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Saturday, February 16, 2008

"Africa Works"-- the United Colors of Benetton Way


The global fashion brand United Colors of Benetton [UCB] is dancing to the African drums with the recent launch of its global campaign "Africa Works." Africa Works shines the spotlight on African entrepreneurs in Africa. The spirit of the campaign and its message seems to demonstrate that the West is really serious, this time, about moving Africa along, economically. A micro-credit Africa is interesting. Highly curious to see the terms of the loans. I also tried to ignore my irritation with that slogan "Africa Works" but can't help it. It is so vague and broad. Does it mean Africa works because as their campaign images show, African people are now ready to till the soil? If so, Africans have been doing back breaking jobs for aeons. Does it mean Africa's infractsructure works? Confusing slogan, especially if you do not have the luxury of the images to know it refers to Micro-credit. In any event, the spirit of their campaign ought to carry the day. Below is an excerpt from one of UCB's press releases:

"Dakar, 13th February 2008 - Benetton puts the spotlight on entrepreneurial Africa. Its global communication campaign for 2008 promotes the Birima micro-credit programme in Senegal, a co-operative credit society founded by the Senegalese singer Youssou N’Dour. The programme will also receive financial support from Benetton Group.

Africa Works – the slogan of the campaign developed by Fabrica – will appear on billboards and in the press throughout the world, from February 2008. It features Senegalese workers who have used micro loans to start small, productive businesses. Photographer James Mollison portrays them with the tools of their trade against a neutral background. They include, amongst others, a fisherman, a decorator, a musician, a jewellery-maker, a farmer, a tailor, two textile sellers and a boxer. These everyday people become tangible symbols of an Africa that uses the dignity of work to fight poverty, promote equitable development, maximise its resources and take back responsibility for creating its future.

Alessandro Benetton, Executive Deputy Chairman of Benetton Group explains the conviction with which Benetton has backed the project: “We chose to support and promote this important project because, unlike traditional acts of solidarity, it offers tangible support to small local entrepreneurs through the efficient use of micro-credit. Precisely because it is based on entrepreneurial talent, hard work, optimism and interest for the future, this project effectively promotes the new face of Africa.”

For more info., check out the site here.
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Friday, February 15, 2008

