Swimwear designer Francine Makuwa fled her home in the Congo as a refugee when she was 9 years old. As she traveled to the United States to seek asylum, an elderly woman taught her how to crochet. “While running from the war, she found peace in crochet,” says Makuwa. “I never forgot.” Now, 17 years…Read More
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NYFW Spring/Summer 2016
Another season at New York Fashion Week has ended and I’m settling back into reality. It seems to get better every year and this was another great week of backstage coverage, intriguing art exhibits, beautiful collections, and champagne at all hours of the day. Here are a few shots from my time in the city….Read More
Backstage Beauty: Lela Rose
No one does pretty quite like Lela Rose, and her S/S 2016 beauty looks are nothing short of stunning. Although the core of the look radiates sweetness, a little edge keeps it from going saccharine. The makeup, created by Romy Soleimani, is dewey and natural. A light pink, glossy lip and a healthy, glowing face…Read More
Backstage Beauty: Alice and Olivia
It seems the statement eye is here to stay. Much like the Lela Rose makeup, Alice and Olivia CEO Stacey Bendet partnered with Stila for a look that kept the face and lips natural while creating a beautiful encrusted gold statement eye. The makeup team prepped the models with Skin Inc products to keep their…Read More
Couture Fashion Week Day Two
In day two of Couture Fashion Week we saw mostly evening wear. As I mentioned in my earlier post most of these are emerging designers that aren’t yet a part of the official NYFW events, so these looks aren’t necessarily indicative of the upcoming trends. Regardless, there were some pieces that caught my eye from…Read More
Couture Fashion Week Day One
It’s that time of year again, I’m back at New York Fashion Week and this year’s schedule is busier than ever. This weekend I’ve been attending Couture Fashion Week which isn’t part of the traditional tented shows. It’s a separately organized set of runways shows for emerging designers with a wide variety of aesthetics. It…Read More