Exciting news:
New York Couture Fashion Week is at the door. It will take place on February 13-15, 2009 at the world famous Waldorf Astoria. Of course, tickets (including VIP and Platinum VIP) are available to attendees. For those who did not have a chance to experience NY fashion luxury, we are summing up the highlights of the latest 2008 show:
View All Fashion Photos from New York Couture Fashion Week 2008 (courtesy of www.CoutureFashionWeek.com)
Luxury Reigns at New York’s Couture Fashion WeekSeptember 2008’s Couture Fashion Week in New York City was a delightful three-day event of stunning fashion shows, top-notch entertainment and luxury art and product displays. The event, held in the elegant Majestic Ballroom of the Westin Times Square in the heart of the Big Apple, was well attended by diplomats, fashionistas, socialites and international press. In keeping with Couture Fashion Week’s tradition of presenting an international roster of distinguished participants, designers at this season’s event hail from Colombia, Russia, Turkey, Egypt, Albania, India, Australia, Romania and the USA.
Next season's event is already scheduled for Valentine’s Day weekend February 13-15, 2009 at the world-famous Waldorf-Astoria in New York City with abundant branding and promotional opportunities available for companies interested in reaching an affluent audience. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase at CoutureFashionWeek.com.
Leading Romanian
couture fashion designer Romanitza returned for the third time to Couture Fashion Week New York on September 7, 2008 with the presentation of her latest collection. Each successive collection from this gifted designer has surpassed the last, and she
continues to make inroads into the USA luxury market. “This was Romanitza’s strongest collection so far,” says event producer Andres Aquino. “Her palette and combination of colors was pure spring and her fabrics were exquisite choices. Overall feminine and classic at once.”
Turkish designer Nedret Taciroglu made her much-anticipated USA debut during New York’s Couture Fashion Week. The inspiration for Nedret Taciroglu's latest collection was “Sultans’ Signatures.” The Sultans’ Signatures were not created by the Sultans themselves, but by calligraphers during the Ottoman Empire. Each one is distinctive and reflects the ruler’s power through intricate designs featuring both letters and patterns. In order to introduce the Sultans’ Signatures to the world, Ms. Taciroglu blended history with modernism over a period of five months to produce a beautiful 30-piece collection. She used the signatures of Mehmet the Conqueror and Suleyman the Magnificent, among others. The designs also feature Swarovski crystals, chiffon and draping as well as the use of red and beige emphasizing the glory of the Ottomans.
Katerina Bocci returned to Couture fashion Week with an elegant and stunning collection of jewel-bright colors. Ms. Bocci began her career and opened her own fashion atelier in her native Albania. In 2001 she moved to the United States and quickly became known in the Detroit area for her impeccable fashion designs, selling to a growing savvy and sophisticated private clientele as well as to boutiques such as Kleinfeld in New York, Roma Sposa and Alessandra Bridal in Michigan and Sposaitalia in Canada. Ms. Bocci was named Best Designer in Michigan by Hour Detroit Magazine, WDIV Channel 4 and Strut Magazine. Her designs have been featured in The New York Times, Hour Detroit , Style and Inside Weddings magazines, and she is a favorite designer of TV news anchors Lila Lazuras and Rhonda Walker, Miss Universe 2006 Zuleyka Rivera, Miss Albania 2007 Sadina Alla and singer Fergie.
Designer Nina Gleyzer draws inspiration from her love of nature’s beauty and delicacy: the softness of a flower petal, the intricacy of a spider web, the billowing of wheat in the wind. Through her skillful use of a palette of feminine lines, dramatic colors and innovative fabrication, Ms. Gleyzer choreographs a dance of elegance and sophistication. Her latest collection is entitled Symphony #1: Purity. Love. Wisdom. A native of St. Petersburg, Russia, Ms. Gleyzer is a master of couture design now based in Atlanta. “Nina brings poetry to fashion,” says event producer Andres Aquino.
A native of Colombia now based in Miami,
Cecilia Perez has been creating unforgettable feminine fashions for over 24 years. Her driving passion is her love of art drawn from her experience and training in watercolor and oil painting as well as sculpture. Her artistic talents naturally progressed into sewing, knitting and fashion design. The gifted designer creates her couture fashions through draping over mannequins. Her decidedly contemporary designs are characterized by an exquisite attention to detail, impeccable construction and use of rich luxurious fabrics. She also designs one-of-a-kind bridal gowns. Ms. Perez received thunderous applause at Couture Fashion Week for her beautifully crafted collection.
