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Ricardo Seco Fall/Winter 2013 ALIVE

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Ricardo Seco Fall/Winter 2013 ALIVE

Ricardo Seco Fall/Winter 2013 ALIVE

Ricardo Seco presented his Fall/Winter 2013 menswear collection “Alive” at Eyebeam gallery during New York Fashion week. This collection was inspired by the mix of cultures that coexist in his new surroundings in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.

The collection was sparked by both the Hasidic and Hipster communities that are present in Seco’s Williamsburg neighborhood. Seco mixed the strict dress code from the Hasidic community with the more relaxed, easy going and effortless looks of the Hipster community. During my interview Seco said: “I observed men who acknowledged and respected religion; who were in touch with music and art, along with the traditions… They were so different but where neighbors… I felt a deep respect for their culture. ”

Seco’s “Urban Orthodox” collection is made up of relaxed, oversized silhouettes in combination with leather, velvet, wool, cashmere, and cotton along with dark palettes of green, black and grays. Seco also did a wonderful job incorporating elements of his Mexican heritage while keeping each piece fresh and original!
Seco says his process of creating his collection was the “economy, and creating clothing of quality.” At the end of the show when ask how will he celebrate his collection and he said: “I will celebrate in an Americana hotel with all of my friends of New York and Mexico”

“When you believe you feel ALIVE”
-Ricardo Seco

Cushnie Et Ochs RTW Fall 2013

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Cushnie Et Ochs- Runway - Fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekCushnie Et Ochs show took place at Milk Studios on February 8, 2013, where designing duo Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs gave viewers a high gloss futuristic outlook on what to expect for the fall. Their women’s wear collection consisted of a pallet of angelic whites and blacks with a few mixtures of some blues and greens. Many of their outfits had curious cut outs, fur trims, and gold star like accents mainly found on their black dresses.

Cushnie Et Ochs gave the viewers a lot to take in as their pieces flowed down the runway at a fast pace, allowing guest to get lost in one piece before surprising us with another. Their New York edge and sexy chic looks kept us locked in until the very end of the show. Even at the end of the show Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs greeted viewers wearing very sexy pieces from their fall collection. Each of their pieces enhance and supports the female figure with close fitting leathers, cut outs underneath the breast and splits that expose most of the leg. Nothing that was presented at this show hid the female figure. Even the jackets displayed sexy silhouettes.

Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs pieces captured the New York city chic business woman meets the very elegant but yet daring lady of the night. Their pieces can be worn to work and easily transformed into an outfit for a date night with little effort. In a few words sexy, edgy and daring is what describes this fall line.

Concept Korea RTW Fall 2013

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Concept Korea - Runway - Fall 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion WeekThe first night of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Concept Korea kicked off the night with some very explosive pieces including abstract handbags, heavy leather accents and a hat that light up the night, LITERALLY! It showcased many bold prints, patterns, bold colors and gave viewers several concepts to grasp while watching the show! The theme of this seasons runway show was “Rhythm of Korea” where each designer picked ten pieces to showcase.

Concept Korea is a compilation of several designers and each season new designers are picked to showcase this bi-annual show. The Fall/Winter 2013 collection designers  selected was: KYE by Kathleen Hanhee Kye, CHOIBOKO by Choi Bo Ko, CRES. E. DIEM by Hongbum Kim, LIE SANG BONG by Lie Sang Bong and SON JUNG WAN by Son Jung wan. Each designer brings their own flair to each piece that ripped the runway. This show is dedicated to “promote and assist Korean designers break into the US Fashion Industry.” However, with their fall 2013 pieces that was showcased tonight these designers should have no problem.

Concept Korea gave us a taste of their collections with warm burgundy’s, olive tones, blacks, and browns, all the colors you expect to see in the fall. However, they kept viewers on their toes with their bright yellows, the use of multiple colors in one piece; head to toe patterns, powder blue fur coats, shaped leather skirts and large graffiti prints all over some of their pieces. (Street grunge has made its way to the runway in a very classy way.)

Each outfit and designer made a big statement for the fall. The designer’s outfits are for women straight out of college to into their forties. Their pieces are for the sexy/chic New Yorker to the downtown girl. Concept Korea captured youth, edge, class and elegance without it being stuffy or to over the top!