Category: Fashion Designers

Alexandra Popescu-York Returns to Couture Fashion Week with Modern Warrior Queen Collection

Alexandra Popescu-York fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYReturning to Couture Fashion Week New York for her seventh consecutive season, Manhattan-based top designer and artist Alexandra Popescu-York will present her latest collection entitled “Modern Warrior Queen.” Part of CFW’s 25th season, the Fall-Winter 2017 collection will be shown on the runway at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 12, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, New York City.

Ms. Popescu-York’s latest audaciously-named collection pays dazzling tribute to today’s equally bold female figure who graciously reveals her barrier-breaking spirit with each conquest, made by her strong and generous soul, sensitive heart and inquisitive mind. This dramatic new couture collection, exclusively made in New York, seamlessly brings together the worlds of design and art. Ms. Popescu-York herself embodies the modern warrior queen spirit, through her talent, her striking, positive and modern designs, as well as her career accomplishments.

A native of Romania, Alexandra Popescu-York is a world-class creative force, acknowledged by the industry’s best early in her career. Among the numerous accolades she has garnered is Couture Fashion Show’s Best Designer title in September 2016 and the recent inclusion of her paintings in the United Nations’ 70th Anniversary International Art Exhibition in New York. Ms. Popescu-York’s humanitarian efforts have earned her the title “Ambassador of Good Hearts and Romanian Culture.” Ms. Popescu-York is also known as Alexandra Suciu in her double role as wife and mother.

Ms. Popescu-York’s creations are characterized by each piece’s symbolic depiction of finely selected themes. Recent themes include the capsule wardrobe collection of timeless essentials “Tour du Monde”; “Unleashed” (a rich collection of garments and accessories with a glamorous avant-garde look that is as edgy and unique as the emblematic New Yorker); “Âme de l’artiste” (soul of the artist); “Phoenix – The Legend”; “Metropolitan” (inspired by art, history and civilization highlights from the Metropolitan Museum of Art);  and “GranD’Or”, a collection based on Ms. Popescu-York’s own artistic creations.

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Cuero Design by Paulina Canas is Fashion with a Heart

Cuero Design by Paulina Canas fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYChilean designer Paulina Canas will present the latest vibrant collection for her Cuero Design label in New York during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week. Marking the designer’s debut at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.” Cuero Design will also showcase its designs in the exhibit area for all days of the event, February 10-12, 2017.

Paulina Canas of Cuero Design and recipients of the Beautiful Wardribe charitiable initiative
Designer Paulina Canas with some of the recipients of the “Beautiful Wardrobe” program.

The distinctive Cuero Design pieces invite women to live an experience of being in touch with their femininity, sensuality and natural beauty. The Cuero Design collection consists of a women’s apparel and accessories line manufactured in three types of genuine leather: goat, sheep and bovine. All items are handmade in Argentina and Chile. The high quality pieces feature bright colors and fine light weight construction. The reversible design allows for a versatile formal or casual look, perfectly suited for the contemporary and elegant woman’s unique style.

Designer Paulina Canas believes her role as a clothing designer is to draw from the fruits of her success and share it. In that spirit, Ms. Canas donates a percentage of her sales to Hogar Padre Pio, part of the Fundacion Las Rosas, in Valdivia, Chile. This effort supports the purchases of a “Beautiful Wardrobe” for elderly women who are vulnerable and living in nursing homes. “This worthy cause helps revitalize the femininity, dignity and self-esteem of these wonderful women,” says the designer.

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Celebrity Designer Cory Couture Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Cory Couture fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYInternationally renowned designer Cory Tran will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of the latest collection for his Cory Couture label. The highly-anticipated runway show will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

Cory Tran, who divides his time between New York and his native Vietnam, has been fascinated with exquisite couture gowns since a very young age. He has shown his stunning designs at prestigious fashion events including New York Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and Vietnam International Fashion Week. Mr. Tran works with many A-list celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Rita Ora, Toni Braxton, Bai Ling, Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Victoria’s Secret supermodels (Heather Marks, Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt, Maria Borges, Jasmine Tookes, Sessilee Lopez), Miss Universe and America’s Next Top Models, among others. His designs have been featured in prominent publications worldwide including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Maxim, Esquire, Her World, L’Officiel and Haute Couture.

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Ruchika Kabra To Show “The Royal Ecru” Collection at Couture Fashion Week

Ruchika Kabra fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYIn her debut appearance at Couture Fashion Week, rising design star Ruchika Kabra will present her latest collection during the 25th season of the prestigious New York event. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 12, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Ruchika Kabra is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, India, where she was recognized with the Most Creative Collection Award in Textile Design. She has also studied fashion design at New York’s Parsons School of Design, and won an honorable mention for her evening wear collection while competing with 29 selected designers at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Parsons. She also showcased her collection at the Stylepointe fashion show, a unique collaboration of fashion and dance, during NYFW 2016.

Ms. Kabra’s design inspiration has always been the raw, imperfect beauty of handloomed silks and the fusion of western styles with ethnic fabrics, embroideries and the prints of India. Over the years, she has successfully taken forward the legacy set by her father in the field of Indian handloomed textiles.

