Eubie Panache: fashion week

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Showing posts with label fashion week. Show all posts

Fashion Week Wrap-Up

Fashion week ended last Thurs (at least for me in NYC). I worked backstage at 15 shows including, Simon Spurr, Jill Stuart, and BETSEY JOHNSON! I saw Kanye West at Rodarte...but I missed the show :/. I went to several independent designer shows, Style 360, NY Fashion Connect and Lois Eastlund. I ran into old friends and made some new ones. I got high off of oxygen and drank more Izze then I could stand (grapefruit flavor only yum). I got free makeup courtesy of Maybelline and Make up Forever. Oh and I got free sunglasses courtesy of Polaroid!

Here are a few pics of my fashion week:

Finale for Jypsea Goods at

NY Fashion Connect Show

Top 3 Photos at Lois Eastlund (runway & backstage)

Jade Rodan of ANTM

& Rhonda of OUCH Magazine

Funny Australian Girls

High off Oxygen thanks to Trident

Hellin Kay & Taryn Manning

Until then,

Chay$

Cast of Characters: John Galliano Mens FW 11

Nikola Jovanovic | John Galliano Menswear F/W 11

via fordmodelsfashion.com

I came across this video while catching up on the FW shows. (More on why I've been away later). I love the characters John Galliano creates within this cohesive collection. I also dig how high energy the music and the models are. Fashion shows should always be this fun to watch.

Until then,

Chay$

Fashion Week 4

Ouch Magazine X KissedPR Event...

Until then,

Chay$

Fashion Week Day 2: Shot by Essence.com

Hannan Selah caught me on my way to work at the tents! My tuxedo look :)

Until then,

Chay$

The Colour of Beauty

Renee Thompson is a model trying to make it into NY Fashion week, with 10 years of experience modeling all over the world, a beautiful portfolio and drive she continues to struggle because of her skin color. (http://www.nfb.ca/film/colour_of_beauty)

I was sent this video by a friend and it really struck me. Read my email response:

"I have worked fall and spring NY fashion week shows since fall 2008. There are several things here that I have seen and know from working backstage.

1. There is a tendency to use 1 or 2 Dominican models (It seems being black and exotic is trendy over being "regular" and latinas are working more than blacks from what I've seen)
2. There is a tendency to use mostly white brazilian models and models from the Ukraine
3. There is a tendency to use 1 Asian model
4. There is 1 or 2 African-Candian or African-American models. (usually Chanel Iman)
5. Alek wek looking models are starting to be phased out

The only show that I attended (not worked) that had a lot of black models was the ARISE Magazine show this past Spring (African Fashion Mag). Every working black model was in that show.

Now where does it start? Who's to blame. I really believe we designers are largely to blame. I know that when I have shows I purposely choose models that aren't the industry standard. While I'm not big enough yet to make an impact, I will continue to do this. My hope and dream is to have many fashion week shows that isn't labled "African" that features mostly black, latina, native american, Indian and Asian models. Because they are constantly stealing our flyness and remixing it for old and oddly shaped (mostly white) women and selling it for $1000s. Do you know how trends start? Trend spotting agencies travel the world and take photos of US. Then take those photos and make mood boards and presentations for designers. Think of all the "ethnic" trends there have been recently. Come y'all can steal from people of color all over the world and those people can't be apart of the presentation? Fashion is one of the many venues that helps the masses to embrace imperialism. When Britain was occupying India, having silk was such a status symbol. Not a coincidence. I can go on and on but just know that I'm working to chance the industry from within. It may take my whole life but I will keep at it.

Love,
Chay"

And I mean it. Please leave your thoughts and comments.

Until then,

Chay

Rodarte Courtesy of @Cavwins

My boy @cavwins has been working on the production side of things this fashion week and just took this video of the Rodarte Show:

Enjoy!

Until then,

Chay$

Lorick X Leah C

Lorick FW 2010 Presentation

Hats by Leah C

I attended the presentation by Lorick on Sunday featuring hats by Leah C. Check out a lil' video of the event

Fitting Photos

The collection was sophisticated and elegant. I love the use of emerald green in this collection (its not a color that we see very often anymore). The use of pleating on the cocktail dresses was so dainty and feminine. I loved the mix of tweeds, metallic fabrics and silks. The collection conjured up images of womenswear silhouettes from 1940s and 70s. To say the hats by Leah C were works of art is an understatement. I was in awe of Leah C's craftsmanship and creativity as a milliner.

