Nick Verreos's Blog, page 19
February 24, 2019
FIDM MUSEUM.....TV Segments, Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition KTLA, ABC, EBC Taiwan, NTD China
Nick Verreos filming TV Press Segments for FIDM Museum's 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition--(L to R) Nick Verreos with KTLA's Gayle Anderson, Nick Verreos filming with EBC Taiwan, and Nick Verreos with Adrienne Alpert of ABC-7 LA
As part of my FIDM Museum Spokesperson duties--in addition to being the
Here is a BLOG RECAP of the most recent ones that I have done as well as VIDEOS of the segments:
KTLA News Los Angeles Gayle Anderson:
Gayle and Nick--Gayle Anderson of KTLA and Nick Verreos--FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
First up, it was my morning show appearance with the AMAZING and one-and-only Gayle Anderson of KTLA! I cannot say this enough but I LOVE HER. I respect her. I admire her...I could go on. Besides her photographer/cameraman and producers, she is a ONE PERSON SHOW; besides reporting and doing the "TV Tap Dance" (as I like to call it), she is right there getting the images, the bios, the information for every costume designer, film, etc., literally as we are about to go LIVE on air. I do not know anyone else who does it the way she does it, and makes it all seem seamless and perfect. My call time was 4:30am for a 6am LIVE TV on-air segment and let me tell you, I would ONLY get up at 2:30am for this LADY! #LoveHer
Nick Verreos with KTLA News Gayle Anderson--FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Click below for the TV Segments we filmed LIVE for KTLA at FIDM Museum:
Next, it was time to film with ABC-7 LA's Adrienne Alpert...
Nick Verreos and Adrienne Alpert of ABC-7 LA News--FIDM Museum
Adrienne Alpert is another Southern California News Institution who I admire, love and very much respect. She is always THE FIRST news person I speak to on the Opening Night of the FIDM Museum's Exhibition.
Nick Verreos--Behind-the-Scenes filming TV segment with Adrienne Alpert of ABC-7 LA--FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
Click link below for the TV Segment I filmed with ABC-7 LA and Adrienne Alpert:
Here are more Press/TV Interviews I did for FIDM Museum's latest Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition:
EBC Taiwan--Nick Verreos with EBC Taiwan, FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
REDE TV Brazil--Nick Verreos and Fabio Borges of REDE TV Brasil, FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
NTD China--Nick Verreos filming TV segments with NTD/New Tang Dynasty China, FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
USC Annenberg Media/ATVN--Nick Verreos with student from USC Annenberg Media/ATVN, FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
FIDM OPEN HOUSE....BLOG RECAP of my Special Appearance at FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House
Nick Verreos at FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House
This past Saturday, I had the opportunity to visit FIDM San Diego and make a "Special Appearance" at their 2019 Open House. As the FIDM Open House website says...FIDM Open House is a wonderful opportunity to "Meet faculty, students, alumni, and Admissions Advisors as you explore the curriculum, experience student life, and tour our state-of-the-industry classrooms and workspaces. Plus, get an overview of scholarships and financial aid. There's no better way to find out this is the right college for you." It's a way to check out the school and see if it is where you want to study.
San Diego Welcome!--Nick Verreos at the FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House
As the Official Spokesperson and now in my additional capacity as the
Here are photos from the 2019 FIDM San Diego Open House, of which I made a "Special Appearance", giving my lecture and doing a post-lecture Meet & Greet:
Special Lecture:
Nick Verreos with Denise Baca, FIDM San Diego Admissions Director--during FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House
Meet and Greet Photos:
Nick Verreos with attendees of FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House, during the Meet & Greet
A Former Student...and her two children!--I was so excited to re-unite with a former student of mine (holding the baby) and she told me that when she was a student of mine, she was pregnant with her (now fully grown) daughter (far left) and in addition, just had the child she was holding...Boy do I feel old ;)--FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House
That's a Wrap!--Thank you to everyone who attended the FIDM San Diego 2019 Open House; it was a pleasure meeting everyone and getting to talk to you about pursuing your fashion careers. See you next time SAN DIEGO!
