Ladies Who Lunch: Nicholas K Spring 2014!

The opening show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2014, Nicholas K, set the tone of what would prove to be an interesting week of fashion.

Nicholas and Christopher Kunz, the design team behind Nicholas K once again delivered a collection that is modern, wearable and exciting.  Spring 2014 was inspired by the Apache Native American Tribe, proving to be a perfect vehicle for Nicholas K’s nomadic layered look!

 

Nicholas K is at the forefront of modern dressing and their Spring 2014 Collection captures their inspiration perfectly along with our fascination with their look!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Son Jung Wan Spring 2014!

As we welcome in 2014, it is apparent that Spring will rapidly be upon us. Which of course means fabulous Spring Fashions.  I always look forward to Korean designer Son Jung Wan’s collections and her Spring 2014 Collection is right on target for an exciting Spring.

Designer Son Jung Wan is known for her experimental drapes and intricate construction.  But unlike many other designers, Son Jung Wan uses them to flatter the body in a sophisticated wearable manner.

Since Son Jung Wan began showing at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, she has impressed me season after season with solid collections that are chic, sexy and luxurious.  It’s no wonder that stylish actresses from Kelly Rutherford to Brooke Shields can be found in the front row of her shows.

For Spring 2014, Son Jung Wan drew her inspiration from the cities of Morocco and has once again given us a collection that keeps me a devoted fan!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Falguni & Shane Peacock Spring 2014!

If you are looking for a style that is futuristic, has a rock and roll attitude and above all is super sexy, then look no further than Falguni & Shane Peacock.  With collections so hot that a call to the fire department just might be necessary, this husband and wife team knows how to rock the red carpet.

I have covered their collections for several seasons now and each show leaves me a bigger fan.  Innovative fabrics, construction and embellishment give Falguni & Shane Peacock an edge that is distinctive and all their own.

Already a hit with Celebs across the globe, Falguni & Shane Peacock created a Spring 2014 Collection that still had their WOW factor, but translated it in a way that would be more accessible by real women in real life!

While the Falguni & Shane Peacock Spring 2014 will have a broader appeal, any woman that wears this dynamic collection will feel and look like a superstar!  Bring on the paparazzi!

Video Photography by Nicole Camillucci

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Ladies Who Lunch: Joanna Mastroianni Spring 2014!

I personally became involved with fashion out of a love for the beauty that you could create with the artistry of the craft.  And, designer Joanna Mastroianni creates collections that speak to that love.

A true couturiere in every sense of the word, Joanna Mastroianni’s collections are artistic expressions and her use of the craft is impeccable.  Whether she draws her inspiration from pop-culture, fine arts, other design fields or the daily world that surrounds her, each collection is infused with her  passion for the art of fashion.

The Spring 2014 Joanna Mastroianni Collection not only dazzles on the runway, but also proves once again that she is a true master of her craft!

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: Joseph Charles Fall 2013!

Budding young designer Joseph Mazzola began his career in Costume Design before being drawn into the fashion world and the start of his own Joseph Charles Collection.

That background is evident in the Joseph Charles Collection which takes its inspiration from the fashion of the 1950’s and early 1960‘s.  The line is infused   with a sophisticated and sexy quality reminiscent of the glamour girls of the silver screen.

Presenting his first collection at New York Fashion Week for Fall 2013, Joseph Charles captures the glamour of his Hollywood muses in a way that is both timeless and modern.

Video Photography: Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: LITKE Fall 2013!

A BFA from New York University, an internship at Vogue magazine and working with fashion industry stylists and editors led Catherine Litke to found her self-named LITKE line in 2012.

For LITKE Fall 2013, Catherine Litke drew her inspiration from 1960’s futurism films, quilting patterns and the Amish culture.  Taking these seemingly disparate inspirations and merging them together, Catherine has created a look that is as interesting as it is original.

Combining classic minimalism with eccentric tailoring, Catherine Litke’s LITKE Fall 2013 Collection manages to be both innovative and timeless.

Video Photography by Cassandra Past

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Ladies Who Lunch: WHIT Fall 2013!

Before founding the fashion line WHIT, designer Whitney Pozgay began her career in costume design.  Working in the theater evolved into an interest in creating clothing for real women in their every day lives, so Whitney Pozgay left costume design to pursue a career in fashion.

Whitney moved to New York and worked for Kate Spade while she further developed her skills at Parsons and at the The Fashion Institute of Technology.  After a successful career at Kate Spade, Whitney became lead women’s wear designer at Steven Alan where she also worked on his collaborations with major retailers.

In 2009 Whitney Pozgay went out on her own and launched WHIT with a Fall 2010 collection. Since then, she has continued to develop and expand WHIT into a sophisticated and chic women’s wear line that is a testimonial to her passion for design!

Video Photography by David TW Leung

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