Overall, I was thoroughly impressed by the presentation and the collection. Keep up the great work Abigail!

Until then,

Chay$

Bijules vs. Ruvan

The other day I checked out Bijules' new collection featuring the photography of Ruvan Wijesooriya. I could go on and on about how I love this new collection but I'd rather show you the pics I snapped.

I need this shoulder amour in my life

The wall of Bijules vs. Ruvan postcards

The lovely bones

I'm so glad I braved the cold to see the talented Bijules' new collection. The event was PACKED and I ran into several people I hadn't seen in a long time. Note to self: Come early next time.

Until then,

Chay$

Fashion Week A/W '10!

Farewell to Bryant Park...

Fashion week is only a few days away! Here's my schedule so far:

WED
Von Kottwitz Jewerly @ Tribeca Grand 7pm-9pm
Live Mechanics Show @ The Rivington Hotel 9pm-11pm

THURS
Ports 1961 @ Promenade Tent 2pm
Nolcha Presents @ BO Concepts 12pm-6pm

FRI
Hernan Lander @ Openhouse Gallery 3pm-7pm

SAT
AAU @ Tent 2pm
Arise @ Tent 8pm *crosses fingers*

SUN
Lorick @ Union Square Ballroom 12pm
DVF @ Tent 4pm *crosses fingers*

Got any events or shows you want me to attend and cover? Email me: chaythegreat@gmail.com!

Until then, Happy Fashion Week!

Chay$

Betsey Johnson S/S '10

This is the party that I'm sad I didn't make it to. I love Betsey Johnson! You can always count on her to bring a fun and vibrant collection. Fun is what the industry needs in these hard economic times. I for one, intend to bring it! Thank you Ms. Johnson for reminding me why I got into fashion.

Until then, Bring it!

Chay$

Jill Stuart S/S '10

I worked Jill Stuart yesterday. No backstage pics this time, sorry. This collection was the most wearable collection I've seen from JS. I could see any of the celebrities in attendance (Kelly Rowland, Taylor Swift & Kim Kardashian) wearing the pieces in this collection. I'd wear a lot of these pieces myself. Her inspiration came from Cher (and a new designer on her team shh) and it is very 80s. You may ask...aren't you over the 80s? My answer: Nope, not if its done well.

Until then, ♥

Chay$

JC Obando S/S '10

Images via: Style.com

JC Obando decided to make a beautiful collection of silk pants, jackets and skirts and organza cut out dresses, pair everything with pastel colored suede Manolo Blahniks and then dirty it all. I respect his decision. He had a theme and stuck to it. I worked backstage and we had no idea that they were going to do that until the makeup team came and started dumping bronze powder all over the girls. I still didn't get "it" until the theme from the "The Magificent Seven" started playing and the girls started walking the runway. Ahh yes the "Old West" he is L.A. based after all.

Until then,

Chay$

Arise Collective S/S '10

I missed this show because I was working JC Obando but I followed it online. Here are some of my favorite looks:

I hope that the Arise Collective shows again next season. Or will it be another region of the world featured?

Until then,

Chay$

Monarchy S/S '10

Backstage pics taken by my BB :)

Monarchy Collection was nerdy. Except for the womens shoes they were sky high platforms that apparently caused a model to tumble on the runway. Oops. Anyways, I liked the mens collection better than the womens. And right now I'm trying to figure out why style.com didn't cover this show...is it for the same reason?

Until then,

Chay$

Chay$

Ports 1961 S/S '10

Backstage shots taken with my BB

Thursday I worked the Ports 1961 show and loved it as usual :). The Ports collection was beautiful with a nod to traditional Japanese dress. Great attention and details were focused on the back of the garments. Red was a bold accent to a soft palette of white, tan, gray, and peach. The shoes were killer!

Found at: Footwear News

Until then, I need those shoes!

Chay$

The Garment Room Opening!

