Celebrity Designer Cory Couture Returns to Couture Fashion Week

Internationally renowned designer Cory Tran will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of the latest collection for his Cory Couture label. The highly-anticipated runway show will be held at 6:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

Cory Tran, who divides his time between New York and his native Vietnam, has been fascinated with exquisite couture gowns since a very young age. He has shown his stunning designs at prestigious fashion events including New York Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week New York and Vietnam International Fashion Week. Mr. Tran works with many A-list celebrities including Naomi Campbell, Tyra Banks, Rita Ora, Toni Braxton, Bai Ling, Brandy, Kelly Rowland, Victoria’s Secret supermodels (Heather Marks, Elsa Hosk, Martha Hunt, Maria Borges, Jasmine Tookes, Sessilee Lopez), Miss Universe and America’s Next Top Models, among others. His designs have been featured in prominent publications worldwide including Harper’s Bazaar, Elle, Maxim, Esquire, Her World, L’Officiel and Haute Couture.

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January 6, 2017

Rose Sharifi to Show An Exotic Bloom Collection at Couture Fashion Week

Rising artist Rose Sharifi will present her latest breathtaking collection at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 25th season. Marking the designer’s debut appearance at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City. Rose Sharifi will also showcase her designs in an exhibit display on the following day, Saturday February 11, 2017.

The love for creating hand-crafted art to bring dreams to life is the essence of Rose Sharifi line. The love and care that goes into each crafted design makes each one a unique masterpiece that tells a story to delight the senses. Rose Sharifi is a Persian artist fascinated with the elegance and beauty of couture. Starting with painting at a very young age, she has always been passionate about delicate art and carefully hand-crafted illustrations.

Rose Sharifi’s latest collection, “An Exotic Bloom”, tells a story of growth and blooming. It is about a woman who celebrates her beauty and softness, her strength and her achievements. Each dress has been carefully designed to bring the look of luxury to the body of wearable art. The sheen of high quality silk fabrics and creative 3D effects of exotic hand-made lace are the main elements used to create the luxury feel along with a sense of artistic joy. Visit www.rosesharifi.com to see all of the hand-crafted dresses made by Rose Sharifi.

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January 5, 2017

Belle of the Ball is the Latest Collection by Fashion Designer Andres Aquino

“Belle of the Ball” is the latest sublime collection by producer and designer Andres Aquino. The designs will be shown on the runway during the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 11, 2017. The event will be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

The “Belle of the Ball” collection is filled with dreamlike grace. It is a beautiful waltz, a harmony of creativity and design. Classic and modern silhouettes merge to bring out the inner beauty and perfect individuality of each woman who wears them.

Andres Aquino is the founder of producer of Couture Fashion Week. He is also an award-winning designer renowned for his theatrical fashion show productions. This season will be no exception, with scheduled performers including singers Nadjah Nicole (The Voice), Princess Long Long and Pesvebi, the dynamic group of drummers, dancers and singers from the Republic of Georgia.

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December 27, 2016

IHLE Bags Designed with the Extraordinary in Mind

Designer Nancy Ihlefeld will present her latest collection for her IHLE BAGS label at the upcoming 25th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 10, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan in New York City.

IHLE goes beyond trendy, with its own style of true luxury, creating handbags that are very eclectic, using bits and pieces of what designer Nancy Ihlefeld likes to call “a life well lived.” Small batch artisan craftsmanship means every handbag is completely unique. All handbags are crafted in the USA some sort of variation within each of them. When they arrive in the arms of the consumer, each IHLE BAG embarks on its own journey, complementing the story of the amazing person carrying it. IHLE is anything but ordinary and designed with the extraordinary in mind.

“I’ve always had a passion for design and this silent mission to find what I was meant to do, yet nothing I pursued ever seemed to be the perfect fit, until now!” says designer Nancy Ihlefeld. “Having never really sewn more than a few hems, I taught myself to sew my first handbag on a 1950’s sewing machine my uncle had picked up at a yard sale. Little did I know, this unique antique would sew my first collection! Three years later, through bursts of obsession and trial and error, I found myself happily developing not only a handbag line, but a company with products that reflect what I love and a brand that was becoming recognized and sought after,” she says.

