2014 CFDA Fashion Awards

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A Night Of Celebration: The CFDA Fashion Awards

A Night Of Celebration: The CFDA Fashion Awards

Last week, the Council of Fashion Designers of America celebrated the winners and honorees of the 2014 CFDA Fashion Awards in collaboration with Swarovski at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. The affair hosted by film director and screenwriter John Waters, recognizes the top creative talent in the industry. “The CFDA believes in designers at every stage of their career, “ noted CFDA CEO Steven Kolb, “ We recognized a broad range of talent and influence from student scholarship winners and emerging talent to industry icons.”

We announced the nominees earlier this spring and now here are the winners…. The Womenswear Designer of the Year award went to Joseph Altuzarra for his label Altuzarra. The Menswear Designer of the Year award went to Maxwell Osborne and Dao-Yi Chow for their label Public School. Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were awarded Accessories Designer of the Year for The Row.

Anna Wintour presented Rihanna with this year’s Fashion Icon award. The Swarovski Awards were given to Shane Gabier and Christopher Peters of Creatures Of the Wind in the Womenswear category, Tim Coppens for Menswear, and Irene Neuwirth for Accessory Design. Each category will receive financial support from Swarovski and exposure to the company’s crystal products and applications for fashion.

Tom Ford received The Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award for his creative influence on fashion. A special live tribute highlighting sixteen models of color paid homage to Bethann Hardison, this year’s Founder’s Award honoree for advocating diversity on the fashion runways. Diane von Furstenberg presented the Board of Directors’ Tribute to Fashion Calendar founder and publisher, Ruth Finley. The Media Award in honor of Eugenia Sheppard was presented to Paul Cavaco and the International Award was presented to Raf Simons of Christian Dior. Congratulations to all of the winners and honorees.

Photo Credit: BFANyc

 

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What’s New In Men’s Underwear: Levi’s Basics

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A Sneak Peek Inside Levi's Basics Men's Underwear

A Sneak Peek Inside Levi’s Basics Men’s Underwear

Levi’s® is launching its first collection of men’s underwear and socks as Levi’s® Basics. The denim brand known for its classic American style and fit is introducing to men this fall seven distinguished collections of men’s underwear and socks created with alike quality and functionality as a pair of Levi’s. The collections encompass everything from tees and tank tops, briefs and boxer shorts all with a unique twist. Highlights include The Commuter Series Collection: It is designed for the urban bike rider offering boxer briefs and training shorts with a mesh gusset for breathability and comfort and also reflective waistbands for road safety and style. Long and short-sleeve tees feature reflective threading and hidden pockets for daily commuting.

Their 400 Series made from 100% merino wool for softness and natural fibers includes Long and short sleeve tops, boxer briefs and long johns with a self-covered waist band for ultimate luxury. The Surplus Collection, from vintage Levi’s marries style and all-day comfort with military-inspired stamp details available in multipacks. Levi’s Basics will be available for purchase at select Levi’s stores and Macy’s beginning July.

 

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Shop Bazaar Is The Best Way To Snag Capsule Collections

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Shop Bazaar Is Our New Go To Site

Shop Bazaar Is Our New Go To Site

When a fashion flossy and a footwear label collab, magic happens. Fashion Magazine Harper’s Bazaar and footwear designer Stuart Weitzman just revealed the launch of their exclusive capsule collection available at ShopBAZAAR.com. The collection, priced from $298-398 includes four shoes for spring, co-designed by Weitzman and four editors from the magazine and their distinctive styles: Executive Accessories Editor, Sam Broekema, Fashion Market & Accessories Director, Nicole Fritton, Senior Accessories Editor, Amanda Weiner, and Style Director, Joanna Hillman. “Through the years, Harper’s BAZAAR has always been such a fashion bible for me, so it was an absolute thrill to be the first to collaborate with their editors on this exciting project,” noted Stuart Weitzman. “From sky-high stilettos to chic flats, there is something for every woman in this capsule collection.” ShopBAZAAR, the e-commerce store that launched in October and is produced in its entirety by the editors of Harper’s Bazaar enables readers to shop from just a click away!

 

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Tocca Fall 2014 Gets A Little Wild

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Tocca Reveals Fall 2014 Collection

Tocca Reveals Fall 2014 Collection

Emma Fletcher, Tocca’s Creative Director and Designer, decided this season to throw caution to the wind (relatively speaking). The brand’s demure look gets a wild, slightly flower child upgrade with bold prints, bra style tops, and sheer everything.

In this collection, Fletcher mastered the delicate art of mixing prints, which isn’t an easy task. She kept the looks from going over-the-top with sheer elements and lots of skin. Fletcher also showed a fun side with a black jumpsuit paired with a glittery cami and a sheer polka dot bodysuit with an unbuttoned purple skirt.

Bold floral prints, velvet suits, and metallics also all took a turn down the catwalk. Some of the patterns were even incorporated onto the shoes to pull the look together. While many pieces were just a little too revealing for the average girl to wear on the street, they certainly made a splash strutting down the runway.

Photo: IndigitalImages.com

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#NYFW Nanette Lepore Fall 2014

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Nanette Lepore Unveils Fall 2014

Nanette Lepore Unveils Fall 2014

For fall, fashion designer Nanette Lepore took a trip to the Metropolitan Museum of Art to view Interwoven Globe: The Worldwide Textile Trade exhibit. Her inspiration came from the valuable exotic fabrics produced across cultures. The embellishments and embroideries of local craftsmen were weaved into something intricately new and modern and handmade in New York. The bold color palette included boysenberry, pastel pink and merlot with grey and black as neutrals.

Photo Credit: Maria Valentino

 

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