Todo es de Color

After dressing First Lady Michelle Obama and remaining a designer of note in New York since 2001, Barbara Tfank probably needed a well-deserved vacation. Visiting the ancient city of Seville in Spain brought her a tide of new ideas.

For her SS17 collection, a host of beautiful and intricate designs glittered before modern art pieces at Leila Heller Gallery in Chelsea — as eye-catching as the art and architecture that inspired them.

Andalucían Style

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In speaking with the designer, it was clear that certain art pieces and locations made their way to her creative process in a charming homage. Several of the fabrics were made in Spain and she subtly borrowed from art, tile work, and architecture to represent Seville — certainly a Herculean task. But as Barbara said, “it’s a wink and a nod.”

Gesturing to a black and white rose-patterned dress, she dreamily mentions the gardens of Spain, replete with bountiful roses. Many of the dresses borrow from the tiles in the Moorish palaces, the accents a nod to the gold of mosaics or domes.

She dreamily mentions the gardens of Spain …

The references don’t cease with the environment of Seville — the influential art pieces of the 17th century artist Francisco de Zurbarán, known as the “Spanish Carvaggio,” immensely intrigued Tfank. Paying tribute to the master’s illusionist style and richness of color, Tfank created structured pieces of delectable design. Using fabrics like silk, cotton, and taffeta, the graceful textiles of the dresses are as smooth as oil on canvas.

The dresses are as smooth as oil on canvas.

The voluminous sleeves and quiet elegance of these pieces are the kind of style and panache we’ve come to expect from a designer like Tfank. She does not fail in producing effortless (or seemingly effortless) class, despite fashion’s new motto of “anything goes.”

In an age of constant progress, the reflection upon a rich and multifaceted past is less a bore than it is a refreshing repose, a spin in one of Seville’s sunny gardens.

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FWO

Son Jung Wan SS17 NYFW

Exploration of the ’70s — with all its wild color combinations and blending of drab and fab — is hardly a new theme in recent seasons. But — as we’ve seen in some notable flops that capture the worst of the era, rather than its promise as a reinvention — it takes a talent to do it well.

Son Jung Wan’s SS17 collection makes it work more often than not, with flared silhouettes and fun combinations that take us to the Studio 54 dance floor by way of sequins (which we expect) but also flowered appliques, candy stripes, and even houndstooth.

 
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Flared silhouettes and fun combinations take us to the Studio 54 dance floor.

Her cohesive collection had jumpsuits, requisite (we hope) Halston style bias-cut dresses, and lots of layers.

If you’re going to add your own voice to the ’70s conversation, this is the way to do it: with enough style and originality to make it worth watching.

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FWO

Wearable Art at Maison the Faux SS17

Probably not many of us are going out with nipples exposed. And yet, taken individually, many of the Maison the Faux looks were imminently wearable: even if playfully outrageous.

Models were styled to look as if they were going to a 1980s after-hours club. There was no shortage of skin showing, and most models were androgynous. The makeup by Yuui Vision for Make-Up Studio was especially beautiful. I loved the theatrics of this show, and appreciated the concept: of unquenchable desire for more.

Maison The Faux

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Many of the Maison the Faux looks were imminently wearable.

The collection featured an assortment of great suits for men and women. The coats were also superb. My personal favorite was a pair of heels that had pillows that read “faux.” (I need to find out where to get those ASAP.)

The show was a fun departure from what I usually see during fashion week, and I’m already looking forward to seeing what Maison the Faux does next.

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FWO

Fashion Week Online NYFW Closing Party

Very possibly, the only thing better than fashion week … is spending fashion week in the company of family and friends.

Fortunately, those attending the NEXT ARTISTS‘ BEAUTY LOUNGE — held at The Shows by FTL Moda — were able to savor the best of two of life’s most wonderful luxuries.

The lounge was held at FTL Moda’s NYFW venue, Space 404, and live-streamed on Fashion Week Online to a LIVE audience of 18,000 watchers: part of FWO’s audience of half-a-million unique people for the season. (Replay to come!)

The live stream, produced by FTL Moda in conjunction with Samsung, was hosted by David Lopez, the Brand Ambassador of T3 Hair Tools, and FWO’s own Melanie Sutrathada.

An amazing risotto station was organized by Urbani Truffles, and furnishings were provided by Kartell.

Host David Lopez

Host Melanie Sutrathada

Guests included Kristy Watson of Erno Laszlo, Sara Happ of Sara Happ cosmetics, Natalie Gonzalez, Sr. Photo Producer at Victoria’s Secret, Hannah Salkovitz, Production Coordinator at Camuto Group, Carole Radzwill, author & cast member of Real Housewives of New York City, Caroline Salvia, founder of Sloosh Boots, Adrienne Ho, Next Model and fashion influencer, Corinne Andrews, Photo Shoot Coordinator at Adore Me, Lexii Gil, Producer at Splashlight, Susan O’Gorman of Distinctive Apparel, Lindsay Pogash, Photo Studio Manager at KOMAR, Kerrie Cline of GQ, Sasha BarTur of GQ Magazine, Faith Kates & Fallon Kogan (owners of Next Models), Dorenna Newton, Executive Video Producer at GQ, Abi O’Donnell, Account Director at Sunshine Sachs PR, Rachel Truehart, Ralph Lauren photo producer and finalist on ABC’s The Bachelor (Season 16) & Bachelor Pad (Season 3), Alyssa Clare Hoersten, Art Director at Nicole Miller, Next Model Marloes Horst, Next Model Daniela Braga (with boyfriend Ryan Leslie), Carla Isabel Carstens, Director of VIP & Sponsorship at Krupp Group, Anita Alvarez (USA Synchronized Swimming Duet, Rio 2016 Olympians, two-time Olympian), Next Model Astrid Baarsma, Next Model Zuzzana Bijoch, Next Model Egle Tvirbutaite, Next Model Suzanne Dia, Next Model Hind Sahli, Next Model Lini Kennedy, Ashley Parker, Editorial Director of Fashion Times, Christina Cotronis, Director of Photo Shoot Production at Nine West, Beverley Canepari and Lora Karam of Unlocking Litchfield, Alexander Duckworth, President/COO of Point One Percent Marketing/Advertising, Maddie Press of Point One Percent, blogger Maria Martins, Lisa Panke of Fashiola.com, FWO team members Julia Zeldin and Emily Burnette, FTL Moda founder Ilaria Niccolini, Samsung’s Dianne LaGuardia, and Pablo Starr, publisher of Fashion Week Online, Savion James Marcelle of Next, Simona Abaton of Abaton fragrances, Sabrina Nortanicola of URBANI Truffles, Giorgio Ricci of Kartell design … among MANY others!

