David Meister Holiday & Resort RTW
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David Meister Holiday 2017
As the holiday season approaches, designer David Meister’s new Holiday and Resort collections are a must-have addition to your wardrobe. David designs every collection with the most important thing in mind: FIT. His signature silhouette-enhancing styles and fabrics are designed with the intent to contour and compliment the body, because he knows that women look best when they feel confident.
This time around, David has designed a dress for every holiday occasion, whether it calls for a daytime holiday luncheon, a sophisticated, elegant winter gown, or a glitzy New Year’s eve cocktail dress.
David Meister is recognized alongside some of the most respected figures in American fashion. Meister’s name is synonymous with sophisticated, beautiful, body conscious women’s wear and his list of devotees reads like a who’s-who in the world of fashion, entertainment, and the arts. Meister’s designs are a red carpet staple, gracing the bodies of some of the most recognized women in Hollywood including Sophia Bush, Diane Lane, Julia Louis Dreyfuss, Sofia Vergara, Jane Lynch, Queen Latifah, Fergie, Demi Lovato, Tina Fey, Amy Pohler, Sigourney Weaver, Jane Fonda, Sharon Stone and Octavia Spencer. – among many others.
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His lines of day dresses, cocktail dresses, and gowns can be found in the nation’s top luxury department stores including Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, as well as top specialty stores, both nationally and internationally. Or, shop David Meister online.
The David Meister Signature Collection of red carpet ready dresses is available exclusively at Bergdorf Goodman, BergdorfGoodman.com, Neiman Marcus and NeimanMarcus.com
In addition to designing, Meister continues to be at the forefront of the causes and organizations in which he believes. He is a long-standing member and active participant in the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and also serves as an ambassador for Dress for Success. Meister was recently honored at Fashion For Life, a benefit for Friendly House in Los Angeles, was honored at the Susan G. Komen Men in Pink Ties event during Breast Cancer Awareness month, at which they are recognizing men committed to raising awareness for the cause.
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R&B SUPERSTAR JASON DERULO LIVE AT BLOOMINGDALE’S LENOX SQUARE FOR THE LAUNCH OF HIS COLLECTION LVL XIII
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Luxury menswear label LVLXIII (pronounced Level 13), founded by Atlanta native Antonio Brown will launch at Bloomindale’s Lenox Square as part of an exclusive partnership between the label and the retailer. Investor and brand ambassador Jason Derulo will be on hand at the launch event to introduce the spirit and inspiration for the fall collection.
Brown and Derulo participate in a panel discussion led by Dennis Malcolm Byron, contributing writer for Men’s Book Atlanta. The partners will discuss growing a business from scratch and breaking into the luxury fashion business.
LVLXIII was launched exclusively at Bloomingdale’s earlier this year in four doors including New York, LA and Miami. In addition to key menswear pieces, the line also includes a shoe collection that will be in stores in spring 2018. The brand, described as streetwear meets luxury, is part of Bloomingdale’s Lab concept which highlights the latest trends in designer streetwear.
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Hyke TOKYO SPRING 2018
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“Our focus was on the ideas of the U.S. Army ECWCS (Extended Cold Weather Clothing System) parka from the 1980s and the 1951 M51 field jacket,” shared YukikoOde.
“We took construction and detailing inspiration, reinterpreting these ideas into our own modern sensibility of functional beauty.” HYKE
Hyke - Tokyo Spring 2018. See collection.
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PUMA® PARTNERS WITH SELENA GOMEZ
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Global sports brand PUMA announced a long-term partnership with singer, actress, and producer Selena Gomez who will work with the brand to design product and create marketing campaigns. Selena will start working with PUMA immediately and will first appear in the brand’s newest campaign for the Phenom, an upcoming women’s footwear drop.
“Being part of the PUMA family is very exciting for me,” said Selena Gomez. “PUMA has changed the game when it comes to the mash-up of athletic wear and fashion. It’s amazing to see this influence on style and culture and I’m excited to be a part of it. I am hoping that we can create something special together. We already have some really cool projects in the works.”
Selena and PUMA are a great match, not only because she fits with PUMA’s brand values, but also because of her powerful influence over young women, her integrity, hustle, and drive to succeed. Her work with the brand will be more than simply appearing in a campaign, she will be an active voice for the brand’s consumers. In addition, this partnership includes PUMA and Selena working with and supporting causes close to her heart.
