- Faces Behind the CFDA: Interview of Steven Kolb.
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Yesterday was a day of celebrations (hello, my birthday and the Queen’s Jubilee) and honors. Fashion’s finest gathered in NYC to pay homage to designers, sport glamorous duds and celebrate the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
The event, hosted by SNL’s Seth Meyers, featured a parade of actors, models and sartorially gifted industry tastemakers. The big winners of the night were pint size moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, who won the coveted Womenswear Designer of the Year for The Row.
I guess Michelle Tanner has come a long way, and I must say this was indeed one fashion-packed full house.
Here are my other favorites:
- CFDA President Diane Von Furstenberg in one of her creations
- Carine Roitfeld in Alexander Wang & the man himself
- Joan Smalls wearing and in the company of Michael Kors
- Jessica Parre in Jason Wu
- Hilary Rhoda in Rebecca Minkoff
- Kate Bosworth in Altuzarra
- Lily Collins in Marchesa
- Vogue Editrix-in-Chief Anna Wintour in Marc Jacobs
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Tom and Gisele Arriving at the Costume Institute Gala via: VOGUE
Florence Welch at the Costume Institute Gala via: VOGUE
Angela Lindvall, Mario Testino, Candice Swanepoel, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley at the Costume Institute Gala After-Party via: VOGUE
Mr.Mendel is ready for the show. KS (Taken with instagram) via: STYLE.COM
Alber Elbaz with Sarah Jessica Parker and Emma Stone in Lanvin. via: WWD
Samantha Boardman and Diane von Furstenberg at the Costume Institute Gala After-Party via: VOGUE
Rodarte Sisters via: STYLE.COM
Elisa Sednaoui in Diane von Furstenberg with Christian Louboutin. via: WWD
Laura and Kate Mulleavy with Garrett Hedlund in Prada and Kirsten Dunst Rodarte. via: WWD
Alber Elbaz with Marc Jacobs in Comme des Garçons. via WWD
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- TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERING FASHION, RETAIL & LUXURY. Decoded Fashion is the first Fashion and Technology Forum Series connecting the world’s best startups and most noteworthy technologies to the Fashion, Beauty and Retail industries to accelerate innovation and increase the bottom line.
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Decoded Fashion Tech Keynote, David Karp, CEO and Founder of Tumblr. TECHNOLOGY EMPOWERING FASHION, RETAIL & LUXURY. Decoded Fashion is the first Fashion and Technology Forum Series connecting the world’s best startups and most noteworthy technologies to the Fashion, Beauty and Retail industries to accelerate innovation and increase the bottom line.
DECODED FASHION [ www.DecodedFashion.com ] is produced by TecnaMedia [ www.TecnaMedia.com ] and Fashion Lincoln Center. For media relations, please contact Peter Mauerman, peter@tecnamedia.com, (203)-216-3212, www.GF2045.com
The opportunities to connect and generate revenue through new models is a game changer.
By Christine E. Creamer (Attorney, RK ADLER LLP)
It’s not really just ‘disruption’ if you’re on the cutting edge of establishing an entirely new industry, is it?
A few months ago I received an email from a trusted friend linking me up with a film producer. He wanted to create a digital video series on something related to fashion, but wasn’t really sure of the topic beyond an industry focus. Having worked with startups and emerging designers for the past few years, I truly believe those in fashion tech are at the beginning of a revolution to the fashion industry and a source of unbounded growth. Still, there is often an uphill battle to convince insiders or a couture house that they can collaborate with startups to improve their image or ROI (particularly if they have had lackluster experiences through piecemeal adoption of say, social media).
In other words, what does the 2.0 world mean for established as well as emerging design houses, retailers, and investors?
Emerging digital platforms are rewriting the role of influence and communication as well as the concept of fashion and design. And it’s not just about your brand adopting a blog or posting a Pinterest board (though that in itself is an entire conversation). It’s about what is coming up next and what that actually means for fashion as a whole.
Is “fashion tech” an industry in itself? The engineer crowd would point out that ‘tech’ in itself is a misnomer. Are you a designer even if you only have access to sell on Etsy?
In the following month, the producer and I proceeded to develop a 10-episode pitch and in digging in to research on the convergence between the startup, digital and fashion industries I found not only constant innovation, but also huge opportunity for women in particular to cultivate creative approaches to revenue.
