Tag: fashion

August 16, 2014

Antoinette Piesche to Present Latest “La Bella Moda” Collection at Couture Fashion Week NY

Designer Antoinette Piesche will present her latest collection for the La Bella Moda label at CFW in New York City at 6:00 pm on Sunday September 7, 2014. The fashion show will be held in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, at the “Crossroads of the World.”

Antoinette Piesche believes that anyone, from petite to plus size, can look stunning for their special occasion. Her taste resonated with her clientele so much that she began designing wedding gowns and special occasion ensembles to meet the preferences, budget and style of each customer. Her designs focus on flattering every woman’s figure as she thoughtfully designs her customers’ gowns of their dreams. Read more…

August 16, 2014

Award-Winning Vietnamese Celebrity Designer Vo Viet Chung to Make Debut at CFW

Vietnamese celebrity designer Vo Viet Chung will present his most recent inspired collection for Spring 2015 at Couture Fashion Week in New York. The highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 6, 2014 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple, the world’s fashion capital.

Vo Viet Chung has showcased his designs on many television programs and at prestigious events around the world including Vietnam and Japan Cultural Week in Tokyo and the J Autumn Fashion Show in London. At Asian Fashion Week in 2011, he presented two collections under the theme “Asian Heritage Silk” made from traditional fabrics. During that event, the designer was recognized with a Guinness World Record for his stunning creation of an “Ao Dai” (traditional Vietnamese gown). The dress was made of 1,000 meters (over 3,200 feet) of fabric, including traditional silk from villages across the Vietnam. The tunic had nine trains, each 100 meters (over 300 feet) in length, symbolizing the nine branches of the Cuu Long River delta. It was decorated with gold and more than 2,000 diamonds. The costume also included a turban known as a “Vietnamese crown”, made from 0.5 kg (over 1 pound) of gold and encrusted with 2,000 diamonds. Read more…

August 15, 2014

Atlanta-Based Couturier Nina Gleyzer Blends ’50s Chic Simplicity with French Opulence for Spring 2015

Award-winning veteran couturier Nina Gleyzer will make her fourth appearance at Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of her latest collection “Nostalgie: Le Fin Mot”. The collection will be accessorized with head pieces by Natalya Bythewood. The fashion show will be held at 8:00 p.m. on Saturday September 6, 2014 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square.

As this is Nina Gleyzer’s final runway appearance, she designed a couture farewell collection inspired by her two loves: France, and ’50s fashion. Capturing an era-gone-by, this collection reflects a time when women sat in front of perfume-filled vanities to paint their faces and powder their noses, before dressing up in beautifully tailored dresses for coffee with friends. “That’s how I envision women: chic, elegant… simplistic,” says Nina. “Nostaligie: Le Fin Mot” pays homage to the ’50s woman with a nod to French grandeur through the use of rich fabrication and exquisite pattern making. Read more…

July 20, 2014

A Perfect Match: Art and Couture

Did you know that in addition to the fabulous fashion shows, trend-setting hair and makeup designs, and glam after parties, Couture Fashion Week New York also showcases stunning works of art by talented visual artists? The recent “Mon Amour” fashion show by Andres Aquino featured this beautiful art background by artist and fashion designer Alexandra Popescu-York.

July 19, 2014

Rising Design Star Martha Fadel to Make Debut at Couture Fashion Week NY

Rising Middle East-based design star Martha Fadel will present her latest inspired collection at Couture Fashion Week New York at 6:00 pm on Saturday September 6, 2014 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, in the heart of the Big Apple. In addition to the runway show, Ms. Fadel will also have an exhibit of her designs for all three days of the event, September 5-7, 2014.

In 2007, Martha Fadel launched a fashion concept for the young, active and trendsetting woman. She first started with knitwear and accessories, which incorporated touches of vintage Swarovski crystal glamour. Due to popular demand, Ms. Fadel soon began custom making unique pieces upon request until her brand evolved into a full clothing line, offering everything from high-end everyday clothing to evening wear, as well as beachwear and accessories.

What naturally followed is the creation of more exclusive haute couture pieces for the glamorous, elegant, chic and trendy woman. From bridal wear to evening gowns, every season Martha Fadel will showcase unique and inspiring fashion looks which will make silhouettes shine and heads turn.

With an eye for trends and a style steeped in originality, Martha Fadel has firmly established her name on the fashion scene. With keen attention to detail, each piece from her collection is crafted to perfection. Every step of the creative process is key and so, Ms. Fadel’s vision is to create unique pieces based on quality of design, the usage of finest materials and a refined finishing.

Tickets to the show are available online.

