Semir x CJ Yao NYFW FW19

Represented by Company Agenda.

On Wednesday September 12th (Spring Studios) during New York Fashion Week Semir x CJ Yao presented their Spring Summer 2019 collection featuring men’s and women’s streetwear.

Heavily influenced by young Chinese style, the collection feature bold graphic prints layered shorts and bright pops of color.

Front row guests included Chris Lavish, actress Malgosia Garny, and Filip Pogady.

 
Semir x CJ Yao: NYFW FW19

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ABOUT SEMIR X CJ YAO

Chinese fashion brand SEMIR joins hands with Chinese independent designer brand C.J.YAO using the new generation of Chinese design language to interpret the fashion and attitude of the current young Chinese.

What is the attitude of young Chinese to fashion today? Instead of speculating and advocating for itself, SEMIR, which has always been dedicated to serving mass consumers, specially sent fashion observers to the streets to personally interview and listen to fashion voices of young people. Based on this, SEMIR found that in the Internet age, the emerging generation is keen on high technology. They are online all the time every day, they have an open international perspective and strong national sentiment; they’re eager to speak for their own culture. In their subconscious, fashion is a mixture of the East and West, with a strong definition of self-attitude at the same time.

The fashion element discovered by SEMIR this time is inspired by the spark from the collision of ideological trends of eastern and western contexts, which is presented by the mind-blowing and unique Chinese and English expressions. Like the emoji package, they are the popular expressions of those young people who are keen on online socializing. These unique vocabularies are the symbols of popularity of Chinese culture in the world, and also provide an opportunity for the collaboration between SMEIR and C.J.YAO— to bring the combination of these humorous Chinese English and fashion to the world.

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Five Rising Stars

Represented by The Riviere Agency.

The Oxford Fashion Studio II did not disapppint this year, showcasing five young designers during their 2 p.m. runway.

A mixture of ready-to-wear, couture, and outlandish pieces strutted the catwalk, encompassing size-inclusive ensembles to barely-there experimental silicone constructs.

 
Oxford Fashion Studio: NYFW FW19

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London-based designer Caroline Perino opened the show with a dramatic take on couture. High slits, geode details, and sequined trims were found amongst mens and womenswear models. Perino pushed the boundaries of excess and costuming, emphasizing architecture and fit. The mesmerizing orange halter gown with rust-colored stone accents in lieu of buttons was the high point of her collection.

New York designer Caroline Smouse displayed her crochet Spring/Summer ’19 showcase, ranging from a mustard-colored hooded cardigan to barely-there maxi dresses. The cohesive collection turned the rainy NYFW day into a beach oasis, weaving a groovy 70s vibe throughout. A purple ensemble added a bit of glitz with a metallic thread knit, bringing a day-to-night effect.

Jewelry brand Atalanka showed next, coupled with a stylish velvet pieces. The nature-inspired necklaces showed beautifully against dark navy fringed jumpsuits and rich mustard turtlenecks. The runway segment left the audience ready to shop, especially the off-white studded calf hair mules each model wore. Ash, the charismatic mastermind behind reasonably-priced Atalanka, paired her signature “Phases of the Moon” lariat with a low neckline dress, making the statement necklace the standout feature of her show.

The highly-anticipated C’est D runway collection by Doyeon Yoni Yu featured a futuristic take on vintage. Experimental ensembles with 50s pastel color palettes and unexpected details (candy-esque appliqués on calf-high cutout heels! amoeba patterned shoulder capes!) brought a powerful punch of fresh air. The size-inclusive brand mixed models of all shapes throughout the runway show, emphasizing self-love and body positivity. Looks 7 and 8– a pink bralette paired with matching wide leg trousers and mint ruched tulle sleeve accents, and a frilled seafoam tank top over printed pants, respectively–stole the show.

Viktoria Tisza closed out the 2 p.m. showcase with her silicone rubber bodysuits and dresses. Budapest-based Tisza began her career as a swimwear designer, reminiscent of her fashion-forward bodysuits today. The extensive collection included layers of water between the rubber, seeming to draw inspiration from life preservers. A white dress featured a pouch of blue liquid, similar to an ice pack, along the natural waist. The collection stressed editorial statements over wearability sans for a few pieces, including an ingenious warm yellow top with three rows of circled cutouts paired beautifully with a boxy suspender white skirt with matching yellow buttons. The finale dress– a deep v-neck long sleeve flared frock in the same yellow rubber–was the highlight of the collection.

The Oxford Fashion Studio II collection once again brought up-and-coming designers to the forefront at NYFW.

