Nick Verreos's Blog, page 22
November 25, 2018
NICK APPEARANCES.....Nick Verreos Hosts Macy's Hispanic Heritage Month Event Macy's Northridge: RECAP!
MC Nick--Nick Verreos hosting the "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event at Macy's Northridge Fashion Center, Northridge California
Last month I had the privilege of hosting a very special Macy's event at the Northridge Fashion Center. "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" honored Hispanic Heritage through music, food, and of course, FASHION from September 15-October 15th having events throughout many of their stores and I was invited to host a very special Fashion Extravaganza at the Macy's Northridge Fashion Center .
Celebrando!--Nick Verreos MC's "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event at Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
I was excited to host, both in English and Spanish (my native language since I grew up in Venezuela)--wearing a SUPER fabulous outfit from I.N.C. International Concepts . Take a look at my RECAP with photos from the event, fashion presentation and post-show Meet & Greet:
El Host--Nick Verreos at Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Event at Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
The Fashion: Models Yenny, Lisa and Ashley showed off fabulous looks--all from Macy's--showcasing different 2018 Fall/Winter Trends including "Varsity", "Florals", "Plaids" and Leopard & Glam"...
Varsity Hip--Nick Verreos and models showing "Collegiate/Varsity"-inspired fashion looks at the "Macys Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event at Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Plaid Chic--Fashion looks involving the Plaid Trend shown by models and MC Nick Verreos at the "Macys celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Feminine Florals--Featuring "Floral" tendencies with lace and Fall flower prints--Models and MC Nick Verreos at the "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Leopard and Glam--Nick Verreos with models showing the "Leopard & Glam" Fashion Theme at the "Macys celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Meet & Greet:
Best Friends--I was so HAPPY to see my BEST BUDDY of many, many years, Louie Anchondo (center, with my better half, David Paul on the left) come out to see my event...he is such a trooper! (LOVE HIM!)--Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias Fashion Event at Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Nick Verreos and attendees at the "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Group Pose--Always a blast hosting Macy's events with the fabulous Macy's team, including Special Events Diva Brenda Fuentes (center, above, below me) and wardrobe stylist extraordinaire Shifteh Shahbazian (second from left, next to David)--Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
Fabuloso!--Nick Verreos at the "Macy's Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month: Nuestras Historias" Fashion Event, Macy's Northridge Fashion Center
November 24, 2018
SASHES AND TIARAS....Miss Grand International 2018 Finals: My TOP 10 EVENING GOWNS!
Most Grand Gowns (L to R) Miss Grand Japan Haruka Oda, Miss Grand Venezuela Biliannis Alvarez, Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary, Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa, Miss Grand Puerto Rico Nicole Colon--Miss Grand International 2018 Finals
The Grand Winner: Miss Grand International 2018, Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa (center) flanked by her Runners-up ((L to R) 3rd Runner-up Miss Grand Puerto Rico Nicole Colon, 2nd Runner-up Miss Grand Indonesia Nadia Purwoko, 1st runner-up Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary, 4th Runner-up Miss Grand Japan Haruka Oda--Miss Grand International 2018 Finals, Yangon Myanmar
Photos courtesy of Miss Grand International Facebook
In my last "Sashes and Tiaras" BLOG post HERE , I discussed my TOP 15 Favorites of the 2018 Miss Grand International National Costumes from last month's international beauty pageant. Now, it's time to talk about my favorite EVENING GOWNS from the Final Crowning Night which occurred on October 25th in Yangon Myanmar.
Most Grand--Clara Sosa, Miss Grand Paraguay being crowned as Miss Grand International 2018--Yangon Myanmar
The winner was the gorgeous Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa . Sosa is 1.74 M (5' 8 1/2") tall, 25 years-old model and a pro at beauty pageants having won Miss Model of the World Paraguay 2015 as well as others. She stirred up the world--and internet--when she actually fainted--yes, FAINTED!
And The Winner Is--The moment before...she fainted...Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa (L) and Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary (R)--Miss Grand International 2018 Finals, Yangon Myanmar
When the announcer said her country as the new Miss Grand International 2018...she slightly shifted to her side and then, FELL to the floor, fainting. It was a moment captured (unfortunately) for the world to see:
Oh Dear!--Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa as she fainted when announced as Miss Grand International 2018, Yangon Myanmar
It was seriously a scene out of a satirical beauty pageant movie. But yep, Clara did it. In the end, seconds later (it seemed like a LIFETIME!) she recovered and she got her crown and all was history.
