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New Inspiration: Balenciaga

Saun — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 15:11:12 +0000

In my daily look at what’s going down the runways for fall I’ve come across the pics of the Balenciaga show. I’ve come to admire Balenciaga’s brand of abstract architectural weirdness that makes for beautiful clothing. This newest collection is filled with all the shape and color that I could ever adore.

I LOVE the color (you know I’m a big fan of color) and forsee some sherbet-y goodness in my wardrobe’s future. I’ sooooo ready for spring right now.

I see a little colorblocking and shape-inspired knits in my future too!

And just because I love her, I’m throwing in this pic of Liya Kebede.

Many of the coats in this collection remind me of straight-jackets which I find intriguing yet off-putting at the same time.

And on a random note…have you noticed that the sun is out a longer these days? Well maybe not if you live in the southern hemisphere of the earth, but you get what I’m saying. Spring is coming! I can feel it. Are you ready!?!?!

Fall 10 Fashion Week:: Act.1 by Sally Wu

Saun — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:59:56 +0000

Now that Fall 10 Fashion Week has come to a close here in NYC I have some time to recap my activities over the past few weeks.

Earlier in January I had the chance to sit down with someone that I consider a fashion mentor. She is the person that I interned under and taught me everything I know when it comes to knitwear design & manufacturing for the fashion industry. She shared with me that she was starting her own fashion line and that if I had the time she would like me to help out. Needless to say I said YES!!!

So for the past couple of weeks I have dedicated my free time to helping a truly great design team create what is now known as “Act.1: art+craft” by Sally Wu.

Let me start by saying that fashion and fashion shows are not all glamour and lights. The43 is A LOT of hard work…tons of running the streets, getting fabric, cutting, sewing, sewing on labels & buttons, etc. And the amount of dedicated people it takes to make it happen is key. Sally had the fortune of being surrounded by a great group of supportive and hard working people.

On Wednesday February 17, Sally Wu presented her line of 20+ looks at the Chamber Fine Art Gallery to a crowd of over 200 people.

These are just a few of the looks that she presented. (You can see more pics in my Fall 10 Fashion Week Flickr Set)

The premise of Sally’s design concept for this line was to create pieces with hand-crafted details through the use of different textured fabrics/knits in a color palette that included black, creme/nude, and burgundy.

I was able to lend my skills in hand-knits to help craft the scarf and vests made in tulle. Both styles were made with strips of tulle, large needles, and a varied stitch pattern that was very organic and in the moment.

I am glad I had the opportunity to be an intern and help with this line and hope to do more in the future.

Thanks Sally!

In The Tents

Saun — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:01:44 +0000

Fashion Week is afoot here in the city and fashion is really feeling it’s growing pains right now. The death of Alexander McQueen, the growing disputes over body image, ultra-young overly skinny and sickly looking models, and the harm that too much media/instant fashion/increased knock-offs has put on the industry are just some of the hot topics as the shows take place.

If you want to get constant updates on what’s taking place you can check out NY Magazine’s The Cut blog.

Since I’m stuck behind a desk at a company that isn’t into Fashion Week activities, I rely on blogs to keep me updated. Here’s a glimpse of the few things that I’ve seen and liked thus far.

I’m usually not a fan of Zac Posen but I’m enjoying his take on skating dresses.

Tracey Reese had an amazing range of models which was refreshing.

And this Thakoon design I love just because I love it.

This week I’ll be attending a fashion presentation for a line that a friend is starting. I was commissioned to do some interesting knit pieces which have been getting some positive feedback. I’ll be sure to give updates and post pics after.