And in the notoriously male focused startup space (one friend called the industry a rodeo), that’s incredibly significant and opportune. Perhaps even more importantly, it’s a chance for jobs and enthusiasm here in New York City through crowd sourcing, crowd funding, mobile commerce, video commerce, and yes, social media all directed at women’s love for fashion (and communication).
That is of course not to say that it’s a perfect emerging world. The past few years have seen startups which focused on flash sales models training their consumers to expect a sale. That’s not a huge value to a young designer (although after reading “By Invitation Only” I have absolute respect for GILT’s Alexis Maybank and Alexandra Wilson’s goal of “building something big” with inspired minds). But it does spark a conversation and a need for the two industries to understand each other.
Last month, I hosted a small discussion on the topic of what digital means for fashion, where Liza Kindred and Benita Singh spoke about the possibilities to take each new digital platform and actually drive sustainable change. As a consultant, attorney and designer in this space, it gave me goose bumps to hear the possibilities and passion in the room, particularly with regard to breaking down barriers to entry for innovation.
This month the momentum continues as, Liz Bacelar launches Decoded Fashion, presented by Fashion Lincoln Center on April 30, 2012. The event will bring together established designers, as well as heads of fashion and retail to celebrate how startups are innovating the industry. The event’s highlight is a CFDA curated panel led by Aliza Licht, DKNY PR Girl and with designers Nicole Miller, Deborah Lloyd, the President of Kate Spade and Stacey Bendet, founder of Alice+Olivia. Other participating companies and brands confirmed include Rebecca Minkoff, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Joyus, EditD, Buyosphere, SAP, Bonobos, Lyst and AhaLife.
“Our agenda is to create a platform that connects fashion and retail to the best startups and to the technology that accelerates innovation and impacts the bottom line,” said Bacelar.
What this really all comes down to is an opportunity to hear some of the more innovative minds in two multi-billion dollar industries talk about innovation and growth. The opportunities to connect and generate revenue through models that never existed before is a game changer. And as the adoption of digital continues, if the conversation is progressive, it can truly be a good thing for women (just think about how many people contribute their creating a shoppable music video); often the only challenge lies in learning to see the opportunities and collaborate.
Christine E. Creamer is an attorney and consultant with RK ADLER LLP. She focuses on copyright, trademark, media, and internet law. Christine represents fashion, fashion technology, and new media startups, helping to manage their intellectual property portfolios and protect their brand name as they grow. Clients include online documentary companies, branded entertainment companies, fashion brands, prominent bloggers, hospitality companies, filmmakers and individual creatives.
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Melisa Goldie, Calvin Klein’s Chief Creative Officer will be the Fashion Keynote for Decoded Fashion – a forum series launching at Lincoln Center, on April 30th.
Calvin Klein is known for its provocative creative campaigns, which are expanding into the digital realm. Over the past several years, the brand has experimented with live streaming shows, augmented reality and global multi-platform campaigns including online, mobile, print, and social media.
Melisa Goldie will describe Calvin Klein’s vast growth, and how its digital journey has continued to evolve. Other Keynotes will include David Karp, CEO of Tumblr who will be revealing news on Tumblr’s fashion content strategy, along with Andy Dunn, CEO and Founder of Bonobos, who will talk about their expansion to brick-and-mortar through the Nordstrom $16 million investment.
Decoded Fashion Forum has evolved to become the most relevant Fashion Tech event to date in New York. For the first time, a group of established designers, heads of fashion brands and retailers, investors and tech leaders are gathering to discuss and celebrate how tech startups are changing the face of retail and fashion.
Among the event’s highlights is a CFDA-curated designer panel with Nicole Miller, Deborah Lloyd, the President of Kate Spade and Stacey Bendet, founder of Alice+Olivia which will be led by Aliza Licht, DKNY PR Girl who took social networks by storm. Other participating companies include Rebecca Minkoff, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Joyus, EditD, Buyosphere, SAP, Bonobos, Lyst and AhaLife.
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- Enjoy a private lesson with a friend in high fashion posing, photo movement and runway walk with supermodel, COCO ROCHA.