February 8, 2019
FIDM MUSEUM....Opening Night FIDM Museum 27th Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition: RECAP!
Motion Picture Costumes--Nick Verreos at the FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
This past weekend was the OPENING NIGHT PARTY for the 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition at FIDM Museum. This is the twenty-seventh year this fabulous exhibition celebrates Motion Picture Costume Design and more notably, the Academy Award Nominees for Best Costume Design.
The Queens--Nick Verreos with "Bohemian Rhapsody" costumes from Costume Designer Julian Day--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
There are over 100 costumes from 25+ films featured in the exhibition, including the FIVE Oscar Nominees which are "Black Panther", "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", "The Favourite", "Mary Queen of Scots" and "Mary Poppins Returns". Besides these nominees, the exhibition has many other costumes from movies such as "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Crazy Rich Asians", "On The Basis of Sex" and many, many more.
FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
Along with my
FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Top photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
The Party:
Academy Award-Nominated Costume Designers Ruth Carter (L) "Black Panther", Mary Zophres "The Ballad of Buster Scruggs" (Center) and Barbara Bundy, FIDM Museum Director and FIDM Vice President of Education--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
Nick Verreos and Academy Award-Nominated "Black Panther" Costume Designer Ruth Carter--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
Academy Award-Nominated Costume Designer Mary Zophres ("The Ballad of Buster Scruggs") and Nick Verreos--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
" A Star if Born" Costume Designer Erin Benach (L) and Mary Vogt Costume Designer of "Crazy Rich Asians" (R)--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"If Beale Street Could Talk" Costume Designer Caroline Eselin and Nick Verreos--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Right photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
(L to R) Academy Award Winning Costume Designer Mark Bridges ("Phantom Thread") , Nick Verreos (Center) and Caroline Eselin Costume Designer of "If Beale Street Could Talk" (Right)---FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Cotume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
(L to R) FIDM Fashion Design Co-Chairs Nick Verreos and David Paul and Louie Anchondo, Center Theater Group Director of Events and Corporate Relations--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Nick Verreos with 90's Supermodel Roshumba Williams--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
And now, the FABULOUS Motion Picture Costumes on display at the Exhibition--First, here are the FIVE Academy Award Nominees:
"Black Panther", Costume Designer Ruth Carter--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"The Ballad of Buster Scruggs", Costume Designer Mary Zophres--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"The Favourite", Costume Designer Sandy Powell--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
" Mary Poppins Returns", Costume Designer Sandy Powell--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"Mary Queen of Scots", Costume Designer Alexandra Byrne--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
Other Costumes on display...
"Bohemian Rhapsody", Costume Designer Julian Day--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"A Star if Born", Costume Designer Erin Benach--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"Ocean's 8", Costume Designer Sarah Edwards--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"Crazy Rich Asians", Costume Designer Mary Vogt--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"A Wrinkle In Time", Costume Designer Paco Delgado--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"Aquaman", Costume Designer Kym Barrett--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"Solo: A Star Wars Story", Costume Designers David Crossman and Glyn Dillon--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"The Nutcracker and the Four Realms", Costume Designer Jenny Beavan--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
"First Man", Costume Designer Mary Zophres--FIDM Museum 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition, FIDM Museum, The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM Los Angeles California
Photos courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ABImages
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Photo courtesy of Alex J. Berliner/ ABImages
WHAT: 27th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design Exhibition
*Presented by FIDM Museum, honoring the Academy Award-Nominated Costume Designs and featuring 100+ costumes from 25+ films
WHERE: FIDM Museum at the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising/FIDM
919 South Grand Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90015
WHEN: Opens Tuesday February 9, 2019 through April 12th, Tuesday-Saturday 10 AM-5 PM. (Closed Friday February 15th)
ADMISSION: FREE!
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Clink HERE!
February 4, 2019
PROJECT RUNWAY.....Bravo's "Project Runway" Season 17 Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour
Project Runway Style--Designs from the new season's designers of Bravo's "Project Runway"--Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
Last year, I was made a Consultant and Producer (!) of the NEW "Project Runway" returning to Bravo and I was extremely honored and excited to be part of the production team in making the new-and-improved "Project Runway" the best it can be (more on that in a later post!)...
