The Labels: Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2016

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We all know that Jeffrey Kalinsky sends down the Jeffrey Fashion Cares runway some of the most exclusive fashion labels in the world such as Givenchy, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent Paris. But with fifty-six looks in this year's show, even the most knowledgeable fashionista or fashionado can't keep up with all the designers. Ever wonder who wore what? "Love that dress..." and then you wonder who made it! Looks like Gucci but it could be McQueen... YOU get it! So, let's break it down. Below is a list to every look featured at Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2016 and corresponds with the photo above:

  1. J.W. Anderson
  2. Marques Almeida
  3. Balenciaga
  4. Balenciaga
  5. Celine
  6. Celine
  7. Celine
  8. Del Pozo, shoes Dries Van Noten
  9. Molly Goddard, shoes Saint Laurent Paris
  10. Molly Goddard, Gucci
  11. Simone Rocha
  12. Dries Van Noten
  13. Dries Van Noten
  14. Dries Van Noten
  15. Dries Van Noten
  16. Chloe
  17. Chloe
  18. Chloe
  19. Chloe
  20. Haider Ackerman
  21. Haider Ackerman
  22. Haider Ackerman
  23. Brandon Maxwell, shoes Gianvito Rossi
  24. Brandon Maxwell, shoes Gianvito Rossi
  25. Brandon Maxwell, shoes Gianvito Rossi
  26. Miu Miu, shoes Francesco Russo
  27. Miu Miu, shoes Roger Vivier
  28. Givenchy
  29. Givenchy
  30. Givenchy
  31. Prada, shoes Christian Louboutin
  32. Simone Rocha
  33. Simone Rocha
  34. Simone Rocha
  35. Simone Rocha
  36. Gucci
  37. Gucci
  38. Gucci
  39. Gucci
  40. Gucci
  41. Roberto Cavalli
  42. Alexandre Vauthier
  43. Saint Laurent Paris
  44. Saint Laurent Paris
  45. Saint Laurent Paris
  46. Saint Laurent Paris
  47. Saint Laurent Paris
  48. Saint Laurent Paris
  49. Balenciaga
  50. Alexander McQueen
  51. Alexander McQueen
  52. Alexander McQueen
  53. Del Pozo, shoes Jimmy Choo
  54. Valentino, shoes Manolo Blahnik
  55. Stella McCartney, shoes Jimmy Choo
  56. Dries Van Noten

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Exclusive: Runway Preview to Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2016

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Saint Laurent Paris Jeffrey Fashion Cares / Photos by Tomas Espinoza

"Does it look too vintage? Hand me the YSL clutch... yeah, that's better..." AND then, Jeffrey Kalinsky proceeded to direct the young model on how to hold the clutch and a flawless runway look was born.

It was such a privilege to spend time within the inner sanctum of the Jeffrey Fashion Cares show fittings and runway line-up process. Jeffrey and his team are perfectionists. Their approach is similar to that of an art curator laying out and important exhibition. Every single minute styling detail is considered - every shoe, every belt, every bag - until a complete and impeccable look is achieved and met Jeffrey Kalinsky's creative and clear-cut vision of his brand.  

The line-up features more than three dozen looks - the latest runway showstoppers from high end designers such as Givenchy, Simone Rocha and Saint Laurent Paris will turn heads on Monday, August 29 at Phipps Plaza. There is lots of color and texture in the show as well as all black, all chic looks. And let's not forget the parade of traffic-stopping, to-die-for footwear!

Jeffrey Fashion Cares will be spectacular. It always is, but as I witnessed this week "always" is not taken for granted. The Jeffrey Fashion Cares runway is a fine-tuned, well-thought and meticulously planned production. 

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Cool Christmas Sweaters

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Just say "no" to ugly Christmas sweaters and say "hello" to these handsome selections. From Asos to Zara, I have shopped around for fifteen stylish picks that will keep you festive and looking cool. Embrace the un-ugly this holiday season and turn heads with these cool Christmas sweaters from some of [my] favorite labels. 

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Gucci and John Varvatos Will Be Sending Their Collections Off The Record Sunday, Nov. 1

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off the record nashville fashion fashionado

On Sunday, Nov.1, Music City will go Off The Record for a night of high fashion and star-studded performances to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Gucci, provided by Nordstrom Green Hills, and John Varvatos are the latest designers to join the event, sending their Fall 2015 collections down the Off The Record runway.  

These world-renowned designers will join brands including Kaufman Franco and Tribe Kelley for the unique affair that combines fashion and music. Also appearing at the event courtesy of Jaime Inc. of Nashville are Graziela, S.Carter Designs and Spinelli Kilcollin. Pieces from Amanda Valentine, Ani&Ari, Cole Haan, Eric Adler, HatWRKS, Johnathan Kayne, MINXX by Margaret Roberts, Peter Nappi, Shelly Brown and The Giving Keys will round out the elegant evening. 

In addition to showcasing the internationally acclaimed designers, Off the Record will honor its Nashville roots with musical performances that span a variety of genres. Tommy Shaw of Styx and Phil Vassar will join forces for a performance many years in the making. Big Kenny, Chase Bryant, Kaleo, Old Dominion and The Cadillac Three are also set to perform, with more artists to be announced in the coming weeks. 

“Second Harvest Food Bank is an outstanding organization and I always enjoy doing events to support them,” Vassar expressed.  “It’s going to be a great evening and I am really looking forward to playing with Tommy.”

“This is going to be another one of those great nights in Nashville. Music City has become a town of some amazing fashion trendsetters,” Shaw noted. “And it's gonna be a night to show them off.” 

Off The Record will be held at philanthropist Sylvia Roberts' estate in Nashville, as seen on ABC’s hit show Nashville. The event is sponsored by Red Gold Tomatoes and Patron Tequila, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee.  

For more information on the event, produced by Neste Event Marketing and EntertainmentBuy, or to purchase tickets, visit http://www.offtherecordnashville.com or https://vimeo.com/140493366. 

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GUCCI for the Holidays

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Gucci infused a little humor with their latest short film titled "Special Delivery." The video is digitally mastered to perfection, of course. It features a good musical score and most of all, it's just fun to watch! Share this with loved ones and who knows, you may inspire a "Special Delivery" from Gucci this holiday season?!

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