Altuzarra Pre-Fall 2018

"Altuzarra tends to be celebrated for his clothes’ seduction factor, but a utilitarian strain has always defined his best work." -VOGUE

Altuzarra pre-fall 2018. See collection.

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Altuzarra for Target

Altuzarra for Target

Ladies you may want to skip church this morning and worship at Target stores instead. The CFDA Womenswear Designer of the Year winner, Joseph Altuzarra created an absolutely amazing collection for Target which hits stores today, September 14th, as well as Target.com and Net-a-Porter - just incase crowds ain't you're thing. The Altuzarra collections offers so much variety: dresses, coats, suits, separates and accessories - to include fabulous shoes. This collection is so chic. It's all style and it looks expensive though nothing is over $100! There are some very smart numbers for the work place that will take you into night. Smart & Sexy & Sophisticated. Historically, designer collections for Target have sold out quickly and I have a feeling so will Altuzarra's... take a look at some of my fave picks.

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"FASHION FAIR": Cotton Candy, Petting Zoo & Stilettos

 

Once again, the party won’t stop following Atlanta’s most fashionable charitable fete, Jeffrey Fashion Cares, on Monday, August 27, 2012.  Both patrons of Jeffrey Fashion Cares and the public are invited to take part in the official after party at Opera in Midtown, which begins immediately after the 20^th anniversary event at 9 p.m.

With a new theme every year, this year’s post-show bash will be a “Fashion Fair” where a mix of kitsch and glam join forces to provide a night filled with nonstop fun and surprises.  Tickets for the official after party are $150 and available for purchase at jeffreyfashioncares.com. Proceeds from the official after party will benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta Affiliate and Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF). 



Putting county fair chic on the map, the Fashion Fair after party will feature a shoe check upon entry where guests can swap out their stilettos for flip flops, just in case they want to participate in line dancing lessons. Opera’s executive chef Joe Rego, a recent Food Network “Chopped” champion and formerly of South City Kitchen, Sotto Sotto, and Fritti, has put together a menu of complimentary fair friendly eats including boiled peanuts, cotton candy, corn dogs, BBQ, homemade apple, cherry and blueberry pies, and double chocolate brownie bites. Mike Macho, afternoon drive host at KICKS 101.5 FM, will be the master of ceremonies, while DJ Vicki Powell and a live performance by Tom Hill & The Midnight Suns will keep party going as guests sip on frosty brews and signature cocktails. Of course, a country fair wouldn’t be complete without a slew of carnival games, fantastic prizes, and a petting zoo complete with fashionable goats wearing their very best outfits in honor of the 20^th anniversary event.

The 20th anniversary of Jeffrey Fashion Cares and its official after party will once again benefit the Atlanta AIDS Fund, which funds HIV/AIDS projects in the metropolitan area and Susan G. Komen for the Cure—Greater Atlanta Affiliate that provides grants to grassroots organizations fighting breast cancer. Last year’s sold-out event raised more than $630,000 with 91 cents out of every dollar going to the beneficiaries.

This year’s event features special guest designer Joseph Altuzarra and features a pre-show cocktail reception, fashion show, and silent and live auctions. The 20^th anniversary celebration will begin at 7 p.m. and will be hosted by the Cousins Properties at the American Cancer Society Center in Downtown Atlanta.

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Breaking News: Guest Designer Announced-Jeffrey Fashion Cares

"Jeffrey [Kalinsky] has a talent for finding emerging young designers,"

said an enthusiastic 

Lila Hertz,

Jeffrey Fashion Chair, when I asked her feelings about this year's special guest designer.

At just 28 years old, he's interned for Marc Jacobs, freelanced for Proenza Schouler and worked under Riccardo Tisci at Givenchy.

In 2011 he won the CFDA Vogue Fashion Fund and on

August 27

th, 2012,

Jeffrey Fashion Cares

Atlanta is very proud to host French born, NY based designer,

Joseph Altuzarra

.

"It was really about mixing it" said Altuzarra about his Fall 2012 Collection. And mixing, flawlessly, he did.

Inspired by Italian comic hero

Corto Maltese

, Altuzarra's collection, like the

Maltese

character, traveled through Moroccan, Indian and French culture.

The global "mix" also came by way of textiles and embellishments. This is where Altuzarra exemplifies artistic genius. He masterfully, never losing sight of balance, proportion and sex appeal, married a plethora of riches.

There were pencil skirts and velvet jackets. Silk cargo pants paired with horsehead-motif sweaters. [His version of] the little black dress, structured and very French. Naval inspired coats in Mongolian lamb and fur...

Chic, leather, thigh-high boots added an edgy sophistication to the runway looks.

And finally, embroidery, Moroccan carpet patterns, patchworks, fringe and dangling coins added to the many layers of an already brilliant and complex collection.

View Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection:

Photos: Marcio Madeira/firstVIEW

*The 20th anniversary of

Jeffrey Fashion Cares

will once again benefit the 

Atlanta AIDS Fund

, which funds HIV/AIDS projects in the metropolitan area and 

Susan G. Komen for the Cure—Greater Atlanta Affiliate

that provides grants to grassroots organizations fighting breast cancer. Last year’s sold-out event raised more than $630,000 with 91 cents out of every dollar going to the beneficiaries.  The event will be held at the American Cancer Society Center, conveniently located in the heart of Downtown Atlanta, and will feature a pre-show cocktail reception, fashion show, silent and live auctions, and an official after-party.

**For more information and tickets, please visit 

www.jeffreyfashioncares.com

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