Chillin' with Irene Hernandez-Feiks

In many ways, although a tiny city compared to the huge continent of Africa, San Francisco’s fashion industry parallels that of Africa's. For example, like Africa, San Francisco [SF] has a unique identity. In addition, like Africa, it has been a challenge for San Francisco’s fashion industry to be taken seriously in the industry, much less make its mark on the global fashion map. As a result, the very independent city has lost important names in fashion like Obedient Sons, Peter Som and even the edgy Surface Magazine to big fashion capitals such as New York, to name a few. In 2004, the city by the bay looked like it finally had the chance to redefine its role from insignificant to relevant with the launch of San Francisco Fashion Week [SFFW]. However, the excitement of SFFW quickly wore off as the yearly event could not garner the kind of media and buyer response most in the industry, especially designers, had hoped for.
Enter the beautiful and energetic Irene Hernandez-Feiks who started ‘Chillin’ ten years ago to provide a platform for emerging SF & Bay area designers. Today, Chillin’ is a huge event that attracts designers within SF and across the country. The event is produced four times a year and features 60 fashion designers, 60painters/photographers, 60 filmmakers, 7 DJ's and live music under one roof attracting over 2,000 consumers at each event who come to take it all in and shop, shop, shop! The cost of admission to the event is only $6.00 plus all featured artists/designers get to keep all of the profits they make from their sales! Over time, I’ve had the chance to cover the Chillin’ event as well as sponsor some of the events. I was thinking this is just a perfect avenue for African inspired and focused fashion designers to sell directly to American consumers. Accordingly, I caught up with the very busy entrepreneur/producer/fashion designer who speaks four languages {Spanish, English, German and Italian}; and routinely sorts through over 5,000 e-mails a day to find out how you readers, especially our African fashion creative minds, can chill with Chillin’!
LADYBRILLE.com: Hola Mama! It’s been quite a long while. How have you been?Irene [Spanish pronounciation "E-ray-nay"]: Hello there, good thank you! Just busy and getting excited about new projects for 2008.
LADYBRILLE.com: Great! We’ll get to the projects soon but first fill me in on the home front. How is Houston [husband] and the little red haired beauty Isabella [daughter] doing? Irene: They are great! Isabella is in Montessori Kindergarten and she is an amazing artist. Houston is working hard at Oracle as an art director and just launched a new start up, http://www.ipling.com/ .
LADYBRILLE.com: Very nice! I guess Isabella is taking after her grandparents. Irene, I had to introduce you to our readers because I feel what you are doing with Chillin’ is very important and they should know. First give us a brief look into your background. You are from Mexico, correct? Irene: I was born in Mexico City. My mother is an artist and her parents were Jews who escaped from Hitler. My father is also an artist and he is Mexican and Spanish. When I was 16, our whole family moved to Orange County, California. Later, I moved to San Francisco, attended San Francisco State University and got a degree in broadcasting.
LADYBRILLE.com: When most people hear about Mexico, they are programmed to think illegal immigrants trying to cross the borders or migrant workers. Could you paint the other Mexico we do not get to see, especially its fashion scene? I heard Gucci just opened a store there. Irene: I have been all over the world and Mexico City is one of the most cosmopolitan cities I have ever been to, surpassing Paris, New York or London. We have the coolest architecture in the world. We mix modern and classical Mexican architecture. Some of the most famous architects come from Mexico. We have the most beautiful restaurants and the food is cutting edge and avant garde. We do not eat burritos..... The people there are super stylish. Most of them travel, a lot, to Europe and shop there. Also they are extremely well educated. Most people speak [at] least 3 languages. Beverly Hills is nothing if you compare it to some of the neighborhoods in Mexico City. Shopping is incredible there.
Local designers are incredible and we have been having Gucci, Channel anything you want for as long as I can remember. Shopping there is way better than in the States. You can find anything your heart desires. Our culture is rich and amazing!!! The problem Mexico has is that we have no middle class and all the poor people try to move to the States to [have] better lives because they feel trapped in Mexico. That is one thing we truly need to be better and provide our people with more opportunities. The rich get richer and the poor get poorer. It makes me sad.
LADYBRILLE.com: Sounds like what we see across the globe and now I’m afraid, America, the erosion of the middle class. Let’s switch gears for a minute and talk Chillin’ as we chill. [laughs] How did that come about? Irene: As a designer in San Francisco, I felt there were no true opportunities for local designers. You had to have connections or money to get noticed. Chillin’ started ten years ago with the intent to create exposure and money for designers. Ten years later, I still do not charge designers to do my shows. Also, the show helps them get connections and maybe some press. I like things that really and truly help people. It makes me so happy when I see designers grow and become better!!! About six years ago, I incorporated art and film to the equation. I know how hard it is for artists, so we need to help and support each other.
Back in the day, Chillin’ use to be every Tuesday at 111 Minna Gallery [Famous gallery that serves as a hangout for a very urban hybrid crowd in San Francisco]. It was called "Chillin’ on Tuesdays at 111 Minna Gallery.” About five years ago, I stopped doing weeklies and I only do four huge Chillin’ shows per year. However, I now feel it is not enough so I have decided, in between my four big ones, I will do a monthly that will be a smaller version focused on local Bay Area artists and that will be at 111 Minna Gallery. Hopefully this will create more opportunities for all the talented people we have in the Bay Area.
LADYBRILLE.com: Now woman you’ve got to be crazy! You don’t charge designers to do your shows, plus, you charge the public only $6.00 with all profits from sales going to the artists? What about your cut? How do you make your money? Irene: I feel so passionate about what I do and I know that some artists really need the money. I feel the reason we are successful is because people know we care and are not greedy. I produce other projects during the year that pay me money. At times, I do feel stressed because I feel I should be making more money; but I believe that because of what I do, I get other projects that help me financially. The only time it is hard for me is when a designer says bad things about me because they did not sell anything. It is a free show and I have over 2000 people attending the shows. If they do not sell, that is their problem, not mine.
LADYBRILLE.com: Beyond Chillin’ what other projects are you working on?Irene: I am on a project on Mint Plaza that will also incorporate fashion and music. I am also putting together an event for a liquor sponsor that will use artists to create the new branding of their product. An art opening at the Mexican Consulate, helping with the International Fashion Consulate to launch a fashion district in San Francisco, doing PR for http://www.ipling.com/, doing PR and representing a few artists here in the Bay Area. I will also be spinning records at a few parties and being a mother. So far that is it.
LADYBRILLE.com: That’s a lot! Okay mi amiga [my friend], speaking of launching a fashion district in San Francisco, where do you see the future of San Francisco’s fashion industry going?
Irene: I am not sure. I feel we have incredible talent here in the Bay Area; and the coolest thing about us is how we embrace and love other cultures. My concern is that I feel we do not have enough opportunities for designers. So instead of helping each other out, we fight one another. Also we need to take it to the next level. We need to have fashion shows that are for buyers and press. I feel our fashion shows are more of a social scene. We need to take more risks. We need to provide resources to our designers so they can take it to the next level. That is why we are trying to create a garment district.
LADYBRILLE.com: As you know by now, Ladybrille is about giving the platform for African fashion industry professionals to get their work noticed by Western consumers. For the many African designers/painters/filmmakers who want to be a part of Chillin’, what is the process to get a booth at your event? Irene: They can call or email me and I will be happy to talk to them. Once we talk they will be in my database. Then when I start booking for my shows, I send an email. However, they need to respond really fast because I get booked in less than an hour. Even though Chillin’ is a free show, we do have contracts and if the designers do not honor their end of the deal, they have to pay Chillin’ a fee.
LADYBRILLE.com: Alright mama, some very easy questions. [Laughs] Irene: [laughs]
LADYBRILLE.com: Do you follow African fashions? Who are your favorite African designers? Irene: Alphadi. I have seen his work in some magazines and saw some pictures of his collection for fashion week in Paris. Also, I love Oumou Sy because she does really bold stuff and that is my favorite. I am a couture woman and I feel she is all couture. Also, I love a local designer and artist whose name is Selam. In all of her work you see African culture embedded in them. Her colors are incredible and all her designs are elegant and fashion-forward.
LADYBRILLE.com: What African country would you like to visit and why? Irene: Maybe Zanzibar [Off the West Coast of Tanzania] because I have a friend that I love and knows a lot about beautiful places and he claims that is one of the most beautiful places in the world. Where do you suggest? I have never been to Africa but I always wanted to go since I am so in love with the culture and I think its people are the most beautiful I ever seen!
LADYBRILLE.com: Nigeria [laughs] but be sure to let me know so I can take you to the Eastern part, it’s so peaceful and the landscape there is breathtaking! [laughs], South Africa, Botswana and Ghana are all great places also. Thank you so much Irene. In 2008, we have to do better to keep in touch, we should do lunch soon! Irene: YES!! I miss you! YOU ROCK!
****** Update: We are receiving e-mails on how to get in touch with Irene. Click on the Chillin' links in the intro of this article to get to the Chillin' website or simply send an e-mail to irene@chillinproductions.com. Be sure to let her know you read about her on Ladybrille.com.
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Thursday, February 14, 2008