Chinotto beverages were provided by Lurisia, Chinotto luxury fragrances were supplied by Abaton.

The People

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The Scene

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Beautiful View from FTL Moda

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Needless to say, everyone had a wonderful time with old friends, while making some new friends along the way.

#NYFW doesn’t get any better than this.

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Trash-Talking in High Style

 
For Spring/Summer 2017, Georgine Ratelband, designer of GEORGINE, was inspired by the type of girl who shops at Bergdorf Goodman and Trash & Vaudeville.

“I think it’s a more interesting concept of dressing,” said the designer. “Luxury goods coexist with rock t-shirts; intricate couture beading meets motorcycle jackets; and lightweight furs are punctuated by combat boots.”

Ratelband also drew inspiration from the way young women pilfer the closets of their mothers. Specifically, Frances Bean Cobain and Zoe Kravitz came to mind, who have mothers with the most incredible closets.

 
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The looks mixed edgy glamour with teenage rebellion-chic, combining Kravitz’ latter-day Superfly style with post-grunge glam, in fun fur coats, spiderweb lace, and metallic motos.

The result? A streetwear collection that’s varied, fun, and imminently wearable. Want to transition from fine dining to raising ruckus?

Georgine is your designer.

Want to transition from fine dining to raising ruckus?

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FWO

A New Side of Desigual

Desigual: NYFW’s most beloved Spanish brand launched Spring/Summer 2017’s line this past week. Here at Fashion Week Online, it’s one of our favorite shows to attend. From the vibrant colors to the upbeat music, we can’t help but dance in our seats.

The brand famous for their graceful mix of patterns and colors, comes back this season with a new twist on a classic image. This season, denim ruled the stage. The Barcelona brand enhances this classic fabric with vibrant patchwork floral patterns and lace details as a new approach for the label.

Although the approach was more muted than usual, the sense of fun was still evident in the Snapchat-style face filters, brought to life on the runway. And, as always, the execution of layered looks was masterful.

 
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As always, the execution of layered looks was masterful.

Throughout the show, we still witnessed patterned materials, topped off with decadent earrings and headbands. However, the soft combinations of whites, light blues, and army greens reflected the ease of the warmer half of the year.

Our favorite looks of the show included the all-white ensemble that mixes lace, a denim jacket, and embellished capris. Patchwork jackets paired with maxi dresses created a highly elegant look that’s easy to pull off; we’ll be sure to copy that all of next spring.

The original attitude, paired with the softer looks from this season’s runway proves there’s a great evolution happening at Desigual. Here at FWO, we can’t wait for spring to show off these new pieces.

There’s a great evolution happening at Desigual.

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FWO

Upper East Side Chic

We’ve all seen the Upper East Side New York women: their hair and makeup unimaginably impeccable, their clothing so expensive and exclusive you wonder how anyone could possibly have that much money. You see them out with their equally glamorous friends; their lips pursed and manicured fingers tapping away on a martini glass.

 
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Photos: Matteo Prandoni/BFA.com

You hate them — or at least, you really want to — but mainly because you’d like to live like them. We’ve hardly celebrated the art of being a socialite woman outside of making them comedic elements in TV or film, but Chiara Boni presented her SS17 collection for women who want to embody the class and elegance of those seemingly perfect women.

For women who want to embody the class and elegance of seemingly perfect women.

Made in her signature jersey, the collection was of navy, rose, aquamarine, and black hues with a spattering of sophisticated patterns. There was a marked interest in sleeves and a flower motif; some of the sleeves had more of a bell shape, or were similar to the petals of a bloom. Other pieces displayed flowers more heavy-handedly, in appliqué form on sleeves or bottoms of skirts.

The hair and makeup seemed to have been taken inspiration from the ’80s. Hair was frizzy, and as big as possible; a couple of models even brought a can of hairspray with them and sprayed it bountifully for the cameras. The makeup was simple, save for the glittering lips that reminded me of the gaudy glamour I loved as a child — “too much,” but in that way that’s just enough.

In many ways the inclusion of the ’80s vibe added another dimension to the collection. Chiara Boni La Petite Robe is well known for its elegant and timeless pieces, but that does not signify lack of an imagination. They fit in just as well with the past as with the present, and the future. They’re for natural makeup lovers or those who go all out. They go well with bountiful hair or slicked styles.

All Chiara Boni wants, is for you to realize your own glamour, in her designs.

Chiara Boni wants you to realize your own glamour.

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With love,

FWO