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“You can get back up”.
“Another show of skeletons”, someone remarked, while another thought: “They don’t look healthy at all“.
“I’m obsessed with uniforms. That is the kinky a part of it to me”, Oliver stated slyly backstage after the present. He said it drew from his West Indian background and the uniforms used in schools despite poor conditions.
Beckham, 41, launched her fashion line seven years ago and her collections can be found in over 500 stores in over 60 countries, including her hometown of London, England, where she opened her flagship retail store last year.
Among the many celebrities available have been “Empire” creator Lee Daniels and actor Bryshere Y. Grey. “I’m relaxed and happy”, she says smiling.
“I love that”, she said.
Her Reese shoes, with names that include “Minnie”, “Timmons” and “Skyler”, feature 15 colors and four styles. HBA specializes in deconstructed clothes, like a dress with no back.
Call it an all new Victoria Beckham. The campaign is part of a $15 million suite of initiatives kicked off in February and meant to support a fashion industry that employs more than 183,000 New Yorkers. And this time, no signature sky-high stilettos, but rather flats, kitten heels and sandals. “It’s an idea of not always trying to catch up and not being afraid to make mistakes”, designer Humberto Leon said. But the workmanship on those “uniforms” was intricate, with different patterns embroidered on both skirt and jacket, and each outfit was wholly unique. There was drama, exquisite design and cohesiveness to the collection that cement the fashion house’s legendary status in the fashion world. “He is really supportive. It’s great to have young, fresh and cool people around”.
Husband David smiled proudly whereas taking within the runway appears. He was of course seated next to his usual front-row buddy: Vogue editor Anna Wintour.
It is worth noting that there are more than a dozen designers featured who are of Asian descent.
Also on Friday, Uwi twins Levi and Reuben, survivors of the 1994 Rwandan Genocide, debuted their latest collection named “I Left My Heart In Africa” at Fashion Week The crisp and minimalistic line was inspired by the spirit and colors of Africa, according to Mesfin Fekadu of CTV News. “This woman has grown up, this woman has traveled a bit and has come again residence”. At Monday’s show, she introduced a modern flair, while still portraying the air of fantasy that she says is essential to fashion. She took her place at the head of the classroom, rapped on the table, and then Browne came out to take his bow. “That’s how we felt designing the collection”. Looks augmenting her elegant dresses included a waistcoat over a lace dress, palazzo pants under a cascading skirt and a floral print suit made in Savile Row. “It is nonetheless coated up in a method nevertheless it’s extra shoulders, extra arm, extra leg. That is one thing new for us”, Osborne stated.
So exactly how much sleep are these two getting, steering their own growing company while taking over at DKNY?
About 4 to 5 hours, a smiling Chow estimated.
Added Osborne: “We’re getting enough to survive”.
The runway shows for several designers weren’t just an early glimpse of their spring/summer collections.
And it was a big party – as in, women pole-dancing the night away, while attendees sipped vodka and munched on mini sandwiches. There have been bomber jackets, black leather-based bustiers, loads of denim, roomy tennis-type sweaters, and plenty of fringe.
Wang had loads of help from his movie star buddies.
“Wang, man!” Lady Gaga replied when asked what had brought her to the show.
“I really like him, he is an effective good friend”.