But enough of fainting...it's time to talk about my FAVORITE Evening Gowns from the Top 10 Semi-Finalists plus some Honorable Gown mentions AND...some "Uh Oh Gowns"...Let's begin with my Top Choice:
Gown Show--Miss Grand International 2018 Finals--Yangon Myanmar
Best in Gown--(L to R) Miss Grand Japan Haruka Oda, Miss Grand Venezuela Biliannis Alvarez, Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary, Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa, Miss Grand Puerto Rico Nicole Colon--Miss Grand International 2018 Finals
1. Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudary--In a golden shimmering gown from Falguni Shane Peacock , Meenakshi took my NUMBER ONE pick for BEST EVENING GOWN of the 2018 Miss Grand International Finals. She looked STUNNING in this sequined gown featuring a high side slit, long sleeves and sweetheart neckline. The golden color and the fit were perfection. Normally I am not a fan of seeing the bust cups on these kinds of "nude/sheer" gowns and really feel there has to be a more tasteful way of doing them (as opposed to actually SEEING THEM!) but here I almost forgot they were there.
Score: 9.75
2. Miss Grand Paraguay Clara Sosa--Maria Clara Sosa, who eventually won the top crown, wore my second favorite gown of the night in this ivory dress from designed by Paraguayan designer Avelina de Maier. The iridescent organza design featured drop shoulder cap "sleeves", applique embroidery and a dramatic side drape fall on a fitted column gown. The white color was right for Clara and made a strong statement onstage; she looked like a Winner...and indeed she soon was!
Score: 9.30
3. Miss Grand Japan Haruka Oda--Designed by Filipino designer Louis Pangilinan, this was my third favorite gown of the night. Miss Grand Japan looked every bit the perfect beauty queen in this gorgeous baby blue gown that was truly "Pageant Perfection". While some could argue that it was a bit too "Pageant Betty", for me, the design was GREAT Pageant Betty: I loved the fit, the fantastic side pleated draped overskirt and beautiful sequined applique fabrication. If there was any complaint, it would be those silver clunky heels; they should have been simple silver strappy/non-platform ones. But other than that, the overall effect was very pretty!
Score: 9.25
4. Miss Grand Venezuela Biliannis Alvarez--Venezuelan beauty Biliannis dazzled in this ivory and nude gown designed by Venezuelan designer Julio Mora featuring George Wittels accessories. The column dress featured nude iridescent organza panels on the side as well as throughout the top portion accentuating her perfect figure, creating a second skin look of gown perfection. The gown fit beautifully and her softly waving hair and "Latina Barbie: makeup worked as well. You really couldn't ask for more with this.
Score: 9.23
5. Miss Grand Vietnam Nga Phuong Bui--Miss Grand Vietnam wore this golden colored netting-and-sequined gown featuring an off-the-shoulder neckline style with a fit-and-flare skirt silhouette, The gown fit her perfectly and looked very nice on her. Overall, this looked like an expensive non-store bought gown with exquisite crystal embellishments and a top-tier example of those popular "nude"/golden gown choices so popular with beauty queens as of late.
Score: 9.15
6. Miss Grand Indonesia Nadia Purwoko--Designed by Indonesia designer Sebastian Gunawan , Nadia dazzled in this gold sequined column gown at the Miss Grand International 2018 beauty pageant. I thought the design fit her well and exalted her tall, lean figure. The heavily beaded fabrication was rich and basically made her look like a thin block of gold bullion! Normally, I am not a fan of so much nude illusion (seen here on the sides and front) since it can go "Figure Skating Costume" in a hot minute, but it was fine here.
Score: 9.10
7. Miss Grand Puerto Rico Nicole Colon--Nicole wore this white column gown for the Miss Grand International 2018 beauty pageant and she was my 7th favorite among the Top Ten. The simple, clean design featured a sequined and crystal applique and the lean shape looked great on her. The modern hairstyle and earrings finished the look just right.
Score: 9.00
8. Miss Grand Dominican Republic Mayte Brito--Mayte wore this lace-and-sequined gown which featured a super high "slit" opening showcasing her very toned and fabulous legs. While this design is not for my taste (that's A LOT of leg showing!), it did look sexy-elegant on her and the ivory color worked great against her skin coloring.
Score: 8.99
9. Miss Grand Spain Patricia Lopez--In my No. 9 spot is Miss Grand Spain and this golden/nude shimmering gown. The column shaped dress featured vertically placed crystals over a nude tulle/chiffon base. The dress was nice--albeit not extraordinary by any high fashion standards--and did the job.
