This event will be live streamed to Facebook @FashionAvenueNews at 7:00pm
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)
Fashion Avenue News has expanded it’s Luxury Living brand campaign to include AVADORA the Fragrance – “Wear Avadora, Be Unforgetable” and Fabulous the “Hypnotic, Sexy, Fresh Fragrance, both by FAN. (pc: Photographer Paul ShootMeNYCmodels Walker IG: @shootmenycmodels Model: Avadora Mimouni, Designer: Sherri Hill, Perfume: Avadora, Mua: Mac Cosmetics, Shoes: Christian Louboutin)
Take a look at our luxury living campaign ads.
“Wear Avadora, Be Unforgetable”
Fabulous – Hypnotic, Sexy, Fresh Fragrance
This campaign features the winner of The Face of Kurvacious, Ebony Walker.
When Ebony won the model competition, our Creative Talent Campaign Casting Director did not see her as a plus size model, he saw her as a “lead campaign model”, one he felt could carry the luxury brand., take a look. (PC: Model: Ebony Walker Face of Kurvacious 2016, Makeup: Kia Rayford, Wardrobe/Stylist: Toni Foster @ Critique Boutique, Jewelry: Laurice’s Pieces, Post Production: Abdel Kebdani, Photo: Steve Bennett)
We are excited to have both of these lovely ladies as part of our campaign. Various Fragrance Campaign Ads will appear in Fashion Avenue News each month. We will bring your our luxury “It Bag” campaign soon.
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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.”
NY Fashion Week is here…. what shows are you attending? Here is a short list of shows to see for NY Fashion week….
HARLEM FASHION WEEK BUSINESS OF FASHION SYMPOSIUM
It is vital that fashion and beauty professionals combine their creativity with strategic business practices. It’s not enough just to have a great show you must also have a sellable product. At the Harlem Fashion Week beauty and fashion symposium there will be a team of experienced professionals and valuable resources to provide the skills necessary to catapult your businesses to the next level.
WHEN: Thursday, September 8, 2016 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
WHERE: 163 W 125th St – 163 West 125th Street, New York, NY 10027
HARLEM FASHION WEEK RUNWAY SHOWS
Harlem Fashion Week will be an explosion of culture that will bridge the Downtown fashion hub to the Uptown vibe for a rich community experience. Our goal is to produce an event that will showcase the fashion industry, provide business education for emerging designers, grow Harlem businesses, create a cultural platform and just have fun!
7:45 PM Show8:30 PM Show9:15 PM Show10:00 PM Show
WHEN: Friday, September 9, 2016
WHERE: 1220 5th Avenue, New York, NY 10029
HFW FASHION BRUNCH
HFW will host a fashion Brunch as a final opportunity to network and say Thank You for a successful Harlem Fashion Week.
WHEN: Saturday, September 10, 2016
WHERE: TBA
FASHION FOR CHARITY TO BENEFIT THE GEORGIE BADIEL FOUNDATION
On Thursday September 8th 2016, starting at 7:00pm Prive Group, Hype, Star Vodka, and DEG Production present the seventh annual Fashion For Charity Runway Show to Benefit The Georgie Badiel Foundation. The event will be hosted by super model Georgie Badiel to support her foundation. The finest of NYC’s society will be gathering for an illustrious runway fashion event. The Gala will feature an array of upcoming NYC designers including the designs of Feret Campos New York (https://www.instagram.com/ferretcamposdesigns/).
The MC for the evening will be Charles Ferri from Esquire Network’s Lucky Bastards. There will also be an intermission with a live art show by Peace Simon. There will be a live performance that will feature Heidi Merrill, who has been labeled as the modern day Annie Lenox that meets Shania Twain with the influence of Pop, Country and rock fusion.
Sponsors include Star Vodka, Eurocircle, RARE Magazine, Styling on Showroom, Andrea Maack Fragrance Collection, & Dining Engagement Group.
The event will be hosted by international models and will include a one hour sponsored open bar from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. For table reservations, sponsorship opportunity and more info please email info@nycprive.com
The location is DL Rooftop Lounge on 95 Delancey Street, which is one of New York City’s premier performance venues. The multifloor club has a Miami-in-Manhattan vibe, with its roped-off VIP area, featuring plush red banquettes, and a dressy, eclectic crowd. Paul Seres, co-owner and operator, likens his regulars to the “days of Twilo and Peter Gatien’s empire, the suits hanging out with the rock stars”; now it’s a mash-up of extras from Girls with those from The Wolf of Wall Street.
