Ladies Who Lunch: Son Jung Wan Fall 2018!

Every Fashion Week, Son Jung Wan’s show is the one show that I never miss.  The combination of fabrics, colors, creative drape, and intricate construction make Son Jung Wan’s collections a true artistic experience!

For Fall 2018, Son Jung Wan took her inspiration from the 80’s, using that era’s design energy to create a Maximalist collection.  Son Jung Wan’s collection incorporates strong colors and bold silhouettes to capture the feeling of the 80’s.

Son Jung Wan’s Fall 2018 Collection is truly a visual delight and once again keeps this fan completely captivated with her artistry.

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Son Jung Wan Spring/Summer 2018

Designer Son Jung Wan always produces a collection that has me mesmerized.  Son Jung Wan is an artist who expresses her artistry through fashion, with each piece being a true work of art.

For Spring/Summer 2018, Son Jung Wan took her inspiration from the French Riviera.  Chic silhouettes in colors inspired by the Mediterranean beaches evoke the sexy glamorous lifestyle of the French Riviera.

Son Jung Wan’s Spring/Summer 2018 collection once again shows why she is one of the leaders in her field and why we keep coming back for more!

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

Negris LeBrum Fall/Winter 2017

I know that I missed the mark by not posting this during the Fall/Winter Season, but as busy as I have been, I didn’t want this one to not get seen.  Travis Hamilton’s Negris LeBrum Collection is one to take note of.

Inspired by a 1940’s love story between a French Creole woman and a black man who fought against societal pressures that would keep them apart, designer Travis Hamilton created Negris Lebrum.

Based in Houston, Texas, Travis Hamilton has presented his Negris Lebrum collection at New York Fashion Week for several seasons. 

Travis Hamilton designs his collections for a modern woman with attitude and strength.

After following Travis Hamilton’s Negris Lebrum for a few years, we have seen him evolve with each collection and look forward to more from this talented designer. Please also check out his most recent collection on his site!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

Ladies Who Lunch: Erin Fetherston Fall/Winter 2017

Designer Erin Fetherston is known for her signature feminine collections.  And for Fall/Winter 2017 Erin Fetherston's collection maintained its beautiful feminine appeal, while also creating a free-spirited bohemian vibe.

Drawing on global influences, Erin Fetherson’s collection pulls references from France, Spain and Morocco.  Fringe, narrow scarves, and Moroccan babouches slippers mix together for a look that is very exotic.

As with other collections this season, there is a message behind the collection.  Erin Fetherston explained, “I also feel like it’s a nice message to remind the world that we’re global citizens and that is something to be treasured, protected, and defended.” And that message is as precious as her Fall/Winter Collection.

Video Photography by Josh Bell

Ladies Who Lunch: Zang Toi Fall/Winter 2017

I love Zang Toi’s collections. They are a perfect mix of sophistication, luxury, and beauty.  And each season, his collections take us on a journey that ties all of those elements together like a carefully orchestrated bouquet of flowers.

For Fall 2017, Zang Toi took his inspiration from the newly remodeled Ritz Hotel in Paris.  In particular, he was inspired by the very regal blues used in the decor.  Zang Toi mixes Royal Blues with black, utilizing luxurious fabrics like Loro Piana.

Zang Toi Fall 2017 once again blends his sense of the dramatic with his skilled eye for beauty in a collection that is a sheer delight.

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

Ladies Who Lunch: Francesca Liberatore Fall/Winter 2017!

Italian designer Francesca Liberatore may be young, but don’t let that youth fool you.  Francesca Liberatore has already proven herself to have the skills of a designer twice her age and her Fall 2017 Collection is further proof.

Taking her inspiration from Franklin Roosevelt, the underlying theme of the Fall 2017 Collection is politics, power and how they shape our worlds.  In the current political climate, this collection uses this theme to construct a collection that highlights a woman’s strength, while also acknowledging her femininity.

The collection blends structured fabrics with lighter fabrics, highlighting the struggle between strength and femininity.  With a nod towards lingerie, Francesca Liberatore shows the softer feminine side with lace, pairing it with fabrics like luxe velvets for a look that conveys how the two attributes can exist together in harmony.

I have admired Francesca Liberatore’s work since her first New York Fashion Week show and this Fall 2017 Collection demonstrates how prolific and fascinating Francesca Liberatore is with a collection that uses fashion to make a statement about our current world.

Video Photography by Mariana Leung

Ladies Who Lunch: Vivienne Tam Fall/Winter 2017

It is no secret that I am a major fan of designer Vivienne Tam.  I love the way she blends eastern and western sensibilities for a style that is truly global and uniquely her own.

Vivienne Tam divides her time between New York and her native city of Hong Kong.  For Fall 2017, Vivienne Tam pays homage to Hong Kong, inspired by its energy and city lights.  A perfect collection to mark the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to China.

Vivienne Tam Fall 2017 brings to life her Hong Kong inspiration with prints inspired by its neon signs, metallics, sequins and lamés for a collection that reflects the city’s life and atmosphere. There is even a nod to Hong Kong’s financial district with wonderful menswear inspired fabrics and androgynous silhouettes.

Vivienne Tam has once again created a beautiful and exciting collection for Fall 2017. She not only captures the vibrant city of Hong Kong, but also her own excitement and enthusiasm for her craft.

Video Photography by Mariana Leung