How Has Love Changed You?

Happy Valentine's! One of my girlfriends was very funny this morning. She said, 'Oh! It's just single awareness day.' [I know very funn] NO! It's a day to celebrate love with your honey, family and friends. Do not sit there moping because you don't have that special someone, yet. Take time to appreciate those that need to know that YOU love them.

On this very special day of Looove, we asked the question and now open it up for you readers to tell us, "How has Love Changed You?" Good or bad, we want to know! Kicking things off is an interesting response from one of our readers, Ify Ifeyinwa Atuanya. Ify says,

"Love has changed me 'cause, "perfect love casteth out fear"
Love has enabled me let go of what's unimportant for what's important
It edifies me, builds me up, energises, helps and assists me
Love has steered it's course rightly in my life lifting me up higher like an edifice
Love holds me up as I soar like an eagle, as the winds cannot keep me down because of love.
Love - God's love in me is everlasting it cannot be taken away even when tried
Love in me is awesome as it is not blind and can see brightly and clearly
Oh! How great is this love and because of it - I am changed"

What about you? How has LOVE changed you?

Happy Valentine's!
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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

London Fashion Week, It's a Color Affair for Duro Olowu

London Fashion Week is in full swing and as usual Designer Duro Olowu stays rooted in his love for colors and very electic African influenced prints, among others. Check out the haute and not so haute looks from his Fall 2008 collection. By the way, be sure to mark your calendars as Africa's Fashion Weeks and award events kick off i.e. Sanlam SA Fashion Week, Audi Joburg Fashion Week!

