Category: Fashion Designers

February 5, 2015

Latest SLA Collection by Sharmooz Inspired by Dreamy Moonlight

The SLA Collection by Sharmooz will debut the “Moonlight Collection” during New York Fashion Week at the Couture Fashion Week event at the Crowne Plaza Time Square on February 14, 2015. The runway fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm in the hotel’s Broadway Ballroom.

The hues and shapes of moonlight inspired the latest SLA Collection. Moonlight draws you in with calm colors and mood altering dimensions. The clean lines of the collection offer leg-lengthening flares with an effortless chic style. The minimalistic designs are comfortable made from soft premium textiles that add an elegant style and slimming silhouette for the clientele.

Ann Tillage is the founder and owner of Sharmooz Los Angeles, a boutique company that specializes in Satin Beauty Accessories and Designer Collections. She is a native of Los Angeles, and the third generation in a family of seamstresses, tailors, and fashion forward entrepreneurial-minded women.

Ms. Tillage’s passion for sewing was reignited after having children and designing for other mothers. This became the catalyst for launching a successful brand. Sharmooz Los Angeles attributes its success to its stellar reputation for delivering exceptionally tailored work to its worldwide customer base. The brand has been featured in blogs, prestigious local and national magazines, national radio programs, FOX Small Business, CBS, the silver screen, and worn by celebrities. Ms. Tillage was also featured on a billboard advertisement for the American Cancer Society’s “More Birthdays” campaign and has received an award for her community service work.

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February 5, 2015

Designer Matthew Cashe Brings Celebrity Style to Couture Fashion Week

Award-winning designer Matthew Cashe will present his latest stunning collection on the runway at Couture Fashion Week New York’s 21st season. Marking the designer’s first appearance at CFW, the show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 13, 2015 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square in the heart of the city.

Talented designer Matthew Cashe’s love for fashion started at age 12. After high school, he studied the trade under Master Tailor, Mr. Williams at the Williams Tailoring Establishment, and went on to further studies at The University of the West Indies. After settling in the United States, his career blossomed. Mr. Cashe’s designs have been worn by celebrities such as actors Keke Palmer, Keisha Knight Pulliam and singer Lauryn Hill. Actress/Director Dalia Phillips has been dressed by Mr. Cashe for red carpet events including the 2006 Academy Awards, the premier of the movie Akeelah and the Bee, and the NAACP Awards. His gowns have been worn by actresses in an independent film by filmmaker Michael Gaba, and he has also designed for beauty pageant contestants.

Matthew Cashe has presented his designs at many fashion events throughout the United States, including 7 on 7th Fashion during New York Fashion Week and Virginia Fashion Week, as well as at events in South Beach, Florida, Tennessee, Ohio, South Hampton, and Washington DC. He showcased his designs at a fashion show he hosted, and has been featured at Burlington County College’s Fashion Show Extravaganzas. His fabulous designs have also been featured in Mercedes-Benz dealership advertising, and in publications such as Intense magazine, Today’s Black Woman, Grace for Today, and the Chicago Tribune.

In giving back to the community, Matthew Cashe is a mentor for high school students interested in fashion design, among other projects. His designs were recently featured at The African Investment & Development Awards at the St. Regis Hotel in New York.

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February 1, 2015

Solo Sposa Italy To Show Latest Sumptuous Designs at Couture Fashion Week

In its first appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York, renowned Italian bridal and couture brand Solo Sposa Italy will present its latest collection in a much-anticipated fashion show. The event will be held at 8:00 pm on Sunday February 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Solo Sposa Italy has been one of the most important bridal fashion and couture brands in Italy for over 30 years. Since the beginning, Solo Sposa’s distinctive creations have been characterized by a sophisticated elegance, like the brides that choose to wear them on the most important day of their lives.

Many top Italian fashion brands today choose to manufacture most their collections outside of Italy to cut costs and increase profits, often affecting the general quality and image of their products. But Solo Sposa’s design and production are proudly “100% Made in Italy”, optimizing costs and focusing on the excellent quality of materials and finishes that have always distinguished the brand.

For 2015, Solo Sposa has developed exciting new lines with new design concepts, leveraging on a time-honored classic tradition of craftsmanship. The meticulous and detailed handcrafted work is highly precise, and not possible if done in mass production or in manufacturing outside of Italy.

The 2015 collection features the use of the world’s first patented illuminated fabric. Solo Sposa has partnered with the young vibrant Irish Company ‘MayCor’ for product development and distribution of this innovative fabric with unlimited product possibilities.

As the exclusive Solo Sposa Italy brand continues to grow, it is looking to expand the range of its current catalog production through offering special customized services and “exclusively made for” collections to high-end boutiques and department stores, ensuring that no other retailer in Italy or worldwide will have exactly the same designs. In addition, the pricing of the exquisite new collection for 2015 is very attractive for both the wholesale and retail customer.

