Isabelle Donola NYFW FW19

From turmoil to awakening, the journey begins…Disruption.

Impact… apathy, the inevitable disconnection…Disruption.
Obstruction, Inertia, confusion, confrontation, …Disruption.
Brain waives… harmony… new Neuropathways…Disruption.
Perceiving, reconnecting, awakening. Disruption.
The old you, the new you…
The old World, the New World…Disruption.
The startling beauty after the storm…

Our SS 19 evokes the deep connection within and without, inviting you to find the beauty inside the storm.

Color and Texture

The different textures represent the various layers that we face in life…
Glidden hazy sage represents apathy…
Silver and metallic represent light…
Crude represents raw nature…
The red cage represents our blood vessels that represent both disruption and the power of life…

About Isabelle Donola

With Italian roots, Isabelle Donola learned how to sew at 3YO. She studied Fashion Design and Merchandising at SENAC and SENAI-CETIQT, FIDM and FIT. Master of pattern-making, Isabelle Donola developed her own technique—The “I.D. Technique”. She has sold her Ready-To-Wear Collections to boutiques around New York and Los Angeles, and has had her flagship store on Melrose Ave _ Beverly Hills. Her unique approach to fashion turns every fashion show into an immersive and unique experience for the viewer, who is suddenly submersed into Donola’s World.

Her designs have been featured in Elle Magazine, Nasty Gal, Getty Images, Apparel News, US Weekly, Life Magazine, CBS News, ABC News, and many other well-known publications. At her debut on the Official NYFW Show, in September of 2014, Isabelle was named among the top best 16 shows at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week by Huffington Post. Isabelle Donola is also known as Costume Designer for the award-winning feature film “Dark Amazon”, released in 2014, and the short movie “Roach”, released in 2016, and at a TV designer competition Project Runway. Her designs have been featured at Relationship Status TV series, and are showcased in a permanent exhibition in Washington DC at the MOB Museum.

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Art Hearts Fashion NYFW FW19

From September 6th to 10th, 2018, New York Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion returned to the enchanting and dramatic Angel Orensanz Venue.

Designers, celebrities, artists, buyers, and industry professionals from around the world converged in Manhattan for the most ground-breaking and innovative event. Art Hearts Fashion offered the most extensive schedule of designers over the 5 days during fashion week and over 100 international designers and artists showcasing their collections on the AHF stage. With a cutting-edge Cotton Inc show featuring Amazon & Alexa with a “See Now, Buy Now” concept, Art Hearts Fashion pushed the boundaries of creativity and innovation for New York Fashion Week.

 
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“This was by far the most groundbreaking and creative production this season at New York Fashion Week,” said Erik Rosete, Founder and President of Art Hearts Fashion International.

“We kicked off the week with World Renowned Artists Domingo Zapata featuring a special performance by Nicky Jam followed by three of our most art inspired designers.” The next day, Art Hearts Fashion expanded its footprint by adding a second venue at Pier59 Studios to produce shows for over 50 international designers. The inspiring Madeline Stuart showcased her line 21 Reasons Why collection to a standing ovation. An explosion of sexiness and creativity with The Black Tape Project set the crowd on fire. The series of events wrapped up the week with an exclusive event featuring the first-time ever collaboration between Amazon, Cotton Inc, and Art Hearts Fashion.

“Cotton’s Fashion Delivered Runway Show is the archetype for how brands should approach fashion retailing, giving consumers a front row seat to a memorable experience and the ability to purchase the looks they want on Amazon through their mobile devices — a simple, seamless experience.” explained Marissa Barlin, Director of Strategic Alliances for Cotton Incorporated. The evening closed out with a grand finale featuring 3 Italian designers for a “Taste of Italy.” Attracting over 12,000+ attendees, New York Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion was a massive success. “We wanted to showcase the creativity, energy, and sexiness that is New York City,” Rosete said.