Chicago-based designer Sararose Krenger debuted her high-end line of evening wear entitled "Sararose" at Couture Fashion Week. The passion and pizzazz behind Stix and Roses, Ms. Krenger has been designing and styling for a number of years. The collection featured sweetheart necklines, bold collars, fishtail skirts, and body-hugging silhouettes. A key element in this collection, texture was seen in the mixtures of such fabrics as satin, silk dupioni, and tulle, as well as in the use of tufting. Colors ranged from soft champagne gold, burgundy, luminous silver, emerald green, and of course, the ever-sophisticated and luxurious black.
Turkish haute-couture designer Rabia Yalcin has already achieved unprecedented recognition for her glamorous designs and talent for detail. In her newest collection Ms. Yalcin explored the use of natural fabrics and organic fibers created from recycled materials that showcase the luxury in earthly-friendly initiatives. Ms. Yalcin’s new work represents a synthesis of the Eastern Roman and Ottoman Empires. She blends the strong silhouettes and powerful colors of the West with the delicate intricacies of the East, for a collection inspired by the rich cultures that inhabited the city of Istanbul. In her second appearance at Couture Fashion Week, Ms. Yalcin was presented with the event’s first “Eco-Friendly Fashion Designer Award.”
Cairo-based Soucha Fashion is considered one of the leading fashion trendsetters in the region. A native of Tunisia, Soucha is a talented young fashion artist and graduate of the famed Academia Della Moda in Florence, Italy. Soucha Fashion operates two exclusive Cairo boutiques and caters to a celebrity and fashion-savvy clientele. The recipient of numerous awards including Face of Africa - Best Designer, Soucha made his USA Debut at Couture Fashion Week with a head to toe dramatic collection.
The fashions of the Washington DC-based
Laura Williams are characterized by an original style and exceptional craftsmanship. A number of guests at her show commented on the versatility and wearability of Ms. William's beautifully rendered fashions.
A native of India,
designer Sushma Patel showed an ethereal collection in her second appearance at Couture Fashion Week. Ms. Patel's designs are a unique and stunning Indo-Western fusion characterized by impeccable craftsmanship and quality and an innovative approach to cut, draping and the use of opulent fabrics embellished with hand embroidery and crystals. Designs are meticulously handcrafted in India and sold at the designer’s own boutiques in Atlanta and in Mumbai, India, as well as at a number of upscale boutiques in India and other countries. Her goal is to achieve international recognition as a cosmopolitan designer appealing to a wide spectrum of consumers. She has a loyal and growing clientele around the world including a number of prominent film stars.
Andres Aquino's inspiration for
Spring 2009 is the muses and nymphs of Greek Mythology. The collection is reminiscent of the designer's childhood when his imagination was fueled by those timeless stories and legends. Mr. Aquino's "Muse Collection" features fluid feminine gowns adorned with fine Japanese and French lace. The designs reflect the rich natural colors of forests, rivers and fountains where the Muses and Nymphs dwelt. A variety of artistic elements, including dance and poetry, come together in the creation of the unforgettable designs.
Beautiful ready-to-wear collections were presented by designers including:
- Edwing D'Angelo whose dramatic Antarctica-inspired designs are entitled "Aquactica".
- Ann Spoyer who uses fabrics made of fine, natural fibers dyed in chic colors and often decorated with elegantly embroidered designs and/or prints.
- Australian designer Cristina Nitopi presented designs for both men and women collections with an urban edge.
- New York-based menswear designer Prince Williams 3rd showed a colorful and whimsical collection with a British public school flavor.
Couture Fashion Week is a multi-day event showcasing couture and luxury fashion. It also includes exhibits of luxury brands and fine art as well as world-class entertainment and receptions. The event is held in top venues in New York City, Palm Beach and other selected cities and is attended by upscale consumers, invited VIPs, the press and high-end store buyers. Couture Fashion Week offers unique branding opportunities for luxury products and services. Additional information at
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