Category: Mercedes Benz Fashion Week

Fashion Week Excitement

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I know not everyone cares about Fashion Week or Fashion for that matter, but come on its exciting when it comes around? Well, it’s definitely exciting for me, I admit. The Fashion Industry, like most industries has its own rules. So, let me set the scene for you backstage at a typical show:

Picture tons of security (everyone asking for credentials lol), hair and make-up people, camera & news people everywhere, stars, star-wanna be’s, designers, dressers, production people, oh yes and finally the models!! Imagine all these people under a tent, but securing a small area, it’s organized chaos at its finest. I absolutely relish in every moment. It’s one of my small delights in life 🙂

Now all this mayhem for a show that is only about fifteen minutes long. Crazy, right…no! I think with anything you have a passion for it must be detailed and should be executed in a meticulous manner, even if only for fifteen minutes. Fashion people are definitely detail-oriented. Everything is accounted for, the look cards, which are very descriptive in telling the dresser what the model must have on and how it must be worn. The garments are checked and re-checked to make sure everyone understands how the clothing is worn, what button snaps where, what is tucked in, what is zipped up, how a belt is buckled, you get it. The looks are steamed, delinted, static-guard, shoes are scorched, tags are snipped, and it goes on. Some models do a test run of the looks to make sure everything fits properly. Sometimes there are a few rehearsals before show time. The hair and make-up is touched up seveal times and must be exact or it will be done over.

After all of that then you hear, “First Look”, it’s like someone yelled ready, set, go! And literally, the show begins with the dressing of the models, the primping, the calling of each model to line up in his/her respective positions. The designer and stylists walk through and double check each model several times before hitting the runway. Then the model walks in her first look, and here comes more craziness if the model has a second and third look, she runs back from off the stage and clothes are flying off to jump into the next look. The adrenaline is pumping, but you have to stay calm and in the moment to be certain every detail on the model is exact because no mistakes can be made. There she goes back in line for her second walk. Then the finale and with a blink of the eye the show is done and everyone is applauding for a job well done!

Ok, now breathe! That was fun, now let’s do it again….

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Count Down to Fashion Week

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The Fall 2009 Collection for the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week begins in a month, February 13th to 19th. I am always excited about Fashion Week. However, this year the runway shows have dwindled down due to the economic crisis. Some designers have decided to pull out of showing this season. Notorious after-parties have also been cancelled. Its the sign of the times. Some designers have opted for presentations in different locations. Here’s a run-down of some of the changes:

-No after-party for Alexander Wang. Last year he had Foxy Brown perform at the Highline Ballroom.

–Vera Wang has pulled out of Fashion Week as well, opting for a runway show in her new store in Soho. Here is a link to a Wall Street Journal Article I read back in December about the designer.

–Betsey Johnson has bowed out.

–Full Frontal Fashion has also been cancelled. This channel normally provides you with the update on the daily runway shows. Sad situation!

-No Men’s Runway Show for Valentino.

–Sass & Bide , the creation of two Australian designers, pulled out as well.

–Peter Som bites the dust.

The productions of these runway shows can be very, very costly. However, there will still be some Designers throughout the week, don’t fret. Here is the link to the schedule. So, keep waiting for your invite or start flipping through your contact list because in New York its all about who you know. We’ll recap the shows in February!

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Summer Ends While We Fall Into a New Season

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Fashionista’s this post is a bit late but still can be appreciated!

I can’t believe its almost Labor Day and the summer is over! Before, you know it we will be in sweaters and boots. Although I love the Fall weather the initial transition from one season of clothing to another is sometimes very difficult. Ever find yourself in that in between phase? Is it ok to still wear my sandals or should I pack it up and start wearing closed shoes. My body almost has an insane allergic reaction to the whole experience. Sounds dramatic but its true!! I find the only solution is to jump right into the season, provided the weather permits. If its still a hot humid day in October then maybe, just maybe you can forgo that sweater.

I also believe there has been an official abolishment of the “No White after Labor Day.” I believe the Fashionistas abolished this not very long ago. Although Winter White was always acceptable, you are now allowed full white. However, I would suggest not going crazy with it. Some outfits just speak Summer. If your white ensemble speaks summer and its fall then perhaps its a no go. When I envision white in the fall or winter, I picture white slacks with a cardigan or a button-down blouse that’s perhaps a darker color to offset the white. I also see layering of the tops with the white bottom. I do not see a white skirt, but I can picture a white dress in a knit fabric or sweater material that gives it that Fall/Winter feel.

Here are some seasonal wardrobe transition rules to live by:

1) First and foremost, evaluate your closet. Take inventory…what needs to go and what can be utilized for another season. Doing this helps to make that connection to your new season wardrobe. Its very hard to see Fall clothing in a sea of sun dresses. So, start separating and figuring out how your going to start slowly integrating your Fall clothing into your wardrobe.

2) Take it one day at a time. Listen to weather reports. You are still hit with some warm days in September so plan accordingly.

3) Once you have taken inventory of your Fall collection and know your weather forecast simply decide slacks, skirt or dress? Decided?

Then what color do you feel like today? Fabulous colors I am enjoying this season are purple, green and plaids but do or die black is still your go to color if all else fails. Fashionista Rule #1: When all else fails Black will do! Decided?

Finally, what shoe…I love this part! The type of shoe you pair with your outfit can instantly transform ypur creation. So, its Fall but still warm so the world is your oyster! You can still go with a peep-toe or a fully closed shoe not sure about the boots yet. Some people break out boots early but I have a special day when the mood strikes me as the right time to wear my boots. Its normally the first day the air gets crisp…you know the day I’m speaking of. The air is crisp, the sun is still bright and the leaves are turning that’s the day I break out the boots. Right now I feel you should continue to enjoy your heels or patent leather ballerina flats.

Happy Transition!!!

Smooches 🙂