Dorsia
Mario Tricoci Recap
Mario Tricoci revealed the winner of his third annual modeling competition Wednesday night at the Fashion Focus, Mario, Make me a Model and Wave of Fashion event in Millennium park. The event was filled with a preview of Chicago’s biggest names in fashion.
Calvin Tran
Calvin Tran used simple and asymmetrical lines in various jersey and chiffon fabrics coinciding together. Hair was pulled back and teased for volume, with a braid detail across the front.
White cotton asymmetrical tunic with black chiffon
Paprika Kandinsky Print Wool Cowl neck tunic
Zamrie
Encompassed bell jackets and skirts with shoulder details on blouses made of chiffon and cottons.
Nina vest in denim, Ashley Tank, white shorts
Wesley top in denim, white pant
Jermikko
Jermikko brought to the runway coats in various fabrics, from wool, to taffeta to satin.
Periwinkle boiled wool peplum coat
Dorsia
Men’s fashion consisting of casual wear in Capri’s, light weight jackets and men’s suit jackets with shorts in gray’s and light blue colors.
Spencer blue striped Henley with olive cargo pants
Reddoll
Reddoll was the favorite of the night with short and long length chiffon dresses, and pendulum blazers in red and gray’s that would make any women feel beautiful.
Red silk chiffon Rosette min dress
Black wool peplum jacket with red lining, black cigarette pant
Contestants Maurisha Goffer for Zamrie, Ted Acis for Dorsha, Briana Smith for Reddoll, Jennifer Ashton Phillips for Jermikko, and Colleen Kloster for Calvin Tran
Mario Tricoci announcing the winner
Briana Smith for Reddoll-Winner for Mario’s make me a model
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.
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