“Selena is authentic, creative, talented, and fearlessly real. She is everything that today’s female consumer is looking for in a role model,” said Adam Petrick, Global Director for Brand and Marketing for PUMA. "In recent days, she has demonstrated just how strong she truly is. With her honesty and openness about living with Lupus, she has provided an incredible example of confidence, poise, and determination for all of us. Selena is a perfect partner for PUMA because she is not afraid of the challenges our world can offer; she fights and perseveres, which is exactly what PUMA is all about. She will not only represent our brand, but she will help to define and enhance our women’s business.”
The brand’s women’s business has been reinvigorated in recent years and they are expecting continued growth in this area.
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How to Achieve 'Understated Elegance' in 3 Simple Steps
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Trends are constantly evolving and fashions come and go. What is considered ‘in’ one season can most certainly be ‘out’ the next. One style, however, that never goes out of date and that seems to transcend all others is that of understated elegance. This is a tricky style to master however. We can recognize it when we see it but it can be very difficult to know how to create it ourselves. If you're looking to inject a little more elegance into your wardrobe, then follow our three simple tips on how to do just that.
Your Wardrobe
When trying to create any look, the best place to start is always with your wardrobe. Clothes that are elegant are generally the simple, classic and well-fitted items in your wardrobe. This makes creating elegant outfits reasonably easy to put together as classic and simple items are very good for mixing and matching. Therefore, you are going to want to be rummaging through your wardrobe for items like fitted blazers, of which royal, navy blue is a very chic and smart color for a blazer, as is cream, which unfortunately is a little less practical, so better left for special occasions.
Deck shoes and ballet pumps look fantastic with nautical stripes and fitted khaki trousers or pipe leg jeans. These types of items work well for elegant, smart yet understated day outfits. When it comes to creating elegant evening outfits then you want to be thinking about flowing, soft and romantic lines and materials. Floaty chiffon tops with spaghetti straps work really well with trousers or jeans paired with delicate heels. Wide-legged trousers are a really good look for the evening and work well in a monochromeatic style with blocked, matching colors on top. A-line dresses are very simple yet elegant and look extremely feminine with soft cardigans and flat pumps.
So look for items such as these in your wardrobe as your staple elegant pieces and start to add your accessories from there.
Accessories
It has never been easier to find accessories for all occasions these days. As jewelry and accessories come in all shapes and sizes, it is now very affordable and easy to change and mix up our style on a regular basis. That is certainly true when it comes to creating a more elegant twist to your outfit. Look for jewelers such as Roma designer jewelry for some inspiration on elegant jewelry options. From pearl and diamond earrings, all the way through to elegant silver bracelets, pendant necklaces and the type of jewelry that would really set off your outfit.
Final Touches
No outfit is complete without a little grooming of the hair and a little preening of the face. The key of elegant hair and makeup is ‘less is more’ so keeping make-up natural and hair neat and tidy is a good place to start. Go for a matte, flawless foundation, pop a subtle blush of color to your cheeks, focus on neat and well defined eyebrows, a slick of mascara and finish off with a dash of shiny, nude lip gloss. And there you are, elegant, classy and ready to go.
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BLOOMINGDALE’S LAUNCHES THE LAB DESIGNER MEN’S STREETWEAR COLLECTIONS WITH LIVE SOCIAL MEDIA STREET STYLE PHOTOSHOOT
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Atlanta’s bloggers, influencers and Instagram style stars are invited to Bloomingdale’s Lenox Square on Thursday, October 19th to launch The Lab, a special collection of designer streetwear, with a street style photoshoot featuring Atlanta’s best street style photographer, Justin Boone. Boone is known for his candid captures of locals and tourists around Atlanta with an eye for the best in luxury streetwear looks, chronicled on his Instagram page @caughtbyjustin.
Guests will be invited to try on pieces from The Lab collections and style their best looks from Lab designers including Pierre Balmain, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Zayn x Versus and others. Boone will take photos of guests’ style interpretations in his signature candid style which guests can then post on social media using the hashtag #LNXLAB. Customers will receive a free gift with any purchase over $150.
Bloomingdale’s concept shop, The Lab, launched in select stores around the country to present the most contemporary voices in men’s fashion. This year’s focus is on street wear and athleisure interpretations from some of the world’s best fashion brands.
Click HERE to register.