Score: 8.50
10. Miss Grand Mexico Lezly Diaz--Last on my of Top Ten Gowns of the Miss Grand International 2018 Semi-Finalists is Miss Grand Mexico in this sequined-and-feathered gown. Designed by Mexican designer Edgar Lozzano, the dress was quite impacting onstage but lacked some taste level with its over use of feathers and sequins on nude illusion. While it looked expensive and fit her very well, it was very "Beauty Pageant Christmas Ornament".
Score: 8.10
Honorable Gown Mentions:
These five contestants---three of which made the Top 21 Semifinalists' round--got my "Honorable Gown Mentions" for their stage-impact and beauty--(L to R) Miss Grand Cambodia Molika Dy, Miss Grand U.S. Virgin Islands Morgan Evans, Miss Grand Thailand Moss Namoey Chanaphan, Miss Grand Sri Lanka Pawani Yuwanthica Vithanage, Miss Grand Brazil Gabrielle Vilela de Souza
And then, there were the Uh Oh's: There is always bound to be some Gown Ooopsies in terms of evening dresses worn by the contestants and this was the case at Miss Grand International 2018. These were some of the Gown Messes:
Oh Dear Gowns Part 1 (L to R): Miss Grand Czech Republic Kristyna Langova, Miss Grand China Wan xi Xing, Miss Grand Albania Klaudia Kalia, Miss Grand Haiti Valieri Alcide
Oh Dear Gown Part 2 ( L to R): Miss Grand Hong Kong Eleanor Lam, Miss Grand Mongolia Burte Ujim, Miss Grand Zambia Isabel Chikoti, Miss Grand Taiwan Tania Tan Yi Rong
Congratulations and Felicitaciones to Maria Clara Sosa, the newly-crowned Miss Grand International 2018!
...And Don't Forget about my "Pageant Coloring Book" where you can create your VERY OWN Evening Gown Competition using my Fashion Illustrations! Click HERE to Purchase:
November 21, 2018
SASHES AND TIARAS.....Miss Grand International 2018 TOP 15 BEST NATIONAL COSTUMES
Sequins And Feathers--My TOP picks of National Costumes at the 2018 Miss Grand International (L to R) Miss Grand Laos Nobphalat Sikaiphak, Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary, Miss Grand Costa Rica Nicole Menayo, Miss Grand Peru Andrea Moberg
Last month were the Finals of the 2018 Miss Grand International (MGI) beauty pageant. The 6th annual pageant took place in Yangon Myanmar with 75 contestants from all over the world competing for the coveted crown. Lots of my pageant fans here have requested I talk about the Costumes as well as Evening Gowns of Miss Grand International as well as other beauty pageants that have happened (Miss International 2018) and are happening (Miss World 2018) so...better late than never, as they say--First off is the BLOG of my TOP 15 BEST COSTUMES from Miss Grand International 2018!
Let's start with my NUMBER ONE choice:
1. Miss Grand Laos Nobphalat Sikaiphak--This amazingly creative costume was my FAVORITE from all the designs shown at the Miss Grand International 2018 National Costume Competition Show. The design shows a mythical sequined peacock carrying a stunning Laos QUEEN through the river, propping her up so she will not touch the water. The design was incredible and really combines Costume Couture with creativity as well as paying tribute to the Laos culture and the New Year celebrations where beauties are seen on peacock floats.
Score: 10.0
2. Miss Grand Peru Andrea Moberg--Miss Grand Peru 2018 actually won for the National Costume in this festive and once again, very creative design. Andrea paid tribute to the wonderful variety of fish in her country with this national costume. Created by Beto Pinedo , the design pays tribute to the Amazon jungle representing the Doncella, a species of South American fish that has sustained generations of the natives of the Amazon jungle. As you can see the fabulous feathered headdress (left image) turns into a silver studded fish head once it is folded down (right image) adding a perfect exclamation point to an already beautiful costume.
