Gottex sent us a few sketches of what to anticipate for the new spring 2010 collection. They announced that American shoe designer Lisa F. Pliner has been selected by Molly Grad, head of design for
international swim and beach wear brand Gottex, to create shoes for the upcoming show. “With swimwear the shoe is essential”, says
Grad. “The shape of the shoe affects the silhouette of the body. I feel Lisa’s work is both sensual and modern.”
Lisa F. Pilner states, “I was delighted when I was contacted by Molly to create the footwear for her debut runway show. Living in Miami I totally understand Molly’s idea of creating swimwear that is
so chic that it can be worn as ready-to-wear. We were fortunate enough to have met in person to start our collaboration together”.
These new styles will make their debut September 14th.
Sachika designers To-Nya and To-Tam Ton-Nu hosted a fashion charity event at One in the Meat Packing District on August 20th.
The Designers chose to support the Jack and Jill Foundation which is committed to helping children. Since the twins come from a big family of 6 children they wanted to get involved with youths that can better themselves and head towards a bright future.
Erik A. Cliette, the president of the Jack and Jill Foundation spoke about his organization which helps youths achieve their dreams and become strong leaders in America.
Robert Fernandez, VP of Mobile Matters accepted donations made to the foundation via text messages. Mobile Matters is dedicated to raise awareness for causes and to help children become leaders of tomorrow. Donate with love is their motto. Just text JJF to number 336283.
The fashion show featured 8 different dresses and 1 jumpsuit that is functional to wear in the daytime or nighttime. Sachika’s theme is always “from day to night”. Each dress and one jumper was presented with one model wearing the daytime look and the other wearing the nighttime look.
Sachika demonstrated how their dresses can be accessorized accordingly by introducing their jewelry collection. They were inspired to create bold and sexy pieces to add glam and spice to an outfit . They wanted to come up with jewelry that attract the eyes but yet are easily paired with anything. The Jewelry collection consisted of venetian glass, crystals, fall and fresh water pearls, agate, jade, vintage beads, and black gala glass to create unique pieces.
Sachika ” For The Modern Women” is essentially a fashion label that caters to the busy woman and her lifestyle. Their dresses are simple and versatile as they could be key items in any Modern Woman’s wardrobe. The same dress can be worn at many different occasions and ultimately from day to night. Accessories are ornaments that can easily dress up or down any style or outfit. It was natural that the next step for the designers was to come up with a line of jewelry.
50 highly individual and remarkably talented design entrepreneurs got their chance to showcase their original, contemporary and directional design collections at New Designers 2009 in the Business design centre in London. One Year On propelled them into the public gaze.
This year sees new names making their professional debut with collections of jewelry and radical fashion accessories displayed alongside superb ceramics and glass that are functional objects or collectible art forms. Visitors discovered textiles and graphics in many different styles, used in everything from gift wares to interior design. Themes such as sustainability and economic restraint prove fertile stimulation for the designers who have turned these social issues into thought provoking products. The designers who have been selected for the 2009 One Year On showcase reveal a fascinating paradox that displays exuberant decoration alongside simplicity and purity.
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Giles Deacon , one of London ‘s leading fashion designers, presented selection of his favorite pieces in a series of free catwalk shows in the V&A’s Raphael Gallery in London.
After graduating from Central Saint Martins in 1992, Giles Deacon worked with Jean Charles de Castelbajac in Paris, at Bottega Venata and with Tom Ford at Gucci in Milan before launching his own label “Giles” in 2004. His debut received instant international acclaim and brought a renewed focus to London fashion. His shows are now widely recognized as the highlight of London Fashion Week. For the last two years Deacon has been creating a line for hight street fashion shop, New Look, and in 2007 Deacon was awarded “British Designer of the Year”.
Deacon’s clothes mix high level craftsmanship with an imaginative design approach, often referencing pop-culture. His pieces feature dramatic proportions, startling prints and tactile surface finishes which combine to make his collection recognizable.
Giles Deacon said: “I am thrilled to be taking part in fashion in motion, as the V&A is one of the world’s most interesting museums and my personal favorite. I have been visiting it regularly since my teenage years and to see my work there is amazing.”
The mixture screams boudoir, but the La Mode De France Lingerie and Swimwear fashion show left a lot to be desired in the ways of seductive chimera. The show was held in the M2 Ultralounge in Meatpacking on Monday, August 3rd. As the crowd made their way past the multi themed rooms in the club they stopped in the main room where the DJ was spinning mixes more suited to the Friday night dance scene. The guests, obviously weary from their day long excursions to MODA gripped their stemless flutes and chatted amongst work circles.
Once the show started, the crowd thickened with Y chromosomes who hadn’t appeared so en masse a few moments prior. The DJ even began the music with a clichéd “Ladies and Gentlemen” canned-type announcement. Really, DJ?
Once the show started, the validity that there was an actual fashion event being held began to come into realization.
Oh yes, we all did come here for a fashion related purpose after all.
It was all glamour, fun, and sophistication as opposed to what could have gone horribly wrong (think barely dressed girls in a club dancing on the stage). Bright red lips and sausage curl updos brought on a Pin-Up era charge, even as the show moved more into a bright retro feel. The gangster feel of nude chiffon with black satin stripes and hose evoked a one part burlesque dancer, one part gangster girlfriend attitude. Cutout booties in nude suede modernized the old-timey prints and color schemes. Woven and felted fedoras, oversize silk flowers, and sequined top hats adorned aqua netted tresses while tone on tone black lace and charmeuse liquefied on model curves. Precious monochromatic babydoll chemises paired with bow topped over-the-elbow gloves in matching shades made cute (and wearable!) sets.
Although the themes ranged from “So Chic”, “So Fun”, and “So Seductive”, the show weaved back and forth from sweet romantic nudes and ivories, borderline dominatrix black and blood red, and fun sherbet-y saturated colors. Most of the collections presented a very European (dare we say French?) feeling, detailed and deliberate and very put together. The swimwear brought on a tropical jewel toned aspect complete with solid and printed matching sarongs and a multitude of vintage silhouettes, waistline height exempt as the peak of waistbands were at high hip level.
For the most part, the show was a success. No-fuss decor, simply synchronized and a clear cut vision made sure that the lingerie, sleepwear ,and swimwear was easy to understand and saleable. The only aspect lacking was the complete pull of the illusion necessary to put on a superb lingerie show. Bring on the fantasy, we need it now more than ever.
Gottex sent us a few sketches of what to anticipate for the new spring 2010 collection. They announced that American shoe designer Lisa F. Pliner has been selected by Molly Grad, head of design for
Giles Deacon , one of London ‘s leading fashion designers, presented selection of his favorite pieces in a series of free catwalk shows in the V&A’s Raphael Gallery in London.
French wine, lingerie and red velvet curtains.