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- What: Inside Generation Style (TONIGHT!): 15 Fashion Bloggers, One night, One runway
- When: April 11, 2012 (cocktails start at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm)
- Watch LIVE streaming online: FACEBOOK Intel Page
- Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125th West 18th, NYC
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- Hair sponsor: ARROJO studio, Makeup Artist: Carlie Bifaro
- Dedicated Hashtag: #UltraBookStyle
15 of your favorite bloggers will bridge the gap between fashion and technloloy while walking the runway with their Intel-Inspired Ultrabooks™ at “ Inside Generation Style”, an exclusive fashion event hosted by Independent Fashion Bloggers (IFB) and Intel. With designs by KamaliKulture and Orla Kiely, hair styling by ARROJO Studio and accessories by Bauble Bar and JustFabulous, IFB couldn’t be more thrilled about this fashion-meets-tech event. Who will be making a stylish turn down the runway? Jenni Radosevich from I Spy DIY, Ann Somma from Holier Than Now, Laura Elner from On the Racks, Delmy Riviera from Fashion Bananas, Jessie Artigue from Style & Pepper, Jinna Yang from Grease & Glamour, Caroline Knapp from Sweet Caroline in the City, Julia DiNardo from Fashion Pulse Daily, Carolyn Hsu from the Hsu Closet, Gabi Gregg from Gabi Fresh, Christine Bibbo Herr from NYCPretty, Samantha Lim from FashionIndie, Eileen Dautruche from Miss Whoever You Are, Danielle Bernstein from We Wore What, Christina Topacio from ProFresh Style
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- [ Written by Lexie Tiongson. -Thanks to Brooke Hagel for sharing her story and giving advice. Visit her blog, Fabulous Doodles, and her Etsy shop. Images: Copyright Brooke Hagel ]
Brooke Hagel, a fashion illustrator living in New York shares her life as a blogger and artist. Known for having her illustrations featured in “Barbie: The Dream Closet” at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week and the Nate Berkus Show, Hagel has been an amazing influence for aspiring people who want to work in the fashion industry.
Her expertise involves drawing the Sex & the City characters, Kate Middleton in her wedding gown, and designer collections from New York Fashion Week. She has also had her drawings represented at Style Design College in Milan.
Coming from an artistic family, Brooke Hagel always had a passion for art. She was always comfortable and happy with creating something whether it was drawing, painting, sculpting or crafting.
Hagel originally went to college with the hope of becoming a costume designer and wardrobe stylist, but found that the illustration classes and illustrating aspect of the design process was her favorite part.
“Although I knew I loved illustrating I was always told that you couldn’t make a living anymore as a fashion illustrator,” says Hagel.
- Lexie Tiongson is a freelance writer living in San Francisco, CA. Her blog, The Elle Tee, is inspired by all her current fashion finds, inspirations, obsessions and trends. To contact Lexie, please e-mail lexietiongson@gmail.com.
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Bringing you more street style from the streets of New York City. This time they did a focus on the Brooklyn Flea Market in Williamsburg. Look at what they found…
- Directed by Ani Tzenkova
- Director of Photography Gabriel Mendes
- Edited by Gabriel Mendes and Luis Baiia
- Music by Zander & Freckles
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Success in the evolving marketplace relies on new variables—translating a brand’s identity across continents (while staying true to its DNA), keeping up with digital innovations, and reaching consumers across multiple channels, to name a few. Themed Brand Everywhere, this year’s WWD Apparel & Retail CEO Summit will assemble the titans of industry who have successfully navigated the new business landscape to share insights that are vital to the evolution of your brand. Seize the opportunity to learn from their successes.
November 14-15, The Plaza, New York City. REGISTER HERE.
Topics Include:
- Expanding a brand globally and locally
- Creating a modern luxury brand and revitalizing an old one
- Realizing the next generation of brand identity
- Interacting with consumers across multiple platforms
- Marketing in the digital realm
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Capturing Street Style in motion while cruising the streets of New York City. A film by Gabriel Mendes and Ani Tzenkova for http://Trendland.net
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- The new ‘Fairchild Fashion Group Men’s Wear Industry CEO Summit’ – celebrating the 2011 expansion of FFG’s now-quarterly Menswear magazine and the 2011 launch of Men’s Week – will bring the community together to focus on how to foster the creative thinking and develop the strategic plans required for continued success for all industry segments. March 29, 2011 at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City
Attendance at the Men’s Wear Industry CEO Summit is limited to C-suite or senior executives in the men’s wear industry. This meeting, peer-to-peer in nature, is designed to offer a forum for industry leaders to access focused business intelligence on the critical issues of the day, gain a sense of future issues and direction, and hear case studies and real solutions from CEOs both inside and outside the industry. It also offers a high-level networking opportunity to exchange ideas and establish creative partnerships.