Score: 9.92
3. Miss Grand India Meenakshi Chaudhary--Miss Grand India 2018's costume was my third favorite. The design's theme was "Prayer of Peace, through the spirit of the Indian Elephant" and tells the whimsical story of a prayer of peace offered, through a scenic representation of the Mughal Empire's marble art and architecture. The costume features fabrics of woven silk and metal thread, in patterns of the Mughal Empire and turns a spear into a heart. So, in the colours of the peaceful sky; with the national flower - the lotus, representing beauty of ahimsa (non-violence) that can grow even in a swamp of conflicting thoughts; golden flows from the trunks of the elephants that equalize pure thoughts of peace to 'Amruth' (holy waters). Miss Grand India is representing the queen of peace in the royal splendor of the Mughal era; through a gate, that closes out the impurity of war; encouraging the world, that truth and spiritual beauty lies in our minds and we will see peace when we chose our thoughts like the spirited Indian elephant taking our prayers of peace to God. Simply incredible costume designed by Melvyn Noronda .
Score: 9.90
4. Miss Grand Costa Rica Nicole Menayo--Nicole's gold sequins and feathered costume represents the indigenous ancestors of Costa Rica. It is also inspired by the Pre-Columbian Gold Museum in Costa Rica. According to her Instagram, the belt symbolizes women’s natural reproductive cycle and the feathers are a tribute to other species that are our companions in this world, which deserve respect and caring, another value found in these groups. Fun fact: Designer Erick Bendana had only 3 weeks to design and make this peace of National Costume art.
Score: 9.50
5. Miss Grand Myanmar Su Myat Phoo--Su Myat's beautiful costumes pays tribute to Thadingyut The Festival of Lights. The costume, which includes a gold embroidered and black satin top, pants and jacket. The jacket is adored with traditional gold lantern lights and features a meticulously constructed house (a house!) with palm trees in the back as well as a painted depiction of the Thadingyut. It's a fantastic costume that well deserves its place here in my Top Five of the Miss Grand International 2018 National Costumes.
Score: 9.40
6. Miss Grand Sri Lanka Pawani Vithanage--At Number 6, I placed Miss Grand Sri Lanka 2018 and this red and gold costume. The design, representing a somewhat mythical version of the Sri Lanka jungle fowl, which is the national bird of the country. The costume is dramatic, impacting and combines both the costume narrative as well as nods to traditional Sri Lankan dress.
Score: 9.25
7. Miss Grand Thailand Moss Namoey Chanaphan--This Thai beauty stunned in this glorious costume representing the richness and elegance seen in Thai traditional garments as well as the exquisite adornments seen in the temples of the country. The ornate gold and crystal back piece is a work of art, exaggerating the shape seen in traditional Thai headdresses. I also loved the side draped costume which added a definite touch of High Fashion to this costume look.
Score: 9.20
8. Miss Grand Panama Gabriela Morhinweg--Gabriela's costume was one of my favorites in the Pre-Columbian Fantasy category which is always a popular choice, especially for the Latin American beauties. Her costume stood out for its bold, bright colors, it was well-executed and had strong stage impact. I loved how the feathers were delicately placed throughout and I also appreciated the nod to the Mola textiles of the Guna/Kuna indigenous people--native to Panama and Colombia--seen in the torso portion of the costume.
Score: 9.15
9. Miss Grand Japan Haruka Oda--Filipino designer Rocky Gatherole designed this fun and colorful national costume worn by Miss Grand Japan. The bubblegum pink design -plays homage to Harajuku cosplay and features a maillot, kimono sleeves, thigh-high hose and naturally, lots of Hello Kitty embellishments. I absolutely LOVED this costume for it made me smile, was original in not being a traditional Japanese Geisha dress and yet still, said JAPAN in capital letters! The costume took two weeks to make and only one fitting. Fabulous!
Score: 9.10
10. Miss Grand Tanzania Queen Mugesi Ainory Gesase--First off, how could I not love anyone named Queen Mugesi??!! I thought this costume was probably the best from the ladies representing the African continent at Miss Grand International 2018. Her costume features traditional elements such as the woven straw skirt, neck "plates", head piece and armor. I loved the exaggerated shapes and overall stylish design.
Score: 9.00
11. Miss Grand Dominican Republic Maite Brito--Entitled "Queen of all the Beaches", Miss Grand Dominican Republic's national costume is an homage to all the country's beautiful beaches, showcasing the flora and fauna in all its gorgeous azure blue glory. The crown features pearls and sea shells against a palm background. The neck piece shows the prized "Beach Grape" as pearls and the body evokes the seashore in degrade. I especially admired the ample cape which represented the marine ecosystem and its diverse splendor showing starfish, shells and corals. I thought this was a great way to depict the Dominican Republic particularly as a wonderful destination for resort lovers.