June 18, 2014

Alexandra Popescu-York Fashion Show at Couture Fashion Week NY

The recent fashion show at Couture Fashion Week New York by designer Alexandra Popescu-York included this unique handpainted gown combining her hallmark elements of art and fashion. Ms. Popescu-York will present her next collection on the runway on Sunday September 7. Click for tickets.

January 31, 2014

Evgheni Hudorojcov to Present Sensual and Airy Collection at Couture Fashion Week New York

Rising couture design star Evgheni Hudorojcov will make his debut at Couture Fashion Week New York with the presentation of his latest collection of inspired creations entitled “Ciocarlia.”. The fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 15, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the New Yorker Hotel, in the city’s Fashion District. Tickets to the fashion show.

Evgheni Hudorojcov’s bright and delicate creative visions are implemented under the EHO label. He has become known for designs that strike a balance between conservative and shocking, combining fresh solutions and traditional concepts. Every detail of each EHO garment is an integral part of the visual ensemble of fashion and style.

The new “Ciocarlia” collection by EHO has its roots in the history and legends of the Romanian people and conveys high hopes for beauty in the future of a multipolar world. “Ciocarlia” means “Lark”, and signifies the union of earth and heaven, the connection of two poles of human existence. Just as the lark takes flight and then returns to earth and makes her nest, the designer hopes that women wearing the designs in this collection will reach for the heights, but always remain down to earth, seeking the beauty around them. As the lark flies into the light of dawn, she evokes the ardor of youthful enthusiasm, expressing the joy of life. The collection is as sensual as the vibration of a bird’s wings, and is dedicated to strong, refined, safe and gentle women everywhere. Read more…

January 31, 2014

TeKay Designs Set to Make Dazzling Debut at Couture Fashion Week New York

Houston-based design label TeKay Designs will present its latest collection of evening and bridal creations at Couture Fashion Week in New York City. Marking the label’s first showing at the prestigious event, the fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 16, 2014 in the Grand Ballroom of the New Yorker Hotel, in the city’s Fashion District.

TeKay Designs is a renowned international fashion house that offers couture bridal and formal gowns, pageant dresses, statement fashion jewelry, and trendy ethnic designs. TeKay Designs specializes in handcrafted pieces that appeal to clients who appreciate elegance with a contemporary twist. The inspiration for TeKay Design’s signature Queen of the Brides collection is the monarchies from historical civilizations around the world. The gowns are based on women of royalty and power throughout history and are accessorized with high end fashion necklaces, headpieces or veils.

With more than 16 years in business, TeKay Designs has been featured in numerous print publications including The Knot, Bridal Guide Magazine, The New York Times, Self, and Get Married Magazine.TeKay Designs’ statement necklaces have been worn by celebrities including tennis superstar Serena Williams, and actress Ashley Rickards. The company facilitates design and production in Houston, Texas and Ghana, Africa. Designing high quality products is TeKay Designs’s pledge to their customers.

Tickets to the fashion show: https://www.couturefashionweek.com/tickets

January 24, 2014

Andres Aquino’s “Femme Jolie” Collection is Dedicated to Petite Fashionistas

“Femme Jolie”, Andres Aquino’s new couture luxury fashion line for petite women, will be shown on the runway at 8:00 pm on Sunday February 16, 2014. Part of the final day of Couture Fashion Week’s 19^thseason, the fashion show will be held at the New Yorker Hotel in New York City.

This season Andres Aquino will present two totally different fashion shows dedicated to two different sets of women at the prestigious New York event: “Mon Amour” a couture collection to be shown at 8:00 pm on Saturday February 15, 2014, and the “Femme Jolie” collection for petite women.

The “Femme Jolie” show will celebrate petite women everywhere by bringing some of the most beautiful women in the world to walk on the catwalk including prominent beauty queens, socialites and other surprise guests. It promises to be an evening of exceptional fun and beauty. Read more…

The fashion show will be followed by a “Gala Inspired by the Carnival of Venice”, an evening of music, dance and fun.

January 17, 2014

Designer Alexandra Popescu-York Bridges Art and Fashion at Couture Fashion Week New York

New York-based artist and designer Alexandra Popescu-York will present her latest collection at Couture Fashion Week in New York City at 6:00 pm on Sunday February 16, 2014. The fashion show will be held in the Grand Ballroom of the landmark New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Avenue in the heart of the Big Apple’s Fashion District.

Alexandra Popescu-York earned her Bachelor’s degree in Plastic and Decorative Arts from the prestigious National University of Arts in her native Bucharest, Romania. Her distinctive creations are emotional, vivid and symbolic. Combining her design work in the fashion industry with a true passion for painting, Popescu-York created a style uniquely her own, a bridge between fashion and art.

In addition to her fashion show on February 16, Ms. Popescu-York will be exhibiting her artwork at throughout the Couture Fashion Week event, February 14-16, 2014.