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Today is the official start to the Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week for Fall 2013 Collections! Wow, okay, not excited? I can almost hear your “over-it” sighs proceeded by an exaggerated eye rolling. I know, I know, another year, another fashion week. You are fans of fashion, heck, you live for fashion, but you feel like a kid during recess who is left out of an exciting game of kickball. Year after year you read reviews straight from the runways, drool over photos, and watch six-foot tall models from around the globe strut around your city like they own the place. There are fashion events everywhere and you are not invited. I get it. But fashionistas do not give up! Do not throw away the opportunity to be ahead of the trends and to keep up on all the happenings of your favorite designers simply because you feel left out! Seize the opportunities that this year’s fashion week is presenting to us! With more public events plus the ability to now stream runway shows live online, you will have the same perks that Anna Wintour has! Well, almost. Ok, not really. But let’s pretend because this is your ultimate chance to get out your notebooks, jot down your favorite looks and participate in the fashion gossip that is buzzing around on the web, whether it be on a message board or your own fashion blog, as well as talk shop in person with fellow fashionistas at fun and free events.
Fashion Week Kick-Off!
Tonight is the night to schmooze as you sip champagne with industry insiders and celebrities alike. Head over to XL Nightclub for the Official NY Fashion Week Kickoff Party when doors open at 8pm to assure entry and to grab yourself a prime time spot in order to people watch and see which fashion maven you can talk up in order to score an invitation to the upcoming week’s runway shows.
THURSDAY, February 7th — Fashion Week Day One
This year, Lincoln Center expects to see more than 100,000 people in their Damrosch Park during eight days of fashion. Many fashion lovers will camp outside the invitation only shows to simply people watch and spy on what the who’s-who of fashion is wearing. But it’s too cold for that this year. You, my friend have an invitation of your own this time around. Such sites as newyork.mbfashionweek.com and livestream.com, as well as designer’s respective official sites, will offer a live view of their individual runway shows.
From here on out, follow the links we provide for shows that we recommended in order to snag a front row seat to all the fashionable action.
FRIDAY, February 8th — Fashion Week Day Two
In between live streams, head down to Bloomingdale’s in SoHo to shop brand new ready-to-wear collections from noted emerging designers. Designers featured in this one-time showcase include Aristotle Rosario, Daniella Kallmeyer and Sunghee Bang. Pair your hot new clothing with accessories from on the rise jewelers Anna Coroneo, Laura Wass and Leonard Bridges. All designers noted above were the winners selected from Bloomingdale’s B Seen program in January.
SATURDAY, February 9th — Fashion Week Day Three
The popular Nolita restaurant Ken & Cook will play home to a special event titled “A Night of Art Meets Fashion,” which is hosted by Amy Poliakoff from Bravo’s “Gallery Grils.” This pop-up is a mash-up of stunning pieces by talented artists and designers alike. All artwork, by both established and upcoming artists, will be on sale during a fun cocktail reception starting at 9pm. Also available for purchase will be unique fashion items from Fashion Week designers during a lively fashion show presentation at 11pm. Proceeds will benefit Women’s Cancer Research and the Hurricane Sandy Relief Kitchen.
SUNDAY, February 10th — Fashion Week Day Four
4 p.m. ET – Diane von Furstenberg
MONDAY, February 11th — Fashion Week Day Five
Monday evening in the West Village brings us another fun and fashionable benefit. From 7pm-10pm Ayza Wine and Chocolate Bar (our two favorite things) will celebrate Fashion Week as they host “Sip IN Style,” and evening full of live jazz music, fashion inspired cocktails, and raffles for designer handbags and jewelry, all benefiting the New York City based charity Dress For Success. Simply RSVP to [email protected] to get your name on the list.
