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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 17: A model walks the runway at Rocky Gathercole – Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Fall/Winter 2016 at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 17, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images For Art Hearts Fashion)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 17: A model walks the runway at Rocky Gathercole – Art Hearts Fashion NYFW Fall/Winter 2016 at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on February 17, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images For Art Hearts Fashion)
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
It’s every designer’s dream to have their collection be carried at Bergdorf Goodman,” Rihanna proclaimed Tuesday afternoon at a frenzied personal appearance for the retail unveiling of her fall Fenty by Puma collection.
The Barbadian singer was joined by Bergdorf president Joshua Schulman and “homegirl Linda,” senior vice president, fashion office and store presentation Linda Fargo — as a contingent of Rihanna fans swarmed the retailer’s fifth floor, tunes blaring.
The majority of attendees appeared to be students from nearby fashion universities, including the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Parsons School of Design.
While scheduled for 3 p.m., the event didn’t start until nearly two hours past its call time — leaving some attendees with a dilemma.
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
Ariana, a 20-year-old student at FIT, said she was “debating if I should skip class, I have merchandising math at 5:10.” Spotted an hour later, it appeared that she had.
“I want to get the creepers,” Ariana said of her intentions for staying — noting that the continuously sold-out style is a must-have item amongst the FIT student body. “Before this, no one was buying Puma. [Rihanna] managed to make it big again,” she added.
Aasha, a 19-year-old New School student and intern for Alastair McKimm — who styled the fall Fenty for Puma campaign, already has a pair of creepers. She was in the room to nab one of the collection’s fur hoodies. “I like the collection — it is a mix of edgy and girliness at the same time.”
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
Whitney Lam, founder of the women’s lifestyle blog Nitrolicious, summed up Fenty’s popularity: “Anything Rihanna touches becomes popular. There is not really women’s streetwear like this produced with a big brand.”
Within 15 minutes of Rihanna’s ribbon-cutting, Bergdorf’s stock of shoes had sold out, as well as much of its apparel.
Schulman in his opening remarks at the event said, “The whole world is talking about ath-leisure, but here at Bergdorf’s we are all about ath-glamour.”
Discussing the decision to welcome Rihanna to Bergdorf’s, Schulman told WWD, “For us, Rihanna is an icon and when we first saw the [Fenty fashion] show Linda Fargo and I were so excited about it because we really felt that our customer would love this. It’s a very sexy, very modern approach to activewear.
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
“Ultimately for all of us, the celebrity association is nice, but it’s all about the product and we knew this type of product would speak to our customer.”
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
It’s every designer’s dream to have their collection be carried at Bergdorf Goodman,” Rihanna proclaimed Tuesday afternoon at a frenzied personal appearance for the retail unveiling of her fall Fenty by Puma collection.
The Barbadian singer was joined by Bergdorf president Joshua Schulman and “homegirl Linda,” senior vice president, fashion office and store presentation Linda Fargo — as a contingent of Rihanna fans swarmed the retailer’s fifth floor, tunes blaring.
The majority of attendees appeared to be students from nearby fashion universities, including the Fashion Institute of Technology and the Parsons School of Design.
While scheduled for 3 p.m., the event didn’t start until nearly two hours past its call time — leaving some attendees with a dilemma.
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
Ariana, a 20-year-old student at FIT, said she was “debating if I should skip class, I have merchandising math at 5:10.” Spotted an hour later, it appeared that she had.
“I want to get the creepers,” Ariana said of her intentions for staying — noting that the continuously sold-out style is a must-have item amongst the FIT student body. “Before this, no one was buying Puma. [Rihanna] managed to make it big again,” she added.
Aasha, a 19-year-old New School student and intern for Alastair McKimm — who styled the fall Fenty for Puma campaign, already has a pair of creepers. She was in the room to nab one of the collection’s fur hoodies. “I like the collection — it is a mix of edgy and girliness at the same time.”
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
Whitney Lam, founder of the women’s lifestyle blog Nitrolicious, summed up Fenty’s popularity: “Anything Rihanna touches becomes popular. There is not really women’s streetwear like this produced with a big brand.”
Within 15 minutes of Rihanna’s ribbon-cutting, Bergdorf’s stock of shoes had sold out, as well as much of its apparel.
Schulman in his opening remarks at the event said, “The whole world is talking about ath-leisure, but here at Bergdorf’s we are all about ath-glamour.”