Save The Date: March 14!--The poster featuring Bravo's "Project Runway" starring Supermodel Karlie Kloss and designer Christian Siriano: Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
I was doubly honored when Bravo TV recently contacted me with a great opportunity: For the launch of the new season, they wanted to showcase outfits/looks from the NEW SEASON'S designers at the Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, where they would officially launch the show.
Presenting Bravo's "Project Runway"!--Nick Verreos at the Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
NBC Universal Day at the Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
The TCA Press Tour is where TV critics from all over the world converge to be introduced to the cast of the latest TV shows. In a panel setting, the critics get to ask questions and it is used as a way to launch new (or re-vamped) TV shows, such as "Project Runway"...
Nick Verreos and David Paul at the Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
First, I was tasked--with the ever-so-trusty help of my better half, David Paul--to contact many of this new season's designers and have them mail to me designs from their "repertoire" (NOT from designs they created on the new season!). Then, I had to gather 10+ dress forms/display mannequins to show the designs (in varying sizes) and then, of course, get them all steamed, pressed and ready to be displayed to flank the new cast of the show--including Host and Judge Karlie Kloss , Mentor Christian Siriano and Judges Nina Garcia , Brandon Maxwell and ElaineWelteroth .
Here are photos:
Project Runway Designs--Looks from the designers of the new season of Bravo's "Project Runway" including Nadine Ralliford, Sonia Kasparian, Jhoan "Sebastian" Grey, Jamall Osterholm, Bishme Cromartie, Rakan Shams Aldeen, Kovid Kapoor, Afa Ah Loo, and Hester Sunshine-- Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
My Better Half--David Paul with designs from Season 17 "Project Runway" Designers (L to R) Renee Hill and Venny Etienne Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
A Runway Panel--Photos from the Bravo's "Project Runway" Press Launch Panel Discussion featuring Magical Elves' Jane Lipsitz and Dan Cutforth and cast including Karlie Kloss, Christian Siriano, Nina Garcia, Brandon Maxwell and Elaine Welteroth as well as designs from Season 17 Designers onstage--Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
A "Project Runway" Gallery--Television Critics Association Winter 2019 Press Tour, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
After we were done onstage, we moved the dress forms over to a holding area where David and I prepped the looks beforehand. I decided to stage a mock "Gallery Exhibition" photo shoot since this room was so fabulous. This Langham Hotel meeting room was called the Georgian Ballroom and was very old-school; harking back to the grand old Hollywood Glamour days...I could just imagine the 50's movie stars in their Jacques Fath couture, drinking their Martinis and smoking their cigarettes in it. Here are those photos:
Gallery Fab--Designs from designers of Season 17 "Project Runway" including Afa Ah Loo, Kovid Kapoor, Bishme Cromartie (Top Photo), Venny Etienne, Renee Hill, Hester Sunshine and Johan "Sebastian" Grey (Middle Photo), and Venny Etienne, Renee Hill and Hester Sunshine (Lower Photo), at the Georgian Ballroom, Langham Huntington Hotel Pasadena
At the end...
It's a Wrap!--All the dress forms/mannequins in the trunk of car...and in case you were wondering, I have a back-up camera!
Click HERE for the TRAILER of Bravo's Season 17 of "Project Runway":
January 25, 2019
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019.
INSPIRATION: Elie Saab said that the collection was this: “It’s a dream of luminous mermaids emerging from the waves and promenading along the sea.” This inspiration came across through folded drapes and pleats that mirrored the waves of the sea; luminous sequined fabrications that looked like liquid gold and silver as they were cut on the bias; hand-sewn applique embroidered swimsuits (Beaded Swimsuits anyone??); coral-like lace on nude netting...lots of gorgeous red carpet-perfect designs.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Elie Saab Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Balmain Haute Couture Spring 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019. This is Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing's first outing at haute couture for the famed French fashion house after nearly nine years there.