Destiny's Child is long gone. Nevertheless, "we'll be saying no, no, no ,no no!" to the two looks below Mr. Duro Olowu. If you are still feeling the two looks, please do some deconstruction when you decide to wear them. For example, maybe the jacket with solid top and bottoms or dress. Do not wear any of the pieces together! You will be arrested for crimes against fashion. I don't care how fashionable your boo thought it was or that he bought it for you for Valentine's. Lol!
[All photos by Marcio Madiera]

Here are the looks we LUVED!







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Tuesday, February 12, 2008

African University of Science and Technology to Open in Abuja

Mark your calendars for July 2008 when in the state of Abuja, capital of Nigeria, West Africa, the doors open to admit the first set of students for the African University of Science and Technology [AUST].
"The African University of Science and Technology in Abuja (AUST – Abuja) was established by the Nelson Mandela Institution (NMI) in 2007 as the first of a Pan-African Network of Institutes of Science and Technology and Centers of Excellence located across the continent.AUST Abuja, a National Universities Commission (NUC) accredited university, intends to become a world class research oriented institution whose final objectives are to train and develop the next generation of African Scientists and Engineers and impact profoundly the continent’s development through science and technology applications. AUST is an independent, not for Profit University with a transparent governance system whose parent NMI is a private charity incorporated in the USA."


If you've ever thought about contributing to Africa, especially in science and technology, my very brilliant ladies and fellas, this is your opportunity! Of course we have a fashionable interest in encouraging you to be involved in science and technology. For starters, we sooooooo need our Fabric Scientists and honestly some serious Fashion Technology geeks and nerds.

Imagine a major boost and revitalization to Africa's Fashion Industry; partly because we now know the scientific breakdown/chemical composition of our numerous local authentic fabrics? How about a system where garments have labels with fiber composition and proper laundry of our 100% African garments? Imagine an Africa where science and technology experts team up with Africa's garment manufacturers and government agencies, among others, to create strong technological infrastructure that makes Africa competitive and able to meet global demands? Don't think too hard. It really can happen! If you love fashion + technology or just plain love science and technology; and you want to make a real difference starting with Africa's young brilliant minds, then you must get to gettin'! Get an application and apply today as a student or professor! Click here to visit AUST site.



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Ladybrille Woman of the Month, Kaushie Adiseshan

LADYBRILLE.com: Kaushie! How are you?
Kaushie: Doing Great! How are you Uduak?

LADYBRILLE.com: Great, thanks! Tell our readers a bit about yourself.

Kaushie: I was born in Bombay, India, and educated in Bombay and San Francisco. I have studied fashion, fine art, photography, the piano, and Indian classical dance. I am the Founder and Designer of Pink Elf, a company that creates contemporary women’s apparel and accessories.

LADYBRILLE.com: Kaushie, you fascinate me. Most so called third world designers want to show their designs in the USA or European markets. You are based in the USA but frequently target and show your work in India. Why is that?

Kaushie: The Indian fashion industry used to cater mainly to special occasion and heavily embellished clothing. But now it has moved away from that and is getting into mainstream fashion. It is a very good opportunity to build a brand in India. When opportunity knocks, you must open the door!


LADYBRILLE.com: True. Especially from an Indian designer perspective what are the challenges you've faced in your business of fashion, if any?

Kaushie: As a designer and an entrepreneur there are many challenges you face. One of the greatest challenges is getting retailers to adopt your product especially when it's brand new.

LADYBRILLE.com: Enlighten us a bit. What would you say is the current state of fashion in India? Tell us a bit about the fashion industry and fashion weeks like Lakme & Indian Fashion Week.

Kaushie: India has moved from creating just special occasion clothing to ready to wear clothes. Thanks to Lakme fashion week and India fashion week for promoting this. If India wants to grow this into a multi billion dollar industry like the United States or Europe, this is the right direction.


LADYBRILLE.com: Now you have been showing at Lakme Fashion Week for two years? How did the opportunity come about?

Kaushie: I was invited to participate by the organizers.

LADYBRILLE.com: Let's talk about importing/exporting of your garments for your brand Pink Elf What are the challenges you face, if any?

Kaushie: The only challenge I face right now is that the customs duties are very steep and I am very hopeful that they will come down in the next couple of years.

LADYBRILLE.com: The name "Pink Elf," how did it come about?

Kaushie: As a child I grew up reading British author Enid Blyton. A lot of her books have many magical characters such as elves and pixies. And who doesn't like a little bit of magic! Pink Elf stands for playful and elegant.


LADYBRILLE.com: How receptive are American 'fashionistas' to your designs?*
Kaushie: It has been very positive and encouraging! Pink Elf fashions are available at fine boutiques in San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Washington DC.