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Fashion Palette NYFW FW19

Represented by The Riviere Agency.

Eleven Australian labels showed their Spring Summer 2019 collections this afternoon, 7th September 2018 as part of the IMG schedule, Fashion Palette New York: The Shows at Industria, New York to over 600 guests. Fashion Palette is supported by The Australian Consulate General New York, Australian beauty brands Alison Jade Cosmetics and Davroe Hair.

 
Fashion Palette: NYFW FW19

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Showcasing designers: Bronx & Banco, Elliatt, Saski Collection, Elle Zeitoune, Santina-Nicole, Harvey the Label, NNCY, DA by Daniel, Jagger & Stone, Avery Verse and The Blonde Republic.

Guests such as Jordyn Woods, Chantel Jeffries, Anastasia Karanikolaou, Delilah Belle, sat front row along with influencers Carrington Durham, Chantel Zales and Janice Joostema. Celebrity Nicole Williams opened the show for Sydney designer, Elle Zeitoune in a sultry red gown.

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Global Fashion Collective I NYFW SS19

Represented by EB Consults Worldwide.

A group show with a real mix of design aesthetics, GFC I designers brought their vibrant and eccentric collections to the runway by taking exaggerated shapes and unique fabrics to the next level.

 
Global Fashion Collective I: NYFW SS19

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Profanity By LillzKillz showcased a playful unisex collection ‘Eat my shorts’, with transparent vinyl pockets filled with toy cars, platform sneakers, video game prints, and bold bright colourways in vibrant yellow, tangerine orange, royal blue, and neon green. Old car parts including seatbelts, and seat leather are refurbished in garments nodding to the inspiration of a middle class family and their beat up car. A key look for this Canadian designer featured a teal and tan brown leather patched two piece with contrast white straps, topped off with a car seat headrest.

Plain black with contrast red and yellow plaid featured next for Canadian designer Adam Lin-Bungag, winner of the 2018 Nancy Mak Award. The NOT DEAD YET signature grunge aesthetic was expressed through oversized sleeves, raw edges, Dr Martens, hanging chains, and studs. Drawn letters spell out SHAME on the side of sneakers, and printed words on graphic tees hint at the theme ‘Eulogy’- the understanding that in order to move forward we must acknowledge, understand, and learn from our past. Highlights included a transparent PVC layer overcoat lined with over a red plaid jacket, and white crinkled pants with red plaid strips tied around leg.

Rainbow shaved ice, tropical fruits, and flowers have inspired the ‘VaCaTioN in Hawaii’ collection by Japanese designer Nozomi Kuwahara for the SS19 season. Nozomi uses vivid colours, soft textured fabrics such as cotton Seersucker, and even SPF50+ fabrics to experiment with the summer theme. Models walked in twos in matching combos; a lemon lime green short-sleeved button-up shirt dress was complemented with a bandeau/maxi skirt look with ribbon fastenings. Holiday destination name ‘Waikiki’ is embroidered on a motif of sunbathers on select pieces, and plastic accessories derived from beach toys and swimming goggles complete the looks.

German designer Kim Tiziana Rottmüller leads us through a spiritual story for collection ‘Oblivion’, taking inspiration from a seductive witch, a symbol for our transcendental self and inner magical power. Lilac, the colour for spirituality brings light into the collection whereas black is used to submit the unknown, mysterious darkness. Experiments with volume are revealed through oversized hoods and layers of ruffles. A stand out look – a candy pink oversized woolen jumper embellished with mysterious tarot cards that weave in and out of the knit.

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C+ plus SERIES NYFW SS19

Represented by C.T. Liu.

C+ plus SERIES, a brand born from the era of modern elegance, presents its SS19 collection.

Upon launcing the label in 2018, designer C.T. Liu sought to find balance within the sharp contrasts of urban attire. With each piece in the SS19 collection, the label pays homage to the natural refinement of a career woman. Simultaneously, the designs of the collection offer a sense of spirituality, with an ethereal charm characterizing the essence of the clothing. Liutaps into extreme sports as a major inspiration this season—creatingclothing for women who not only survive, but strive with grace in the urban jungle.

 
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This season also focuses on the dual nature of knitwear. The brand’s double layer method uses metal yarn as the top layer yarn to create a glittering texture, and the bottom layer as a second skin-comfortable and soft. The inside of the fitted tailored cover has a large silhouette, and the specially-increased shirt collar symbolizes the power and gathers the details with a freely adjustable waist to just soothe the strong temperament brought by the strong silhouette and give it a feminine charm.