SMGlobal Catwalk is all about Fashion and promoting Talent within this Industry.
Our mission is to assist Designers in promoting and elevating their Brand into a profitable business by gaining global recognition and the opportunity to sell their collections at retail.
The SMGlobal Catwalk Retail Store and Online Store are scheduled for Spring 2016.
SMGlobal Catwalk is also a Talent Management company for:
Models, Make-up Artists, Hair Stylists and Photographers.
We recognize that it takes a team of experts for any successful business. We handpick individuals who are not only good at what they do but by offering ongoing opportunities and training we ensure that they are ready to take on this competitive market with industry standards and techniques that will give them the edge.
Harlem’s Fashion Row (HFR) is an Influential Arts & Entertainment organization that engages audiences and aligns brand partners with emerging designers of color in Fashion. HFR’s mission is to discover and showcase emerging talent of color through a platform of national events and customized multi-platform programs.
We initiate innovative events which attract a multitude of diverse influencers connected to the fashion industry. Within this industry HFR events have become the preferred event, providing a platform for emerging fashion talent of color. Harlem’s Fashion Row has defined artistic, cultural and social trends for the past 5 years, and helped launch the careers of countless influential designers and countless others have made their debut with HFR. Our objective is simply to provide real business opportunities to people of color in fashion to showcase their skills and abilities in an industry, which is often non-accessible to this group.
HFR’s signature events are media generating high profile programs that connect with the audience through unique creative conception, design, meaningful brand activations, original content development, competitions and media exposure and at the same time supporting the program’s talent initiative. HFR is a movement.
Please Note:Tickets are not available at the box office on the first day of the public on sale. ARRIVE EARLY: Please arrive one-hour prior to showtime.
ARE YOU READY FOR THE FASHION INDUSTRY’S MOST POWERFUL EVENT FOR INDIE BRANDS ?
FASHION AVENUE ENWS
GET READY TO CELEBRATE THE 10TH SEASON OF FASHION’S MOST INFULENCAIL MEETING OF THE INDUSTRY’S INDIE ELITE.
SMALL BOUTIQUE FASHION WEEK IS PROUD TO PRESENT SEASON 10
SBFW is the only business oriented runway show and market geared toward small business owners, emerging designers, and novelty designers that are looking to get their start by selling to small boutiques and unique shops. Over the past 9 seasons , Small Boutique Fashion Week has debuted the collections of over 400+ brands launching the careers of some of fashion’s most powerful independent brands.
Sunday Sept 11th, watch the largest catalog of any indie fashion week event debut collections from designers and vendors from all over the globe. SBFW will host 3 separate high end runway shows (12,4,8pm) including press , and vendors providing a one of a kind runway show and shopping experience only available at Small Boutique Fashion Week.
SBFW has been featured in many notable publications and has been recognized by the corporate business world for contribution to the fashion industry. Past press and coverage includes, Fox Business Network, Forbes, CNN, The Huffington Post, People Magazine, & Fashion Bomb Daily. Join SBFW and the indie fashion elite during NYC Fashion week to celebrate this historic mildstone. Enjoy 50+brands, access to the boutique world’s most powerful owners, 30+ invited celebrity guests , and VIP gift bags and give aways from some of our best designers, participants, and sponsors. Past sponsors include, 5 hour energy, Honest Tea, Illy International Coffee brand, and Huberts Lemonade.
ALL TICKET SALES ARE NON REFUNDABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCE EACH SHOW IS 1 HOUR
NYC LIVE FASHION WEEK
TUESDAY SEPT. 13, 2016
Xpozure Modeling, Xpozure Media & Model World Magazine, in association with Success With Teamwork, Online Media Success, JT Talent Enterprises, Runway Prestige, Wear My Vest & Awesome TV, present … “NYC Live! @ Fashion Week” Spring/Summer 2017 Fashion Showcase —
Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 — Stage 48 — in New York City.