Silk fabrics have played a part in many civilizations throughout history. The special magic of silk stems from its interaction with light, which it refracts in a way similar to objects found in nature such as the iridescent mother-of-pearl interiors of a sea shell. Long before it is woven into cloth, silk is subjected to complex processing in order to preserve this luminous quality, this shimmer and brilliance. When light plays on a piece of silk, the weave appears, in turn, to glisten, glitter, change color, become moire’ lustrous or matte. Silk in its raw form is called ECRU. This ecru, combined with gold and silver threads, creates a magical fabric. A number of major weavers in India along the ancient Silk Road have restored the antique looms, thus contributing to the preservation of a priceless artisanal heritage.

This textile art as applied to fashion occupies the major portion of Ruchika Kabra’s work. The design of silk clothing requires great aesthetic vision and sensitivity of perception because the pattern, cut and volume of a silk garment – whether worn by a man or woman – will condition the way its colors shimmer and shift in response to light and movement. Ms. Kabra’s latest collection is all about silk used in its natural form. Beautiful crystals add a royal touch, and coordinate well with the sheen of silk. The collection of exclusive gowns to be shown at Couture Fashion Week is called “The Royal Ecru”, fit for a royal, cementing a fashion moment.

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How to Find a Job in Fashion-Tips from FashionUnited

FashionUnitedHow to find a job in fashion-tips from FashionUnitedHow to find a job in fashion

To work in fashion is a dream many people share. But besides the glamorous and creative side of the industry, it is also hard work. Here are some tips for how to find a job in fashion and how to succeed.

1. Know what you want
First it is important that you know what you want and define your goal. Think about your strengths and which position you want to achieve. Talk to people already working in the industry, read articles, stay in the loop to find the fashion profession that suits you. There are various job offers in fashion, so it might be good to regularly check the job portals. To simplify your job search look for platforms that focus on careers in fashion. You will be able to find more vacancies that are relevant for your search.

2. Make sure you are up to date
Whatever career path in the fashion industry you wish to follow, make sure you know what is happening within the industry at all times. This starts by being up to date with the latest fashion news around the globe. FashionUnited offers you the latest fashion news worldwide, for free! In this dynamic industry it is a good idea to subscribe to a newsletter to receive the information regularly and directly in your email account.

3. Know how to sell yourself
It is all about experience and know-how. Even though having attended an educational institution in fashion is really important, it is in no way a guarantee to finding a job. Most companies require hands on experience through internships or volunteering. On our career page you can also find various internships and junior positions to get first experiences in the
fashion industry.

If you already have experience, try to highlight it in your job application. Prepare yourself wisely and know your selling argument.

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C. Lysias Designs by Stephanie Gamble Set to Shine at Couture Fashion Week

C Lysias Designs by Stephanie Gamble fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYDesigner Stephanie Gamble will make her first appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York with the showing of her latest collection for her C. Lysias Designs label. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City.

A resident of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, designer Stephanie Gamble is a Canadian Aboriginal woman from the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation. She hails from a creative family, and expresses her own creativity through fashion as a self-taught fashion designer.

In 2015 Ms. Gamble launched C. Lysias Designs. (C. Lis-see-us Designs). C. Lysias Designs is a Canadian and Aboriginal owned fashion brand with a vision to expand globally. Every piece of clothing is one-of-a-kind and authentic. It features a design aesthetic ranging from high-end to comfort casual, often changing it up to give customers a variety of design options to choose from.

Stephanie Gable is also an active youth advocate, and has dedicated her C. Lysias Designs line to raising awareness of social issues facing our youth today. She recently co-created a youth empowerment photo-shoot called, “Storytelling by Design: A Story Shoot of Empowerment”. It gave  youth a chance to share their stories of overcoming adversity in hopes of inspiring others through fashion.

C. Lysias Designs has been showcased locally and internationally at important events including Indigenous International Fashion Week in Regina, Sask., Canada, Montana Fashion Week, Toronto Business Boot Camp, and World Indigenous Business Forum Fashion Show in Saskatoon, among others.

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Isabel Zapardiez Returns to Couture Fashion Week with Latest Sublime Collection

Isabel Zapardiez fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYRenowned Spanish designer Isabel Zapardiez will show her latest breathtaking collection at Couture Fashion Week New York. Part of the prestigious event’s 24th season, the fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. A selection of Ms. Zapardiez’s designs will also be part of the “Best of Couture Fashion Week” fashion show at 8:00 pm on Sunday September 11, 2016.

Creativity and innovation define Isabel Zapardiez’s career and her experience in various design disciplines, although bridal design is her main hallmark. Ms. Zapardiez’s passion for dressmaking is in her DNA, and she showed a very early interest in sewing and pattern design. She earned a degree in  Dressmaking and Pattern Design at Basque Country University, and went on to study fashion design in Madrid and Barcelona. She began her fashion career in the world of pret-a-porter, with her own brand as well as collaborating with other fashion brands on various projects. In 2002 she entered the world of Haute Couture and opened her first studio in San Sebastian, designing wedding dresses and clothing for special occasions. Her design approach is to address the “total look” of women in key moments of their lives, be it a wedding or other memorable events.

