#10 Sneak Peek

Here's a sneak peek at my group's final project! We are drawing inspiration from the "Ralph Lauren Gang" video and featuring kids and their clothes. The star of the movie, Johnny is invited to a movie premiere and needs an outfit to wear. Follow him on his journey!

#9 New Fashion Shows

When fashions first came on the scene, they were designed mostly to have buyers come to preview the lines in hopes of having them place an order. In those days, the media was not allowed in these closed shows. Today, fashion shows are all about the publicity and crazy stunts that will grab the media's attention so that they will write about it in their respective media channels. If a buyer wants to preview a lines, they can go to the designer's show room. A NYFW show ticket is a coveted novelty now a days.

Today, fashion designers need to set themselves apart from everyone else to ensure that they are noticed amongst the masses. Here, Marc Jacobs presented his Fall 13 line at NYFW but offered the viewers who couldn't make it to the show a little treat. You were able to log on to a website and have all of your social media accounts on one screen simultaneously as you watched the show. This allowed for maximum blog exposure and for views and fans to pin, tweet, and like their favorite pieces of the iconic American designer's.

#8 Fashion Look Books

As soon as I saw this assignment, I immediately knew which look book I wanted to feature on my blog. Faherty Brand, an up-and-coming company presents their eco-friendly clothing in a laid back, yet sophisticated manner. The look book demonstrates how the brand related to a lifestyle, and I believe they do a great job of communicating their vision here.

#7 Fashion Trunk Show

Designer Trunk Show: We've Got Wren!

Following my new favorite designer, I wanted to feature them for my trunk show blog. This past summer, the up-and-coming brand held a trunk show with Refinery 29 in NYC! At this trunk show, like many others do, the brand offered 30% percent off for each order purchased at Refinery 29 for the duration of the show. The Wren show was just 2 days long, but sometimes they can be more or less depending on what the retailer and designer would prefer. Usually, there's food and drink at the events to attract more customers.

Trunk shows are used mainly to introduce a new line or designer to a retail store, or to promote a brand that is currently carried. Trunk shows are great publicity for emerging designers and a great way to get your name out in the industry!

#6 Video Fashion Show

I came across this Spring 2013 concept video for a line called Wren on Style.com. Thinking about it now, I think I've heard of this designer before. The mind behind the madness is Melissa Coker, who has worked at the likes of Helmut Lang, Vogue, W and Details magazines. She grew up in Lake Forest, Illinois, a small town the F. Scott Fitzgerald used as his inspiration to write The Great Gatsby. When I watched this video, I felt butterflies in my stomach. Watching these girls gave me such a fun and lighthearted feeling that I wanted to watch the video over and over again. The girls in the video embody a lifestyle that I yearn to live- fun, hip, partying going in one of the most chic cities of all time, Paris! I want to be these girls and I feel like they convey a really cool message that challenges gender roles in our society. I think it shows how different European and American societies are. I also like the fact that the characters never speak, yet their thoughts are written across the bottom of the screen. P.S. I'm now obsessed with Wren's designs...

#5 Color

Color is such an important part of an outfit- be it in abundance or lack there of. An all white or black ensemble can be spiced up with a splash of color in a statement necklace or a great pair of heels. On the flip side, monotone outfits of a great hue are bold and eye catching. Here's a look at what will be on the streets come Fall 2014.

Fashion Snoops is showing rich, Earthy tones in its "Bohemia" forecast for F/W14

Also in the forecasting guru's "Folk" forecast is a mixed palette of soft ballet tones, as I like to call them along with some of those Earth tones 

Dolce and Gabana has created these gorgeous mosaic looking dresses, which incorporates the both the Earth and ballet tones in a creating that is out of this world.

