AND the winners are:

Leah Trojan and Norina Khan won the tix for FIT's Japan Fashion Now Symposium giveaway sponsored by Sokenbicha Tea. If you didn't win, don't despair! Next up will be a chance to win Joe Zee's ELLEments of Style Book (and you don't even need to be in NYC to win so stay tuned!)
xo
k

Me as Andy Warhol

For Halloween I went as Andy Warhol –which makes sense since I'm always shooting photos...and of course don't have a single photo of myself out...so took this myself when I got home last night. what do you think?

Happy Halloween Weekend

So tonight all of NYC will dress (or undress) like Amanda Lepore does everyday. So the question is: who has more fun?

Scarlett poses with new designs of MANGO winter

Once again, Scarlett Johansson, one of the most internationally-famous Fashion models, will feature in the new MANGO winter campaign. This is the third time the actress has launched the firm’s new designs since she became the face of the brand last year.

A typical London residence was the setting chosen by MANGO for the photo shoot, in which the actress once again posed before the camera of Mario Sorrenti. The prestigious photographer, who has collaborated with MANGO since Scarlett became the face of the brand, succeeding in immortalising the more elegant and romantic side of the actress. Jane How was responsible for the styling, while Lucía Pieroni and Oribe, respectively, were responsible for make-up and hair styling.

In this new collection, MANGO takes a fresh look at the timeless classics of British country style: trench coats, double-breasted jackets and tailored coats, without forgetting, in knitwear, the basics and thicker garments with a handmade look.

The carefree combination of these traditional garments is evocative of the late 70s. Tweed, corduroy and leather, together with sheer silks and touches of gold, create a contrast between the masculine and the feminine, giving new meaning to the classics. 

 

Read more about Scarlett poses with new designs of MANGO winter @ Fibre2fashion

 

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Chrissie Miller from Sophomore - Fashion Friday

Chrissie is wearing Sophomore's brilliant "Flowers in the Attic" t-shirt -from the book that i stole from my babysitter to read the "dirty parts" when i was a kid and jeans by Court Jeans
Chrissie, along with Madeline von Froomer is the designer for the label Sophomore. Unapologetically at ease with herself in the world, she has none of the pretensions that you sometimes find in the fashion world. Which makes sense since she's a native new york city girl who began by making t-shirts for herself and her friends. So she wasn't trying to be a fashionista: she just did her own thing and the girls who loved her cool/casual style started following Sophomore. Not unlike how the really cool girl in highschool will inevitably divert a little attention from the Queen Bees without even trying...

You can find Sophomore at Opening Ceremony in Manhattan and Bird in Brooklyn and a bunch of other places as well as online. All the deets are on their site.

If you could live in another era, when would it be and why?
The 1960's in Los Angeles, Laurel Canyon.
I could have hung with Jim Morrison, Graham Parsons and Waylon Jennings!

What’s your favorite movie?
Beaver Trilogy

What is a current obsession?My boyfriend

Do you read fashion magazines?
I really dont. I mostly just check out style.com

Describe your style as a friend wouldI'm a jeans, t-shirt kinda person.

What style/trend (current or past) do you hope is never recycled
Ugg Boots

What style/trend would you like to see come back?High waisted jeans, I'm not into a low waist.

Has the internet changed the fashion industry? How?I think its great that anyone can look at images both old and new. I think it helps people who are interested in fashion learn their history.

Can we find you on twitter?
Yup! @chrissiemiller and @sophomorenyc

Finish this sentence:
I love New York because…I was born here.
or
Momma always told me…the future!

Looks from Sophomore's Fall Collection

Interview on Zink Magazine

Thank you Zink Magazine for featuring me! xoxo k ;)

Oh. And on an altogether different note. Like everyone else in the universe I cannot believe that Gretchen won Project Runway.  And not because of her challenging personality, but because I truly believe Mondo was much more talented and showed a better collection. Plus I'm not a west coast hippie granola girl and I could never imagine wearing the prints and colors from Gretchen's collection –even if she's "on trend" in that 1983-86 but add in a recession kinda way. Sigh...I don't know what's more depressing...that Gretchen won, that Nina and Michael wanted her to win or that I care? It kinda makes me not want to keep watching Project Runway though, know what I mean?

