as a drop crotch unisex pant. Reversibility also plays into the collection, experimenting with materials and the way in which garments feel against the body, Lai tells me she wanted people to feel both the inside and outside of the material at the same time. With a capsule collection of ten pieces, Lai wants each piece to be an essential in your wardrobe with no pieces wasted. Lai has once again created a stunningly innovative collection, with her reimagined structured garments and fresh take on material.

Stacy Fan with NOT designer Jenny Lai

WEANNABE

Anna Sokol, the designer behind WeAnnaBe moved to New York from Ukraine. She fell in love with the city so much so that it inspired her latest collection. Using vegan leather accents, the New York horizon is depicted on her striking suits and details on her knitwear. With modern classics, and using unique textures and fabrics, the brand specializes in high quality, smart-casual wear at a reasonable price point.

ELENA RUDENKO

With the inspiration of the rare flower, Eucalyptus Macrocarpa, that can only be found in the south-west of Australia, Rudenko’s collection is a stunning example of femininity and functionality. With the idea behind the collection of ‘buy less, have more’, Rudenko’s pieces are multi purpose. With pieces that are made up of hand-embroidered organza, all inspired by the Eucalyptus Macrocarpa, as the shape of the flower is integrated into the pieces binding the collection together.

With a palette of light blue, pink, grey and sprinkles of yellow, the collection with its light and airy materials is romantic and functional wearable art. Rudenko tells me, “I feel that the art inside garments has become a little lost,” rectifying this, Rudenko has created the pieces as beautifully on the inside as they are on the outside. With a coat that can be shortened by detaching the bottom, a shirt that can be worn as either a loose fit, or buttoned tighter to create a more fitted silhouette with sleeves that can be worn long, or shortened to a three quarter sleeve. Each piece has been thought through to make it multi functional for her customer. Tops that can be made strapless, dresses than can be shortened, a silk dress with removable sleeves, a leaf shaped belt that can be worn over an array of garments, Rudenko’s collection is luxurious and versatile in its carefully thought-out detailing. A beautiful collection, by an inspired designer.

AGNESA VUTHAJ

Stacy Fan with designer and Albanian beauty queen Agnesa Vuthaj

SPINOZA

If you’re a lover of sunglasses, but dislike the dents they can often create on your face, then you’re going to adore Spinoza’s creation. Founded by Silja Kim, who spent time evaluating and assessing the perfect material for her brand to create a lightweight, durable and comfortable frame. Deciding on medical grade non-breakable metal, Spinoza sunglasses and eyeglass frames are lightweight, flexible and standout without being flashy. They're so comfortable you might even forget you have them on! With their practical functionality they are perfect for sports and have proven to be particularly popular with golfers for their durability and fashionable yet classic design. With their high grade lens, they are less loud than other brands and beating out the rest of the competition in both functionality and design technology and at half the price of other high end sunglasses, are that much more affordable.

Despite being a start up, Kim is passionate about helping people with cataracts in India and Africa. At just $50 USD an operation can be done to remove a persons cataracts and help them see again. For every sale, Kim is donating 1% of all profits to the cause and so far has already helped 12 people see again. Another reason to love Spinoza!

ARIELLE LOUISE

With her background in fitness, Louise knows what a woman requires from her workout wear and as a result has created a unique fitness line. Fashionable and transitional enough to dress up, and sexy enough to feel feminine whilst working out in, the line is designed for high impact and high fashion. From the street to the gym, this line is designed to fit into every aspect of your life.

THE MODERN TALES

Founded by Jennefer Keyserman, jewelry line Modern Tales was born out of former clothes designer, Keyserman’s love of jewelry. With an archive of jewelry that spans back from her grandmother’s collection as inspiration, Keyserman’s collection truly emulates the designers love of both jewelry and the memories of her grandmother. With a collection of show stopping pieces, including statement cuffs, rings, and ear cuffs, the collection makes a statement in the literal sense with words engraved on them such as ‘Activism’, ‘Inspiration’ as well as pieces that make a statement simply through design.

Keyserman latest collection, "Subconscious" was inspired by the idea of free speech, and the freedom to express what you feel. It's everything you could hope for from a collection, bold yet wearable for everyday, statement making but classic at the same time and reminding us of the importance of freedom of thought, and free speech.

PODOBENA

Made using semi-precious metals and gemstones, designer Andrea’s latest collection, ‘Venus’ was inspired by the female anatomy, representing the strength and femininity of women.

With the Venus Collection the designer is hoping to ignite women to feel proud and a sense of empowerment. A portion of sales is going to Planned Parenthood.

ENDA

With her Japanese heritage, the designer behind Enda is inspired by bold femininity. With the latest collection that uses Japanese brush strokes and the inclusion of pieces inspired by 60’s mod, the collection is the perfect blend of East meets West and classical elegance reinvented.

Stacy Fan with Enda designer and founder.

HALSTENBACH

A stunning uncomplicated collection made up of silk and cashmere, designer Andrea Halstenbach has created a brand that encompasses luxury and classic forever pieces that surpass trends and make for staples in your closet.

Using the highest quality of materials and produced in selected knitting mills in Italy, the capsule collection can be worn from day to night, and worn by women of all ages.

SOLOMEINA

Talented jewelry designer and founder of Flying Solo, Elizabeth Solomeina draws inspiration for her jewelry line from the materials that she uses. With instantly recognizable designs that play with height, the designer used diamonds in her most recent collection. With harder and darker materials this collection has a heavier feel than the previous one, however juxtaposed with stones including pearls, gives the collection a perfectly balanced strong feminine feel. The Solemeina collection is striking and instantly recognizable.

