Monique’s show was memorable for its overall attention to detail, exquisite sewing and larger than life color. Even black seems to transcend its own darkness. Beyond the couture itself, production value at such a close range tells no lies. So hair, makeup, nails, skin tone . . . everything . . . demands perfection and demands that the photographer gets it.

The cozy collection had a nice combination of hand-knitted sweaters, tweed cropped jackets, fur coats, silk dresses, satin trousers, ruffled and wrap skirts. Prominent fabrics were silk, chiffon, organza, cashmere, and flannel. Styles ranged from over-sized turtlenecks to beaded patched skirts.

February 10, 2011 at the Theater in Lincoln Center, celebrities walked the runway for heart health awareness. The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2011 had an impressive lineup of celebrities who wore designers from Matthew Williamson to A Pea in the Pod to Zac Posen. Highlights included appearances by Patti LaBelle, Natasha Bedingfield, Alison Sweeney, just to name a few.

From Alison Sweeney to Suzanne Somers, The Heart Truth’s Red Dress 2011 Collection was spectacular in every way. Each celebrity walked the runway to her own special choreographed song. Singer Patti LaBelle strutted confidently to “New Attitude” as she wore Zang Toi. Alison Sweeney, known for her role in Days of Our Lives and reality TV’s The Biggest Loser, walked and flexed to “Let’s Get Physical.” She wore Tadashi Shoji.

Ever wonder what goes on on the other side of the world?  Have you ever been curious about how those from Nordic countries dress, design, and feel about fashion?  I’m not surprised to learn that people are basically the same no matter what part of the world they come from.  We all love beautiful clothes, and we all want to keep warm.  Living in Southern California makes me spoiled because I rarely pull out my winter coat.  But traveling to New York as frequently as […]

“Fashion is a constant balancing act of the artistic and the practical; without one or the other, it cannot survive. We don’t create clothes to hang in a museum but rather on someone who has hopes, dreams, and aspirations. It has to suit the purposes of the one who will wear it. Otherwise it is of no use at all.”—Garci Lee, Designer for COIN 1804

Nally & Millie is a crossover contemporary label of tops and dresses in artistic prints and sophisticated solids, designed for versatility, easily switching from daytime to evening. Nally & Millie is the perfectly priced solution that works well with casual denims or for dressier occasions.

Unless you read his line sheet, Zang Toi’s Spring 2011 Collection was somewhat perplexing. It was his tribute to the 1956 Oscar-winning film, Giant. A parade of pale pinks, blues, and printed frocks were a throwback from the late 50s celebrating Zang Toi’s peculiar fantasy with cowboys and heiresses. As the first cowboy wearing male model appeared shirtless, I was certainly scratching my head trying to understand when Zang Toi’s theme would become clear.

The advice I would give to a fashion designer is simply “NEVER GIVE UP.” The journey can be difficult and things may not go as planned; however, when you stay persistent, you will always find a way. Believe in yourself because if you don’t, no one else will.

Now, it’s interesting to understand how VS has evolved over the years from its humble beginnings to where it is today—untouchable goddess-like amazons in frilly underthings. Spotlights, Platinum selling recording artists, the world’s best stylists and runway show producers, and some of the best live event photographers crammed on the riser with their keys to the city. Aren’t they the lucky ones! They get to shoot those winged angels exclusively on the runway.