Time —
6:00 pm — 2:00 am
Location —
Stage 48
605 West 48th Street
(Between 11th & 12th Avenues)
New York, NY 10036
Located in Hell’s Kitchen, NY … Stage 48 is a multi-use venue that hosts Concerts, Night Life, and Private/Corporate Events. Built in the 1950s as a horse stable, the building has been completely remodeled utilizing the beauty of the old industrial architecture and incorporating complimentary modern elements to create an ambience that currently does not exist in any NYC venue. A large horseshoe balcony overlooks the main floor providing excellent site-lines of the 34 foot wide stage. Several elevated VIP areas are located on both floors and a state of the art Sound, Lighting and Video system will ensure an experience like none other.
The venue features a grand ballroom with an expansive mezzanine, a private lounge level with a performance space, and a beautiful rooftop terrace with a gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline.
* Wm. Michael Reid, Publicist, Xpozure Media — (646) 260-9686, wmmichaelreid@yahoo.com, wmreid@modelworldmagazine.com, or via Facebook in-box —https://www.facebook.com/WmMichaelReid
PHILLY FASHION WEEK
CHIC: THE POOL PARTY – OFFICIAL PHILLY FASHION WEEK OPENING EVENT
FASHION AVENUE NEWS
Monarch Philly, 1031 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia PA 7PM – 10PM
Sep 19, 2016
STYLE GALA, SugarHouse Casino, 1001 N. Delaware Avenue Philadelphia, PA 7PM, COMPLIMENTARY FOOD | MUST RSVP
Sep 20, 2016
PHASHION PHEST | FASHION FROM THE TOP, One Liberty Observation Deck | Rotunda At The Shops At Liberty Place, 1625 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA
6:30PM – VIP FASHION SHOW
7:00PM – COCKTAIL RECEPTION
8:30PM – GENERAL FASHION SHOW
WWW.PHASHIONPHEST.COM
Sep 21, 2016
MACY’S FALL FASHION SHOW, Macy’s Center City 1300 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 5PM
Sep 22, 2016
THE RUNWAY I Doors Open 7PM | Show Starts at 8PM 2300 Arena 2300 S. Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA
Sep 23, 2016 THE RUNWAY II Doors Open 7PM | Show Starts at 8PM 2300 Arena 2300 S. Swanson Street Philadelphia, PA
Friday we will show case Ready to Wear collections from today’s hottest designers and retailers. Then on Saturday, we will feature 2 couture high fashion events as we return to the boardwalk in the 9th Atlantic City Fashion Week fashion event. Designers from around the world showcase their collections in a fashion extravaganza that rivals New York City, Milan and Paris.
General admission tickets are available for Atlantic City Fashion Week Ready to Wear on Friday and our Couture fashion show and after party event on Saturday.
VIP admission to Atlantic City Fashion Week. Premium seating to Atlantic City Fashion Week fashion show. VIP Gift bag. Entrance into the VIP Pre Event Lounge area and the official Atlantic City Fashion Week after party.
Founded in 2011, Atlantic City Fashion Week is an event that rivals the likes of fashion week NYC, Paris and Milan. Twice a year thousands descend on America’s playground to take part in a high fashion event that includes fashion shows, seminars, celebrity appearances, retail events and industry parties.
Atlantic City Fashion Week is presented in part by fashionSTYLE Magazine and KingBee Media. Atlantic City Fashion Week is a multi-day showcase of Ready to Wear and Couture Fashion. It also includes a vendor exhibition, and pre-networking events for VIP guest. ACFW is held twice a year in Atlantic City and has been attended by thousands of fashionable attendees.
This season, we will once again feature the Atlantic City Fashion Week Awards on Thursday, September 22nd at Phillips Seafood in Atlantic City. We pay homage to past seasons Top Models, Designers and Photographers.
Please come out and support ACFW on their many endeavors in FASHION ……
Designs by Rocky Gathercole (Photo by Kris Connor/Getty Images For Art Hearts Fashion)
Fashion Avenue News Magazine is proud to be the Title Sponsor for the Rocky Gathercole COLOURS NEW YORK FASHION WEEK SHOW.
Fashion Avenue News, the global, luxury brand, is the proud title sponsor for the New York Fashion Week – FULL TO CAPACITY RUNWAY SHOW for Designer Rocky Gathercole. The event will be held, Friday, September 16 at the Holiday Inn, 440 West 57th Street, Embassy Ballroom, New York, NY 10019, showtime is exactly 7:30pm. (Tickets are FREE and you can get on the wait list. www.FashionAvenueNews.com) Rocky will show a collection of Avant Garde Designs. Numerous celebrities are rumored to attend. Media sponsors include: The Fashion Impire, RARE Magazine, i-Fashion Magazine, Enspire Magazine, The Fashion Blog Daily, The FAN Daily Blog, M.Bunn productions (Live Streaming Team) and Vegg Video Team. Walking in the show is celebrity, Supermodel Avadora Mimouni.
Rock Gathercole has dressed A-listers: Pop superstar Britney Spears dons Gathercole creations in the billboards of her Piece Of Me long-running show in Las Vegas; American Idol Season 6 winner Jordin Sparks wears his dresses; Lady Gaga has 30 pieces of his designs; Katy Perry’s gold ensemble in Dark Horse music video, Jennifer Lopez, Chinese actress Bai Ling (The Crow, Wild Wild West) Paris Hilton and Nicki Minaj and many more….
Rocky Gathercole Designs on the Cover of Italian Vogue
Read more about Designer Rocky Gathercole below. To schedule an interview, kindly email ROCKY@FashionAvenueNews.com.
“Feisty, unapologetic, insomnolence and YES, controversial. Like most others, I started from scratch. I was kid back then trying to make it through this harsh world, and a much harsher fashion scene. But with the help of the almighty, a mentor and off course, much hard work, I finally made it. I’m a fashion rebel which just mirrors my personality. I don’t think of things for the present, it always has to be in the future, which also helps me to be Avant-Garde. I’m a person who really wants to respect everyone and every culture, but unfortunately, I ended up breaking all the Taboos. I am most of the time a person enjouée, and I always make people laugh, but in the other hand, I fear crowds and most importantly, I love to surprise people.” – Rocky Gathercole , Metrovelvet
Rocky Gathercole, an ardent, plucky, provocative fashion artist, exudes his dazing ideas into his Avant-Garde designs. A highly aggressive fashion designer with a taste for the unalike, Rocky continuously stage inimitable works of art on the vogue runway. Rocky Gathercole has made a niche in Dubai and Saudi Arabia for more than 20 years now. And he has now brought his amazing and atypical designs back to the Philippines.
Started humble beginnings in Pasay City Philippines, and made a career move that would launch him further in the fashion world, he then moved to the Middle East joining Calash Haute Couture and quickly made great impressions that would turn heads by leading designers, models and artists.
Rocky is described as
“Outrageously eclectic to stunning… edgy”
“Moving art on the runway”
“Astonishing, a sight for sore eyes”
“Schizophrenic… exciting work”
Rocky Gathercole has taken part in the International Miami Fashion Week getting lauding reviews. He was invited to feature his collections in several fashion shows including in New York.
The future holds no borderlines for fashion extraordinaire Rocky Gathercole and is starting to break in the wedding scene with some of the most unique and dazzling wedding gowns in the world.
Read more about Rocky http://rockygathercoleatelier.com/ – CHECK OUT THE WEBSITE
Sponsors: Fashion Avenue News, i-Fashion Magazine, Avadora Mimouni Accessory Collection; Paul Walker NYC Models; E4 Models, Media Sponsor: RARE Magazine, Enspire Magazine, Model World Magazine, Allison V Brown Photography, The Editors Council, The Fashion Impire,
Fashion Avenue News, Model World Magazine, The FAN Daily (www.btetv.wordpress.com) and The Fashion Impire, are Global Luxury Brands, featuring emerging and established Fashion Industry Talent. This month we have 3 amazing covers, here is the first…..
At Fashion Avenue News, we do not look at size, we look at fabulousity. We place plus size models on the same pages as straight size models, and we do not call them PLUS, we call them MODELS…. Because that is what they are MODELS…… When you attach a label to something you are putting it in a box…….
Check out our Beautiful, Classy, Comfortable In Her Own Skin, COVER MODEL Kim Cornish, shot by the one and only Steve Bennett and team, for our September issue. This Supermodel, works a bold, lively, hot off the shoulder print piece. She is classy, sophisticated and sexy all in one (Darling). She is wrapped in CONFIDENCE, the lady is FLAWLESS…..
If you are a Plus Model in the Fashion Industry, stop by Fashion Avenue News page, and subscribe to our daily fashion blog (The FAN Daily) http://www.btetv.wordpress.com. We are happy to feature you on our pages and coves. You have a home, a place where you are a MODEL, not a Plus Model…..
Editor-in-Chief, Sofia Davis of Fashion Avenue News says “Today, throw away the labels, stop calling yourself Plus, and start referring to yourself as a MODEL, because if you see yourself as a Model, so will everyone else“
We look forward to hearing from you, Models/Photographers, submit your photos by dropbox to EIC@fashionavenuenews.com, you can also email us with any questions at Submission@FashionAvenueNews.com
We are your Fashion Family, we are here for you. Like our page, Fashion Avenue News and subscribe to the FAN Daily www.btetv.wordpress.com
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – A model walks the runway at the Julia Dalakian fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia FW 16/17 at Manege in Moscow, Russia
Fashion Futurum Conference is to be a platform for both Russian and international industry leaders, visionaries and key fashion players to share their experiences and views on the current state of fashion industry around the world and its role as a driver of creative economy. It could help to revolutionize the Russian fashion economy which should play the significant role on USD 60 billion textile and apparel market in Russia. Alexander Shumsky, founder of the Fashion Futurum and President of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia, is addressing this problem with 9 panel sessions. A separate topic for each panel session will be discussed. Topics include new educational standards, government support of the industry, innovative and sustainable production, new technologies, role of fashion clusters, importance of creative process in fashion business, young talents and independent brands, the future of fashion weeks, etc.
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
MOSCOW, RUSSIA
Among the speakers of the Conference:
Mario Boselli (Honorary President of Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana), Carlo Capasa (President of Camera Nazionale Della Moda Italiana), Nadya Valeva (President of European Fashion Council), Ignacio Sierra (President of European Branded Clothing Alliance EBCA, Belgium; Director General of Grupo Cortefiel, Spain), Stefan Siegel (Founder & CEO of Not Just A Label, Great Britain), Sara Maino (Head of Vogue Talents, Italy), Mauro Galligari (Founder & CEO of Studiozeta, Italy), Lars Byrresen Petersen (Digital Director of Visionaire, France), Covadonga O’Shea (Founder, ISEM Fashion Business School, best-selling author, Spain), Danit Peleg (Fashion Designer, Israel), Dr. Amanda Parkes (Chief of Technology & Research, Manufacture NY, USA), Filippo Ceroni (CEO of Grazia Bagnaresi, Italy), Danilo Venturi (Dean of Polimoda, Italy), Barbara Trebitsch (Head of Fashion School of Domus Academy, Italy), Sara Azzone (Istituto Europeo Di Design Moda Milan Director, Italy), Eddie Mullon (CEO of Launchmetrics, Founder of Fashion GPS, USA), Craig Arend (Fashion photographer, consultant, Virtual Reality expert, USA), Carl Waldekranz (CEO of Tictail, Sweden), Kaat Debo (Director & curator, Mode Museum Antwerpen, Belgium), Dr. Kate Bethune, (Senior Fashion Researcher, Victoria & Albert Museum, Great Britain), Piia Lehtinen (President of the Board of Design District Helsinki, Finland).
MOSCOW, RUSSIA – A model walks the runway at the Julia Dalakian fashion show during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Russia
Fashion Avenue News, Model World Magazine, The Fashion Impire and the Daily Fashion Blog, http://www.btetv.wordpress.com take our Global Luxury Brand very seriously.
When we decide to add a new person to the team, it’s a group decision with a panel interview, as they have to work with everyone on the team.
We are proud to announce new additions to the Fashion Avenue News staff.
AVADORA MIMOUNI – Fashion Director for Fashion Avenue News magazine. Avadora is also the Brand Ambassador of her very own fragrance “Avadora The Fragrance”. Avadora is a season SuperModel and Luxury Accessory Designer, that brings a ton of experience to her new position.
YVONNE CHUNG – This beautiful lady is Sophisticated, Smart and Sexy. She has been in the modeling/fitness/entertainment business for a while, bringing a wealth of fashion and glamour. We are excited to welcome Yvonne as LifeStyle Director. In this position, she will interact with 3 different departments, Fitness, Beauty and Fashion.
LILIA PALATSKY – From Russia with Love. This young intern hails from the Ivy League Fashion School, FIT by way of Russia. She will work as a Model Scout/Coordinator. Her responsibilities will be to Scout Models for covers, editorials and fashion shows. She will also supervise the monthly Fashion Industry Open House. We were extremely impressed with her interview and welcomed her into the Fashion Avenue News Family.
ERIC “VEGGIE” SULLIVAN – This persistent hard working young man will utilize his skills in photography and video. Veggie, as he prefers to be called, was extremely persistent in being part of Fashion Avenue News. He will work directly with Editor-in-Chief, Sofia Davis.
TIFFANY BROWN – Tiffany has been with FAN for about 2 years and her professionalism has paid off. She has been promoted to Editor-in-Chief of Model World Magazine, along with PA for the FAN TV show, where she will learn TV production from experienced videographers. Tiffany’s strengths are styling and blogging. Tiffany is very professional and a fast learner, Congratulation Tiff, keep up the good work.
As we bring on new team members, we say good-bye to our fabulous German Intern, Lisa. She saw us on TV in Germany on Germany’s next Top Model and decided to intern with us, Lisa we will miss you.
We welcome them all and cannot wait to start working with them.
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Sofia Davis – Editor In Chief “Remember….. Your Brand is all you have, protect it“.
I had the opportunity to be attend the annual Face of Kurvacious Model Competition at the National Black Theater in Harlem.
What an EVENT!!!
The Face of Kurvacious is produced by Ms. Kurvacious Scott, an icon in the fashion industry.
Let me tell you how it all happened….. First, I arrive, I am greeted and seated, I’m thinking “very nice”. As judges arrive, they are seated, introduced. I’m thinking “I like this”. We are served a beautiful dinner and additional guest are let in…. the show is about to begin.
The two hosts of the show are hysterical and informative, David Ash and Charlotte Rogers-Brown, keep you entertained. The judges are Andrene Wiliams of UBM Models, Sofia Davis, Editor-in-Chief of Fashion Avenue News and Model World Magazine, Sonja Elise Freeman of Miss NY Plus America, Tasha Hill of BGU Concepts, Janine Y. Ellis NinaJoi Creations and the (Runway Slayer) Supermodel Jeannie Ferguson of BGU Concepts. WOW, what a line up.
The contestants, all 25, are introduced thru a dance routine that is fabulous, they move and groove to runway pulsating music. The next scene is to introduce themselves and explain why they should be the next Face of Kurvacious. The judges listen closely as the crowd goes wild after each contestant. It’s an intense moment.
In each category the contestants display their elegance and confidence and slay the runway with their own style.
In addition to the fabulous contestants, the Kurvy Dolls take to the runway – what a treat. The Kurvy Dolls are the Kid Kurvy Models, they have kid designers, Pink Ladybug Couture, Chubbie Line, that made some of the garments. What a refreshing surprise. I was so proud to see children having a platform. Designer Egypt, of Chubbie Line, was featured this month in TEEN VOGUE, as The Ones To Watch, Under 21. She is on her way.
Some of the celebrities in attendance are the Queen of New Jersey, Ms. Theresa Randolph, Executive Producer of Ms. Full Figured USA Pageant and her beauty queen winner.
The final category is Evening Wear. The contestants were escorted on the stage by very handsome male models. The contestants know this is their final opportunity to impress the judges. They do not disappoint. Each and every gown and outfit is to die for, it’s very hard to choose.
Now is the time to announce the winner, different awards are given out and each contestant feels like they are a winner. But there can be only one first place winner, there can be only one Face of Kurvacious.
The tension grows, and finally a winner is announced, contestant Ebony Walker is the new Face of Kurvacious.
All the contests were fabulous. For more information on the Face of Kurvacious Model Competition, visit http://www.Kurvacious.com
Sponsors: Candice Caters, DJ Black Moses, Wayne Digital Media, aLg Production, Akira Armstrong (Pretty Big Movement), Yazmin Soul, Stillamess/Rock Runna Radio, Queen Size Magazine, Pink Ladybug Couture,
Special Thanks to the Glam Squad (Deborah Cadore), Male Models, Singer/Entertainer, Media, Press, Judge and all involved in the production of this wonderful show.