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January 26, 2015

Designer Andres Aquino Partners with Champions Against Bullying

Models and performers in the upcoming “Blue Rose” by Andres Aquino show at Couture Fashion Week New York.

Andres Aquino will present a special collection entitled “Blue Rose” in the finale to the upcoming 21st season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The show will be held at 8:00 pm on Sunday February 15, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan.

For this event Mr. Aquino has partnered with Champions Against Bullying in their mutual efforts to heighten awareness and support for bullying prevention. Opening the show will be Meredith O’Connor, teen singing sensation and Star Champion Celebrity Spokesperson for Champions Against Bullying. The organization’s recent heartfelt PSA, created by advertising powerhouse Deutsch New York, has received coverage in prestigious media including The Washington Post, The Huffington Post, Little Black Book, The Independent, Business Insider, AMC Network, KOMO-TV (Seattle ABC affiliate) and online through various channels where it garnered almost 400,000 views in less than 7 days.

Part of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to Champions Against Bullying. The organization’s ad will be featured throughout the event along with other Couture Fashion Week sponsors on the huge digital billboard outside the venue in Times Square

Mr. Aquino’s “Blue Rose” collection is chic and elegant, using predominantly black luscious fabrics with touches of blue. It is inspired by one of Mr. Aquino’s poems. To make the show a more complete and inclusive experience, in addition to regular fashion models, Mr. Aquino has assembled a number of performers, artists and socialites, including a few beauty queens, who are passionate about making this a better world.

“Bullying is a problem affecting children, teenagers and even grown-ups nationwide,” says Couture Fashion Week producer and fashion designer Andres Aquino. “We are excited to use our unique platform to help draw attention to such an important social problem. Being nice costs nothing, as the saying goes. The world is a better and more beautiful place when we respect each other without exception,” he adds.

Among those scheduled to participate in the show:

Meredith O’Connor – Teen pop star and Champions Against Bullying Star Champion whose hit songs include Celebrity, The Game and Just the Thing with millions of downloads. She stars in the upcoming film Red Head Randy.

Alyx Je’Ane Shell – Miss Louisiana Gulf Coast Teen USA and more than a dozen other titles, proud to represent the State of Louisiana and its unique culture and rich history, as well as being a voice for raising awareness of childhood cancer through the Colors for a Cause charity.

Maryann Connolly – Multi-award-winning teen singer and finalist at American Idol/Hollywood Studios Florida.

Alexa Castle – Award-winning dancer and Miss New Mexico Teen USA 2011, Alexa is now at the University of New Mexico where she is a member of the UNM Dance Team.

Meghan Redd – A lead model for couture designer Raoul Blanco, she has been featured in several Louisiana fashion magazines

Catherine McGehee – Catherine recently received her high school’s Golden Lion Award recognizing leadership, Christian character, and dedication to academics.

Lauren Cooper – From Sao Paulo, Lauren is a fitness guru and Brazilian swimsuit model.

Sydney Trim – An honor roll high school student from Lafayette, Louisiana, Sydney is an aspiring model and makeup artist, and volunteers as an art instructor at a local nursing home.

Alexis Albaugh – Alexis is the current spokesmodel for the Meadow’s Racetrack & Casino, and a 2014 Swimsuit USA International Finalist. She is also a runway and print model, an aspiring actress, and a USA certified gymnastics coach.

Veronica Iovan – A talented young soprano who has performed at prestigious events and venues around the world, and is a popular regular performer at CFW.

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For media inquiries, please contact:
Leigh Faith-Fujimoto
USA Director
Champions Against Bullying
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January 25, 2015

Fashion Meets Broadway in “Gotham Nights” by Designer Andres Aquino

Photo: Ron Carr

Designer Andres Aquino will present his latest collection entitled “Gotham Nights” at Couture Fashion Week New York’s upcoming 21st season. The runway fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Valentine’s Day, Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, in the heart of the city.

“Gotham Nights” is dedicated to the Gotham City Muse, a woman who dwells in a place where cool meets sexy in the city that never sleeps; a poetic place where myriad legends are created every night, and stories are told with beauty, style and gorgeous fashions. Beyond the fashion show, there is art, music, dance and enchantment, hallmarks of the prolific designer’s presentations for many seasons at one of New York Fashion Week’s most prestigious events. The highly anticipated show will be followed by the Valentine’s Ball.

Among the stunning models walking the show will be several winners of the Top Model Vietnam competition.

