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Designer Katie Stern never disappoints with her luxurious evening wear. Combining elegant fabrics with a classic sexy silhouette, she transforms the Venexiana woman into a gilded siren. Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
Aysha Saeed Pop Up Shop
Modern Glossy had the pleasure of meeting Aysha Saeed for her Pop-Up Shop on September 12th where she presented her collection at Cielo Club.
Guests enjoyed complimentary cupcakes from Desserts by Tawny Ong while shopping the Aysha Saeed Fall 2009 collection priced between $39 to $149. Shoppers also had the opportunity to model the dress in a sidewalk photo shoot.
Aysha’s targeted clienteles are for the modern women who has a busy life and needs clothing that is functional and can easily go from daytime into evening. She kept this in mind for Fall and added a few couture details—like hand tucking on hemlines on a grey work dress that can easily be worn after work for cocktails. Her styles can be worn today and can be worn for the next year; she doesn’t design disposable clothes.
Her collection consisted of dark fall colors with a splash of bright color. For example: gray mixing in with fuchsia. She targets women ages 25-45. Women who work and work out that have fashion sense. People that enjoy fashion today with sophistication and grace.
Her next project will be at Princeton University campus where she will be a speaker for “Princeton Women in Business” on September 28th. She will also be hosting a fashion show and sit down VIP dinner on October 21st to benefit Operation Smile.
-Jenny Mar
Photos © SBE Photography To see more photos of the event, please click here.
G-Star Spring 2010
G-Star’s Spring/Summer 2010 show was reminiscent of a mix of a sci-fi film with sailors. Emerging out of moving cylinders, models strutted down the long runway, and guests had the opportunity to absorb the detailed craftsmanship of each piece with a better view.
I was quite surprised that G-Star NY Raw Spring/Summer 2010 collection was not just focused entirely on denim and jeans. The show begun with female models wearing white bikini shorts with plunging neckline structured jackets. Key pieces for women were dresses, beach wear separates, trench coats, belted coat dresses, wrap dresses, body suits, vests and jackets. Key items for men consisted of sportswear, cropped pants, trench coats, suits, jackets, fitted pants, skinny jeans, golf shirts and suspender pants.
Jeans are never basic for G-Star NY Raw collection. For women, the updated boyfriend jean was exaggerated with a baggy loose top and tapered into a skinny jean. The look of the denim pants were boyish and loose which was tapered in the leg. For men, jeans were baggy with a long fly and tapered bottom. Skinny jeans were also present.
G-Star is known for their tailored structured outterwear. The men’s collection consisted of tailored coats and jackets. Shorts were matched with blazers. The cut was similar to last season’s silhouette of drop crotch features. Military style jackets were presented for the women’s line. Their usual blue color palette also consisted of white. Printed silk dresses, shirts and ties softened the raw denim look.
– Jenny Mar
Photos by Rachel Rozzi
Cho Cheng Spring 2010
Cho Cheng Spring/Summer 2010
Cho Cheng’s show was inspired by “a whimsical potpourri of the Japanese obi, Federico Fellini and Holly Golightly”. It was a sophisticated high-quality line definitely geared toward his loyal following of high profile clients. Luxurious fabrics were used like silk crepe, organza, satin, cotton sateen and a light wool crepe for jackets. A ruffle-like detail made of hand-fashioned silk petals was applied to the neckline, sleeves, cuffs and the front of dresses and honestly got a bit tiresome. The collection was predominately black and ivory, except for a finale of blue and cream evening dresses that were seemingly inspired by Tiffany boxes and included a grand finale white satin empire gown modeled by Coco Rocha. Some favorite looks include a sexy, yet classy black silk satin deep V-back dress and black tuxedo jacket with a silk vest.
-Maria Giannakakis
-Photos by Stevyn Llewellyn
Rad Hourani Spring 2010
You know– the hems have little silver chains hanging off of them, said the photographer, who had gone backstage to take some photos. Oh, that’s delicious, I said. We were milling about the halls of Milk Studios in Chelsea and we had just witnessed Rad Hourani’s Spring 2010 line. After a week full of light ruffles & floaty gowns in pastel colors and coral hues, the dark, minimalist vision that greeted us down the white-washed runway was a welcome change. Here was the stripped down, sleek aggressiveness that I equate with fashion militia—you know those kids- they club, they ride the subways, they cluster in dark little herds and host late night fetes in hotel rooms.
Anyway, it was here: forget the fashionista. There’s a dark child that has arrived and it is the fashion militia. And Rad is leading the pack. He is a young designer who has been compared to Helmut Lang and Ann Demeulmeester. He has had no formal design training, which is surprising. He worked mostly as a stylist and videographer. In past interviews, he has said he designs clothes that he would like to wear himself and credits his years as a stylist as key to his construction of clothing.
And what a collection it is: The hardware was awe-inspiring. The leggings were exceptional. Sleek & slitted like gills and then dark layers, almost origami-like.
Skinny stovepipe pants were laced up horizontally with chains, the motorcycle vests had straps and dripping silver, sheaths were stark white or stark black with dark strappy bustles attached to the back. Models were pale white, hair slicked back in severe pony tails. Cult followers love his urban androgyny. I never picked up the sense that he was playing with gender issues; it felt more like he was grappling with fashion rules. It’s supposed to be a spring show—and while I didn’t anticipate gowns—I certainly did not expect cut up leather, white jeans with dripping silver details and elastic straps. It’s sort of the raw energy of punk, mixed with an Asian refined elegance. That’s about as close to how I can describe it. Whatever it is, I hope he continues exploring his own aesthetic.
– Jeanie Kwak
Photos by Nari Kim
