Category: Fashion Shows

Dian Pelangi’s Vibrant Designs Juxtapose the Modern and Traditional

Dian Pelangi fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYAward-winning Indonesian designer Dian Pelangi will present her latest collection on the runway at Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking the designer’s first appearance at the event, the highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square in the heart of New York City.

Dian Pelangi studied fashion design and pattern making at the Ecole Superieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode (ESMOD) in France. She is a young prolific entrepreneurial fashion designer pioneering and pushing the boundaries of Muslim fashion both nationally and internationally. She draws inspiration from the colors of the rainbow which is reflected in her multi-talented skill set and fine eye for detail, color and artistic flair. Her trademark style includes vibrant color palettes and an unwavering loyalty to traditional Indonesian artisan techniques of vivid tie-dye, exquisite songket and lavish batik.

The designer’s elegant and unique amalgamation of traditional and modern, of design and art, of sacred and universal, has established Ms. Pelangi’s place of influence among a broad demographic of fashion followers. Her growing clientele includes singers Dewi Sandra and Siti Nurhaliza, as well as royals Princess Basma Bint Talal of Jordan and Princess Nadja of Hanover (Germany).

Ms. Pelangi has presented her collections at prestigious fashion events in Paris and London, as well as at Jakarta Fashion Week. She was featured by CNN as one of the “Future Top Indonesian Designers of 2010”, and named one of the 24 “Most Inspiring Women of 2013” by Tabloid Wanita Indonesia Magazine, as well as one of SWA Magazine’s “50 Indonesian Business Women of 2012.” She is also the youngest member of Asosiasi Perancang Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (APPMI) which in 2012 published her best-selling book Hijab Street Style. Her designs have also been featured in international publications, and she has served as brand ambassador for Wardah Cosmetics, Pertamina-Pertamax and AMD Processors.

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Alexandra Popescu-York Returns to Couture Fashion Week with “L’Âme de l’artiste” Collection

Alexandra Popescu-York fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYNew York City artist-designer Alexandra Popescu-York will present her latest couture fashion collection entitled “Âme de l’artiste” (Artist’s Soul) at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2015 during the 21st season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The fashion show will be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.” This marks Ms. Popescu-York’s third consecutive season participating in the prestigious fashion event. She is the only artist-designer thus far to have simultaneously showcased both a collection of high-fashion couture as well as paintings during the event. The artist-designer made her first major debut in New York City in February 2014 during Couture Fashion Week.

Born and raised in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, Alexandra Popescu-York began her artistic journey at the age of three, influenced by her mother. Trained by renowned artists and professors, she studied fashion and visual arts at the renowned National University of Arts in Bucharest. With a rich record of exhibits and fashion shows nationally and internationally, as well as a body of artistic work that is emotional, vivid and symbolic, Alexandra Popescu-York’s unique style bridges fashion and the arts, making her mark on the New York fashion stage with memorable couture collections that bring the unexpected.

The designer’s inspiration for her Fall/Winter 2015 collection is the soul of the artist — intricate, complex individuals, who live in surrealist worlds. Just as in surrealism, Ms. Popescu-York brings her vision to life by juxtaposing unconventional elements and using techniques that do not necessarily interrelate, yet come together in seamless harmony, delivering high-end fashion. The “Âme de l’artiste” collection features Art Deco silhouettes, innovative tailoring and sophisticated fabrics, all bound in a unique style that carries the brand and signature of artist-designer Alexandra Popescu-York.

For more information about Alexandra Popescu-York’s couture fashion and art collection, visit www.alexandraartanddesign.com

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Zaskia Sungkar Brings Exquisite Handcrafted Designs to CFW

Zaskia Sungkar fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYFamed Indonesian designer Zaskia Sungkar will show her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York in her premiere appearance at the prestigious event. The fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Zaskia Sungkar is a well-known celebrity in the world of Indonesian entertainment, film and television. After establishing her career in the entertainment industry, she discovered her other passion: fashion. She has gone on to pursue her love of fashion with the launch of her signature Zaskia Sungkar label. Zaskia Sungkar boutiques can be found in a number of cities in Indonesia and neighboring countries.

For her debut at Couture Fashion Week in New York, Zaskia Sungkar will present her latest collection entitled “Mandalika”, inspired by the grace and beauty of Princess Mandalika, a mythical character from legends told in Nusa Tenggara Barat, a province in Indonesia.

Zaskia Sungkar’s designs use only the finest handmade fabrics, both woven fabrics and the famous songket brocade fabrics native to Nusa Tenggara Barat. These exquisite and intricate fabrics are made by hand with a special wooden tool requiring exceptional skill and labor by the artisan weavers. It can take around a month to make a piece of fabric 3 meters (about 10 feet) long, and the total processing time can be about 3 months, depending on the color details and pattern or motif of the fabric.