Pierre Balmain, circa 1950's
INSPIRATION: Pearls were a central theme, as well as the sea, shells and coral. Rousteing was also inspired by Couture Grand Masters such as Yves Saint Laurent (isn't everyone??) and Pierre Balmain himself and his grand 1950's designs, showcasing ballgowns, fan-pleated suits, dresses.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 show:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Valentino Haute Couture Spring 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019. Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli created A FASHION MOMENT for this season's offering from the grand Italian Fashion House of Valentino. He delivered grand, beautiful designs with audacious colors, voluminous Alta Moda shapes, flawless couture workmanship that brought memories of the height of Haute Couture during the late 40's, 50's and 60's.
INSPIRATION: Pierpaolo Piccioli wondered "What if Cecil Beaton's 1948 photograph of those Charles James dresses could be with black women?"...
Before: Photograph by Cecil Beaton of models in Charles James gowns, circa 1948
NOW! Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 Finale Tableaux of models, led by Supermodel Naomi Campbell
More Inspiration...
70's Beverly Johnson and Ertha Kitt
The cover girls of Franca Sozzani’s July 2008 Black Issue of Vogue Italia
Medieval Black Madonnas
Brought To Tears...
When Celine Dion Cries...WE ALL CRY...FOR FASHIOOOONNN!!!--Celine Dion, sitting front row next to Giancarlo Giammetti and Valentino, himself, was brought to tears witnessing the extremely beautiful clothes parading in front of her. Her heart does continue to go on...
COUTURE DETAILS:
Bow-Fabulous--Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Sequined Brocades, Silk Taffeta Ruffles, Hand-sewn Appliques--Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Paillettes, Bias Strips, Crinoline Flourishes--Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Valentino Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 show:
January 24, 2019
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Chanel Haute Couture Spring 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019.
INSPIRATION: Chanel Creative Director Karl Lagerfeld was inspired by the 18th century and in particular, the exhibition “La Fabrique du luxe: Les marchands merciers parisiens au XVIIIe siècle” at the enchanting Musée Cognacq-Jay, a small museum in the Marais. The exhibit focuses on the Parisian merchants who supplied the wealthy of the 18th century with luxury goods of all sorts, from silken ribbons to gilded picture frames...to sumptuous furnishings.
Couture Details--Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
COUTURE DETAILS: Hand-painted sequins, dried flowers dipped in resin that were embroidered or applied to materials like silk organza, chiffon, lace, leather and Chanel's handwoven tweeds. Lace was hand-painted or iced with silicone to suggest blue, pink and white china; tulle was shredded into strips so fine that it suggested a cloud of trim at the cuff and hem of a suit ensemble and sewn into dense grids over a base of filmy lace to create the illusion of plaid when seen from afar.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch video of Chanel Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019 Show:
January 23, 2019
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Martin Margiela Artisanal Collection Spring/Summer 2019 with John Galliano as the Creative Director.
INSPIRATION: John Galliano said his inspiration was decadence in art, film, literature. Galliano defines decadence as "the excess, the artifice, the decay" that takes on different forms in life...
The backdrop--created by the Margiela studio, evoked the dayglo hallucinogenic images of Kenny Scharf art-and-fashion haven, Club 57.
SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: Gender fluid (Is it male? Female? Who cares!), vividly colorful designs, inventive treatments in prints, hand embroidery, art reflective fabrics, exposed tailoring techniques...a Moto Jacket turned into a Jumpsuit...this is the future of "New Fashion".
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch Martin Margiela Artisanal Spring/Summer 2019:
RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture 2019: Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
WHAT: Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019. Bertrand Guyon is the Creative Director.
INSPIRATION: For this season, he was inspired by the designer herself (naturally!) Elsa Schiaparelli, and by nature, flowers, childhood memories, constellations. He also looked to Schiaparelli's postwar designs as opposed to the 1930's which the designer is more known for.
COLORS & FABRICS: Shocking Pink; Icy Blues, Canary Yellows, Deep Violets, Gold, Turquoise....Silk Ziberline, Brocades, Sequins, Feathers.
COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS:
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019
Click below to watch video of Schiaparelli Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019:
