Blog #11- Final Project

For our Final Project in Creative Fashion Presentations, my team and I made a mock mood/campaign video for Topshop. We created a line called "Stolen". Check it out!

Hope you enjoyed it!

Blog #10- Your Choice- Iris Apfel's eyewear collection

One of the most eccentric figures in fashion history, Iris Apfel, is finally designing the item she is best known for: eye glasses! The 90-year-old style icon can always be found in a pair of over-sized glasses and a ridiculous amount of jewelry.

After dabbling in jewelry collaborations, Apfel is finally looking into designing her own eye-wear collection. It makes perfect sense and I am actually surprised this has not happened sooner.

According to Fashionista, "She’s collaborating with Eyebobs, a company known for its stylish reading glasses. Though an Iris Apfel-designed collection won’t bow until 2013, they’ve launched a limited edition frame inspired by her called, of course, the “Iris.”"

Iris is known for her signature style. She's bold, unconventional, and doesn't care what the magazines say or what the latest trend is. Irish is definitely a role model to women of all ages.

And these aren't "old lady" glasses. At a price range of $75-$99, these glasses look as though they would be worn by the Olsen twins or some other fashionable celebrity. Overall, I'm impressed with the collection and can only hope to be half as fabulous as Iris when I'm her age.

Blog #9- New Show Formats

Say goodbye to the standard catwalk and hello to holograms!


While I don't see them getting rid of real life models anytime soon, designers are definitely embracing advancements in technology. Along with live streaming shows and 3-D formats, Designers are also using holograms to show off the their latest garments.


Alexander McQueen's 2006 runway show was all anyone in the industry could talk about after his 3-D Kate Moss hologram was projected in an empty glass pyramid on the runway. It was eery, mysterious, beautiful, and extremely realistic. It appeared and disappeared into thin air and had the entire crowd in awe.

After this groundbreaking show, more designers and brands started using holograms to bring a "wow" factor to their shows.


Just recently, Burberry held a runway show with virtual technology that included real-time video and holographic technology to celebrate the opening of their Beijing store.

"Models walked the runway while computer graphics interacted with their clothing and movements, making it difficult to distinguish the live models from the holographic ones. By infusing fashion with technology Burberry was able to create a stunning work of art on the runway." (Mogul Theory)


Holograms definitely add a new layer to the fashion show. I love the idea of interaction between technology and actual models. I hope more designers catch on to this trend and keep taking their use of technology to the next level. Holograms allow for limitless creativity, so designers should really be taking advantage of this crowd-pleasing, engaging technological experience.

Blog #8- Look Books

Digital Look Books are a great way for designers and labels to show off their upcoming collections.

Look books not only show the garments, but also the mood, feel, and inspiration behind a line.

The models, music, lighting, editing, styling, and location of the shoot are all important elements of a creating a noteworthy look book.

While searching through different look books, I found this video by Rebecca Minkoff. Showcasing her Spring 2011 collection, Rebecca Minkoff features models prancing around the beach, laying in the sand, and looking fabulous in her garments and accessories.

After watching the video, you really get a sense of the young, fresh vibe Rebecca Minkoff was going for.

All in all, I enjoy watching look book videos and recommend you do the same for your favorite designers and brands!

Blog #7- Trunk Shows

On Friday, October 21st, I had the amazing opportunity to work the Manhattan Vintage Show. Held at the Metropolitan Pavilion on west 18th street in New York City, the Manhattan Vintage Show in a huge trunk show put on for collectors, designers, vintage shop owners, and even the die hard vintage shopper!

A trunk show is the perfect way for vintage shop owners to show off their fabulous finds. As small businesses, vintage collectors and shop owners do not have the funds to arrange an elaborate runway show, so a collaborative trunk show is the best option.

With almost 100 vendors, the Manhattan Vintage Show really is one-of-a-kind. Vintage Chanel, YSL, Dior, Missoni, Givenchy and so much more covered the racks. With every corner I turned, I found myself in a wonderland of vintage designer fashions!

From apparel and jewelry, to textiles and furniture, the Manhattan Vintage Show has every vintage item you could ever desire!

Literally, a "trunk show"!! The first thing you saw when entering the Manhattan Vintage show was a collection of Louis Vuitton trunks for sale!

Bringing the country's top vintage clothing and antique dealers together under one roof, for 2 day

events--approximately 3 times a year, the Manhattan Vintage Show is truly a must see!

Blog #6-Fashion Video

No one can get enough of Lanvin's Fall 2011 Video Campaign...and neither can I.

I've watched it over and over again. There's something so catchy, funny, and overall quirky about the video. Whether it's the crazy dance moves or hilarious/kind of awkward choice of Pitbull's song, "I know you want me", you just can't help but love this video. On top of that, add world famous models Karen Elson and Raquel Zimmermann, and you are guaranteed to have fashion gold.

When Lanvin's Creative Director Alber Elbaz comes out at the end...it's so priceless! This video makes me want to learn the moves and get up and dance!

Alber is bring FUN back into fashion and the industry is taking notice. Instead of a dark, mysterious video or ultra sexy campaign, Alber is breathing new life into his fashion videos. He's showing that it's "ok" to go outside the box and that fashion CAN have a sense of humor!

Blog #5- Fall 2012 Color Trends

I am predicting a dark, yet colorful palette for Fall 2012. Intense reds and deep purples will be counterbalanced with pastel forms of the shades.

With Prada already working this color palette for Fall 2011, it won't be long until other fashion houses, designers, and fast fashion brands start to catch on.

Do you see all this color?? 

Notice the dark purple handbag and matching boot covers. 

Also notice the balance between brights and pastels.

Take wine red and royal purple, mix it with rose pink and sandy peach, and you have the ultimate feminine color palette.

These colors work perfectly with what designers are currently creating; Longer, flowing silhouettes with attention to what flatters the female form.

Fashion advertisements are a great source to see what's to come in the future of fashion. Based off these current ads, it looks like bold color is going to become a fall staple. Goodbye black, hello pops of fabulous color!

So go bright or go home! Color is here to stay...starting this fall and going into Fall 2012!!