Discussing the decision to welcome Rihanna to Bergdorf’s, Schulman told WWD, “For us, Rihanna is an icon and when we first saw the [Fenty fashion] show Linda Fargo and I were so excited about it because we really felt that our customer would love this. It’s a very sexy, very modern approach to activewear.
Rihanna at Bergdorf Goodman for the fall collection of her Fenty by Puma collection.
“Ultimately for all of us, the celebrity association is nice, but it’s all about the product and we knew this type of product would speak to our customer.”
SOFIA DAVIS – EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF FASHION AVENUE NEWS MAGAZINE
Sofia Davis, Editor-in-Chief of the Global Luxury Brands, Fashion Avenue News, Model World, The FAN Daily, The Editors Council and The Fashion Impire, will receive the Cultural Icon Award at the Harlem Fashion Week Opening Night Gala Black Tie Event.
Ms. Davis has been instrumental in the rise of the independent magazine movement by creating Fashion Avenue News Magazine in 2011 which quickly grew into a global luxury fashion brand. Her focus is the independent and emerging fashion industry talent that has been overlooked by most mainstream publications. “I want to give the independent/emerging fashion talent a platform to grow, a foundation that is global, upscale, and displays their talent in a positive way to the world.”
Ms. Davis has taken Fashion Avenue News from 0-360,000 email & print subscribers. She also writes The FAN Daily – a fashion blog (www.btetv.wordpress.com) that brings you up to the minute fashion industry news from around the world. Building on the need for platforms for the independent talent, she created Model World Magazine, which focuses on emerging models in the fashion industry. She also created The Editors Council, a group of independent magazine publishers/editors that come together to help each other continue and grow their publications. The Editors Council is open to all levels of industry talent, on-line, print and blog publishers.
Ms. Davis has a long history in the Fashion Industry. She worked as Director of Models at the World Famous Apollo Theater for 10 years where she featured 15 models a week, handling hair and make up. While at the Apollo, she developed BTE TV (Beauty Television & Entertainment), which stated out as an public access show and went on to become a full channel of paid advertisements reaching over one million people. As the online media changed the TV environment, she took her fashion focused TV show on line and rebranded it Fashion Avenue News.
Ms. Davis says “I want to thank Yvonne Jewnell for recognizing my hard work in the fashion industry. It means a lot when people appreciate what you have spent a lifetime doing”. Thank you.
About Producer Yvonne Jewnell
Yvonne Jewnell New York is an award winning women’s wear company that creates clothing that promotes women empowerment and celebrates culture from across the globe. Owned by a mother-daughter team, YJNY create garments with an ethnically inspired message of overcoming obstacles and revitalizing strength.
Yvonne Jewnell New York has been worn by Lisa Price owner of Carol’s Daughter, Dixie Nichols, owner of Dixie Bits Bath and Body Products and style contributor for Bella Magazine, Dorcas Meyers, owner of Roc-A-Natural. And Celebrity Stylist J. Bolin has pulled Yvonne Jewnell’s garments for his clients.
Yvonne Jewnell New York has been featured in Fashion Avenue News Magazine, African Prints in Fashion, Zuvaa, Black to Business, Jamaica Gleaner, SHE Caribbean, Inside Outer Beauty and The Network Journal.
HARLEM FASHION WEEK OPENING NIGHT GALA
Harlem Fashion Week Opening Night Gala is a semi-formal invitation only event.
The theme is the 21st century Harlem Renaissance, we are requesting that attendees wear garments inspired by the Harlem Renaissance.
WHEN:Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
WHERE: 467 W 144th St, New York, NY 10031
WHEN
Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM (EDT) – Add to Calendar
WHERE
Hamilton Landmark Galleries – 467 West 144th Street, New York, NY 10031 – View Map
What happens when you get 10 powerful entrepreneurs on a panel in front of an inquisitive audience?
Solutions are found, that’s what happens.
I believe no matter what the problem, there is a solution.
I’m one for Networking. I was invited to “Catch My Lash” Beauty Event in Brooklyn on Saturday by my fellow Editor-in-Chief magazine owner, Ese of Enspire Magazine. The event was held at Brooklyn Exposure, 1401 Bedford Avenue, produced by Blanch. As most of you know, I don’t know Brooklyn and did not know if I would know anyone else there, but I went anyway, Googling my way along.