Since then, IHLE (pronounced ‘eye-lee’) has been striving to step out and put a stamp on this world and be a reminder to live this life like you mean it, create YOUR story! Often giving more than 50% of its profits to many organizations, IHLE intends to help and inspire people to live their life with purpose.

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December 22, 2016

Ruchika Kabra To Show “The Royal Ecru” Collection at Couture Fashion Week

In her debut appearance at Couture Fashion Week, rising design star Ruchika Kabra will present her latest collection during the 25th season of the prestigious New York event. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 12, 2017 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Ruchika Kabra is a graduate of the National Institute of Fashion Technology, India, where she was recognized with the Most Creative Collection Award in Textile Design. She has also studied fashion design at New York’s Parsons School of Design, and won an honorable mention for her evening wear collection while competing with 29 selected designers at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) and Parsons. She also showcased her collection at the Stylepointe fashion show, a unique collaboration of fashion and dance, during NYFW 2016.

Ms. Kabra’s design inspiration has always been the raw, imperfect beauty of handloomed silks and the fusion of western styles with ethnic fabrics, embroideries and the prints of India. Over the years, she has successfully taken forward the legacy set by her father in the field of Indian handloomed textiles.

Silk fabrics have played a part in many civilizations throughout history. The special magic of silk stems from its interaction with light, which it refracts in a way similar to objects found in nature such as the iridescent mother-of-pearl interiors of a sea shell. Long before it is woven into cloth, silk is subjected to complex processing in order to preserve this luminous quality, this shimmer and brilliance. When light plays on a piece of silk, the weave appears, in turn, to glisten, glitter, change color, become moire’ lustrous or matte. Silk in its raw form is called ECRU. This ecru, combined with gold and silver threads, creates a magical fabric. A number of major weavers in India along the ancient Silk Road have restored the antique looms, thus contributing to the preservation of a priceless artisanal heritage.

This textile art as applied to fashion occupies the major portion of Ruchika Kabra’s work. The design of silk clothing requires great aesthetic vision and sensitivity of perception because the pattern, cut and volume of a silk garment – whether worn by a man or woman – will condition the way its colors shimmer and shift in response to light and movement. Ms. Kabra’s latest collection is all about silk used in its natural form. Beautiful crystals add a royal touch, and coordinate well with the sheen of silk. The collection of exclusive gowns to be shown at Couture Fashion Week is called “The Royal Ecru”, fit for a royal, cementing a fashion moment.

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December 9, 2016

Couture Fashion Week’s 25th Season Celebrates Style and Elegance

Tickets to the 25th season of Couture Fashion Week in New York City are now on sale. Don’t miss one of New York Fashion Week’s most prestigious and exciting events.

DATES: February 10-12, 2017

LOCATION: Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan

Exquisite fashion shows, gorgeous models, trend setting hair and makeup designs, fine art, world-class entertainment, red carpet, parties and more.

In addition to front row and general seating tickets, CFW offers Platinum VIP tickets for the ultimate fashion and style experience. And don’t forget the fun after parties right at the same venue which include buffet dinner, open bar, music and dancing. Attend the parties even if you do not attend the fashion shows.

Through media partnership with ZEE TV, Couture Fashion Week now reaches 1 billion viewers in over 170 countries. It is the longest-running New York Fashion Week event operating under same brand.

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September 20, 2016

How to Find a Job in Fashion-Tips from FashionUnited

How to find a job in fashion

To work in fashion is a dream many people share. But besides the glamorous and creative side of the industry, it is also hard work. Here are some tips for how to find a job in fashion and how to succeed.

1. Know what you want
First it is important that you know what you want and define your goal. Think about your strengths and which position you want to achieve. Talk to people already working in the industry, read articles, stay in the loop to find the fashion profession that suits you. There are various job offers in fashion, so it might be good to regularly check the job portals. To simplify your job search look for platforms that focus on careers in fashion. You will be able to find more vacancies that are relevant for your search.

