Nick Verreos's Blog, page 47
March 3, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Christian Dior Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
WHAT: Christian Dior RTW Fall/Winter 2017. It was all about BLUE at Christian Dior Fall/Winter 2017. Dior Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri said she was inspired by a quote from Monsieur Dior in which he said "Among all the colors, navy blue is the only one which can ever compete with black, it has all the same qualities". The runway was covered in all shades of blue. the clothes ranged from blue denim overalls, indigo blue velvet suits, blue-and-black plaid elongated culottes to A-line Midi-length midnight blue dresses.
TRENDS: Blue is the new Black; Midi length; berets; combat boots; relaxed elegance; "feminist" femininity.
Collection Photos:
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Christian Dior RTW Fall 2017
Click below to watch Christian Dior RTW Fall/Winter 2017 Fashion Show Video:
March 2, 2017
NICK APPEARANCES....ABC's "OTRC At The Oscars": BLOG PHOTO RECAP!
Nick Verreos on ABC's "On The Red Carpet/OTRC After The Oscars" Show
This past week was Oscar Week! I was SO EXCITED--honored--and VERY HAPPY!...to be part of ABC's Oscars Red Carpet coverage as one of the Fashion Red Carpet Commentators on "On The Red Carpet/OTRC At The Oscars" Pre-Show, which aired before the Oscars telecast. I was especially excited to know that I would be the "Fashion Boy" to Supermodel Roshumba Williams and ABC7-LA's Leslie Lopez , as part of the ABC "On The Red Carpet/OTRC At The Oscars" Show.
Look Mom: I'm on the "El Capitan Theater" Marquee!!--El Capitan Theater Hollywood
Here are photos from my fun-and-fabulous experience, including the day I got my credentials and did rehearsals for our "OTRC" Show (OMG! I was SO excited to get on the plastic covered red carpet!) as well as THE DAY OF the Oscars, and filming the post-Oscars ABC7-LA "OTRC After The Oscars" Show where we talked about Oscars 2017 Trends as well as our Best and Not-so-Best Dressed Picks...
Rehearsals Day: Day Before The Oscars..
Hi Mr. Oscars: Nick Verreos on the (plastic covered) red carpet of the 89th Academy Awards--Dolby Theater Hollywood
Rehearsals with the ABC "OTRC" Ladies: Nick Verreos with Roshumba Williams and Leslie Lopez--Dolby Theater, Hollywood
The Oscars Red Carpet Scene, Decor & Step-and-Repeat, Dolby Theater Hollywood
Day of The 2017 Oscars:
Tuxedo Red: Dressed in my Dolce & Gabbana red silk double-breasted satin tuxedo jacket, ready to head out to the Oscars Red Carpet--Many THANK YOU'S to my NIKOLAKI partner, David Paul, who styled me!
OTRC Red Carpet Team: (Left to Right) Leslie Lopez, Karl Schmid, Nick Verreos, Roshumba Williams and George Pennacchio--2017 Oscars Red Carpet
Oscars Red Carpet Fab: Nick Verreos with ABC7-LA's Leslie Lopez and Roshumba Williams "On The Red Carpet/OTRC At The Oscars"--Oscars 2017 Red Carpet
Commercial Break Fun: Nick Verreos, Roshumba Williams and Leslie Lopez of ABC "On The Red Carpet/OTRC At The Oscars"--Dolby Theater Hollywood
Dreamy View: I just about fell off my "OTRC" balcony position when I saw Ryan Gosling make it to the "fancy" Oscars 2017 Red Carpet Step & Repeat area which was located (YEAYYY!!!) right below us!!
On The Red Carpet After The Oscars Show:
OTRC Stage: View of the "On The Red Carpet/OTRC After The Oscars" Show stage--ABC7-LA News Studios
Outfit Change: Preparing to film our "On The Red Carpet/OTRC After The Oscars" Show--(L to R) Leslie Lopez, Nick Verreos and Roshumba Williams--ABC7-LA News Studios
Nick Verreos--"On The Red Carpet/OTRC After The Oscars" Show--ABC7-LA Studios
That's a Wrap! (L to R) Nick Verreos, Roshumba Williams and Leslie Lopez--ABC's "On The Red Carpet/OTRC At The Oscars" Show
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Goes Tribal, Roll & Roll Runway Headbanger: Balmain Fall 2017
WHAT: Balmain Fall 2017. When Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing sent out a bevy of his Balmain Power Divas strutting down the runway to "Rock You Like A Hurricane" and "Rock The Night", you knew the 80's ARE BACK! And not just the 80's but more specifically, the EARLY 80's no less! You can just imagine all these six foot tall models headbanging at a sweaty Hollywood club...in their $10,000 Balmain studded, feathered and sequined frocks!
TRENDS: 1980's, of course! Feathered, Fringe, Power Shoulders, Studded, Leather, Python skin, Oversized Jackets, Exaggerated Sleeves, Drop-shoulder, Saharienne Rocker Chic.
Collection Photos:
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Balmain Fall 2017
Click below to watch Balmain Ready-to-Wear Fall 2017 Fashion Show Video:
March 1, 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
WHAT: Maison Margiela Fall 2017. John Galliano designs for Maison Margiela. He was roundly praised for his Couture Collection for the fashion house back in January and for Ready-to-Wear he continued the Margiela "House Codes" of Deconstructed, Artisanal clothing with a chic twist. There was a theme consisting of 'Bird of Paradise" seen in the makeup and feather details. Raw-edged coats with cut-outs, plaids, python prints, Bolivian/Andes themes, elongated sleeved jackets were standouts of the collection.