Upon arrival, I’m surprised by how many people I know and the professional set up. There were vendors and food, my kind of place. The surprise came when the panel started…
Each panelist introduced themselves, Supermodel Angela- of QVC, Boss Lady Wendy Isaac – Style the Wave, Ese of Enspire Magazine, Chefs, Make Up Manufacturers, Fashion Designers and more.
There were questions and answers, and then an audience member asked the critical question “Why Should Someone Patronize Your Businesses?” I had the perfect answer.
Why should someone purchase or read Fashion Avenue News Magazine or read our FAN Daily Fashion Blog.
Fashion Avenue News Magazine was created because years ago a model went to an Agency Open House and they told her she would NEVER MAKE IT IN THE MODELING BUSINESS. The model came to my office in TEARS. I was angry. I don’t feel that anyone should ever tell someone they cannot make it. My anger created Fashion Avenue News Magazine, a foundation for independent fashion industry talent, to have a platform and a place. We welcome everyone, as long as they are FABULOUS. Age, Height, Weight, Size, never determine if you can appear on our pages. We are here for you; we are your fashion family.
More conversation ensured and we came to the conclusion that we need to work harder to support each other businesses. It starts with you. Think of where you spend your money. If you are a small business, really think, because you can help other businesses stay in business by purchasing from them.
Change starts with YOU. If you want something different, you have to do something different.
It was wonderful sitting on the panel with these ladies as they were extremely inspirational. When you have a business and you’re under pressure or stress, it’s good to know there are other businesses owners that feel the same way, you are not in this by yourself, don’t feel alone. We are all working to keep our businesses afloat.
One thing I explained on the panel, I am You, I have no special SuperPower, I’m working hard on my business just like the next magazine, fashion designer or makeup artists. We chose this profession and no one said it would be easy, but nothing brings you happiness like having your own.
We can make it, if we do it together.
“Catch My Lash” is an annual business, beauty event featuring business and fashion. Stop by Brooklyn Exposure 1401 Bedford Avenue and purchase some food or have a drink. These businesses are in your community. They can’t stay if we don’t support them.
Here are some of the businesses that were there:
LMB Haute Couture, Queen Diva, Celebrity Wendy Isaac, Enspire Magazine, Catch My Lash, Fashion Avenue News, TheFashionImpire.com, Crystal Carmen of Pink Stiletto, Johntines Boutique, Nikki Latty Beauty, Top Line Divas presents BeYOUtiful Curves Fashion Show Oct. 2 in Philly, for more info 484-816-6853, Ms. Full figured USA Pageant Auditions MsFullFiguredUSA@gmail.com
Bianca M Williams -Director of B Pretty inc, B Pretty Lashes , B Pretty Glam Factory our physical location and Co-Host of Pretty, Styled and Beautiful
-Angela Perymon- QVC Model, Mua , tld
-Wendy Isaac- international entrepreneur
-Tia Jackson- Johntinesboutique owner
-Chef Danielle Moore- known Chef and apron designer
– Crystal Carmen Pink Stilletos Cosmetics- Cosmetic Line
-Natassia Constantine- fashion designer for LMB Haute
Guest
– performance Sonja Freeman- Queen Diva – Singer
-Michelle Lawson- hosts of TV Treasures, model, actress, real Estate agent
-Wanda hall- Mua
-Eddie Jones ( Bobby) – TNOS , entrepreneur, fashion show director, artist
-Jeannie James Co-Host @prettystyledandbeautiful & MUA , jewelry expert
– Brooklyn Exposure- Venue
– Karen – international Mua
(Please like our page, Fashion Avenue News and follow our daily fashion blog, www.btetv.wordpress.com)
Bronx Fashion Week returns to the new Mall at Bay Plaza with ‘’Young Fashionistas’’ Hosted by no other than Bronx’s Own Caridad De La Luz aka ‘’LaBruja’’ in a fun filled children’s fashion designer showcase with the most talented children who will ‘’Roc the Runway’’ wearing the hippest apparel from the latest designs side by side Top Retail Stores such as Macy’s, H&M, Gap & Monsoon and So Much More!
Featuring designer wear by Chubiiline’s Egypt Ufele, A child prodigy who has changed the game when she overcame Bullying through creativity, intelligence and grace at the age of 10. While a lesser person would have caved, she used personality and imagination to design a line of clothing for kids who looked like her. She also established a non-profit called Bully Chasers. Her gentle demeanor belies her firm resolve as she crushes the fashion world with iconic fashion and sassy looks for children, plus-size women, men and boys.
