This NYFW, Hot Now China presented its first runway show in New York. The show sponsored by the CFA (China Fashion Association), Tencent News, and the Global Fashion Industry Academy gives a platform for both emerging and established Chinese designers to break into the American market. The program also expands into other European markets such as Paris, Milan, and London, where designers not only have an opportunity to study local culture but also learn and receive training.
This Saturday, Asia Fashion Collection held their debut FW 18 show at Spring Studios during NYFW. In partnership with Vantan Inc. and PARCO Co., LTD., 7 designers were able to feature their collections outside of Asia as part of the incubation project.
Tuesday night, Perry Ellis presented its Fall Winter 2018 collection at The Hippodrome in New York City during NYFW. The late runway show prefaced with a bright disco ball glazing the lobby of the iconic Times Square venue, while granite and marble provided the backdrop for the runway.
This past Saturday, Dua Lipa closed off the Pre-Grammys 2018 Shows at Mastercard House followed by predecessors like SZA and Saint Vincent.
Wednesday night, we attended the latest session of The Annie O. Music Series presented by Standard Sounds featuring singer-songwriter Skylar Grey inside the iconic Top of the Standard.
Friday night, Hudson Jeans held their SS18 Collection preview in Soho hosted by Kaia Gerber.
Hudson Jeans is a US-based premium denim brand headquartered in Los Angeles, founded in 2002 and an emerging celebrity coveted favorite. Previous faces included Georgia May Jagger, daughter of Mick Jagger, and model Jerry Hall.
The 16 year-old socialite and daughter of legendary model, Cindy Crawford, is the face of the brand’s new campaign alongside counterpart Gabriel-Kane Day-Lewis. Kaia was dressed in slim leather jeans from Hudson, Louboutin heels, and a Giorgio Armani corset making her the center of the party. Kaia was joined by models and artists along with Hudson founder, Peter Kim.
The venue space blared music through two levels, the lower level with a dark and intimate vibe running with red lights projected from the walls, and the ground floor as a giant gallery space where guests could grab drinks and mingle. The new campaign was layered throughout the event as mannequins were outfitted with the latest season’s denim which included an up close preview of the capsule collection with Baja East and wall sized prints of the campaign shot by famed photographer, Patrick Demarchelier, featuring Kaia Gerber as the main visual surrounding the studio space.
Guests enjoyed live music from famed DJ TOKiMONSTA and appearances with Ruby Aldridge, Lord Fascinator, Chloe Caillet, Elle Dee and Nick Hadad. The featured drink of the night was Casamigos Tequila cocktails with a sweet and tangy taste.
From the producer of Paranormal Activity and Get out, Jason Blum reintroduces a familiar horror themed thriller in Happy Death Day.
Last night, we celebrated G–SHOCK’s 35th anniversary with the announcement of a new collaboration with artist Eric Haze over an intimate dinner at the Michelin recognized bistro, Rider.
The event, located upstairs of the trendy Williamsburg restaurant, began with cocktails as the small group mingled with Casio representatives and designer Eric Haze. Guests also enjoyed hors d’oeuvres in addition to the appropriately named White Haze cocktails made with tequila, yuzu, and coconut; and Black Haze, made from black tea maraschino, white rum, rye, and charcoal.
After cocktails, guests settled around the dining table to begin dinner. Haze gave the initial toast to the dinner party, expressing his excitement for the 35th anniversary of the brand and his collaboration.
The new anniversary collection marks Haze’s seventh limited edition collab with the watch company, this time designed with white brush strokes overlaying a classic black monochrome face. Embossed on the watch strap is a 2017 print along with the artist’s signature star logo, the GA700EH-1A stlylistically follows its predecessors like the DW6900, G304, DW5600, GA100 and GA110 models.
During the speech, Haze described his relationship with Casio and G–SHOCK beginning in Japan 20 years ago as one of the most gratifying developments because of the trust between the brand and artist. The collaboration allowed the him to be involved in raising a voice, and to be part of something that is international and worldwide, regardless of age and demographics. For this project, the brushstroke was inspired by the desire to create things organically and as an antidote to the commercial world, bringing personality and human experience to an otherwise rigid project.
In order to reinvent the launch and translate it to a wider audience, the watch collaboration and 35 year anniversary will be showcased at the iconic Madison Square Garden in New York City. The showcase will most notably feature a series of paintings by Haze, organically painted from designs made digitally.
The family style dinner began promptly after a quick round table introduction – Main courses included savory Peking duck, pork belly, crab rangoon stuffed artichoke, and vegetarian options hot fried eggplant and cucumber & melon. Following, a second course was served including steak frites, chicken thigh, artic char, and roasted vegetables. Shortly into the dinner, Haze’s wife, actress Rosie Perez made a surprise appearance. The evening came to a close with dessert as each guest left with the limited edition collaboration watch in a chic G–SHOCK gift bag.
The GA700EH-1A will be released on 10/1 online and in select G–SHOCK retailers for $140 with features such as the legendary G–SHOCK technology, led light, and hand retract function.
This weekend, we attended the 6th annual Global Citizen Festival held in Central Park as a guest of Cadillac. From sunset into the evening, supporters and influencers were joined by leaders, non-profit organizations, and artists to advocate for sustainable development and eradicating poverty.
On September 14th, we made one of our last stops of New York Fashion week at Livari, a zero-waste womenswear label made ethically in New York. The label is a collaboration between Alysia Reiner, best known for playing Natalie “Fig” Figueroa on the Netflix comedy “Orange Is the New Black”; Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs, a Women’s March organizer and founder of her fashion label, Tabii Just; and Claudine DeSola, a celebrity stylist and founder of Caravan Stylist Studio.
Not only is Livari a sustainable brand, but it also approaches fit and design to a wide spectrum of all ages and size. The label serves to embody womens’ diversities rather than to the current trend, relaying an authentic and “real” image that women can see themselves in. Livari was also by Hosted IVY, a social club that includes salon discussions with distinguished thought leaders, art nights, cocktail and dinner parties, film screenings, theater and symphony performances, fitness and wellness activities, and getaways.
The collection consisted of monochromatic and neutral colors based on simple and flattering cuts made using unconventional materials like fish leather and root dye. Cohesiveness between the pieces were brought together by the backbone design, printed on t-shirts and dresses that expressed an strong female character whilst conveying a chic and edgy feel. The models showcased were diverse in ethnicity and age, such as a model carrying a her baby down the runway in a pomegranate cherry dress. Conservative looks inspired by Muslim culture included a red hijab with a silver and red patterned stole. While the looks showed limited innovation in design, the clothing invokes a need for community within the fashion industry for all women of races and backgrounds.
After the show, attendees were invited next door to the Hudson Terrace for an after party with live music and drinks.