Cotton’s Fashion Delivered is the archetype for how brands should approach fashion retailing

ABOUT ART HEARTS FASHION

Established since 2011, ART HEARTS FASHION is a forward-thinking and innovative fashion platform breaking new ground with cutting-edge runway presentations in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, and Asia. The visionary productions have garnered national and international acclaim from fashion authorities including, but not limited to, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, WWD, Cosmopolitan, Popsugar, and Refinery29. It has attracted mass media coverage by major outlets such as Today Show (NBC), Fox Television, CBS Television, Amazon Prime, The Huffington Post, and numerous digital and cable networks throughout the world. As of 2018, Art Hearts Fashion produces the #1 Los Angeles Fashion Week, #1 Miami Swim Week, and in the top 3 New York Fashion Week productions.

ART HEARTS FASHION has amassed an A-List Celebrity following that includes Britney Spears, Oscar Winner Adrien Brody, Kelly Rutherford, Nick Cannon, CeeLo Green, Drew Barrymore, Adriana Lima, Curtis Young “50 Cent”, Jason Derulo, Male Super Models Tyson Beckford and Garrett Neff, Philip Bloch, Steve Madden, Nicky Jam, Lindsay Lohan, Floyd Mayweather, Terrell Owens, and countless more. Consisting of 5-days of unrivaled shows, the highly sought-after event has a daily attendance of over 1,500 guests, celebrities, fashion editors, stylists, influencers, media, and VIPs. ART HEARTS FASHION has showcased prominent designers from Saks Fifth Avenue, Michael Costello, Betsey Johnson, Nicole Miller, Hale Bob, Sue Wong, MT Costello, Carmen Steffens, Amato Haute Couture by Furne one, Sue Wong, Walter Mendez, Zimmerman, Orlebar Brown, Vilebrequin, Trina Turk, Mister Triple X, Black Tape Project, renowned artist Domingo Zapata, and many more of the most talented designers and artists in the world.
To lean more about AHF productions visit www.ArtHeartsFashion.com and by city at www.NYFW.net www.LosAngelesFashionWeek.com & www.SwimWeek.net

The event’s sponsors included beauty by April Love Pro Team featuring Moira Cosmetics, Bdellium Tools, and beauty masks by FRANZ Jet www.Franzskincare.com / Official hair-care by Executive Styles with Salon Services by Woody Michleb Salons ft Style the Runway products. Monster Energy, Shibue Couture, Succession Lending, Landbridge Capital, My/mochi ice cream, Fashion Week Online, Apparel News, Tiffany Wax, Fashion TV, FNL Networks, Gem & Bolt, and I am Printing Solutions supported the event. Art Gallery Curated by Six Summit Gallery & Casting Location provided by SpyScape Museum.

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Studio 189 by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah NYFW FW19

Represented by Brandsway Creative.

Studio 189 by actor Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah put on a larger than life runway show at this year’s STYLE360 event.

The show incorporated their story, music, dance and fashion all in one. Performances began and ended the show with singing and dancing, as well as an emotional Aretha Franklin tribute from Broadway star, Frenchie Davis.

 
Studio 189 by Rosario Dawson and Abrima Erwiah: NYFW FW19

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Celebrity attendees included Alicia Keys and Naomi Campbell, model and musician Shaun Ross walked along with a model with a prosthetic leg, a male model in a plunging halter dress, and two young girls; further carrying out Studio 189’s message of inclusion and acceptance.

Hair for this show was provided by Not Your Mother‘s hair care. Their professional hairstylist team, lead by Michele Carrillo, helped to create looks for this show. Makeup and skincare was provided by Twinmedix, a pharmaceutical grade skincare solutions product line featuring cutting edge skincare and Embryolisse, a cult French skincare brand.

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KÛR NYFW FW19

Represented by HL Group.

KÛR by Kasuni Rathnasuriya’s SS19 collection “Compact Traveller” represents a hybrid collection of business casual and leisure looks.

The collection symbolizes the strong and confident woman who is professional with an affinity for work, travel and exploration. From office to urban adventures, this is the “new way she travels.”

 
KÛR: NYFW FW19

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The silhouettes are completed with KÛR’s signature handmade Dutch and Portuguese lace—currently on the verge of extinction—and the finest textiles from Japan. The garments reflect a heavy artistic influence from the “Suprematism” art movement and the “Black square” painting of Russian Artist, Kazimir Malevich. Intricate lace in geometric patterns infuse the silhouettes while clean whites create a power statement set against bold neutrals and hues of blue. The looks are finished with slip-on oxfords, comfy mules and leather bags with an artistic swoosh symbol.

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Global Fashion Collective II NYFW FW19

Represented by EB Consults Worldwide.

For the GFC II presentation, modern, sculptural and avant-garde collections featuring powerful feminine silhouettes blurred the line between haute couture and ready-to-wear fashion.

 
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XY

First up, Chinese brand XY wowed the audience with a child model full of personality walking the runway wearing a towering traditional silver headdress. Inspired by ethnic Chinese cultures with a focus on the Miao people, designer Han Zhang fuses tradition with modernity using Chinese embroidery and contemporary fashion silhouettes. A selective palette of black, accent red, and green reigns throughout in sumptuous silks and textured tulle. An emerald coloured mid-length silk dress, with fitted waist and princess-line bodice featured a beautiful contrast red off-shoulder design. A dramatic silhouette was created with a model wearing large black angel wings.

KIRSTEN LEY

Canadian designer Kirsten Ley’s refined artistic approach to design shone through her new collection MITØSIS, about the division of self; a conscious choice to leave one version in the past while moving forward with the new version. Oxygenated crimsons, rich dark blues, and bone colours from the human circulatory system are paired with unusual and beautiful graphic printwork of anatomy diagrams incorporating florals. A stand out look- a two piece in crimson leather with sculptured shoulders and high neckline, complete with white voluminous fur sleeve coverings. Hand-gathered chiffon and billowing silks build the story.

CARLTON JONES

Resort collection TERRA by American designer Carlton Jones celebrates the cross pollination of global terrains taking inspiration from fresh Eastern silhouettes. Lightweight breezy natural fibres are layered over one another and feature beautiful printwork morphing abstract vertebrae into chic animal print, reminiscent of African safari. Sparkling shiny fabrics caught the light on the runway, with sequins shimmering in earthy tones of sand, referencing glamorous desert nights. A clean crisp white jumpsuit with long open flowing asymmetric sleeve created a sophisticated chic look.

This season we would like to thank our official sponsors Alkaline Water, AOFM Pro, Milbon USA, and Stylecraft.

Credits:

Hair by Jorge Luis for Milbon USA

Makeup by Michelle Webb for AOFM Pro

About Global Fashion Collective (GFC)

Global Fashion Collective is a platform supporting creative designers from all around the world. The collective produces runway showcases in different fashion capitals with the aim to accelerate the designer’s global development, increase their international media visibility, and open new markets. By presenting its designers in front of international media and buyers globally, Global Fashion Collective is an expansion of Vancouver Fashion Week.

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Barragan NYFW FW19

Represented by Gia Kuan.

On Wednesday, September 12th, Victor Barragan presented his second runway show for his namesake label BARRAGAN.

The Spring/Summer 2019 debut defied constraints of a traditional runway at Next Century / Century 21 Stores in Downtown Manhattan. Models walked through the store’s Next Century wing and privately seated balcony before descending on Century 21’s iconic gold staircase into the main department store, surprising crowds of shoppers with BARRAGAN’s latest sartorial statement.

 
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SS19 Collection Notes – Terracota

Raw clay sculpted into form. Terracota is the color and material inspiration for Barragan’s Spring / Summer 2019 Collection. For the runway presentation models carry amorphous clay accessories that contrast the structured tailoring and pleated fabrics of the collection. The red earth stands against muted denim colors and bright psychedelic prints to create a fresh look for the spring season.

SHOW CREDITS:

Stylist: Tess Herbert

Casting: Leila Azizi

Production: Cynthia Cervantes

Set Design: Ruben Gutierrez

Hair: Hair Direction by Gregg Lennon with the Prema NYC team for ANTI @premahair @anticollective

Makeup: Ayami Nishimura at The Wall Group, sponsored by POLA B.A..

Nails: Eda Levenson of Lady Fancy Nails

Sculptural Nails: Juan Alvear

Soundtrack: Delia Beatriz

Catering: Geraldo Gonzalez

Special Thanks to: NUDESTIX, BEAUTY BLENDER, PREMA LOVE

ABOUT BARRAGAN

BARRAGAN started in New York City in 2014 by Victor Barragan as a distinctly Latinx experiment in fashion trends, gender identity, and media consumption. The brand offers an alternative to mainstream fashion by reinterpreting staples in counter-intuitive ways rooted in Latin American culture and traditions. In its clothing, BARRAGAN conveys an alternate reality by cut and pasting classic womens and menswear silhouettes to create mis-matched yet congruent pieces. Both womens and menswear are reworked to fit both sexes creating a uniquely gendered yet gender-fluid collection of clothing. The clothing is designed in New York City and fabricated in Mexico using high quality fabrics and materials. BARRAGAN pieces are currently stocked in countries across the globe including stores in the USA, Mexico, Japan, and Australia. www.barragannnn.com | @barragannnn

ABOUT NEXT CENTURY

Born from the legendary expertise of New York-based shopping icon Century 21, Next Century is an innovative, experiential next gen concept store. Featuring a diverse mix of high-end and streetwear, the store represents the current and future state of fashion thanks to a mix of exclusive designer drops, collaborations, customization, and events. For more information, visit c21stores.com/pages/next-century and follow Next Century on Instagram @nextcenturyC21.

ABOUT CENTURY 21 STORES

Century 21 Stores, a NYC icon for more than 55 years, is legendary for its exceptional offering of designer brands at amazing prices. Century 21 remains a leader in high-end, off-price fashion retail, offering men’s, women’s and children’s apparel, footwear, outerwear, lingerie and accessories, along with beauty and home goods at select stores and online at C21Stores.com. The retailer is headquartered in Downtown Manhattan. Additional locations in New York include Lincoln Square, Brooklyn, Queens, Yonkers, Long Island and now Staten Island. There are locations in Philadelphia, Pa. and Sawgrass Mills, Fla., as well as 3 stores in New Jersey: Paramus, Morristown and Elizabeth.

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Chocheng NYFW FW19

Represented by Shin Advisors.

Inspiration: The Best of Everything (1959), Sex and the Single Girl (1962), That Girl (1966), Joan Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Natalie Wood, Helen Gurley Brown, Diana Ross and the Supremes

Silhouette: caped, curved and streamlined
Colours: pink, mint, violet, coral, black and white
Fabrics: sumptuous cotton boucle, crisp linen shirting, delicate cotton knits and lace

Details: detachable capes, bibs and collars, hand embroidered buttons, ribbed ruffles, knit-ted ribbons twists, hand sewn petals and hand pleated florets.

 
Chocheng: NYFW FW19

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Photo credit: Dan Lecca

CHOCHENG is a womenswear designer label launched by designer Cho Cho Cheng, who studied fashion and costume design at the Parsons School of Design and took an appren-ticeship in Savile Row, London to study traditional British tailoring. The first CHOCHENG store opened in 2010 at 838 Madison Avenue, New York, followed by a second store in 2015 at Seasons Place, Beijing. CHOCHENG bespoke and ready-to-wear collections are known for their meticulous detail and 100% natural materials. All fabrics are sustainable and produced in Europe, many exclusive to the label.

All garments are hand sewn in Lon-don following heritage Savile Row tailoring techniques, everything from shoulder pads, embroidered buttons, inseam buttonholes to decorative silk petals are handmade from nat-ural materials. Jackets and coats are half lined in the manner of traditional sports jackets showing all padding, stiffening, basting, binding and interfacing are all hand finished.

Woven garments are manufactured in London and knitwear is made in Scotland and Italy. For both environmental and aesthetic reasons, CHOCHENG forbids the use of commercial iron-on interfacing and machine finishing. CHOCHENG has become synonymous with a mod-ern and whimsical interpretation of traditional British tailoring using only natural materials. CHOCHENG caters to a discerning clientele who appreciates craftsmanship and conserva-tion of the environment.

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