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The 22nd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares in Atlanta was one for the record books. I don't know how they do it, but this event gets bigger and better every year. Its founder, veteran retailer, Jeffrey Kalinsky, sheds some light and insight on what I call the best ticket in town, Jeffrey Fashion Cares. Video also includes runway highlights. Watch Now!
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Instagram repost from Caren West PR
If Monday is this glamorous for Jeffrey McQuithy, Louise Sams and Lila Hertz, I can only imagine what the rest of the week will bring! For real... who starts the week off in black tie? [Jeffrey in Etro, Louise is wearing Simone Rocha and Lila in Dior.] Well actually, there is a fabulous cause behind the couture:
Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2014!
YES darlings, can you believe we're already talking JFC?!! The first planning meeting is coming up very soon and I'll be sure to bring you ALL the scoop I possibly can from the committee. BUT for now, we can swoon over this absolutely exquisite,
behind-the-scenes
photo of the Co-Chairs taken by JFC pr maven Caren West. I will speculate that if the "styling" of the shoot is any indication of what to expect from this year's event, all I've got to say is O-EM-GEE!
*The 22nd Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares is on August 25th, save-the-date!
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Jeffrey Fashion Cares 21 on it's way...
It was a remarkable evening of designer fashion, glitz and glamour... we have exclusive
Jeffrey Fashion Cares
behind-the-scenes footage, interviews and of course, runway coming! Check in with us later!
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Project Runway goes "Glamping"
Last week's Project Runway had the stink of an unconventional challenge. The designers went camping [or "glamping" as they called it] so I immediately had horrific visions of dresses made from nature. You know, like twigs, dirt and leaves... Designer Kate had more of a
Survivor
mindset, suggesting they use their own blood for dying fabric. YUCK! Thankfully, none of the above occurred! The designers relaxed and enjoyed the day while seeking inspiration for design. The fabric came from MOOD!
Alexander's side-zipper gown was a judge's favorite for fit and style. It was beautiful and had a lot of stage presence. I loved the hand-painted branch-like design flowing through it which was inspired by the silhouette of trees at night. The only thing I didn't care for was the leathery textile used for the train. It felt forced and out of place. He should have kept it in the dress fabric.
Bradon struggled. Struggled. And struggled some more. His workroom visit from Tim didn't go well and he just couldn't make things work. I don't care for this piece one bit. It looks like college work. Bradon pulled it together enough to be safe.
Robbed, once again. Dom was "just" safe with this design. I love it. The neckpiece, the styling and execution were all elegant and excellent. I don't know what the judges are thinking.
Helen. Hmmmm? There are things I like and dislike about this dress. I like very much the shredded layered effect. Though I've seen it done better. Helen's been safe by default. She's out of her league. Oh and I hate the shoes!
I was pleasantly surprised with Miranda's dress. She seems to have gained a higher level of confidence ever since that idiot, unicorn-loving freak was aufed. Keep it up!
Jeremy wrote a love letter to his husband while on the glamping trip. He was so moved that he transcribed the romantic words to the fabric and created a biased cut dress. The judges went crazy over it. I threw up.
I'm not too sure about Kate's baby doll tulle dress, though it's great for the runway. What I am absolutely crazy about is the latex, patent-leathery harness top. Smokin' HOT!
Ken proved that he's just a bitch. I'm glad his dress was in the bottom and I hope his ass is gone asap. The first word out of Nina Garcia when she critiqued it: [spelled out] "B-O-R-I-N-G"...
Winning the challenge, much to Ken's despise, was Alexandria. Nina said the look was very editorial. Zac Posen, who is NOT a fan of drop-crotch pants was won over by these. As was Tim. The judges raved about how modern and edgy the overall design was and praised Alexandria for taking the risk.
Turn on the waterworks. Justin, who may possibly be the sweetest Project Runway contestant ever, was sent home over this one. He experimented (and failed) with creating a lace-like substance out of hot glue. Nina Garcia was on a rampage last week with one-liners and referred to the "lace" and it's placement as a "foaming vagina"... eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek!!! I threw up again, thanks for the visual Nina!
When Justin, in tears, returned to backstage to announce he was out, everyone gathered around him for a big group hug. Everyone was crying. I was crying. In the history of Project Runway, I have never seen anything like this before. Tim Gunn, also crying, saved the day. Well, actually, he saved Justin from elimination! Tim used his vote and vetoed the judge's decision.
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"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,
Atlanta is very proud to host French born, NY based designer,
.
"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
, 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.
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