Posts Tagged ‘fashion design’

Jeffrey Fashion Cares REALLY Cares, pt. 1

Monday, August 23rd, 2010

jeffrey-fashion-cares-jeffrey-kalinsky-fashionista-fashionadoThe most anticipated event of the year, Jeffrey Fashion Cares, is only one week away!

In its eighteenth year, major changes to the signature benefit will – without a doubt – make it the best one to date.

Your ticket includes a swanky pre-show cocktail reception, a live auction of incredible items, a tres chic prêt-à-porter fashion show and an “over-the Big-Top” after-party with B52’s frontman Fred Schneider as your DJ.

The evening also features very fabulous, very special guests, Honorary Chair, Spanx, Inc Goddess Sara Blakely and fashion’s super duo Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough of Proenza Schouler.

About the only thing that can top all of this (more…)

UC and Beyond

Sunday, August 8th, 2010

urbancouture-vincent-martinez-fashionadoOver the years, I have kept in touch with former grads of UrbanCouture, UC. Being a ’senior designer’ is an intense and powerful experience for them and for me. We, parents included, go through so much emotion, stress and excitement as our fashion rock stars are busy creating looks for the runway and producing big events. ts a bonding experience for all.

This summer, I had lunch with Sarah Darrow and her mom Melissa. We talked about moving away for college and fashion careers. I’ve also stayed in contact with Taylor, Savanna, Shelby, Sarah C. and Kelsi, who stopped by to visit this week before she leaves for college next week.

As an educator, it is incredibly rewarding to feel that perhaps you’ve had an impact or made a difference in these young lives – to the point that they want to stay in contact with you.

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Yesterday, I met up with UC Designer Claire Buyens and her mom, Jenny, for lunch at Rosebud, in Virginia Highlands. (more…)

Project RUNWAY 8

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

90-Minute “Project Runway” Premieres July 29

Project Runway” returns with Season 8 on Thursday, July 29 at a new time, 9 pm and supersized as 90-minute episodes. Hosted by supermodel and fashion maven Heidi Klum, the hit series provides 17 talented designers – the most in series history – with an opportunity to launch their careers in fashion, under the watchful eye of mentor and Liz Claiborne Chief Creative Officer Tim Gunn. Judges Michael Kors and Nina Garcia weigh in on the best and worst of the runway.

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