Fashion Focus Chicago 2009
Le Jardin De L’Amour – we Amour!
As one of the finale events to Fashion Focus Chicago 2009, designer Borris Powell produced one of the most creative and uniquely refreshing shows I’ve ever seen – Le Jardin De L’Amour (Garden of love). Powell is truly a master of creating a glamourous and flattering silhouette. The ambiance was brilliant – that of a lovely french garden scene, focused lighting with seated models draped in luxurious satin dresses as a static fixture to the runway.
This Spring/Summer 2010 runway collection made use of the ever popular rosette from the cocktail length monotone looks to the swimwear line and finally as a finale evening wear line of which even Valentino would be jealous.
Inspired by the masterful shapes of Christian Dior, Powell’s trademark silhouettes have the comforting familiarity of his early authentic family memories mixed with a chic nod to high-end city life.
Borris Powell’s Fall 2009 line can be found on studio-808.com
Gen Art’s Fresh Faces show a highlight of Fashion Focus
A chilly fall evening in Millennium Park was the scene of the 7th annual Gen Art Fresh Faces in Fashion. A show which is known for premiering emerging designer lines such as Zac Posen, Rebecca Taylor and Phillip Lim to name just a few.
This year talent was abundant and despite the industry’s economic challenges of late, watching these emerging designers show us what they’ve got couldn’t help but make all the attending onlookers refreshingly optimistic!
Finale look from Imaginary People
The featured lines for 2009 include Imaginary People, C-Fan, Kristin Hassan, JLee Silver, Dorsia and Red Doll.
C-Fan – Modern, cohesive,
Imaginary People – Angled, modern, draped
Kristin Hassan – Bold, flirty, structured
J Lee Silver – Trendy, versatile
Dorsia – Strong, tailored, complimentary, fun
Red Doll – glamorous, playful
These lines are sure to make their mark on the fashion scene sooner than later…and after seeing what they have in store for us fashion followers – we’re very excited.
Horacio Nieto makes a splash at Envent Studio
Friday at Envent Studios in Chicago, Horacio Nieto presented Spring 2010 womenswear and Arlo menswear line to a packed room of 300 guests. The lighting was dim as the music was building an air of excitement as the crowd awaited what was sure to be one of the best shows on Chicago’s Fashion Focus roster.
Horacio Nieto finale dress
First was the Arlo menswear line – great tailored pants, jackets and vests in bold blues and bright whites…models sporting futuristic glasses walked with a swagger to the beat of electro pop.
Next, the ladies took the stage in Nieto’s womenswear featuring tailored shift dresses in bold colors with extra-short hemlines. Horacio stepped out to a standing ovation as the models took one last walk down the runway making the evening complete – and surely leaving the audience with a wish for Spring 2010 to arrive sooner than later!
Horacio Nieto is an AOL Latino Fashionista Design Winner and now officially on the Fashion map. Check out more Horacio Nieto pieces on studio-808.com.
Macy’s Presents Designers of Chicago
Great News! 150 more general admission tickets have opened up for tomorrow’s show: Macy’s Presents the Designers of Chicago under the tent in Millennium Park Chase Promenade.
Thursday October 22, 2009
Millennium Park Chase Promenade
201 E. Randolph St.
Chicago, IL 60601
To get more info and purchase tickets visit StyleChicago.com
Horacio Nieto – presents during Fashion Focus Chicago
Another great show – and Studio-808 favorite designer- coming during Fashion Focus is the Horacio Nieto presents Spring 2010 show happening on Friday October 23rd in Chicago.
Horacio Nieto Victoria Dress available on Studio-808.com
Horacio Nieto presents
Spring 2010
Featuring Horacio Nieto Womenswear &
Arlo Menswear
VIP reception 7:45 – 8:30 pm
Show starts at 9:00 pm
After party at Enclave
Tickets only available online at www.horacionieto.com
About Horacio Nieto:
Born and raised in Texas and now living in Chicago, Horacio Nieto has set out to make his mark in the fashion industry. While just beginning of his career he has already obtained valuable knowledge and experience from various endeavors.
His design philosophy of designing clothing is a combination of strength, fluidity and sex appeal.
Ladies – he is on our must watch list and should be on yours too!
For more looks by Horacio Nieto visit www.studio-808.com
World Fashion Show – featuring 5p1t
Hello fashion followers – thought we’d take a chance today to highlight a great show coming up tomorrow September 30th as well as one of the collections that will be making a splash on the runway! 5p1t is a line we are very excited about and will be coming soon to Studio-808.com.
5p1t Asymmetrical Dress - coming soon to Studio-808.com
The 5p1t masterminds, Richard Morse and Daryl Sneed, design seasonal collections that yield classic silhouettes integrated with contemporary fabrics, prints and detailing that keep you in the moment. Every 5p1t garment is designed to become that “go-to-item” in your closet. The item that you always reach for because it offers a detail or feature that distinguishes you from everyone else.
5p1t. The perfect outfit.
per⋅fect [adj. pur-fikt] – exactly fitting the need in a certain situation or for a certain purpose
out⋅fit [n. out-fit] – a set of usually matching or harmonious garments and accessories worn together
CHICAGO SISTER CITIES INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS – WORLD FASHION CHICAGO
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
For more info and tickets visit www.worldfashionchicago.com
Harris Theater Rooftop Terrace at Millennium Park
Fashion Focus Chicago – Coming this October
Le Jardin de L'Amour - BorrisPowell.com
2009 Fashion Focus Chicago will be here before we know it. Coming this October, be on the lookout for shows such as GenArt’s Fresh Faces, Macy’s and it’s Chicago Incubator designers as well as Spring 2010 shows by a few of Chicago’s most talented local designers.
Today we’re going to start with one show that is sure to be a crowd favorite…Le Jardin de L’Amour.
Borris Powell’s Le Jardin de L’Amour is on our top shows to watch list. His talent for creating a killer silhouette in evening and outerwear that make women feel beautiful is what put him on the map – our prediction is that this show is keeping him there. And if that weren’t enough to peak your curiosity, this premier show is rumored to be making good use of the very fashion forward must have detail – the rosette.
Le Jardin de L’Amour
Showing Spring 2010
October 24, 2009
Envent Chicago – 344 N. Ogden
9:00 p.m
More info and tickets available at www.borrispowell.com
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Studio-808, Inc. is the brainchild of Erin Creaney, a PR executive with a near-athletic enthusiasm for emerging designers. Finding herself searching the city for great designers with new and different looks, she knew a larger operation was in order. What's more, she felt the world needed to know about the fashion percolating in the Windy City. Thus was born Studio-808.com.