An array of talented performers are sure to dazzle the audience as part of the show, including:

Leah Danielle – Verissimo soprano and solo concert singer who has performed with legendary tenor Andrea Boccelli and appeared at Carnegie Hall. She sang in her first movie soundtrack for the Universal Studios film Prime, and has performed many operatic roles including Musetta in La Boheme, Liu in Turandot, Contessa in Le Nozze Di Figaro, and Drusilla in L’Incoronazione di Poppea.

Salome Katamadze – Singing sensation from the Republic of Georgia, she is a winner of X Factor and other major European music festivals. She has performed at numerous music events throughout Europe.

Nini DeRossi – Native of the Republic of Georgia, now based in New York, she is the winner of the TV competitions 10 + 10 (Armenia) and X Factor (Greece), as well as being a finalist in Georgia’s Georgian Idol. Her poignant rendition of Whitney Houston’s I Will Always Love You at CFW thrilled the audience.

Stella Matteoni – Singer-songwriter from the South of France, she is a rising star on the European popular music scene.

Panic! The Musical Singers – With their sights set on Broadway, the ensemble performs the songs of the American rock band Panic! At The Disco. The group includes Broadway and off-Broadway entertainers led by Alexis Acar.

Ryan Raffloer and Hanna Sverdlov – A crowd-thrilling, high energy dance duo.

Veronica Iovan and Antonio Abate – Veronica is a talented young soprano who has performed at prestigious events and venues around the world, and is a popular regular performer at CFW. Antonio is a tenor whose extensive repertoire ranges from sacred music to Broadway tunes to classic opera. The duet will perform a Broadway classic at the “Gotham Nights” show.

Andres Aquino is producer and founder of Couture Fashion Week New York, as well as a poet, writer, designer, business entrepreneur, and above all entertainer, who loves to dazzle his audiences by taking fashion shows beyond conventional industry standards into the realm of Broadway-style theatrical productions.

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January 23, 2015

Exquisite Details Shine in the Latest Collection by Barli Asmara

Renowned Indonesian designer Barli Asmara will present his latest impeccable collection at the upcoming season of Couture Fashion Week in New York City. The runway show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square.

Barli Asmara discovered his passion for art and fashion at an early age. Following his dream, he launched his signature label in 2002, producing high-end ready-to-wear and couture womenswear. Today his designs include couture, bridal and business wear, as well as menswear.

Mr. Asmara’s beautiful and distinctive designs have garnered many accolades and awards including AMICA Young Talented Designer Award, ELLE Designer of The Year, Bazaar Wedding, one of the Best 20 Designers for High End Masterpiece, Kartika Magazine’s Best Designer of The Year, as well as one of Dewi Magazine’s best Indonesia Fashion Designers of 2008. Mr. Asmara served as designer for the 2011 Puteri Indonesia pageant and for the winner, Nadine Alexandra, when she went on to compete in the Miss Universe pageant. He was part of Indonesia’s DKI Jakarta Dinas Pariwisata delegation at the Melbourne Festival, and a participating designer in multiple editions of the Rumah Pesona Kain fashion event, as well as the International Textiles and Costume Congress in 2011. He has shown his collections at prestigious fashion events including Jakarta Fashion Week, Indonesia Fashion Week, Mazda Marie Claire Fashion Show, and Bazaar Movie Textra, to name just a few. He is a member of IPMI (Ikatan Perancang Mode Indonesia, the Indonesian Fashion Designers Association).

Barli Asmara is dedicated to representing the beauty and richness of Indonesian handcrafts and classic artisan techniques in his collections which are known for the their exquisite detailing. He is known for his skillful use of beads, pearls, jewels, fringe and feathers as alluring fashion details, along with macramé, smocking, and embroidery.

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January 22, 2015

Dian Pelangi’s Vibrant Designs Juxtapose the Modern and Traditional

Award-winning Indonesian designer Dian Pelangi will present her latest collection on the runway at Couture Fashion Week New York. Marking the designer’s first appearance at the event, the highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square in the heart of New York City.

Dian Pelangi studied fashion design and pattern making at the Ecole Superieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode (ESMOD) in France. She is a young prolific entrepreneurial fashion designer pioneering and pushing the boundaries of Muslim fashion both nationally and internationally. She draws inspiration from the colors of the rainbow which is reflected in her multi-talented skill set and fine eye for detail, color and artistic flair. Her trademark style includes vibrant color palettes and an unwavering loyalty to traditional Indonesian artisan techniques of vivid tie-dye, exquisite songket and lavish batik.

The designer’s elegant and unique amalgamation of traditional and modern, of design and art, of sacred and universal, has established Ms. Pelangi’s place of influence among a broad demographic of fashion followers. Her growing clientele includes singers Dewi Sandra and Siti Nurhaliza, as well as royals Princess Basma Bint Talal of Jordan and Princess Nadja of Hanover (Germany).