IZA BY SILVIA D'AVILA

If you are looking for one of a kind, standout jewelry, look no further than Iza. The designer hand makes every single piece making them impossible to duplicate. The designer has created pieces that go beyond simple jewelry, with incredible works of art including a forearm cuff, the designer is as unique as she is talented.

STELLINO JEWELS

Inspired by designer Mariagrazia Stellino’s homeland of Sicily, Stellino jewelry is a blend of Sicilian nature, history and art, blended with the edgy geometric architecture of New York, resulting in an elegant harmonic collection.

Using cutting edge technology and hand finished, each piece aims to celebrate the uniqueness of women. Designed with 3D designs and 3D printed in limited edition the collection is made with top manufacturers locally in New York.

JASMINE CHONG

Jasmine Chong embraces easy luxury, creating stunningly crafted womenswear pieces that embrace different body types. Centering the core of the collection around Chong’s dedication to embracing and celebrating the female form. With a fluid and delicate aesthetic that works for women of all sizes, Chong insists on laying out a variation of sizes on display at Flying Solo, as Chong tells me, “It’s important for people feel that they can wear my clothes.”

The designer’s collection draws inspiration from personal stories that she portrays through colour, structure, fabric and form, resulting in pieces that are strong in their aesthetic yet romantic at the same time. Chong has created a perfectly elegant collection to portray the multifaceted layers of a woman, showing both her strength and softness at the same time.

MINAN WONG

Talented designer, Minan Wong’s SS18 collection is inspired by nature and botanicals with all products made locally in New York. Speaking of the importance of locally made and sustainable, Wong says, “I want to be known for sustainable American high fashion. It’s also really important to me to support local companies.”

As with her FW16 collection, Wong’s latest collection was also inspired by botanicals, but this seasons collection also includes some younger fresher pieces. Gorgeous denim dresses, with cap sleeves and fresh blouses, the collection is beautifully feminine with a fresh modern take on her classic pieces.

SUGARBIRD

Made in Budapest Hungary, Sugarbird is innovative and daring in design. Having collaborated with companies such as Disney and FOX Studios, Sugarbird’s latest collection is inspired by the celebration of self-confidence, with a collection called ‘Me’ the pieces are a fun way to celebrate yourself, with words emblazoned on jackets and dresses such as, ‘Queen and ‘Sexy Back’. The collection is eclectic, ranging from sexy and show-stopping dresses, to edgy athelsurewear inspired pieces, and Disney collaboration dresses. The collection has something for everyone as long as you aren’t afraid to make an entrance when you walk in the room!

DISETA

Diseta is a young Argentinian brand, founded by two female designers who, using only handmade silk imprint their style on their beautifully made collection. Focusing on classic simple and elegant style, the Argentinian made pieces work for both their home country as well as the fast paced New York lifestyle.

The designers created a finale dress especially for the show (pictured above). Speaking of the stunning dress the designers tell me, “ The first time we saw it walk down the runway, it was so airy and light, seeing it float down, it was magic.”

With a collection made up of strikingly dynamic and modern structural pieces and timeless in style, Diseta might be a new brand, but they are here to stay.

Stacy Fan with the designers behind Diseta

HATHAIRAT

With bold statement pieces, the designer tells a story through her clothes. Futuristic but wearable and not trend driven, Hathairat relies on her own intuition when it comes to designing for her woman. With bold and striking pieces, her collection is synonymous with a fit and flare, color blocking, and with her use of luxurious fabrics, signature prints, ruffled details and multi layered, Hathairat's clothes are voluminous in both look and feel.

Hathairat cleverly manages to create both dream like, almost fantastical style pieces, yet makes them wearable, creating an uplifting elevated style. With pieces that take you from day to night, for the woman who wants to live out her fantasy.

Stacy Fan with designer Hathairat Maneerat

CHANTEL DESIGNS

Chantal Assad, The Swedish-Lebanese designer behind Chantal Designs has created a collection of unique, modern stand out pieces.

Assad launched the ready to wear collection in 2010 and used her experience of both cultures from East and West to create the silhouette that can be taken from day to night.

Assad's latest collection is inspired by sportswear, included in the collection is a front cropped shirt with long flowing back, that can be paired with classic black trousers or jeans for a more casual feel. Also in the collection is an oversized jersey dress that can be worn everyday and easily dressed up or down with the addition of a few accessories. Chantel Designs is a go to brand for everyday dresses that are as beautiful as they are comfortable.

KATIE LARES

Katie Lares is the designer behind her namesake brand, creating leather accessories. Based in New York, Lares makes all her bags locally in New York with the collection inspired by New Yorkers. Handmade using the highest quality of materials and traditional craftsmanship in New York’s garment district, Lares latest collection of handbags are striking as she uses kitchen hardware from the handle of cabinets and repurposes them as the handle on her bags, creating a beautiful structure. Classic yet modern with a twist.

Stacy Fan with designer Katie Lares

IRIDESCENCE

Originally from China but a graduate from Parsons, the designers behind Iridescence, Yiming Lin and Angie Ray are influenced by both the East and West. Using high quality fabrics, the designs are striking and standout. The latest collection, a collaboration with fellow Flying Solo designer, Daniel Silverstain, the latest Iridescence bags measure 7 by 7 inches and are triangular in shape. With a modern and urban feel, the bags are beautifully standout.

SCHEDRAUI

Stacy Fan with a Schedraui backpack

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CHRISTMAS GIFTING GUIDE

IRIDESCENCE ​

PAULA CADAMARTORI ​

​CAPSUL JEWELRY ​

​STELLA & DOT X REBECCA MINKOFF​

SOLOMENIA JEWERLY

PARACHUTE

SPINOZA SUNGLASSES​

​LUNYA​

​MODERN TALES

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