As well as Young Gods Clothing Brand, a brand created in 2014 by Fashion Designer Eunika Simmons and her two children Nigel and Carlos Simmons. They created a brand to represent the younger generation of high end fashion conscious youths who inspire to make a positive difference in the world!
Last by not least we feature Styles by Pauletta, taking it upon herself to expand her craft to include her gift as a designer and seamstress. Sewing came natural to her, however, with the expertise of her Mother, Betty Brady, mentor Kalvin and several formal sewing classes she was able to hone her craft as a designer, pattern maker and seamstress. Pauletta’s designs are primarily, but not limited to Urban Chic; catering to adults as well as children; weddings, proms, special occasions and every day wear.
Opening Performance by the Bronx Dance Theatre, offering professional dance classes in Classical Ballet (Russian technique), Broadway Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Modern (Horton and Graham techniques), West African Dance, Hip-Hop, Flamenco and more. With a strong emphasis on classical dance, BDT offers quality professional training. Many of their students have gone on to appear in Major Motion Pictures, tour with Major Artists, perform on Broadway and in National and International Dance Companies.
Following Performance by Bharati Dance Academy. Bharati Kemraj founded The BHARATI Dance Academy at the Vishnu Mandir Hindu Temple in 1996 where she is the Dance Teacher and Choreographer. Each Bollywood dance performance combines the rich music and culture of India and the Caribbean. Ms. Kemraj has built a respectable reputation for unique, energizing, and eye-catching performances throughout the community including international performances and appearances.
Portion of proceeds are going to ‘’The Gift to Empower School Drive’’ where school supplies will be distributed to Bronx children in need at the Bronx Museum of the Arts August 29th on Boogie on the Boulevard.
Sponsored by Travel Productions Media & Public Relations Firm
Bronx Fashion Week, LLC encourages sponsors to be a part of this major event as they reach out to businesses and organizations within The Bronx, across the region and internationally.
Tickets are now on sale at Eventbrite by typing Bronx Fashion Week
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Lehigh Valley Fashion Week (“Fashion Week”) is held twice a year to highlight all the Fashion Seasons (Fall/Winter) (Spring/Summer), and occurs on April and August of each year.
Season 2 was a Spring Blitz sponsored by Holiday Inn Center Allentown. The Spring/Summer designs presented by designers and boutiques were colorful and full of live. The annual Red Shoe Charity Luncheon and Fashion Show was a success and several of the designers decided to join Fashion Week’s premiere nights.
After two Seasons, Fashion Week has reached their 1st Anniversary. On August 12th to August 14th, Season 3 of Fashion Week will be showcasing Fall/Winter designs. It will be an intimate setting with 100 VIP seating each night, where guests will be referred to as the “Top 100 VIPs”. Fashion Week will be held at multiple locations within the Valley.
The Fashion Director for this season is Andrene William from Unique Blend Models (“UBM”). She reigns from New York City where she is the CEO/Founder of UBM and UBM Fashion Week. She is an experienced Fashion Coordinator, who is well-known for being the Fashion Coordinator for Fashion On The Hudson, an annual fashion show of over 30 designers in New York produced by Sofia Davis of Fashion Avenue News Magazine.
Barbizon Chique of Philadelphia will be providing models and partnering with Lehigh Valley Fashion Week again for Season 3. Barbizon is celebrating 77 years in the industry and their models can be seen on TV, in Movies, Magazines, on the Runway, and more. If you are interested in learning more about Barbizon and finding out how you can get started, go to barbizonchique.com, or visit their booth during intermission or after the show.
This season’s host will be Dr. Kent Ozman. He is the loving husband of Andrea Brock, President of BWNICE LV, and a well-known chiropractor at StarKent Chiropractic and Kinesiology. He was featured on “Our Health” where he spoke about chiropractic help and what you should know. His lovely co-host will be Kari Holmes, Lehigh Valley Fashion Week’s Production Manager.
On August 12th, Friday, the opening night will be themed “Hollywood in The Valley”. it will be a night of glamour, where guests will be in their evening wear, and the designs will be showcasing evening wear/ready to wear designs. It will be held at Hook in Allentown.
On August 13th, Saturday, Arts vs Fashion will be the theme for the night where avante garde designs grace the runway and creativity of the designers will shine. It will be held at Hook in Allentown. Be prepared to see designs in an art form.