Click to enlarge image

The Garment Room

112 Greene Street, lower level

(between Spring and Prince Streets) in SoHo

New York, NY 10005

While strolling the streets of SOHO during FNO Contessa brought this opening to my attention. Its a cute vintage shop with great merchandise, ambiance and an art gallery! The visual displays were creative (in collage above) and the selection of vintage & independent designer goods were very refined. In the words of Kim (managing editor of M.I.S.S.) "Its a higher end Urban Outfitters." The owner, Tiffany Nicole is really nice and down to earth, apparently she has a following and lots of clientele in Chicago as well. Stop by next time you are in SOHO. I guarantee you'll love the space and the goods.

For more info:

http://www.thegarmentroom.com/contact.html

Until then, I have my eye on some bowties!

Chay$

Fashion's Night Out! (Recap)

The crowd outside Intermix SOHO on Prince St. waiting on Rihanna

Jordan, Contessa, Siria & I in front of Prada

Taken by Curtis

My camera died on Fashion's Night Out and guess who I saw...yep The Anna Wintour. Super duper lame is what I am. But I had fun nonetheless, there were so many people out enjoying the night in SOHO. It was refreshing and so were the free cocktails woo-hoo! But seriously the night was really fun and I think the city and retailers should make this a semi-annual Fashion Week event. I saw several people making purchases aka boosting the economy :).

Until then, FNO

Chay$

ARISE 2nd Time Around!

6th Issue of ARISE

Featuring Sessilee Lopez

If you haven't checked out ARISE Magazine yet you must! It is a high end and best representation of African fashions I've ever seen in a magazine. And this Friday for the second time at NY Fashion Week they are having a collective showcase of African designers!

I am glad that NY Fashion week is incorporating international designers as a part of NY Fashion week. I really want them to include and showcase designers from more countries, my 1st pick...India. Maybe every year they could showcase a different country...hmmm...I need to talk to someone about this ASAP.

Until then, ©

Chay$

Fashion's Night Out!

This Thursday, Sept 10th is Vogue/ CFDA's "Fashion's Night Out". Retailers in fashion capitals all over the world are participating in this event to increase consumer confidence and boost sales. Notable NYC events are:

Kid Cudi listening party at

A BATHING APE

91 Greene Street (at Spring Street)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 925-0222

Ashtyn Fall Launch, gallery show & Cocktail Party at

PIECES OF BROOKLYN
671 Vanderbilt Avenue (between Park and Prospect Avenue),
Brooklyn , NY 11238
(718) 857-7211

Shinique Smith art & fashion collaboration at

COSTUME NATIONAL

160 Mercer Street (between Houston Street and Prince Street)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 431-1530

Trunk Show and raffle at

PATRICIA FIELDS (Special appearance by Pat Fields)

302 Bowery (between Houston Street and Bleecker Street),

New York, NY 10012
(212) 966-4066

Limited edition collection on sale at

3.1 PHILLIP LIM (Special appearance by Phillip Lim)

115 Mercer Street (between Prince Street and Spring Street)
New York, NY 10012
(212) 334-1160

These are just a few that I put on my itinerary...(there's a really cute feature on the site where you can create your own itinerary). Most events will take place from 6pm to 11pm.

For more events and to create your own itinerary visit:

http://www.fashionsnightout.com/

For up to the minute updates about FNO:

http://twitter.com/FNOnyc

Until then, I ♥ FNO!

Chay$

Diggin' through some photos...

I'm in a process of revising my site & stepping it up a notch. As a result I started diggin' in my hard drive and came across a Fashion Week fashion show I styled in '06. It was for the NYC Department of Small Business Services and was called "F-train a Journey in Style" The point of the show was to feature independent designers and boutiques from Red Hook to Madison Ave. Enjoy the pics!

Photos by Fernando Godoy

Accessories by BiJules

Sunglasses by Marc Jacobs

Featured designers: Lois Eastlund, Hairy Marys Vintage, Tamara Pogosian (MENS), & Black%WhitePr

P.S. I'm doing a pre-fashion week fashion show next FRI Sept 4th!

Until then, ♥ Fashion Week!

Chay$

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