Hello gorgeous...

Okay, so some people win the genetic gene pool. But they can't help it. Still we can admire it. And the adorable studded vest...

Saher Dia’s collection dazzles crowds at Dubai Fashion Week

The much awaited Saher Dia Spring Summer line dazzled crowds at Day 5 of Dubai Fashion Week during 24th October, 2010 to 28th October, 2010 at atlantis, United Arab Emirates. The creations on display were three types of gowns: evening wear, bohemian chic and bridal Dress.

Simple gowns in gold, white and nudes with shoulder and bust embroidery started the show as models walked in from under an archway of flowers. These were followed by bohemian chic dresses with snake, leopard and other digital prints in pink, grey and silver. Gowns in varying intensities of red, orange, gold, emerald and lilac followed, in a bid to joyously usher in springtime.

Dia’s signature style of simple cuts with strategically placed Swarovski stones was evident in all the ensembles. A bold swimsuit-like outfit encrusted in purple and white crystals with a chiffon cape won instant audience approval.

The bridal collection that followed was a mix of white lace, taffeta tulle and satin, embellished with crystals and accentuated by trailing veils delicately dusted with the precious stones. The collection, titled “Glamorous” made ample use of gold lamé as an under-layer for patterned tulle, adding to the allure and shimmer of the outfit. 

Read  More about Saher Dia’s collection dazzles crowds at Dubai Fashion Week @ Fibre2fashion

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Golden Girls

These 2 lovely ladies are friends of my friend, the designer Brian Sloane –in his designs. His showroom closed but he's opening another one soon and all the deets will be here. So stay tuned!

Hey you!

Don't forget to check out Style Defined London which is being overseen by London girl Rhea Harris! Let her know what you think of London Style! xoxo k

Amanda x 2

It was a ridiculously beautiful day today –especially considering it's almost November! It can be tough trying to figure out what to wear that works with the weather and the seasons in these instances (at least on the East Coast where it's normally cooler) Amanda kept it simple with lightweight neutrals and knitwear draped around her shoulders to guard against a drop in temperature or the assault of air conditioning. The citron belt adds a nice touch of color as well.
I added this photo so you can see the sideview of her hairstyle. While I openly hate super long hair with a shaved side, short lengths like this totally work in my opinion. I think they're wildly chic.

Adriana Lima endorses Victoria’s Secret Bombshell

Victoria's Secret Angel Adriana Lima has been chosen to wear this year's Bombshell Fantasy Bra Pantie Set designed exclusively by Damiani for Victoria's Secret to be featured in the 2010 Victoria's Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies Catalogue and on the runway at The Victoria's Secret Fashion Show which airs Tuesday, November 30 (10/9C) on the CBS Television Network.

This is the second time Adriana has been selected to wear coveted Victoria's Secret Fantasy Bra. Valued at $2 million, the Bombshell Fantasy Bra Fabric is comprised of more than 3000 brilliant cut white diamonds, light blue sapphires and oval-shaped topazes, all set in 18 karat white gold.

The bra features an astounding 60 carats of diamonds and 82 carats of sapphires and topazes and the bra pattern was designed to evoke a heavenly display of swirling stars and constellations—perfect for a Victoria's Secret Angel. The bra took six Damiani craftsmen 1500 hours of full-time labor to complete. Each diamond was meticulously hand-set to create this wearable piece of art.