#4 Journalist Jargon

Prada: Working Girl

I had never really paid much attention to the authors of certain articles in the New York Times until last week. When I read Cathy Horyn's piece on Marc Jacobs' S/S2014 show I connected the writing with a person and was able to understand it on a deeper level. For this reason, I chose to read her write on Maruccia Prada's S/S2014 Milan show. Some of the creative descriptions she used are as follows:

Silhouette/Design
- Sleeveless dresses
- Ribbed leg warmers
- Web sandals
- Box pleated skirts
- Schoolgirlish coats
- Shift shape

Details
- Slap in the face, Cher style                           - Classic Prada
- Strong physical attitude                                - Chunky embroidery
- Sports elements                                             - Femininity, multiplicity, power
- Varsity stripes                                                - Fresh
- Freckled with colored stones                        - Reproduced feminine portraits
- Relatively simple sportswear                        - "Work B*tch" by Britney Spears
- Lavish compositions  

Fabric
- Viscose knit
- Wools
- Screen printed viscose knits
- Printed mink

Creative Jargon
- Menacing Paradise
- Transparently muscular attitude
- Intensity of poster art                               


http://runway.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/09/19/prada-working-girl/?_r=0

#3 New York City Street Style

As I combed the streets of New York City for the perfect NYC Street Style outfit, nothing made me go crazy until this one. I walked in to my internship on Monday morning and couldn't help but love our Creative Director, Cecilia's, black and white mash of prints. Black and white is so classic it's hard to do wrong. Throw in a stripe and an aztec print and voila! A super trendy yet original masterpiece. Cecilia doesn't push her style too much. It's so effortless and creative, which I think makes it look that much cooler. It's awesome when you find someone who is naturally and artist and can depict that on oneself. Not to mention, each of her pieces are vintage finds! Even better! I love the idea of vintage shopping and finding great pieces. In my opinion, that's how you create a one of a kind wardrobe.

#2 My Fall 2013 Must Have

I LOVE jeans...almost as much as I love shoes and bathing suits, but that's a different story. When I sat down and thought about what my Number 1 Fall must have was, it came to me like a vision. 

Since July I've been lusting over a pair of Rag and Bone ripped boyfriend jeans. I couldn't believe that I didn't own a pair of these...how perfect are they?! One of the main reasons I feel every girl needs a pair of these in her closet this year is because they are so versatile. Investing in a great pair of denim is always a smart move because (certain) denim is timeless. This is a staple wardrobe piece that you can work with each season to follow the new trends and always look chic.

 Rag and Bone Moss with Holes $220.00 (www.ragandbone.com)







Another great thing about this pair of jeans is the light wash denim. You can carry these jeans all throughout the year with you, if you pair it with the right tops. For Fall 2013, I would go with a great textured sweater like this one from Ella Moss $218.00 (www.ellamoss.com).

For those of us who are a little more budget conscious, Urban Outfitters does a great pair in a darker wash. BDG Slim Slouch Camp Indigo $69.00 (www.urbanoutfitters.com)

And of course there's always the splurge piece. For someone looking to spend a little on a great pair of ripped BF jeans, these Current/Elliotts are the way to go. Current/Elliott The Fling $248.00 (www.barneys.com)

#1 Fashion Blogs I Love

Damsel in Dior (http://www.damselindior.com/)

Damsel in Dior is a blog written by Jacey Duprie. I found her blog through her Instagram and immediately loved her. I envy her style and taste and the way that she makes preppy look not so stuffy. While the Damsel seems preppy, she is very diverse in that she seeks inspiration from tribal patterns and the boho lifestyle.

Song of Style (http://www.songofstyle.com/)

Aimee Song is the woman behind her blog of the same name. What I love about her and her blog is that she is a pro at casual elegance. She can take boyfriend jeans and a white tee and make it look so chic and elegant. Her blog is very easy to navigate and she often has publicity collaborations with companies such as Nars and Chanel (jealous).

The Sartorialist (http://www.thesartorialist.com/)

What is not to love about Scott's blog?? My favorite aspect of it is the simplicity. Scott takes a simple photo and makes it look like the coolest thing you've ever seen and tops it with a few words that leave you wanting that outfit!





The Fashion Law (http://www.fashion-law.org/)

The Fashion Law is somewhat of WWD page. True to its name, TFL contains posts about the happenings in the fashion industry. While clothing and style are featured on this blog, it's a small media outlet for current news. One of the things I especially like about this blog is that it introduces me to important people in the fashion industry that I wouldn't have otherwise heard of by following strictly clothing-centered blogs.

                          


Free People (http://blog.freepeople.com/)

Free People's blog may be my all time favorite. Bldg 25 is more of a lifestyle blog than anything. Their posts consist of anything from how to do a cool fishtail braid to a yummy summer salad. Free People is my favorite brand of clothing so naturally, I love the hippie-esq way of living that their blog emulates.