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NYFW: Soho The Top Floor Loft Party

by Claire Kay Hernandez
written by Claire Kay Hernandez

On September 10th an NYFW highlight was the Soho The Top Floor Loft party. Hosted by Richie Akiva and Darren Dzienciol, the party featured performances by Diplo, Jus Ske and Kodak Black to celebrate Fashion Week. It was the after party to attend in the city on Saturday night.

Talent in attendance included Chantel Jeffries, Gigi Hadid, Gizele Oliveira, Sarah Snyder, Carmelo Anthony, Rickey Thompson, Karol G, Duckie Thot, Faze Banks, Aladio, Isha Price, Ben Simmons, Moises Arias, Mike Young, Venus Williams, Irina Shayk, Zack Bia, John Powers Middleton, Eli Brown, Rachel Winters, and many more.

The two level exclusive “Top Floor” loft party on Thompson Street in Soho featured a large rooftop deck, partners Redbull and Drink Happy Hour provided canned cocktails and drinks. The energy was high and fierce as the crowd flowed in from NYFW parties and shows until late night hours. People waited in the street for a chance to get inside. 

The DJ performances kept people on the dance floor all night, playing everything from Beyoncé to early 00’s hits. The night was never ending with good music, drinks, and beautiful people. In the midst of fashion week, people flocked to The Top Floor Loft party for a chance to join in. Production for the event provided by FOAM Creative.

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On the Scene: Times Square Fashion Week

by Lenique Vincent
written by Lenique Vincent

Dee Rivera, founder of Hamptons Fashion Week, collaborated with the Times Square Alliance to produce Times Square Fashion Week on September 12. An accessible show held in the middle of Father Duffy Square, the “I Love New York  Collection 2022” sparked interest from fashion enthusiasts and passerby’s all afternoon.

A great reflection of the melting pot New York is, the show featured pieces from a diverse group of designers and brands including a vibrant and perf for vacay line by Gloria Lee, a cute conservative, Christian line by Julissa Designs and and a bold, feminine line by MetaBurnett. Up and coming designers got their shine too, including 12-year-old designer Alexis “Lil Lex” Lopez. Lopez, similar to the other rising designers, are under the mentorship of James Corbett’s The Fashion Week Experience. Corbett served as a Presenter alongside Rivera and Bella Magazine CEO and Editor in Chief, Vanessa Coppes. 

The event also doubled as an awards ceremony where the community witnessed Manhattan Borough President, Mark Levine, with the I❤️NY Leadership Award. Times Square Alliance President, Tom Harris, was also acknowledged with the Community Leadership Award. Both awards were presented by special guest, Jean Shafiroff who is known for her role as the Mistress of Ceremonies.

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Emerge Designer Collectives I and II Premiere at New York Fashion Week!

by Nova Bajamonti
written by Nova Bajamonti

Emerge Designer Collective I Fashion Designers:

Premya by Manishii, Atelier, Home Of Arti, Garcia Del Castillo, NH Alrabiah, Nahal Shad, Carson Fashion and Laura Lanzerotte.

My favorite designers from the first collective are Premya by Manishii and Garcia Del Castillo! Premya by Manishii had precise stiching of white, black and silver sequins that created movement, patterns and eye-catching sparkle when the light hits. The focus on detail, and exhibiting surprising fashionable risks, was in point. For instance, on what looked like a go-to black women’s tuxedo, turned into an open back, with swinging black horizontal sequins connecting the top. Another example is what looked like a sequined cocktail dress from below, was paired together with a shiny and formal crop top. Garcia Del Castillo’s show is for bold women who aren’t afraid to have eyes on them in a room! The colorful and neutral dresses with high thigh slits, were all paired with thigh high animal skin boots – bringing the outfit from fashionable to making a statement!

 

 

Emerge Designer Collective II Fashion Designers:

Casey Quinn, Vivienne Maestrado, Jasmine Schulte, Shay Anccomsey, Teonna Thornton, and Noelle Small.

My favorite designers from the second collective were Jasmine Schulte and Noelle Small! Jasmine Schulte was my absolute favorite designer from both runways, because the clothes were not just clothes, but rather art! The pieces were delicately crocheted with different colored yarn that created dream-like wood creatures with, long tails and sleeves. Being someone who is always drawn to haute couture, bright colors, textures and artistic concepts, I immediately fell in love with what felt like pieces that belonged in a museum! And I was curious to know how long it took the talented designer to create each look. The young designer is ready to go for the Met Gala, should they ever have a “forest nymph/creature/fairy” theme, and sign me up as the first client! Fashion Designer Noelle Small is also for clients who want “go big or go home!” The dresses will make you the “Belle of the Ball,” quite literally, with it’s exquisite Cinderella/ Disney fairy-tale large sleeves, shoulders, and puffy dresses that make a beyond magical moment out of any night in the week, guaranteed!

 

 

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KSUBI’s Rocking 23rd Anniversary Party

by Veronika Collins
written by Veronika Collins

NYFW September 2022 kick off with KSUBI’s 23rd Anniversary Party was the party to be at, on the first official day of New York Fashion week.

KSUBI has been on the come up since 1999, and since then, well known rappers and celebrities have been seen rocking KSUBI as one of the hottest streetwear brands. They’re store is located in the heart of Soho, where KSUBI’s legacy will forever live on. During the day you can see many hype-beasts hanging out on the stairs, blasting music and creating a cultural environment for all the creatives to be seen at, and be a part of something beautiful. On September 8th, 2022, KSUBI cordially invited everyone in the game to celebrate their 23rd Anniversary Collection and party the night away. 23 years is a phenomenal amount of years to be a hot trending topic and brand to celebrities such as Vashtie, A$AP Rocky, Rapper Toosi, DNT WATCH TV and partnering with sponsors such as Casa Del sol, Ruby’s Restaurant, and Great Jones.

Arriving at the storefront, the energy and the vibes were undeniably high as the flashes from the paparazzi and base from the DJ booth foreshadowed what the rest of the evening would be like. The crowd was filled with influencers, rappers, outstanding streetwear outfits and fans rushing from down the block to get into the party. Once I was inside I was greeted with a red carpet style moment of pictures and interviews of VIP’s and guests. The event was sponsored by Ruby’s, which is an iconic Italian/American themed restaurant in the city. The light bites of pasta, chicken sandwiches and mini sliders made my night as I washed it down with a great pairing of tequila provided by Casa Del Sol.

The 23 Collection itself was gorgeous; each T-shirt, hoodie and jeans were all stylishly decorated with the original Ksubi font and golden details to celebrate the momentous anniversary.

 

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On the Scene: NYFW Men’s Day SS2023

by Claire Kay Hernandez
written by Claire Kay Hernandez

On Friday September 9th I attended New York Men’s Day presented by Nobis at Daylight Studios. The afternoon session featured designers Todd Patrick, Nicholas Raefski, FRIED RICE, Holo Market, NOBIS, and SO.TY.

Sperry returned as a sponsor for NYMD debuting their Spring Summer 2023 collection “Paradiso.” This colorful collection offers updated versions of Sperry’s iconic styles – the Authentic Original boat shoe, the CVO deck sneaker and the Captain’s Oxford.

Another returning sponsor, De’Longhi, provided coffee and beverages to guests and VIPs during both NYMD sessions. Other sponsors for NYMD included luxury hair care brand, Oribe, providing hair care products and hair teams. AOFM Pro provided make-up teams and products for designers to use on models during their respective presentations.


HOLO MARKET
Their Spring Summer 2023 Collection “What a wonderful day!” was inspired by the two lifestyles of city and nature in urban Kyoto and Lake Biwako. Daily wear for various occasions, the collection incorporated botanical motifs and color palettes from the great outdoors. The creative team included: Creative Direction: Yusaku, Styling: Kan Fuchigami, Video: Yujiro Ichioka, Production: Emma Tsukatani, Photography: Omi Tanaka, and Communication: Maya Singh.

HOLOMARKET



Nicholas Raefski
Raefski’s Spring Summer 2023 Collection, “The Stars Don’t Look Bigger, But They Do Look Brighter,” is the third and last chapter of an introspection he started two seasons ago. This Spring Summer collection projects an optimistic future, imagined from a still uncertain present. “This collection is very closely tied to where I am personally. I’m at a point where I face a lot of uncertainty on a day-to-day basis, but I have the utmost confidence that, in the future, everything is going to work out.” Raefski says.

The 12 Look collection is divided into 4 divergent archetypal groups and is grounded in the aesthetic of the optimistic 1950’s-60s. The creative team included: Design: Nicholas Raefski, Art Direction: Giancarlo Cipri, Styling: Jules Wettreich, Set Design: Superior Metal and Woodwork, Production: Trew Productions, and Music: Liam Monaghan.

Nicholas Raefski



FRIED RICE
The Spring Summer 2023 presentation is dedicated to the global creative community. This was represented through the diverse group of inspiring international and NYC artists and entrepreneurs who joined as models during the presentation. “Creative Community has no borders.”

The Creative Team included: Designer, Stylist: Maya Wang, Production: Nolan Mecham, Creative Director: Matthew Sperzel, Photography: Forrest Smith.

FRIED RICE

 

SO.TY
The Spring Summer 2023 collection entitled “The Moderne Journey” was designed by Charles Harbison. The entire creative team included: CEO: Neil Montgomery, Styling: Charles Harbison, Fashion Coordination: Chaz Pringle, Set Design and Production: Josh Duffy and otherwise WOLF NYC, and Casting: Charles Harbison and Chaz Pringle.

SO.TY

Todd Patrick
The Spring Summer 2023 Collection entitled “SMALL TOWN BIG DREAMS,” was inspired by Desyree Nicole’s childhood. The textures and color palettes were drawn from Nicole’s memory of the small town aesthetic. The models gathered in a retro 70’s living room aesthetic and walked one by one up to the front.

The creative team for this collection included: Creative Director: Desyree Nicole, Chief Operations: Gabriella Paulino, Photographer: Ron Ronson, Videographer: Tyler Scott, Stylist: Diandra Darosa, Press: Chevy Wolf, Set Design: Atara Yisreal, Music Curator: Chris Ramos, Stylist: Victor Suarez, and Creative Genius: Paeton Boose.

Todd Patrick



NOBIS
Nobis presented their Fall Winter 2022 collection. Their creative team included: Design: Michael Kerr, Production: Trew Productions, Styling: Christian Stroble, Set: James Laycock, and PR: White Sneaker Consulting.

NOBIS

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