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New York Fashion Week Adventuring

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As per usual at New York Fashion Week, I hit the ground running! Here are some of the looks I got to see and take in for Spring/Summer 2015.

Nina Athanasiou

Tucked away in a hidden location in Chelsea, Manhattan, Nina Athanasiou held her S/S 2015 show on the 8th floor of a spacious loft overlooking the cityscape. Guests chatted amongst themselves about the round-about set-up of the runway and the projector set-up for the launch of her newest fashion video. Athansiou’s line consisted of pieces nostalgic of the 1950’s with an edgy, alternative twist.

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Ricardo Seco

Going to a menswear presentation isn’t the easiest thing for a short girl like myself– everyone is about foot taller. I lucked out and hit the jackpot when after the show I happened to be standing right where the models got off their pedestals (actually) and left the show promptly to begin round 2 for the next round of guests. Seco, with his new womenswear line, had a full house attend at the World Trade Center venue.

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Seco incorporated the beading and warm multi‐colored details of the indigenous community into his classic, sophisticated style for men and women. He harmonized the collaboration by integrating simple pieces and classic silhouettes and added the fruit colored essentials in accessories such as handmade sunglasses, and his custom New Balance sneakers for men and women.

GEORGINE

My top pick this fashion week was hands down GEORGINE. The designer took 1970’s glamour to the next level with the bathing suit inspired eveningwear of Saint Tropez.  The collection consisted of luxurious golds, rich creams, shimmering metallics and fresh mint. Looks were accessorized with mink tote bags and beach towels as well as leather clutches in the shape of surfboards in collaboration with Max Steiner Design. I’d buy everything in the collection: OBSESSED. Join the obsession and check out her Spring/Summer 2015 line.  Perfect for a walk down not only the boardwalk, but fifth avenue gallivanting. You’re welcome.

Karolyn Pho

At Pier 59 Studios this fashion week, Karolyn Pho presented her 5th season, and 2nd runway show. Her line’s story followed a traveling woman with abstract views and perceptions. A masculine, utilitarian-esque womenswear line with a soft pastel palette and splashes of sequins here and there walked down the runway.

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“Dualism” Glamour at Son Jung Wan’s S/S 2015 Show

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Not a season goes by without Son Jung Wan amazing her audience with the gorgeous, feminine looks making their way down the runway at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Her Spring/Summer 2015 looks consist of mixed and matched contrasting elements, or otherwise her own interpretation of yin and yang. Soft silhouettes are mixed with hard edge details or rough fabric textures to set the stage of her “dualism” themed show. All of the looks were beautiful and a wardrobe built for the sophisticated woman. It was exciting at the end of the show to see models wear show-stopping multi-colored sequin pieces down the runway with such ease and glamour. I’ll take one of each, please!

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Naturally Sheer at Katie Gallagher’s Spring/Summer Preview

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Katie Gallagher presented her “Fantasm” themed Spring/Summer 2015 collection on Friday afternoon at the gorgeous Highline Hotel. Models took it to the runway to kick-start the show, and lined up in the center of the vast ballroom to be photographed by a crowd of all types of fashionistas after they walked. In a row, the women wore extremely sheer tops, flared skirts, peter-pan collar blouses and cheekily cut bodysuits. It was eerie walking by the models with tulle wrapped around their heads– it felt like Halloween all too soon. Similar to her previous seasons, Gallagher presented a neutral collection of blacks, white, and peach tones. What do you think of Gallagher’s Spring/Summer collection?

Alax W. Diamond Takes Fashion to the Top at NYFW

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To kick-start my fashion week I had the opportunity to see Alax W. Diamond’s Spring/Summer 2015 collection on the rooftop of Spice Market in Union Square. Guests mixed and mingled in the open space while taking in fashion, style and gorgeous skyscraper views. Much like the delicious macaroons set out for the audience to have a bite, the collection itself was intertwined with vibrant, happy colors and strong, powerful feminine structures. Set out to dress his audience with strength and confidence, this new New York based designer did just that, with the models overlooking the buildings in ensembles dressed to take on the city one fabulous Diamond outfit at a time.

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