The fantasy bra is featured in the 2010 Victoria's Secret Christmas Dreams and Fantasies Catalogue hitting mailboxes on October 20th. It is the jewel-in-the-crown of the Victoria's Secret Holiday season, a book bursting with beautiful stories and photography that envelops her in fantasy with every turn of the page. The cover will feature Candice Swanepoel wearing the sexy Limited-edition Miraculous Push-up Leather Bra and matching V-string embellished with pink iridescent crystallized Swarovski elements.

Read More about Adriana Lima endorses Victoria’s Secret Bombshell @ Fibre2fashion

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Win a ticket to FIT Japan Fashion Now Symposium 2010

Are you obsessed with Japanese Street Style, Anime or the concept of Kawaii? Then you don't want to miss the Japan Fashion Now Symposium at the Fashion Institute of Technology sponsored by the Couture Council.

This giveaway is made possible by Sokenbicha Tea!

A 2 day event, Thursday November 4th and Friday November 5th, it's filled with great speakers that will give you an inside look at the modern Japanese style tribes. Tickets are $100 (or free for FIT students) but I'm giving away 2 free tickets to readers! You'll be entered in a drawing just by:

• commenting below -& make sure you leave an email address if you don't have a link to a profile that has one!
• "liking" this article on the Style Defined FB page
• following me on twitter and re-tweeting @katya_nyc #SDNY-lovesAnime
•  Do all of the above for 3 chances to win!

Hope you can make it! This promises to be an amazing event! Winners will be notified on November 1st!
You obviously have to be in NYC and available on those dates. But I'll be doing another giveaway soon where that isn't the case. 

Miami Beach International Fashion Week in March 2011

 
The inaugural Miami Style Awards not only recognized South Florida's fashion elite in grand style at the W South Beach, but organizers officially announced that Miami International Fashion Week will return to Miami Beach in 2011 and will be rebranded as "Miami Beach International Fashion Week (MBIFW)." The largest Latin American and international fashion event InFashion 2011 in the U.S. drawing innovative designers from around the world is scheduled to take place at the Miami Beach Convention Center March 3 - 6, 2011.

 

Since leaving Miami Beach in 2006, the annual event has grown significantly in its global reach and has earned an influential role in South Florida's garment, tourism, international business, and hospitality industries.

"During the 2010 shows at the Shops at Midtown Miami, we had more than 58 international Fashion designers from 22 countries throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, India, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Lebanon, Europe who unveiled their latest collections in women's evening wear, pret-a-porter, La perla swimwear, men's wear, jewelry and accessories," said founder and President Beth Sobol. "Overall, it's estimated that Fashion Week contributes about $10 million annually to the local economy as participants spend money on hotels, restaurants, entertainment, and transportation."

MBIFW will continue several of Fashion Week's trademark events such as the exciting Miami Moda & Music Awards show that takes place on the final night and presents honors and awards to pioneering designers and features live performances from electrifying recording stars.

 

Read more about Miami Beach International Fashion Week in March 2011 @ Fibre2fashion

 

self portrait sundays

this is me with my dog naz –technically named nasdaq (yes, after the stock market!) I'm in love with these boots. They have studs on the inside and can completely fold down, be worn 1/2 & 1/2 (like here) or all the way up. Happy Sunday everyone. Enjoy it...the work week has not yet begun.

Too stylish to be true?

I was asked a question the other day: what did I consider a fashion faux pas. I gave this some thought and realized that many things that could be considered faux pas are merely a matter of taste. And I also knew that what I really consider to be a faux pas is our collective citing of  "comfort" as our excuse for being poorly dressed –or worse looking positively dull! And you know what I'm talking about:  the scads of people in the airports in sweats, the girls wearing flip flops at upscale restaurants and the generic t-shirt and jeans for all occasions. And the argument is always for comfort. So I would like the photo of these two to serve as a counter argument.  Wear a vintage/mod looking top with trousers and loafers like the guy on the left or play with the animal print theme popular this season like the girl on the right and look smashing. It really couldn't be simpler. Also how much do we love that they both happen to have side-sweeping hair?