2. Make sure you are up to date
Whatever career path in the fashion industry you wish to follow, make sure you know what is happening within the industry at all times. This starts by being up to date with the latest fashion news around the globe. FashionUnited offers you the latest fashion news worldwide, for free! In this dynamic industry it is a good idea to subscribe to a newsletter to receive the information regularly and directly in your email account.

3. Know how to sell yourself
It is all about experience and know-how. Even though having attended an educational institution in fashion is really important, it is in no way a guarantee to finding a job. Most companies require hands on experience through internships or volunteering. On our career page you can also find various internships and junior positions to get first experiences in the
fashion industry.

If you already have experience, try to highlight it in your job application. Prepare yourself wisely and know your selling argument.

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September 7, 2016

Reinventing Couture is the Latest Collection by Felisha Dee Bullock

Designs by Felisha will once again grace the runway at Couture Fashion Week New York with her “Reinventing Couture” fashion line. The collection by designer Felisha Dee Bullock will be shown on the runway at 4:00 pm on Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Often called the “Queen of Satin,” Dr. Felisha Dee Bullock is a native of North Carolina. She is an author, entrepreneur, workshop speaker, conference facilitator, business owner and founder of Designs By Felisha, FDB Consultants & Associates, and the Women in Business Alliance Network. Dr. Bullock has over 18 years of federal service, with her last assignment with the Executive Branch Office of the President.

Felisha Dee Bullock has had a passion for fashion design since childhood, but only recently began to pursue her dreams. She has designed gowns for college pageants and bespoke wedding gowns for her discerning clientele. She showed her designs on the Couture Fashion Week runway for the first time in September 2015. In 2006 Dr. Bullock published her first book entitled Was It Worth the Look-Let Go of Your Past. Her motto is “your gift will make room for you”.

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September 7, 2016

Rising Design Star Maria Beuthame Makes Debut at Couture Fashion Week NY

Rising Senegalese design star Maria Beuthame will present her latest collection during the 24th season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The runway show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City.

Maria Beuthame has been passionate about fashion since childhood, and through determination and great efforts, she is realizing her dream. Her fashion designs and jewelry creations are highly original and unique, reflecting a classic style with a modern edge. She strives to highlight and promote African culture, traditional values and heritage in her designs. In her latest collection, Ms. Beuthame gives preeminence to the “Lepi, ”a woven cloth tinted in indigo blue, that is used by the Peuls ethnic group in Senegal for important ceremonies such as weddings. This distinctive fabric is mixed with colorful African wax print fabrics. All dresses are adorned with her own line of jewelry that features all-natural materials.

In addition to her fashion design career, Ms. Beuthame works to share her knowledge with young adults and is partnering with a friend to create an association to help street children. She is thrilled and proud to be making her international design debut at Couture Fashion Week.

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September 5, 2016

C. Lysias Designs by Stephanie Gamble Set to Shine at Couture Fashion Week

Designer Stephanie Gamble will make her first appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York with the showing of her latest collection for her C. Lysias Designs label. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday September 9, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of New York City.

A resident of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, designer Stephanie Gamble is a Canadian Aboriginal woman from the Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation. She hails from a creative family, and expresses her own creativity through fashion as a self-taught fashion designer.

In 2015 Ms. Gamble launched C. Lysias Designs. (C. Lis-see-us Designs). C. Lysias Designs is a Canadian and Aboriginal owned fashion brand with a vision to expand globally. Every piece of clothing is one-of-a-kind and authentic. It features a design aesthetic ranging from high-end to comfort casual, often changing it up to give customers a variety of design options to choose from.

Stephanie Gable is also an active youth advocate, and has dedicated her C. Lysias Designs line to raising awareness of social issues facing our youth today. She recently co-created a youth empowerment photo-shoot called, “Storytelling by Design: A Story Shoot of Empowerment”. It gave youth a chance to share their stories of overcoming adversity in hopes of inspiring others through fashion.

C. Lysias Designs has been showcased locally and internationally at important events including Indigenous International Fashion Week in Regina, Sask., Canada, Montana Fashion Week, Toronto Business Boot Camp, and World Indigenous Business Forum Fashion Show in Saskatoon, among others.

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