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| NYC Fall '05 Fashion Week Review |
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Pop icon Boy George says his new clothing line, B-Rude,
"is for people who like their reputation to precede them".
The line, backed by a Japanese clothing chain &
designed
with Mike Nicholls, featured male models in full make-up
and nail polish strutting down the runway in a colorful
array
of punk-rock fashions that mixed graffiti-art with
images
of cultural icons. The show oozed of sexual ambiguity.
The skirts, shirts, jackets, jeans, jogging pants, t's,
and hoodies will be priced from $25 to $200 and up.
Some styles are originals and some are mass produced.
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Sex and the City Stylist Supreme, Patricia Field and
Rocawear founder Damon Dash, had a launch party for
their collection "Patricia Field for the
House of Rocawear". Pat calls the line "urban, rock
star, sexy", saying it will have a touch of Paris Hilton
glam, mixed with urban sweatshirt, and topped off with
motorcycle chic. The 30-piece limited-edition
collection will be shown to buyers at the upcoming
trade shows in Las Vegas.
The cutting edge fashion
design team of Nico and Adrian
introduced their Fall '05 collection to the world.
It was business meets punk-rock elegance in
a medley of plaids, velvets, and business greys.
Lavender, reds, and marigold fur accents dangled from
hips like sheaths for daggers. Long pheasant
feathers sprang out of tousled hair piled on top of
the heads of models as they sashayed to the sounds of
industrial trance music. An overall Scottish influence
was seen in the many multi-length pleated plaid skirts
and plaid overalls. The highlight of the show was two
classically tailored men's velvet suits in burgundy
and sky blue. --Delilah Fawn
Jennifer Lopez closed New York Fashion Week by
sending 56 looks down a crystal-covered runway that
looked like they came right out of her own closet.
The Sweetface line is based on Lopez's own public
image and personal style. There were drastically
oversized floppy hats like ones she's worn to award
shows. Naomi Campbell worked the finale in a huge
white mink picture fedora the size of an umbrella. The
collection combines high-end metallic, crystal trim, and
diamond-studded jeans, contrasted with natural-looking
casual wear, in soft, loose shapes, capes, sexy
chiffon baby-doll dresses, cool knickers, and luxurious
cashmere sweaters. Fur and leather mixed evening
dresses and coats, with raccoon-trimmed ponchos,
sable collars, and mink hot pants. Vogue editor at
large, Andre Leon Talley said, "he loved it. It was
fabulous". And when he talks Fashion Flash listens. The
Sweetface collection is right on--Skin baring, Sexy, and
Luxe!
Overall the NYC Fashion Week Fall '05 collections were
Eskimo meets hippie chic at Anna Sui, innovative looser
silhouettes at Marc Jacobs, Urban glam couture at
Baby Phat, lower heels, higher waistlines, everyone's
version of a funky 3/4 length pant, more wrap dresses
at DVF, loads of color for boys, more luxe for all,
including Kenneth Cole, the well received return of John
Bartlett's menswear to the shows, and better
construction at Heatherette, who by the way, has
received $10million in backing for their accessories line.
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| Johnny Rocco Boutique Launching in Brooklyn |
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Who's sick of running to Manhattan to shop last minute
for the perfect, whatever? Well Ladies and Gents Look
no further. Opening their doors In April, Johnny Rocco,
on Atlantic Avenue in Downtown Brooklyn, will be run
by the most likeable fashion boyz you're liable to meet.
Not only will you want to drop your dollars down in this
easy to shop, hard to find items type of place, but with
top denim lines, Indie Labels, and their own Hot Line
called of course- Johnny Rocco, their 4 walls will
become your new favorite closet.
Stay tuned for more info on exact location, party info,
etc.
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| Time Is Now Ladies- Tone Up and Buy the Hottest Line of Swimwear Around! |
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Mia Swimwear is made by ladies who understand how a
swimsuit should fit. These Brooklyn babes offer all kinds
of Wearable, Creative, Fun, swimsuits for women of all
sizes. And the suit that is sure to be swooped up by all
of the fashion Insiders--the Customizable Airbrushed
Bikini with your name or whatever customized wording
on the back.
Brilliant! The Fabric Stretches to any body and looks
HOT and Comfy....
check it....
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| SheFinds Shops the Web for you |
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No time to shop? No worries! SheFinds shops the Web
so you don't have to!
They read fashion pubs, scope out the streets of New
York and scout the stores to find out what's worth your
while. Then SheFinds editors surf the web for style
finds and put them at your fingertips. From
newæjewelry designers to, the best underwear and bras
to the best sales online, SheFinds helps you find the
best the web has to offer.
For daily finds check out the SheFinds blog.
SheFinds also offers personal shopping, custom
Itineraries and shopping weekends in NYC!
More Info...
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| STYLES 2005: INTERNATIONAL DESIGN COMPETITION |
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Gen Art invites you to compete in Styles 2005, its
provocative program for emerging fashion designers.
Win a chance to present your designs at a high profile
New York Fashion Show and compete for one of five
$5,000 Awards for Design Excellence.
To participate in the open call, you are required to
submit digital images (please read tip sheet carefully) of
two complete outfits in any one/ or more
of the following categories:
‡ Women's Ready To Wear ‡
Women's Eveningwear
‡ Menswear ‡ Women's Avant-garde
‡ Accessories
Submissions will be accepted until March 18, 2005.
more info...
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