The Middle East Fashion Days closes on high note

The Middle East Fashion Days by Who’s Next & Premiere Classe in Dubai concluded today on a high note. The three-day event hosted an exclusive mix of over 150 ready-towear and accessory designers at the Madinat Jumeirah. Regional and international retailers attended the event from Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Lebanon and the UAE, along with key industry leaders from the fashion world.

‘Who’s Next and Premiere Classe served as an ideal launchpad for two scoops’, says Joana Samhoun, Managing Director of two scoops. ‘As the distribution arm of suce, we were looking to introduce our designers to a wide range of regional and international buyers and the show provided us with that opportunity. The brands were really well received and we look forward to another successful show next year’.

The final day of the event hosted a catwalk show featuring loungewear by Passionata accessorised by Marbella jewellery, while Ayesha Depala showcased her couture collection to a packed audience, and Essa closed the event as the grand finale with an action-packed safari-inspired show.

The last WGSN forum hosted Sian Tichar from ABCD Publishing, Shazad Haider from fashion school Esmod, and Melina Mitri from local retailer Suce and the newly launched regional fashion distribution agency two scoops.

 

Read more about The Middle East Fashion Days closes on high note @ Fibre2fashion

Althea Harper + FF = Fashion Fridays

Althea Harper in her own sweater.

Hello lovelies, I want to give more play to NYC based designers and others in the fashion industry. So every friday I'm going to do a short profile with someone new. I'm starting it off with Althea Harper who you might know from her stint on Project Runway. After PR she moved to NYC and gained more experience by working for Tory Burch while still working on her own label. She was listed as one of 6 designers to watch this past fashion week by Refinery29 which piqued my interest and then when I attended her showing during this past fashion week I fell in love with the cool simplicity of her designs.  I met up with her this past week again to take her photo and she couldn't be nicer. Talented and nice? A great combination!

If you could live in another era, when would it be and why?
I consider myself a modernist and I love the future so I can not think of another time period that I would prefer to live. I don't think I could handle living in an era that didn't have woman's rights!!

What is your favorite movie?
I love the movies Great Expectations, And God Created Woman, Repulsion, Azucar Amarga

What is a current obsession?
Military boots- where comfort and fashion meet!!

Do you read fashion magazines? If so what are your current favorites?
I love Elle, ID, Love, Purple

Describe your style as a friend would describe it. 
A juxtaposition between drape and tailoring, comfort and fit and chic and sexy.

What style/trend (current or past) do you hope is never recycled?
moon boots

What style/trend would you like to see come back?
Flare leg pants- they are great for curvy girls! I love my skinny jeans, but I would like to wear my boot cuts without feeling like a dork....

Has the internet changed the fashion industry? How? 
 It has made fashion more accessible to more people, it doesn't matter where you live. It also put people more in contact with the designer which is great!

Can we find you on twitter? @altheaharper

Finish this sentence:
1. I love New York because…
or
2. Momma always told me… if you can believe it you can achieve it!!!

Below a photo from Althea's Spring 2011 Collection- see more on her website


HARMONICS
I was inspired by sound waves- the shapes they make and how they symbolize our communication to one another.  I took the curves of the waves and then contoured them on the body to enhance the female form through both cut and print.  I wanted to create a statement for a woman, through the shapes of sound, to communicate to the world without even saying a word. –Althea Harper

Celebrity style: blana

Blana domina podiumurile de prezentare ale colectiilor pentru toamna/iarna 2010-11.
De la haine all fur, pana la jachete cu aplicatii, veste, caciuli, cizme, genti, blana adauga o nota de lux tinutelor.
Celebritatile au adoptat rapid acest trend si si-au etalat blanurile naturale sau faux.
Rachel Zoe cu o haina de blana faux din colectia ei pentru QVC

Surorile Kardashian, Kim cu blana Fendi si Kourtney cu blana faux Juicy Couture

Mary Kate Olsen

Olivia Palermo

Eva Mendes

Kelly Rowland