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FashionUnited is a One-Stop-Shop Platform

FashionUnitedFashionUnited, the independent international B2B fashion platform, is always striving for more fun and efficiency in fashion. The recently revamped FashionUnited.com is a one-stop-shop platform where visitors can find the latest fashion news, a career center, an events calendar, various trade statistics, employer branding pages and more. Globally active, the website reaches more than 1.6 million industry professionals per month.

FashionUnited believes that sharing is caring. The FashionUnited Network is where fashion professionals can connect, discuss and share ideas. The Fashion Education Network gives future fashion professionals all the information they need while taking their first steps in the fashion world.
Besides fun and efficiency, the Fashion United team likes convenience. Therefore fashion professionals can browse their local website in their native language, without getting lost in translation. Did you know that the online B2B fashion platform is already active in more than 25 countries?

Recently, FashionUnited got a new website look that has been adapted to all FashionUnited pages. Get a taste of fashion, visit FashionUnited.com and enjoy the new look.

Fashion United is a valued partner of Couture Fashion Week.

Sophisticated Menswear Designs from Catou by Berny Martin at CFW

Catou by Berny Martin Fashion Show at Couture Fashion Week NYIndianapolis-based designer Berny Martin will present the latest menswear collection for his Catou label at Couture Fashion Week New York. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway.

Berny Martin is the founder and designer of Catou, an internationally recognized line of men’s and women’s professional wear launched in 2002. Mr. Martin developed an interest in fashion and clothing at a young age, and created his first collection and held his first fashion show while in college. Catou is named after the designer’s grandmother, Elizabeth Catou Loiseau, who raised him and encouraged his creative and artistic talents.

Edgy and elegant, flirty and sophisticated, Catou designs make a statement. Drawing from designer’s travel experiences as well as his studies in college and at FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology in New York), Catou provides its customers with sophisticated and ageless fashion.

“I design with a creativity that extends beyond conventional fashion to offer an unique look,” says Berny Martin. “I create pieces with the customer in mind, paying attention to detail to guarantee well-made clothing that compliments its wearer.”

Catou has been featured on BET and MTV, as well as in such publications as Source Magazine, Indianapolis Monthly, Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis Woman, Indianapolis Business Journal, Bella Magazine, Miss Universe Magazine, Power Magazine (Atlanta), Fashion Manuscript, and Focus Magazine (Louisville). Mr. Martin was recognized by the United Nations Association of Young Professionals in 2009, as well as being named Menswear Fashion Designer in the Midwest by FGI (Fashion Group International). Catou designs have been shown at Paris Fashion Week, New York Emerge Fashion Week, Brooklyn Fashion Week, Chicago Fashion Week and the African Travel Association Fashion Show.

In 2006 Berny Martin founded Midwest Fashion Week when he saw a need for a Midwestern outlet to showcase a range of gifted local and international designers, as well as the talents of stylists, photographers and models. Time Magazine recently featured Midwest Fashion Week as the leading fashion week in the Midwest. MFW has developed to include smaller private events held throughout the year including fashion seminars, trunk shows featuring local designers and runway fashion shows. Mr. Martin and his team have raised over $500,000 during the events to support nonprofits through partnerships with organizations such as the Indianapolis Colts, Indy 500, Coca Cola, Vitamin Water, and Indiana University North Hospital, just to name a few.

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Beyond the Fashion Show

BeyDancers Ryan Raffloer and Hanna Sverdlovond the fashion show, there is art, music, dance and enchantment at “Gotham Nights” by Andres Aquino. Don’t miss the spectacle! Saturday February 14, 2015 at 8:00 pm, followed by the Valentine’s Ball. The highly-anticipated show will include an exclusive performance by the crowd-thrilling, high energy, dance duo of Ryan Raffloer and Hanna Sverdlov.

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Award-Winning Designer Luis Machicao Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Luis Machicao fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYIn his fifth appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York, award-winning designer Luis Machicao will show his latest collection on the runway at 6:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015. The highly-anticipated fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World”.

A native of Peru, now based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Luis Machicao has shown his collections at fashion shows around the world since 1991. He was commissioned by the President and First Lady of Peru to serve as a style ambassador in view of his stellar career and impeccable taste. He has dressed Latin American presidents, celebrities and socialites, including television and theater personalities, and he has designed for 16 motion pictures worldwide. His public persona and designs have been featured in some 240 magazines including Southern Living, South Park Magazine, Society Magazine and Vanidades, the Spanish language version of Vanity Fair.

After presenting his Spring 2014 Collection at New York’s Couture Fashion Week, Mr. Machicao won the coveted “Best Designer” award in Paris at Tiffany Fashion Week, making him the most high profile designer from Charlotte, and the only one showing in the world’s fashion capital.