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
Maison Margiela Fall 2017
RUNWAY REPORT....Paris Fashion Week: Saint Laurent Fall 2017
WHAT: Saint Laurent Fall 2017. Recently hired Creative Director Anthony Vaccarello showed his second collection for the famed French fashion house in Paris during the RTW Week. Vaccarello said he was inspired by one particular Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture 80's dress "with big sleeves" when designing this collection. There were lots of big sleeves, super strong shoulders, as well as sexy, uber-luxe clothing for the Hippest of all "it" girls to wear on a night out in Paris--or a yacht off the coast of Cannes or Morocco! Lots of leather, draping, sequins and micro-mini's...HOT HOT HOT!
Inspiration: 80's Pouf and Structured Shoulders--80's Yves Saint Laurent Haute Couture (left and far right) and Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Ad Photo by Helmut Newton (middle)
TRENDS: Leather mini dresses, draped leather, 80's Super Shoulders, slouchy jackets.
Collection Photos:
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Saint Laurent Fall 2017
Watch an EDITED version of the Saint Laurent Fall 2017 Show:
February 27, 2017
WHO WORE WHAT?....89th Annual Academy Awards: Debbie Matenopoulos in Custom NIKOLAKI
Debbie Matenopoulpos in Custom NIKOLAKI--2017 Academy Awards
I am just beside myself at how GLAM GORGEOUS the beautiful and very talented Debbie Matenopoulous, Co-Host of "The Insider" Entertainment TV Show, looked at this year's Academy Awards Red Carpet. I am very proud to say that--along with my design partner David Paul--we designed and created this fabulous Custom NIKOLAKI gown for her!
Golden Girl: Debbie Matenopoulos in Custom NIKOLAKI--David Paul and I have collaborated on all of Debbie's awards show gowns in the past including this year's Golden Globes--as well as last year's--and the entire 2016 Awards Show Season (SAG Awards, Emmys, Oscars) . We created this gorgeous gown for Debbie after she approached us, asking us if we would make her a Custom NIKOLAKI. Done and done! The gown featured a blush colored silk sequined tulle, silk satin crepe lining, plunging neckline and silk chiffon one shoulder cascade cape.
"The Insider" TV Show's Debbie Matenopoulos--in Custom NIKOLAKI--and Louis Aguirre--2017 Academy Awards
Read about how we took Debbie's dress from Sketch to Red Carpet FABULOUSNESS! in this great People Magazine Article.
WHO WORE WHAT?.....89th Annual Academy Awards: Jessica Biel in Kaufmanfranco
Jessica Biel in Kaufmanfranco Pre-Spring 2017
Jessica Biel aka Mrs. Justin Timberlake looked RAVISHING in this golden sequined gown from Kaufmanfranco Pre-Spring 2017 Collection. I loved the simple sheath silhouette, long raglan-seamed sleeves, small train, and especially the "Devore"-like sequined fabrication...
In terms of accessories, that Tiffany & Co. necklace was EVERYTHING! I also loved how she styled her hair in that chic center-parted chignon. She looked elegant and regal.
Mr. and Mrs. Timberlake--Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel, 2017 Academy Awards Red Carpet
WHO WORE WHAT?.....89th Annual Academy Awards: Brie Larson in Custom Oscar de la Renta
Brie Larson in Custom Oscar de la Renta
Brie Larson attended last night's 2017 Academy Awards in this dramatic black gown from Oscar de la Renta. The custom-made dress was designed by Oscar de la Renta's new design duo Laura Kim and Fernando Garcia and featured a sculpted silhouette, cinched waist and ruffled volants trailing into a hem. She reminded me of a modern "Madame X" from the famous John Singer Sargent painting:
French socialite Virginie Amélie Avegno Gautreau in John Singer Sargent "Portrait of Madame X"
Pointed: The neckline was directly inspired from one of the runway looks (the pointed bustline jumpsuit in the right photo above) from the latest Oscar de la Renta Fall 2017 collection.
I liked the drama and severe elegance of this gown! What did you guys think?
WHO WORE WHAT?.....89th Annual Academy Awards: Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein Collection
Naomie Harris in Custom Calvin Klein Collection
The stunning "Moonlight" actress, Naomie Harris, looked chic and modern in this white paillette gown from Calvin Klein Collection, from its new Creative Director, Raf Simons. As you may remember, Simons, was previously with Dior and now has been scooped up by the American fashion house.
The strapless dress featured a cocktail length main style with a small peek-a-boo cut-out in the front underbust section and a rectangular train in the back. The style was VERY MUCH in the design realm of the Belgian-born Simons with its clean, architectural shape and no-fuss aesthetic. This also marks the first time his newest designs for Calvin Klein Collection have appeared on a major red carpet. I loved her hair, and styling, especially the slightly mismatched ankle strapped yellow heels.
Chic, Modern, Architectural...Naomie Harris in Calvin Klein Collection by Raf Simons
WHO WORE WHAT?.....89th Annual Academy Awards: Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Couture
Charlize Theron in Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2017
The statuesque--and gorgeous--Charlize Theron attended last night's 2017 Academy Awards in Christian Dior Haute Couture. Theron is a long-time spokesmodel for the French fashion house so it was no shocker that she would wear Dior. The fan-pleated golden lame/black tulle gown was from the most recent Christian Dior Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2017 collection, designed by the new Creative Director Maria Grazia Chiuri. The dress evoked a 1950's Old Hollywood Glamour sensibility.
Slight Change: While the design was almost straight-off-the-runway, in terms of style, there were two slight changes to the bodice, with the addition of black tulle for more coverage and a cross-over effect at the center front. To be honest, I wish they would have left it more open, because it did make it look more "top heavy", which Charlize is not.
I do LOVE those gorgeous Chopard diamond earrings!
So...What did you guys think of Charlize's Golden Gown choice? Old Hollywood Glamour or Too Top Heavy?