Friday and Saturday nights’ after party will be held at Halo Nightclub in Allentown. This is an upscale 2 level rooftop nightclub on the skyline above Hook.
On August 14th, Sunday, the finale night production will be collaborated with Urban Varieties, and it will be a night of “Fashion Forward Citizens”. F/W 2016 urban collections will be showcased at H2O Lounge in Bethlehem. The Finale celebration will continue at H2O Lounge after the fashion show.
Some of the designers and boutiques who will be featured are Laura Bly, Clothes Mentor, Cat’s Meow, Urban Varieties, Gusa By Victoria, Bel Bete, and Victoria Wright.
Lehigh Valley Fashion Week is a Lehigh Valley organization highlighting the fashion industry in the area. Our Fashion Weeks consist of fashion shows at malls, boutiques, and other venues around the Lehigh Valley. Fashion Weeks are celebrated around the globe and has been proven to be the number one medium for presenting the work of fashion designers and other fashion-oriented crafts.
It is known these events boost visibility and profit to the surrounding businesses. There will be multiple fashion and promotional events throughout the Lehigh Valley, where we will collaborate with sponsoring businesses. If you are interested and would like more information please contact us at contact@lehighvalleyfashionweek.com or 484.994.2572.
The hash tags used for Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook are #lehighvalleyfashionweek, #LVFWPA, and #LVFW16. The hash tags will be used for marketing purposes.
The innovative apparel brand Mumusa has just launched a campaign on Indiegogo to fund the production of the most elegant, beautiful and comfortable 3 in 1 beach dress designed so far.
“I‘d been looking for such beach dress for years – something that is beautiful, comfortable, elegant and light to carry and isn’t just a piece of fabric called a beach wrap. A dress that you can look good in both on the beach and having a cocktail at the bar afterwards,” explains Mirjam Sitin, the founder of Mumusa.
Mumusa has all the features you look for in a perfect holiday dress: it dries quickly, does not wrinkle, stays up perfectly, suits with every body type and takes almost no space in your bag. And you can wear it in three different ways to suit the occasion and the mood.
Each dress is handmade using the finest fair trade and sustainably sourced silk chiffon materials.
Mumusa dress was created to solve the problems that many women face when on holiday: the suitcase filled with so many different outfits is heavy and gets messy fast, having to constantly change clothes when going from the beach to the hotel or a cafeteria/bar, getting the clothes wet when put on bikini.
Giving back:
Each one of Mumusa projects contributes to fulfilling most direct ocean cleanup missions. A piece of profit from each dress sold is being forwarded to the most innovative and straight forward ocean cleanup projects, so each person who is buying Mumusa dress contributes directly to cleaning up our oceans.
Mumusa will be available on Indiegogo.com here beginning 18th of July for 45 days. After a successful campaign the first line of dresses will go into production in September.
Check out the campaign and get your own Memusa dress now on presale to be ready for your next holiday.
For more information about the campaign, visit the Mumusa website here.
FABULOUS, THE SEXY, SOPHISTICATED NEW FRAGRANCE BY
FASHION AVENUE NEWS
(SwimWear Fashion Show 7:30pm SHARP)
This is a PERSONAL VIP INVITE from Sofia Davis, Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Avenue News Magazine (The First Lady of Fashion) in conjunction with Todd Wharton, LTC and TV Host, Kelly Phoenix to join us as we launch FABULOUS the Sexy, Sophisticated new fragrance by FASHION AVENUE NEWS MAGAZINE. This SOFT launch will be held on Wednesday June 22, 6:00pm – Until, at Suite 36, 16 West 36th Street, NYC. As VIP Invited guest, you will have the opportunity to sample FABULOUS before it goes PUBLIC. Come out and network with the friendliest people in the Fashion Industry. Bring friends or come alone, you will have a great time. Swimwear Fashion Show starting at exactly 7:30pm. – ALL FREE
Fashion Avenue News & Model World Magazine will be looking for Editorial & Cover Models for Magazine placement at this event. There will be lots of Magazine CEOs, Models, Make Up Artists, Photographers, Fashion Bloggers at this event, so come on out and NETWORK.
Sign up for our VIP list, because we know how to treat our VIPs. Like our FaceBook Page – Fashion Avenue News.
You must be 21+ to attend this event, no exceptions, you will be carded at the door, dress code: business casual (NO JEANS/SNEAKERS)
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