LADYBRILLE.com: Kaushie, Western fashion markets are so saturated with numerous fashion products outsourced by American fashion companies to India. What's your take on that? Do you feel Indian designers in the USA & India can effectively compete for the same market share when let's say, Oscar De La renta, is already showing similar work with Indian embroidery or detailing in Western markets?

Kaushie: While some of my designs have an Indian influence, I'm not boxing myself into any category. My designs compete on elegance, flair, and versatility, and are aimed at a younger demographic.

LADYBRILLE.com: Let's talk Africa for a minute. Especially in South Africa, you hear of some amazing blend of Indian and African fabrics to create spectacular designs by Indian designers based in Africa. Have you thought about sampling African prints/ fabrics in your collections?

Kaushie: I would love to incorporate African fabrics and prints into my designs. I am always looking for something new!

LADYBRILLE.com: As a business woman, what is the most important tip you can give our readers who want to follow your footsteps?

Kaushie: Do your homework but trust your instinct

~Uduak Oduok
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Fashion Business News #5

These days, the West is starting to sound like the "so called" third world countries, especially Africa. Two stories to highlight before we get into the rest of our Fashion Business News, which focuses on stories in the global fashion industry we feel the fashion-forward you should know. First, New York City retailers are now asking for your Euros!

Reuters reports, "In the latest example that the U.S. dollar just ain't what it used to be, some shops in New York City have begun accepting euros and other foreign currency as payment for merchandise. Some New York shops are happy to take payment in strong euros instead of US dollars. "We had decided that money is money and we'll take it and just do the exchangewhenever we can with our bank," Robert Chu, owner of East Village Wines, told Reuters television."

"Unbelievable! Seriously who would have tonk it?" It's sort of what I experienced when I visit some few countries in West Africa. Some places within these countries will only take US dollars because of the weakness of their monies against the dollar. The second is apparently the lack of skilled workers in London's Fashion Industry. The Press Association reports, "Models have posed outside the Houses of Parliament to highlight a skills shortage in the UK fashion industry. Skillfast-UK says many fashion graduates lack the technical know-how to turn their ideas into workable designs. It wants fashion colleges and universities to put more focus on pattern-cutting, garment construction and other practical skills. The "No skills, no fashion" campaign will hold a series of summits for colleges and universities to share research on the skills gap."

Click here for more. Now on to the rest must know fashion business news out there:

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Monday, February 11, 2008

Backstage Pass, All Access Granted to NY Fashion Week!

Special to Ladybrille [Photocredits: 1st pic at L'Wren Scott via Style.com, 2nd pic at Diesel by Vmagazine.com]
F
riday, February 8 marked the end of the Fall 2008 Mercedes Benz NY Fashion Week and another marathon work week for me. As usual the week was filled with long hours behind the scenes with some of the most talented designers alive today. While most of what is reported in the news is what happens on the runways, there is another world of fashion which takes place weeks before and sometimes after the runway shows.