Isabel Zapardiez’s work is framed within the universe of couture, due to the delicacy of fabrics, the exclusivity of designs and the detailed tailoring carried out at her workshop in San Sebastian. Her creations are elegant and subtle, but also avant-garde and highly original. Ms. Zapardiez’s inspiration comes from contrasts and fusions, concepts and life experiences, the result of her professional experience from all the women she has dressed, as well as the aesthetics for which she is passionate. Isabel Zapardiez’s studios are inspired by the feminine universe, full of sensations and details. They are places to experience the world of haute couture first hand, in an exquisite and delicate way.

Isabel Zapardiez has shown her designs on many important international catwalks, including the Gaudí fashion shows, Barcelona Bridal Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and the London World Bridal Show, among others.

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Glamour Rush by Andres Aquino at Couture Fashion Week New York

Glamour Rush by Andres Aquino at Couture Fashion Week NY
Photo: Ron Carr. Makeup: Aimee Carr. Model: Farah Zulaikha.

ZEE TV Presents Couture Fashion Week New York

The rush is on! Designer Andres Aquino will present his latest collection entitled “Glamour Rush” during the upcoming 24th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The highly anticipated fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016, at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple. A dinner gala party will follow the show.

“Glamour Rush” is a fantastical place where time and fashion collide, and where music, art and fashion exist in harmony. It is a nostalgic look at the future, where the colors and shapes of the past take center stage.

The stunning luxury handbags which will accessorize the fashion collection are by VITVITY, inspired by the ancient Chinese arts, this is the first hand carved Chinoiserie style bespoke leather handbag collection ever introduced to the global market.  The intricate carving process, along with the delicate painting of the three dimensional leather and the embedding of exquisite natural pearls combine to produce the finest leather accessories in the world.

The dramatic hair creations to be seen on the models for this inspired show will be done by Tocco Magico of Italy and its team of master artists, bringing hair color and styling to another level.

A lineup of world-class performers is also set to delight the audience, including Romeo and Julia Saleno, the world’s first pop opera couple; award-winning soprano and a favorite with CFW audiences, Elisabetta Russo; soprano Victoria Miningham, who will also walk the runway in an Andres Aquino gown; acclaimed jazz songstress Candace Woodson, soprano Raquel Suarez Groen, who recently made her debut with Opera Carolina; rising pop star Magdalena G; and soprano Veronica Iovan, who has been delighting CFW audiences for many seasons.

Andres Aquino is known for his theatrical productions combining multiple creative elements such as singing, dancing, visual art, and dramatic hair and makeup, but always presenting wearable couture designs.  His work has been featured in major publications and programs worldwide, and he has shown his designs at prestigious fashion events in Dubai, India, France, Mexico, the Caribbean, Romania, and Nepal, among others. Mr. Aquino is the founder and producer of Couture Fashion Week as well as the founder and director of the Global Short Film Awards Festival (New York-Cannes). Mr. Aquino recently partnered with the ZEE TV network to bring content from his show and highlights of other Couture Fashion Week shows to one billion viewers in over 170 countries.

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Tishynah Buffalo Blends the Modern and Traditional at Couture Fashion Week NY

Tishynah Buffalo fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYCanadian First Nation fashion designer Tishynah Buffalo will make her debut at Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of her latest collection at 6:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016. Part of the 24th season of the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

A member of the George Gordon First Nation, Tishynah Buffalo has had a love of fashion design since a young age, and a special talent for beading and hand sewing garments and accessories. Her design career began with beading for her children and creating Pow-wow regalia. She soon expanded her designs which are a distinctive and elegant blend of the modern with the traditional. The vibrant Chief Joseph print is the trademark of her fabrics.

Within the past year, Ms. Buffalo has shown her designs at a number of high profile Canadian fashion events including Western Canada Fashion Week,  International Indigenous Fashion Week, and Fashion Speaks Regina, among others. She is now poised to expand her fashion business and brand on an international level. She is looking to showcase her indigenous creativity to the world, with  the message that First Nation designs are beautiful, classy, and original and cannot be replicated.

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Dare to Be Gold Collection by Vanny Tousignant at Couture Fashion Week

Vanny Tousignant fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYRising design star Vanny Tousignant will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 24th season. The runway show will be held at 4:00 pm on Sunday September 11, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

A native of Indonesia, residing in New York City for over 20 years, Vanny Tousignant began designing clothing at age 12. She launched her own fashion line in 2013, utilizing rich traditional Indonesian fabrics in her designs.

Vanny Tousignant’s latest collection is entitled “Dare to Be Gold” and features a color palette of gold and red in the distinctive songket fabrics from the Indonesian island of Sumatra.

Ms. Tousignant believes that all women should not be shy about wearing whatever they like to highlight their unique personalities and characters.

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