#NYFW Style Fashion Week: FUNARI New York Collection

Style Fashion Week, the producer of globally recognized fashion events, provides top designers with a world-class platform to showcase their collections. Each year Style Fashion Week presents the season’s must-see shows, unforgettable performances, and exclusive installations.

#NYFW OZLANA SS19 Runway Collection: Romantic Street Couture

Australian brand Ozlana presented their much-anticipated new collection DREAM STILL____ at New York Fashion Week. An edgy yet romantic take on street couture, the new collection highlighted their experimental textiles, quality fabrics, and sustainable artisan techniques.

The mood at the runway was serene, with a naturalistic set design featuring dried wildflowers and pampas grass, soft fur overlays, and lightweight cloud props hanging from the air, illuminated in soft hues. The sound of chirping birds and projected moving scenes of waves and stars created an immersive experience, as if within nature, in the heart of midtown New York.

DREAM STILL____ translates a tale of nostalgia as a woman builds her life in the city, recalling her beautiful countryside youth, and lapsing into a sweet recollection of what has been. Presenting an All Seasons collection, and subverting the traditional fashion calendar, OZLANA brings a new moment to their audience, combining highly wearable, practical fashion with an idealistic, dreamy mood.

#NYFW Style Fashion Week: Designer Chick SS19 Collection

On day three of Style Fashion Week New York, designers, Marco Marco, FUNARI New York, Ydamys Simo, Emma Altman, BBTC / Love Baby J, Chick, Father Akki and Smock Me showcased SS’19 designs at the Manhattan Center.

Guests of the shows additionally enjoyed performances by Chloe Maggs presented by Vezt Music App. Essentia Water kept attendees, models, and designers hydrated throughout the night.

Models were beautified by Davines. Guests, VIP’s and socialites enjoyed Tipsy Girl Wines as they viewed the season’s latest collections. The decor was provided by Jimmy DeLaurentis.

© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)

Photos by Mark Gunter
Album photos by Mark Gunter

Style Fashion Week Brings Los Angeles’ Top Influencer Designers to the New York Runway

This weekend, Style Fashion Week brought LA’s hottest influencer designers to the New York Runway. Briana Wilson’s Matte Brand, Adriana Sahar, and Sweet Talk Swim debuted their SS’19 collections at the Manhattan Center on Friday. Seated front row was Ming Lee Simmons, Julz (YesJulz) Goddard, WolfTyla, Diggy Simmons and Sihoban Bell were among others were seated front row. Models, styled by Davines strutted down the runway. VIP’s and socialite guests viewed sipped Tipsy Girl Wines and lounged in VIP boxes, where the decor was provided by renowned furniture designer Jimmy DeLaurentis.

 

These young brands and designers, often the inspiration behind luxury giants, rarely make their way to the New York runway—operating under tight margins without corporate budgets to produce major runway shows.

 

Style Fashion Week helps to share the cost of these major productions—providing designers the platform to display their work on the same level as their luxury competitors. Style Fashion Week recognizes that these designers are a vital piece of the fashion community and will continue to work to support them.

 

© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)
© 2018 Albert Evangelista Photography (Instagram/Twitter: @aarree)

Designer Adriana Sahar and Style Fashion Week #NYFWSS19

Style Fashion Week, the producer of globally recognized fashion events, provides top designers with a world-class platform to showcase their collections. Each year Style Fashion Week presents the season’s must-see shows, unforgettable performances, and exclusive installations.

Their expansive Style Marketplace immerses guests in fashion as well as art and design. Industry and consumers directly engage with brands throughout the week. Style Fashion Week produces events throughout the year in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Palm Springs, Coachella, Dubai & more.

 

 

NAILS BY KISS: NYFW SS19 and Designer Christian Siriano

Christian Siriano debuted his Spring/Summer 2019 Collection at New York Fashion Week, featuring an exotic “twisted zebra” nail look — using imPRESS Press-On Manicure Medium Length Nails in Black, and KISS Nail Artist Paints.

Models’ nail looks were created by Gina Edwards, Lead Manicurist for KISS Products Inc.

 

 

ESSENCE CAMPAIGN ANNOUNCED ON THE HEELS OF THE ICONIC BASKETBALL PLAYER’S REVEAL OF HIS LATEST COLLABORATION WITH DESIGNERS FROM HARLEM FASHION ROW

ESSENCE, the leading media, technology, and commerce company serving Black women, today will launch The Strongest—a captivating new social media campaign highlighting sixteen Black women who exemplify strength to NBA star LeBron James. The announcement comes fresh off the heels of the sports icon’s exclusive reveal of his latest Nike signature shoe collaboration—designed by three African-American women—during Harlem Fashion Row’s (HFR) annual gala last night, where he was honored with the HFR Icon Award.

Featured Photo from Essence

In The Strongest, viewers will be moved by stunning images of these sixteen women who inspire us all through their various roles as activists, trendsetters, family, athletes, business leaders, journalists, content creators, and entertainers.  The list of names includes James’ wife Savannah James; his mother Gloria James; tennis icon Serena Williams; Emmy-award winning writer/actress Lena Waithe; Olympian Simone Biles; TV commentator Cari Champion; Marketing Executive Bozoma Saint John; his Nike shoe collaborators, designers Fe Noel, Kimberly Goldson and Undra Celeste; and many more. In bringing these stories to life, James’ goal is to encourage a celebration focused on women of color from a place of positivity.

James, who is known for using his popular platform to empower those making a positive impact in their communities, felt it was important to bring in previously unheard voices as he embarked on this journey to reveal his definition of strength to the world. Showcasing everyone from celebrity to CEO, he enabled and empowered women of color to be a part of this movement in front of the camera and behind the scenes.

For more exclusive photos, footage and a full list of The Strongest, please visit ESSENCE.com and join the conversation @ESSENCE via Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

About Essence Communications Inc.
Essence Communications is the number one media company dedicated to Black women and inspires a global audience of more than 15 million through diverse storytelling and immersive original content.  With a multi-platform presence in publishing, experiential and online, ESSENCE encompasses its signature magazine; digital, video and social platforms; television specials; books; as well as live events, including Black Women in MusicBlack Women in HollywoodStreet Style and the ESSENCE Festival.  Essence Communications is owned by Essence Ventures, an independent African-American owned company focused on merging content, community, and commerce to meet the evolving cultural and lifestyle needs of women of color.