This season, I continued to observe a steady decline of big name designers showing at the Bryant Park tents during NY Fashion Week. While designers such as Donna Karan, Oscar de la Renta, and Vera Wang did show their collections during fashion week, very few did so at the once thriving Bryant Park tents. My week was filled with both ready-to-wear (Y-3, Diesel, Rag & Bone) and couture (Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta) shows, many of which took a lot of preparation and focus. The week began with a simple showing of Rag & Bone and Lacoste's ready-to-wear collections with the usual long waits and many of the same model faces.
United Bamboo, held at the Altman building on 23rd street, contained the usual mix of men's and women's wear. Because of the quick changes and quite a few passes - models using the same items for different looks - the show looked to be a stressful one. Add that to the fact that the backstage changing area was extremely cramped, the United Bamboo show set the pace for the other complications at the week's shows. Sunday brought one of my most anticipated shows season after season, Y-3, held at the Pier overlooking the Hudson river. Each season the Y-3 team meticulously puts together a splendor show with over the top sets and a ready-to-wear collection bordering on couture. The use of complex fabrics and impeccable construction always excites and inspires. The show is always a joy to work with as everything is always planned to the tee and there are always more than enough people backstage to check and double check that each model is dressed and styled exactly as the design team has specified.
The first true couture show of my week came on Monday, with the Oscar de la Renta fashion event held at an old church at Park Avenue. My work with the Oscar de la Renta styling and production team began early on Monday morning at the designer's showroom at the famous 7th Avenue showroom building which also houses Ralph Lauren, Donna Karan and many of the premier designers. After checking and transporting the garments to the event venue, with a tight security detail, our small team spent most of the morning unpacking, sorting and arranging the delicate dresses. A few hours before the show, Mr. De La Renta arrived with a small entourage of family and assistants. Ever the gentleman, he spent the time going over the pace of the show and meeting and greeting various media and celebrities. The basement of the church was abuzz with activity as the show's producer called for the models to get into their first looks while photographers jockeyed for position in the small hallway backstage. Between the photographers, models, security, production crew, dressers, and various assistant designers and stylists, the small backstage area was a tight fit. The show went on without much of a hitch with the exception of a few models tripping while running to change. The day ended back at Bryant Park for Iodice's Brazil-inspired fall collection.
Diesel was next on the calendar. As is always the case, the collection was a mix of fabrics and accessories with a high-end street style. After getting familiar with the styling notes, the dressing team waited as models were styled with dramatic hair and makeup. Speaking with Senegalese model Kinee and a Parisian photographer, I got to understand the difference between NY fashion week and the European shows. While the New York shows have become much more commercialized and celebrity driven, I was made to understand that many people who work during the various fashion weeks prefer the exclusivity of Paris and Milan.
As a veteran of NY Fashion Week, I too have seen the change in attendees here in New York. No wonder so many of the more established designers are beginning to show off-site and in Europe. The Diesel show commenced with African models, Honorine and Kinee, giving the "young, fresh, tough" attitude they were directed to give by the production team and designer. The show was well worth the long wait by the backstage crew, as everything went through without a hitch. The backstage area was swarmed with media and celebrities directly after Diesel's owner Renzo Rosso took his bow. Going to Joanna Mastroianni's show was a change of pace from Diesel's celebrity packed street atmosphere. While her shows are always fairly small compared to some of the other designers' Joanna Mastroianni's designs are as couture as they come, with here intricate beading and hand sewn accessories, Joana Mastroianni's shows are true to the spirit of NY Fashion Week.
The secret celebrity event of the season was Gucci's charity reception/dinner at the United Nations. While the location of the event was not announced until a press conference by the current UN Secretary General, everyone was buzzing about the event for a while before. Organized as a fundraiser for UNICEF and Madonna's Malawi charity foundation, Gucci took the opportunity to also announce the opening of it's flagship store at Trump Towers on Fifth avenue. As word got out about the Gucci event, various groups began to speculate about Gucci's intentions. But the controversy did not stop the show as celebrities galore attended Wednesday night's event. The UN was the place to be as everyone from Madonna and Tom Cruise, to Rihanna and Alicia Keys made an appearance. As one of the biggest events of the week, security was extra tight and backstage access was very limited. With 120 waiters all dressed head-to-toe in Gucci, it was a long day and night for the fashion crew dressing and prepping the talent.
Leaving the Gucci event in the wee hours of the morning, I caught a 1 hour nap before heading over to Bryant Park for the Vera Wang fashion event. As expected, the backstage area was already buzzing with activity as models sat in hair and makeup and the design/styling team organized the looks for the show. With the models still in hair and makeup, we got a chance to admire the construction and fabric used in the delicate collection. Many of the looks had multiple layers and the fine fabric made for some difficult model changes. But in true professional form, the Vera Wang team sent the collection down the runway without the audience realizing the complexity of putting together the presentation.
The final show on Friday took place at an art gallery in the posh gallery district on 26th street. The L'Wren Scott show was an extremely intimate one, with simple chairs set around a U-shaped table. Designer L'Wren Scott, girlfriend of rocker Mick Jagger, designed a rock -inspired couture collection with many of the garments fitting the models tightly. With a select celebrity-filled audience, the show was a slow and serene one; a big difference from the previous shows I had attended early in the week. After the show, everyone relaxed and reflected on the past week, as supermodel Christie Turlington, actress Ellen Barkin,and Vogue editor-at-large Andre Leon Talley came backstage to congratulate the designer.
Kofi Annan is an entrepreneur, strategist and author whose African style and business trends blog, Annansi Chronicles, was named one of the top 100 lifestyle blogs by Kineda.com. A recognized expert in culture branding his award-nominated work has been
featured in Entrepreneur Magazine, Reuters, BusinessWeek, Advertising Age, and Inc.
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