Ms. Pelangi has presented her collections at prestigious fashion events in Paris and London, as well as at Jakarta Fashion Week. She was featured by CNN as one of the “Future Top Indonesian Designers of 2010”, and named one of the 24 “Most Inspiring Women of 2013” by Tabloid Wanita Indonesia Magazine, as well as one of SWA Magazine’s “50 Indonesian Business Women of 2012.” She is also the youngest member of Asosiasi Perancang Pengusaha Muda Indonesia (APPMI) which in 2012 published her best-selling book Hijab Street Style. Her designs have also been featured in international publications, and she has served as brand ambassador for Wardah Cosmetics, Pertamina-Pertamax and AMD Processors.

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January 22, 2015

Alexandra Popescu-York Returns to Couture Fashion Week with “L’Âme de l’artiste” Collection

New York City artist-designer Alexandra Popescu-York will present her latest couture fashion collection entitled “Âme de l’artiste” (Artist’s Soul) at 6:00 pm on Sunday, February 15, 2015 during the 21st season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The fashion show will be held at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.” This marks Ms. Popescu-York’s third consecutive season participating in the prestigious fashion event. She is the only artist-designer thus far to have simultaneously showcased both a collection of high-fashion couture as well as paintings during the event. The artist-designer made her first major debut in New York City in February 2014 during Couture Fashion Week.

Born and raised in the Romanian capital of Bucharest, Alexandra Popescu-York began her artistic journey at the age of three, influenced by her mother. Trained by renowned artists and professors, she studied fashion and visual arts at the renowned National University of Arts in Bucharest. With a rich record of exhibits and fashion shows nationally and internationally, as well as a body of artistic work that is emotional, vivid and symbolic, Alexandra Popescu-York’s unique style bridges fashion and the arts, making her mark on the New York fashion stage with memorable couture collections that bring the unexpected.

The designer’s inspiration for her Fall/Winter 2015 collection is the soul of the artist — intricate, complex individuals, who live in surrealist worlds. Just as in surrealism, Ms. Popescu-York brings her vision to life by juxtaposing unconventional elements and using techniques that do not necessarily interrelate, yet come together in seamless harmony, delivering high-end fashion. The “Âme de l’artiste” collection features Art Deco silhouettes, innovative tailoring and sophisticated fabrics, all bound in a unique style that carries the brand and signature of artist-designer Alexandra Popescu-York.

For more information about Alexandra Popescu-York’s couture fashion and art collection, visit www.alexandraartanddesign.com

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January 21, 2015

Zaskia Sungkar Brings Exquisite Handcrafted Designs to CFW

Famed Indonesian designer Zaskia Sungkar will show her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week New York in her premiere appearance at the prestigious event. The fashion show will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday February 14, 2015 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple.

Zaskia Sungkar is a well-known celebrity in the world of Indonesian entertainment, film and television. After establishing her career in the entertainment industry, she discovered her other passion: fashion. She has gone on to pursue her love of fashion with the launch of her signature Zaskia Sungkar label. Zaskia Sungkar boutiques can be found in a number of cities in Indonesia and neighboring countries.

For her debut at Couture Fashion Week in New York, Zaskia Sungkar will present her latest collection entitled “Mandalika”, inspired by the grace and beauty of Princess Mandalika, a mythical character from legends told in Nusa Tenggara Barat, a province in Indonesia.

Zaskia Sungkar’s designs use only the finest handmade fabrics, both woven fabrics and the famous songket brocade fabrics native to Nusa Tenggara Barat. These exquisite and intricate fabrics are made by hand with a special wooden tool requiring exceptional skill and labor by the artisan weavers. It can take around a month to make a piece of fabric 3 meters (about 10 feet) long, and the total processing time can be about 3 months, depending on the color details and pattern or motif of the fabric.

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January 21, 2015

FashionUnited is a One-Stop-Shop Platform

FashionUnited, the independent international B2B fashion platform, is always striving for more fun and efficiency in fashion. The recently revamped FashionUnited.com is a one-stop-shop platform where visitors can find the latest fashion news, a career center, an events calendar, various trade statistics, employer branding pages and more. Globally active, the website reaches more than 1.6 million industry professionals per month.

FashionUnited believes that sharing is caring. The FashionUnited Network is where fashion professionals can connect, discuss and share ideas. The Fashion Education Network gives future fashion professionals all the information they need while taking their first steps in the fashion world.
Besides fun and efficiency, the Fashion United team likes convenience. Therefore fashion professionals can browse their local website in their native language, without getting lost in translation. Did you know that the online B2B fashion platform is already active in more than 25 countries?

Recently, FashionUnited got a new website look that has been adapted to all FashionUnited pages. Get a taste of fashion, visit FashionUnited.com and enjoy the new look.

Fashion United is a valued partner of Couture Fashion Week.