Ladies Who Lunch: Zang Toi Fall 2011!

Designer Zang Toi has dressed power women from Sharon Stone and Ivana Trump to Fergie of the Black Eyed Peas. And, it is no wonder that he continues to attract a loyal following.

A native of Malaysia, Zang Toi came to the United States where he attended Parson’s School of Design and launched his House of Toi collection. Having conquered the US market, Mr. Toi has also become a major fashion force in his Malaysian homeland.

Zang Toi’s designs are timeless and elegant with an uncompromising attention to detail and constructed with luxurious fabrics. The House of Toi continues to attract the world’s fashion elite and each new season he continues to dazzle.

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Ladies Who Lunch: ML Monique Lhuillier!

Season after season, Monique Lhuillier presents collections of eveningwear that make the crowds ooohh and aaahh! These dresses are the stuff that dreams are made of. But for a lot of gals out there, they will always remain only in their dreams. Until now! Get ready for the ML Monique Lhuillier Collection!

Monique Lhuillier has begun a licensing agreement with Montreal based Group JS International for a designer bridge collection of evening gowns and cocktail dresses that will take those dream dresses into your reality. The ML Monique Lhuillier gowns will be manufactured using the highest quality materials and with meticulous construction, evoking the same glamour and sophistication of Monique Lhuillier’s main collection.

With cocktail Dresses starting at $398 and evening gowns starting at $498, the new ML Monique Lhuillier will make Ms. Lhuillier’s design sensibility available to a much larger audience. If you are looking for glamorous modern eveningwear and thought you couldn’t afford it, check out the ML Monique Lhuillier collection and it will convince you that you can!

The gorgeous new ML Monique Lhuillier line has hit the stores this month and you can find it in better department and specialty stores including Saks Fifth Avenue, Saks.com and Neiman Marcus.

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Ladies Who Lunch: Elene Cassis Fall 2011!

A new discovery for me during Fashion Week last February, I must say that I was very impressed with Elene Cassis’ Fall 2011 collection. A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, Elene Cassis started her label in 2009.

Elene Cassis presented a line of sportswear and dresses that was all about interesting seaming and the melange of fabrics, textures and colors. The sophisticated collection managed to be completely modern while at the same time evoking a feel for a 1960’s femininity.

As her Fall 2011 Collection hits the stores, we spoke with Elene Cassis about her background and what inspired the Fall collection.

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Ladies Who Lunch: THEIA Fall 2011 w/ Don O'Neill

If a the Greek Goddess of Light were to come back as an Eveningwear line, she would most certainly embody her namesake the THEIA collection.

Designer Don O’Neill utilizes his Haute Couture training to create a sumptuous collection of Evening Gowns and Cocktail Dresses. And, if that weren’t enough, THEIA even has a Bridal collection. Beautiful, flattering and just the right amount of Bling, these frocks will make any girl feel like a goddess.

In our visit with THEIA designer Don O’Neill, we found out more about the collection, his roots, what makes him tick and why Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood love his style!

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Ladies Who Lunch: Bonnie Young Fall 2011!

To be honest, when I went to meet designer Bonnie Young, I had no idea what a diverse and creative woman I would encounter. Although I love children’s apparel, aside from a few brand names like Jacadi, I really have not learned a lot about children’s wear designers.

With a career as a Women’s Wear designer that spans many years, including 16 years as the Creative Director at Donna Karan, Bonnie Young has taken that knowledge and creativity and poured it into her Children’s line.

Bonnie Young’s line is filled with fantasy, beauty and a sense of drama that makes it a very unique collection. Each garment in the collection is a little piece of art and will be appreciated by any fashionista no matter how young or old.

Watch our interview with Bonnie Young and get caught up in her creative world, a world that makes this collection so irresistible!

Video By Ritika Wahal

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Ladies Who Lunch: Callula Lillibelle Fall 2011!

From Desk to Dinner, that is the goal of the Callula Lillibelle line! Designer William Calvert has put together a collection that addresses the needs of the modern day woman, proving that you can dress practically to meet the demands of busy schedule and still do it with style.

William Calvert has been honored this year with the National Arts Club 2011 Fashion Innovator award and it is no wonder. Mr. Calvert has a background in Couture at Parisian design houses such as Balenciaga, Balmain and Rochas. He takes the knowledge he gained from those positions and infuses it into his Callula Lillibelle line.

The Callula Lillibelle line emphasizes luxurious fabrics, impeccable fit and flattering silhouettes. We met with William Calvert to talk to him about the line and the origin of its unusual but catchy name!

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Ladies Who Lunch: Bibhu Mohapatra Fall 2011!

A native of Orissa, India, Bibhu Mohapatra is one of the fastest rising stars in the New York Fashion world. But, success didn’t come overnight. With a few interesting twists and turns, this talented designer came to the US, studied at FIT and paid his dues at J. Mendel before going out on his own.

Currently part of the CFDA Fashion Incubator program, Bibhu Mohapatra presented a beautiful and sophisticated Fall 2011 Collection at the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York.

Mr. Mohapatra’s collection draws on both the Indian culture he grew up in and the sensibility of his adopted American home. Rich colors, luxurious fabrics and a sense of drama are the highlights of this collection.

We met up with Bibhu Mohapatra in his design studio to discuss his Fall Collection, his Indian origins and his bright fashion future.

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Ladies Who Lunch: Byron Lars Beauty Mark Fall 2011!

Thrust into the spotlight in the early 90’s, Byron Lars dazzled the New York fashion world with beautifully cut stylish collections. Presenting shows with themes based on everything from Heidi to Get Christie Love, his collections truly sparked the imagination. Fans at the time included everyone from Heather Locklear to singing sensation En Vogue.

Although he continued to design apparel and a limited edition series of Barbie Dolls, Byron Lars stepped out of the limelight and fanfare to rediscover what it was about that had made him so passionate about Fashion. Through that self discovery, he began his new line Byron Lars Beauty Mark.

As fascinating as his collections, get to know designer Byron Lars in this up close and personal interview and find out more about his brilliant Beauty Mark Fall 2011 Collection!

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