TUESDAY, February 12th — Fashion Week Day Six
6:30 p.m. ET – Oscar de la Renta
WEDNESDAY, February 13th — Fashion Week Day Seven
THURSDAY, February 14th — Fashion Week Day Eight
Happy Valentine’s Day! Unfortunately neither Ralph Lauren nor Calvin Klein wish to be our valentine and in turn are not offering live streams of their runway shows. That’s fine. We’ll just have to stalk to trades for reviews of this one.
So until the next go-round of live streams and fashionable events, Bye Bye Bye Fashion Week! It’s been fun!
By Caitlin Colford
Posted by Caitlin Colford at 12:00 AM
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0 WHAT: Only Hearts Valentine’s Day Shopping Event
WHY: Lingerie and apparel brand Only Hearts is hosting an evening of champagne, lingerie and jewelry this Friday, February 8th, from 4pm – 7pm.
The intimate Only Hearts SoHo store will be packed with lovely lingerie, sexy sleep wear and perfect Valentine’s Day gifts for your nearest and dearest, while jewelry experts from Tuluste Market jewelry will be on hand to help shoppers accessorize with perfectly appropriate heart shaped jewelry.
And all of this with a glass of complimentary champagne in hand of course!
WHEN: 2/8; F (4-7)
WHERE: Only Hearts
230 Mott Street
between Spring & Prince Street
NY 10012
Posted by Bindra at 02:16 AM
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0 What Central Park looked like today yesterday, don’t wait for the weekend, Saturday it’s going to rain.
Posted by Mirela Gluck at 02:58 PM
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1 While most fashionistas take their cue from the latest runway season, it goes without saying that each city adopts and finesses those styles to a certain degree. After all, you’re not going to find spring scarves and lots of layers in a sultry city like Miami or Los Angeles where skin is in and sweat is avoided at all costs. And in an ultra posh city such as Milan or Paris, you’ll be hard pressed to find the ultra casual frocks donned in laid back boroughs such as Houston or Seattle.
Clearly, every town has its own fashion senses. Naturally, these senses are based on the local climate and character of said city, but there’s also a certain style vibe evoked by the town’s residents.
For fun, the Stylish City has conducted a mini investigation into the real live stylish cities around the world.
| Paris Parisians are stereotyped for their regal dispositions and matching ensembles, but, like other major metropolitan cities, fashion-savvy Parisians aren’t afraid to experiment with kooky textures, prints and colors. In fact, Paris street style du jour is all about unexpected layering. Think a bright orange scarf over a leather jacket over a vintage floral blouse paired with pink, ’60s mod sunglasses; or flashy yellow leggings paired with a black gossamer cape, biker jacket and hood that covers corkscrew ringlets. Clearly, many Parisians ascribe to the anti-axiom: more is more. Miami I alluded to Miami in the introduction of this story by saying that skin is in. I wasn’t lying. Summery frocks (both with and without straps), colorful cotton shorts and skirts, peek-a-boo midriffs, flirty floral wedges, tropical print blouses and a pair of sunglasses for everyday of the week are considered wardrobe necessities when bouncing around this beachy town. |
| Tokyo Anyone who’s walked the streets of Tokyo (myself included), knows that fashion forward Japanese women love to experiment with textures, colors and patterns. Tokyo street styles often equals layer after layer — layered with more layers, of course — bright pops of color, kitschy shoes and accessories, and quirky hair that isn’t afraid to go there. Milan As is expected, stylish women in Milan sport polished, well-thought out ensembles that are nothing short of vogue. We’re talking crisp colors, perfect coiffures, and sophisticated prints wrapped up in a posh-meets-femme package. New York The big apple serves as home to some of the world’s most eclectic personalities, so expecting anything less than multifarious street style is just plain wrong. This spring, New York City street style is as diverse as ever. Current trends, though, include ultra bright pops of color via both pants and tops (a nod to the retro, colortastic ’80s), mixed patterns, Mad Men mod-meets-modern mod duds, and a sort of classy grunge that seems oxymoronic, but totally works. |
By Wendy Rose Gould
Posted by Wendy Rose Gould at 07:38 AM
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