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| Fashion Designer Jose Duran & Accessory Designer Jade Chiu adding finishing touches on singer Pamela J. Powell |
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| Makeup Artist Yvonne Lin doing last minute lip gloss touch up! |
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| Jade Chiu makes amazing accessories including that awesome headpiece/bracelet you see. |
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| Jose Duran with founder of AsianinNY.com Diana Lee |
This past Saturday, I stopped by We The People Collective for the Jose Duran Trunk Show. Jose, who is from the Dominican Republic but now based in NYC, showed me his amazing jacket with fur sleeves that was "fierce" (yes, I know over-used word)! Vera Ng, stylish owner of WTP, pointed out a subtly sexy long sleeved black dress, an un-boring basic that was super affordable at $160. I also loved the simple black shirts with the unexpected sheer back. I met sweet pop- singer, Paula DeAnda and her cool stylist Daniel Martinez, who had styled Paula with a body hugging woven elastic dress from Jose Duran's collection for a recent performance. Visit We The People to check out more of Jose Duran's great collection.
We the People Fashion Collective
156 Stanton Street
New York, NY 10002
ph: 212.533.1091
Looking forward to another fun event byThe Shiny Squirrel at International Playgrounds' space in the lower east side. There'll be 26 amazing designers showcasing their lines and an awesome sale. The opening reception is tonight from 7:00 - 9:00 pm with Michael T Djing!
Tonight, The Shiny Squirrel and Life: Curated, a cool new store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn is having a huge Holiday party which is going to be really awesome. They're offering a store wide 20% discount with free cocktails!
Also the lovely ladies from Six Six Sick will be DJing at the event as well!
When/Where: Life: Curated
Address: 186 Grand St between Bedford and Driggs Aves (347-689-9143)
Yesterday, I accompanied Professor Ionia Dunn Lee, founder of non-profit Threads of Color, and Lakisha Youngblood, an LIM College student, to the archives of Tommy Hilfiger. It was surreal to see a huge room filled with Hilfiger designers (lots of runway clothes which were never mass produced). I even saw a metal bustier that was worn by Naomi Campbell once and is never to be worn again! With the help of the charming John Burke, Director of the Company Archive and Corporate Closet at Tommy Hilfiger, and his ever helpful assistant Sarah, we picked out some iconic Hilfiger ensembles for the "Salute to America" Fundraiser. This event which is a Fashion Mannequin and Informal Fashion Presentation to be held on on January 11th, 2010 at Bernstein Display, will raise scholarship funds for fashion students and promote the global diversity of American Fashion Designers.
Want to know what we picked out? Then you should attend the event - it's only $20 for general admission! You can buy tickets at the Threads of Color site.
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Louise: Bhon Beige Artery top, Bedford Street Laundry Pants, Kelsi Girl Sandals
Ethan: Black Bird Tee and Billy Pants by Liber, stylist's fur coat, Steve Madden Boots. |
Just wanted to share a photoshoot that I styled in October. I didn't have a chance to post it on my blog, but it was posted on RunwayPassport.com. It was a tons of fun, but lots of work. I was fortunate to find a cool venue (HUGE thanks to RP editor-in-chief, Liz), great photographer, talented makeup and hair stylists, and gorgeous models (I actually met Louise the day before my shoot).  |
| Ethan: Liber Black Bird Tee and Billy Pants, Steve Madden Boots, Stylist's fur coat, Indian Head Ring |
But I bet most people don't realize how much time it takes pick up the clothes from the different showrooms (different dates, times, locations) and then return them. Not to mention, you still have to pick up shoes and accesories (hats, scarves). Gotta keep those receipts! The clothes provided by BHON and LIBER and We The People were amazing. The people I worked with were awesome and worked really hard (we were there from noon to 8:30). Anyhow, it was a great experience. Hope you like the photos! I'll have some behind the scene shots soon too!
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| Louise: Bhon Beige Ribcage, Black suede shorts by Sweetface, Hat by Uniqlo |
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| Louise: Bhon Beige Ribcage, Black suede shorts by Sweetface, Hat by Uniqlo Ethan: Michael Knit Hoodie by Liber, Steve Madden Boots |
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| Michael Knit Hoodie by Liber, Steve Madden Boots |
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| Ethan: Black Bird Tee and Jason shirt by Liber, Steve Madden BootsLouise: Black Bhon New York Ribcage shirt, H & M purple lingerie, Sweetface suede shorts, Kelsi Girl Sandals |
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| Black Bhon New York Ribcage shirt, H & M purple lingerie, Sweetface suede shorts, Kelsi Girl Sandals |
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| Louise: Eighteenth tee, Pants- Bedford Street Laundry, Accessories - stylist's, Ethan: Michael Knit Hoodie by Liber, Steve Madden Boots |
