The 2016 Met Gala’s theme is Manus x Machina, and appropriately, Marchesa tweeted out a collaboration with IBM- and their “Cognitive Dress” in the early morning hours. We’ve seen many memorable looks from past Met Ball themes of Punk and China through the Looking Glass. I just have Linda Fargo and Sarah Jessica Parker, as […]
Category: fall/winter 2016
Full Circle: the Resistance Will Be Trendy
The revolution may not be televised, but the resistance will be trendy. Some say that the political and social climate are shaping how people dress, however, knowing that fashion was headed into the 70’s regardless of and before the election, I feel as if its only a part of the cyclical nature of fashion. Yes,…
Grammy's Red Carpet Fashion
Worst Dressed: Girl Crush I hate her BALLS-gown…but it took balls to wear. Best Dressed: Demi Lovato in Balmain The Weirdest Dressed: The Grammy’s have long been an event known for its fashion- good, and bad. We saw the evolution from casual and nonchalant to more appropriate attire hitting the carpet…well, overall. People are usually…
AMA'S Best and Worst Dressed
The Good The garments, styling, beauty- for the most part, everything seemed to create a cohesive look….with the exception of Teyana Taylor, whose hair and makeup seemed to be disparate from the dress itself….a subtler brow and less highlight on the cheeks…perhaps a slightly less nude lip, and an up-do would’ve made this look complete…
Givenchy Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016
The Givenchy Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016 collection was a mix of the unwearable and originality met with attention to detail. Ill-fitting party streamer and fringe dresses added volume to the natural waistline and did nothing for the models. The mirror mosaic reveal beneath black beaded zipper paneled blazer was a unique twist on blazers similar…
Fendi Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016
Romantic, feminine, with flowing embellished and embroidered dresses and coats seemingly inspired by Asian trends and mixed with story book illustrations, the Fendi Couture FW16 Fall/Winter 2016 collection was ornate and delicate, and rather graphic as well. While I didn’t like the blue cape I loved the art nouveau illustrations on it. **Warning- Graphic description: I…
My Harness Bag
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q4ioN3shH8] This is part of my class assignments for the ParsonsXTeenVogue Fashion Industry Essentials certification program. It will be costing the bag I’ve designed, showing you how to sew, use fusible interfacing to give your bag stability, and give you tools and tips to help you complete your sewing project. Be sure to subscribe…
Fashion and Beauty Trends From Fashion Weeks Fall/Winter 2016 FW16
Fashion Weeks typically follow certain trends globally, with each city having things in common with and differing from the other parts of the globe. In the videos below I discuss trends we’ve seen in fashion and beauty from Paris, London, Milan, and New York Fashion Week. Fashion Trends:[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laIIHCmtOCQ&w=560&h=315] As we move from the 90’s…
Kawaii Jewelry By Perry Uwanawich
Kawaii and Pastel Goth Accessories designed by fashion and accessories designer Perry Uwanawich. They’re Hand-made and painted: I didn’t use any molds. Kawaii is an Asian trend, it means “Cute.” Pastel Goth is another trend that has been around for several years, it contrasts pastel colors and cute accessories with dark gothic elements, which I…
Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week PFW FW16 AH16
The Louis Vuitton Fall/Winter 2016 Paris Fashion Week runway show melded high fashion with athletic inspiration, made evident in the sleeves and cut of dresses and pullovers. Leather pants, jackets and coats were paired with silk dresses and skirts, fur, and cropped jackets. Remember the halfsie fingerless gloves from SS16? They’ve seemingly inspired leather finger-wrap…