C+ plus SERIES is designed for the sublime nature of woman, translating her internal freedom into physical form. C+plus SERIES is the embodiment of modernity within feminism, and it is at the core of our exciting new collection. We invite you to observe our latest exploration into all that is divine, powerful and simple.

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Romeo Hunte NYFW FW19

Represented by People’s Revolution.

Designer Romeo Hunte showed his 2019 collection for New York Fashion week on September 9, 2018 at Pier 59, New York, NY at 2PM.

The collection explores the concept of intersections between: Street and Luxe; Now and New Wave; “See Now, Buy Now” and 2019; Line and Fluidity.

 
Romeo Hunte: NYFW FW19

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A color palette of Royal Blue, Berry, Gray, and Black in custom Neoprene dominated the collection with flashes of Neon. Flying Fox fur in Sun Yellow and oversized mink collars in buffalo check intersected with swim and black denim.

Design-driven Swiss watchmaker Rado completed the looks with bold watches in White and Black high-tech ceramic, HyperChrome, and Hyper Bronze. “We are thrilled to partner with Romeo Hunte and see Rado’s pioneering watches presented alongside his latest collection. We believe this partnership highlights our shared dedication to innovative design and materials.” says Matthias Breschan, Rado CEO.

Celebrities in attendance included: JaVale McGee, Justine Skye, Young Paris, Miles Richie, Warren Elgort, Jason Rodriguez and fashion icons Miss Jay and Diane Pernet.

Sponsorship: Kopenhagen Fur, StormrUSA Neoprene, Rado Watches, Ted Gibson, Vicky Steckel, 25thandjune.

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Samurai Dancing & Lots of Lace NYFW FW19

Represented by The Riviere Agency.

At the Spring/Summer’19 season of NYFW: The Shows at Spring Studios, designer Dan Liu showcased Part I of the “Ima, Nippon” (いま、日本) collection, translated to “Nowadays, Japan”.

The show opened in the designer’s true fashion with Dan himself masked and performing a samurai dance.

Dan Liu’s signature feminine cocktail dresses came down the runway of course, but this season with the influence of Japanese spirit, a part of his heritage. The Southeastern country is rare in that it keeps traditional culture even today in the modern society, even though technology and progress has caused a lot of changes in its development and made traditions fade away. Dan Liu’s goal was to produce a collection and show that enveloped this juxtaposition between modernity and traditional culture.

 
Samurai Dancing & Lots of Lace: NYFW FW19

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This was the first part of the collection to unveil, split in two because Dan Liu has so much to tell about Japan, its culture, traditional arts, modern designs, exceptional fashion trends, amazing food culture, irreplaceable cities and places and so much more. The designer used his design elements like traditional masks, fabrics and colors to show the world that Japanese culture is harmonious and diverse, so women all over the world could wear his creations with joy, confidence and comfortability.

Dan Liu’s signature lace, embroidery, and beading enhanced the design of the delicate dresses. This season, Dan Liu’s choice of fabrics and textiles was influenced by the designer’s multi-cultural heritage, including Japanese, and based on seasonal features such as lightness, airiness, floral materials, and butterfly accents. The Part I of the “Ima, Nippon” (いま、日本) collection mostly consisted of black, pink, blue, and white, but there were several mixed colors and patterns in the collection representing the diversity and complexity of Japan as a unique country in the Far East with its history, discipline, and culture.

Dan Liu’s customer is undeniably elegant, tasteful, and feminine at the same time. Dan Liu’s unique designs are crafted to give customers confidence and make them passionate enough to know that they are beautiful.

Notable attendees included Miss Universe Demi-Leigh Nel-Peters, Francesca Curran of Orange is the New Black, actress Jenn Lyon of Claws, and singer Julie Mintz.

About Dan Liu

Award-winning Canadian designer, Dan Liu, draws his inspirations for DAN LIU and TATSUAKI designs from his Chinese and Japanese heritage. With emphasis on beauty and practicality, his debut knitwear collection was so unique that numerous Hollywood celebrities frequented his first Yorkville store in Toronto. The TATSUAKI women’s line has since evolved into ‟Funky Couture” while “Elegant Couture” is the perfect characterization of DAN LIU’s line.

Both labels often appear with knit, crochet, lace, embroidery and beaded details and they are favored by young executives as its chic yet elegant apparel can be worn from day to night. As Designer-in-Chief, Dan is best known for contemporary dresses and his tailoring that accentuates the female form with a romantic flair. Dan’s versatility can be seen from various themes of his collections. Working from concept to patterns, he incorporates color contrasts, details and wearability to ensure every piece is perfect from any angle.

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