Score: 8.95
12. Miss Grand Cambodia Lika Dy--Lika's national costume featured many elements of traditional Cambodian culture including the luxurious silk textiles, intricate gold jewelry, and even ancient sculpture. While it wasn't over-the-top impacting, it whispered with quiet richness and elegance.
Score: 8.75
13. Miss Grand Lithuania Jurate Stasiunaite--Designed by Indian designer Melvyn Dominic Noronha (who also created Miss Grand India's costume) this costume represents the "Queen of the Hill of Crosses". The design pays homage to this Lithuanian hill which features 3 crosses and is based on a coronation gown worn by the Grand Duchess of Lithuania. The costume features wings of the national bird--the stork--and has the colors of the national flag. Motifs of the armored knight of Lithuania complete the costume. I thought it was impacting, colorful and had stage presence.
Score: 8.60
14. Miss Grand Haiti Valieri Alcide--Valieri wore this great version of the traditional Quadrille folk dress seen in many Caribbean islands. I loved the festiveness of it, the fruit appliques, the exaggerated blouson sleeves and THAT HAT!! I just wanted to go dancing with her! J'adore.
Score: 8.50
And lastly...
15. Miss Grand New Zealand Hayley Robinson--Representing her Maori culture, Hayley wore this black feathered with red/white/black Maori printed textile strapless gown and looked radiant in it! This literally could walk off the stage and be a gorgeous evening gown for a fabulous party! It should be the New Zealand version of the Indian sari! Love it.
Score: 8.40
October 5, 2018
WHO WORE WHAT?.....Gillian Flynn wears NIKOLAKI at "Widows" Premiere 2018 Toronto Film Festival
Gillian Flynn in NIKOLAKI gold sequined silk gown at "Widows" Premiere Toronto Film Festival, Toronto Canada
Best-selling author of "Gone Girl", "Dark Places" and "Sharp Objects", Gillian Flynn attended the "Widows" Premiere at the 2018 Toronto Film Festival wearing our NIKOLAKI gold sequined gown. Flynn co-wrote the script with director Steve McQueen to "Widows" , a film about four armed robbers who are killed in a failed heist attempt, only to have their widows step up to finish the job.
GOLDEN NIKOLAKI--Flynn looked absolutely STUNNING in our gold sequined silk NIKOLAKI, which featured a bias-cut cowl top section, attached 1930's-inspired capelet and fit-to-flare full length skirt with train.
Flynn commented on her Instagram: "Thank you Nick Verreos & David Paul/NIKOLAKI for making me feel like Nora Charles meets Cersei Lannister in this unbelievable gown at the Windows premiere in Toronto!" #LoveYou Gillian!
October 3, 2018
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Valentino RTW Spring/Summer 2019 Photos + VIDEO!
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Valentino Ready-to-Wear Spring/Summer 2019 by Pierpaolo Piccioli.
Pierpaolo Piccioli--Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
INSPIRATION: Pierpaolo Piccioli said he was thinking of "paradises, about artists' colonies of the past".
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Gorgeous, stunning fashion. Inspired by Matisse and Gauguin, the colors were vibrant and stunning. The silhouettes: voluminous, Alta Moda-like. Tent dresses, gathered blouson sleeves, lace pajama ensembles. Black, white, Valentino red. This collection was ready-to-wear designs coming very, very, VERY close to COUTURE-like status. If you are a woman with about $15,000 to spend on a dress, DO IT! (less expensive than a $100,000 Valentino Haute Couture one!)
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Valentino Ready-To-Wear Spring/Summer 2019 Show:
October 2, 2018
TRAVEL IN STYLE.....Airline Couture: Peekaboo Gallery's "Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition
Scarf Pair--Nick Verreos with Continental Airlines Flight Attendant Uniform circa 1974-1978--Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Last week I had the EXTREMELY FABULOUS opportunity to visit Pasadena's Peek-A-Boo Gallery for their "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition . Not only did I visit, but I also filmed various LIVE TV segments for KTLA's Gayle Anderson discussing the chic Airline Couture on display as the
Nick Verreos at Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition
Nick Verreos on KTLA Morning News--Peekaboo Galley Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Airline Bag Couture--Nick Verreos with Vintage Air France Travel Bag (top photo), Vintage Airline Bags (lower photo)--Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition
Check out some of the Airline Couture on display at Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena:
Pucci Fab--Emilio Pucci for Braniff International Flight Attendant Uniforms 1965-1974-- Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Halston for Braniff International 1977-1982-- Peekaboo Gallery "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
TWA Flight Attendant Uniforms by Oleg Cassini 1955-1960-- Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
United Airlines Flight Attendant Uniforms by Jean Louis 1968-1970-- Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Continental Haute--Nick Verreos with Continental Airlines Flight Attendant Uniform circa 1974-1978-- Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Pan Am Chic--Edith Head-designed Pan Am Flight Attendant Uniform 1971-1975--Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Pan Am Boy--Nick Verreos inside the Pan Am mock-up airplane-- Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena "The Friendly Skies: The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition and Online Auction
Crew Styling--Nick Verreos, Matt Kennedy and KTLA's Gayle Anderson--Peekaboo Gallery Pasadena
Nick Verrreos and Matt Kennedy of Gallery 30 South and Peekaboo Gallery's "The Art of High Altitude Travel"
Click here to watch videos from our fun morning at Peekaboo Gallery's "The Art of High Altitude Travel" Exhibition:
And Click HERE for all the LIVE Segments!