Mr. Machicao recently launched his own fragrance line for men and women.

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Emerging Fashion Design Star Rashad Calhoun Brings Uplifting Collection to CFW

Rashad Calhoun fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYEmerging design star Rashad Calhoun will present his latest collection for his Dahsar by Rashad label on the Couture Fashion Week New York runway during the prestigious event’s 21st season. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway in the heart of the city.

A self-taught designer, Rashad Calhound is a native of Chester, Pennsylvania who started creating his distinctive fashions at age 13. He launched his Dahsar by Rashad label in 2007, catering to women of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds, including prominent socialites and reality stars. Among his clientele are reality stars Syleena Johnson and Lil’ Mo (TV One’s hit show R & B Divas), and Diamond Strawberry (Love and Hip Hop New York), as well as Rain Pryor (daughter of legendary comedian Richard Pryor), and Mike McCluney (Day 26, formerly of MTV’s Making the Band). Mr. Calhoun has been requested to style singer Brittany Holmes for the Grammy Awards in February 2015. His designs have been featured in such publications as Vibe, 10 and Amina.

In 2013 Mr. Calhoun gained national recognition in the fashion world for his trending designs when he was invited to be part of New York Fashion Week’s “The Black Collection”. He went on to show his designs during Paris Fashion Week in 2014, and he will again show in Paris in 2015.

Through his designs, Rashad Calhoun aims to inspire his contemporaries and future generations to be themselves, celebrate their uniqueness, and not conform to the masses. In February 2015 Mr. Calhoun is embarking on his “Blood on The Runway” tour starting during Couture Fashion Week in New York, and set to travel throughout various cities in the United States. “Blood on The Runway” means blood, sweat and tears, which is meant to inspire the younger generation to be fearless and express themselves as individuals.

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Moroccan Design Star Meriem Belkhayat To Show at Couture Fashion Week

Meriem Belkhayat fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYMoroccan design star Meriem Belkhayat will present her latest collection on the runway at the upcoming Couture Fashion Week event in New York City. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Considered to be one of the most celebrated Kaftan designers in Morocco and the Arab World, Meriem Belkhayat’s exquisite designs are masterpieces that embody Moroccan authenticity and elegance with a modern flair. Her creations sparkle with glamour, and all her collections are hand made, produced with the finest fabrics and crystals.

Meriem Belkhayat was born into a family of artists: her father is a famous singer and her mother is a Kaftan designer. Her mother’s couture atelier used to be in her family home, and Ms. Belkhayat grew up in an artistic environment. She found it hard to imagine her future “without needles, scissors, colors, and all things related to fashion in general.”

Ms. Belkhayat has dressed many Moroccan and Arab celebrities and royalty, which has brought much attention to her brand. However, her hard work, creativity and dedication to detail are the secrets to her continued and growing success. Since 2011, she has shown her beautiful creations annually at the Marrakech Caftan Fashion Show, one of the most prestigious events in the traditional Moroccan haute couture scene, where she is one of the most highly anticipated designers.

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Designer Alve’ Alexander’s Brilliant Creations Ready to Shine at CFW

Alvertis Alexander fashion show at Couture Fashion Week NYDesigner Alvertis Alve’ Alexander will show her latest collection at the upcoming 21st season of Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World”.

A native of Texas, Alvertis Alve’ Alexander was introduced to the New York entertainment industry in 1997, has become a successful actress, model, playwright, director and designer. Her love of fashion design developed at an early age while watching her mother sew, and in 2003, Ms. Alexander launched her own clothing line.

Ms. Alexander often uses her vacations as fabric hunts, seeking just the right materials to cater to her clients’ sexy yet playful personas. Her distinctive designs are a little bit country, a little bit city and her design inspiration comes from her vivid imagination and the world around her. She is passionate about designing for the fashion-conscious and confident woman, bringing out the best in every client’s silhouette while surpassing today’s trends.

Recently, Ms. Alexander designed a kimono for actress Kiki Haynes of Tyler Perry’s hit television series, For Better or Worse. Her clientele includes Gerard McCleod (SGIB Magazine), Nynne (H-Town R&B Singer), Deekyshaleel Entertainment Group, 50/50 Music Group, Carla C. Tucker (MTV), and Kawand Crawford (Trouble Records), to name just a few.

Alve’ Alexander has presented her designs on runways at important events in Germany, Hawaii, Los Angeles, Houston, Atlanta and New York including Season’s Greetings from XM & Friends Fashion Show; Runway Rhythms Fashion Show; The Heritage Fashion Walk for Charity; The Music, Fashions & Spirit of the 70’s … A Tribute to “American Gangster”; Fastbreak Fashion Showcase – 2011 NBA All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles; “Miami Splash: Dive Into Fashion” Swimwear Showcase, and several events with Xpozure Modeling Talent Management.

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