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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.”
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,
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
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
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)
Innocence, risk, comfort, and protection. For the Autumn Winter 2016-17 Artisanal collection, creative director John Galliano explores a modern reinvention of haute couture through his most personal interpretation of Maison Margiela’s esprit to date. Evoking an illustrative line, aristocracy is decontextualized through an urban lens. Explosive and colourful gestures of authentic fabrics snake and kerb around the body with an Empire line, tweaked and transitioned in modern gestures of protection and ecstatic abandon. Archetypes are reconfigured with rigor and romance, where a blurring of sartorial trappings meets the banal.
“A sense of the incredible and the impossible spins throughout the Artisanal collection, where fantasy is tempered by the jarring authenticity of today’s reality. Our translation of a collective consciousness stretches further than ever before, invoking a timeless array of commonplace ephemera and things strangely familiar.” – Maison Margiela
MATERIALS
From fine muslin to resin-wax cottons or ripstop nylon, the rub of unprecious and delicate textiles is inherent to the collection’s tapestry of innovation and artisanal heritage. Opposing notions of feminine and masculine textiles are questioned and reconfigured with irreverence. Technical nylons meet Scottish wool from the Outer Hebrides, and motorcycle leathers bridge textiles woven from delicate cotton ribbons. Ornament appears as a ‘Toile de Jouy’ fabric, curvilinear ‘tribal’ studded motifs crossing swathes of knotted and padded wools, and celluloid bird appliqués decorating heavy plaid. A ‘cherubim’ lace is constructed from hundreds of minute individual fragments: it represents the technical apex of the Maison’s artisanal savoir-faire.
TECHNIQUE
The seminal proposal of outerwear styles flip upside-down from an inverted stance of arching volumes to become a traditional coat shape. Garments betray multiple identities; assembled together from familiar archetypes to become layered hybrids with double lapels and undefined endings and beginnings. A windcheater is carved with the convex curve of a Watteau back; a banker’s stripe shirt is spun into a sweeping train. An intricate cartography of eaves and cornices forms a gown in vacuum-formed smoky plastic, another springs to life patched with Nick Knight’s British Birds (2008).
PALETTE
A burst of primary colours elevates the drab of tweed shades, as scarlet, emerald, sky blue, and sunshine yellow shine against charcoal, forest green, mustard, and chocolate brown. Mid-century pastels like ice blue and lemon sorbet fizz amongst the monochromes.
ACCESSORIES
Intricate hoop earrings and ornate bracelets are hand-carved in Portugal from walnut, pear and boxwoods, and chandelier crystals appear as blood red chokers, embellished goggles, and a primary-coloured contour bra top. The original Maison Margiela deep-cleft ‘Tabi’ boot returns as a thigh-high cuissard with a new moulded rubber sole, alongside trekking-inspired sandals, fantasy hand-painted clogs, and a masculine riding boot.
With a market estimated at 6.93 billion Euros in 2012 and approximately 10% annual growth compared to barely 4% in the international market, according to the World Retail Congress Africa
2013, the African continent is the new Eldorado for cosmetic giants.
A recent study found that it should achieve 10 billion € in 2017.
Beauty Color Africa is a unique fair devoted to the cosmetics and beauty market in West Africa. It’s the ultimate fair for beauty, fashion and wellness professionals. But not only, is it a fantastic platform for communication, networking and business opportunities and it’s also the place to unearth new trends and innovations in beauty, haircare, skincare & spa and wellbeing.
It’s a great chance for brands and professionals to meet distributors, retailers, importers and buyers from all over the sub-region. Beauty Color Africa is also a fantastic opportunity to reach the African general public. African consumers, the
300 million belonging to the middle class, are discerning when it comes to product quality. They must be affordable and
reliable.
The Ivory Coast’s middle class, foreign multinationals and many retail outlets (from shopping center to luxury boutiques) gives the country a head start over other French-speaking African countries with the opening of Carrefour and the first Beauty Success franchise. Abidjan is the economic capital of French-speaking West Africa with a population of 5 million and also the ultimate destination for fashion and beauty in Africa. This future-forward city blends modern times in harmony with the splendour of nature.
Palais des Congrès at the Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire
In a cultural melting pot, built and extended along the water, the Palais des Congrès – Sofitel Abidjan Hôtel Ivoire is a legendary and important oasis that’s constantly changing. This fantastic conference centre, shortlisted by the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2015, looms majestically over an idyllic setting of water and plant life… This bright and extraordinary conference centre, designed by President HOUPHOUËT- BOIGNY, provides the best in technology and comfort for all attendees.
The organisers
Beauty Color Africa is the latest event from the experts in fairs devoted to the multicultural beauty industry, Marina
Marâ Marville and her creative international team.
After 10 years of managing professional and public events such as BOUCLES D’EBENE, BEAUTY COLOR, BEYOND COLOR, COSMEETING, and FOIRE DE PARIS, Marina Marville is continuing to innovate and stay a step ahead of the trends by launching this new concept to suit the African market.
Beauty Color Africa, 11-13 November 2016 – Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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