September 30, 2018
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: GUCCI Spring/Summer 2019 Collection + Video
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Gucci Spring/Summer 2019 by Alessandro Michele. Michele has singularly revived the Italian House of Gucci bringing back the past to making it cool and UBER hip...Vogue.com calling it a "Vintage-retrieving design formula".
Gucci Creative Director Alessandro Michele
INSPIRATION: Le Palace Club, the late 70's/80's Montmartre Paris nightclub du jour, think of it as Studio 54 Paris. This was THE PLACE to be seen at during those times; think Yves Saint Laurent, Loulou de la Falaise, Issey Miyake, Antonio Lopez, Karl Lagerfeld...Disco, Drugs, all night Fabulousness.
Le Palace Club Paris
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Lots of 70's Gucci GG logo jackets, pants, "Leather-Boys"-inspired jock straps, glitter, Lurex, Lame bodysuits, high-waists, boxy "Grandma Chic" suits, 80's shoulders, Showgirl headdresses, Mickey Mouse bags.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Gucci Spring/Summer 2019
Click here to watch Gucci Spring/Summer 2019 Collection video:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Fashion Week: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 Collection + Video
Gender Fluid Tainted Love--Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 by John Galliano.
Soft Cell
INSPIRATION: Soft Cell's 1981 new wave/soft punk anthem "Tainted Love" set the background for John Galliano's Maison Margiela gender-blending show, featuring looks challenging people's perceptions of what's male, what's female, what's stylish, what's fashion...gender fluidity, freedom of expression..breaking rules.
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Tailoring techniques, basting stitches, cut-outs, lapel stitches, capes, super-skinny pants, gender-flux style, draped bodices.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Maison Margiela Spring/Summer 2019 Runway Show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: Dolce and Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019 Collection + Video
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019.
DNA--Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
INSPIRATION: The theme of the show was "DNA", the unique "fingerprints" everyone has...in other words, everyone is unique and it's time to CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY and UNIQUENESS; Dolce & Gabbana said "each of us is the king or queen of our lives". Amen huney!
Monica Bellucci (L) and Isabella Rossellini (R)--Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Helena Christensen (L) and Ashley Graham (R)--Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Eva Herzigova (L) and Carla Bruni (R)-- Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Italian Diva Monica Bellucci, 90's Supermodel Eva Herzigova, 80's/early 90's Catwalk Supermodel Marpessa, Italian Film Royalty Isabella Rossellini, Former First Lady of France Carla Bruni, Model/Spokesperson Ashley Graham and many others strutted the runway in Dolce & Gabbana fabulousness including all the house codes of polka dot, black lace, tiered ruffles, brocade suitings, sequined and appliqued embroidered masterpieces. The show was a runway version of a passeggiata--or when Italians stroll onto the streets early in the evening to see and be seen while heading to dinner or aperitivos.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 2019:
September 29, 2018
RUNWAY REPORT.....Milan Fashion Week: PRADA Spring/Summer 2019 Collection + Video
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Prada Spring/Summer 2019.
INSPIRATION: Prada describes the collection as "studies the overlapping processes of several design practices in an unexpected dialogue between materials". A much younger-looking collection; for a younger market. The Prada "grandma chic" look is out...21st century Sporty Style Gal is in.
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Cycling shorts, duchesse satin tunic A-line tops, 60s/70s-inspired printed coats, crown-like headpieces, knee-high socks, plunging neckline strappy bodysuits.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Prada Spring/Summer 2019
Click below for the Prada Spring/Summer 2019 Collection:
