Kate Boggiano
312 Fashion Series Recap
The 312 Fashion Series last weekend was a huge success. The three days of shows at Loft on Lake featured Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell and Anna Hovet on Thursday, April 8th, Lara Miller on Friday, April 9th, and Horacio Nieto on Saturday, April 10th.
Thursday night showcased the fall collections of the four featured designers. Jess Audey’s collection showcased her classic styles with fall patterns and colors including oranges and browns. Anna Hovat included a variety of hoods and leggings and her signature contrasting fabric panels. Her color pallet included white, black, and purple. Kate Baggiano showed a feminine collection that featured a light blue button down day dress and a white ruffle trimmed cropped jacket. Boris Powell’s collection was the same one he featured at London Fashion Week. His looks included elegant ball gowns and a structured coat.
Friday night showcased the Fall/Winter collection of Lara Miller. The show had an artistic flair featuring painting studies rigged into bags as accessories. Her collection was eco-friendly and convertible as we have come to love and expect from Miller. Models converted their outfits while walking the runway. With the changes Miller showed countless chic looks on the catwalk.
The final show on Saturday night showcased the Fall/Winter collection of Horacio Nieto. His collection featured Arlo Menwear and Womenswear. The menswear collection featured structured military jackets with high collars and gray trousers. Nieto accessorized with scarves, gloves, and boots. His womenswear collection featured structured mini dresses and coats in jeweled and rose tones. His looks were edgy and slightly futuristic with straight lines and unique shapes. The models completed the look with twisted faux hawks and killer sky high booties and boots.
The entire runway series was an event to remember. Hopefully there will be more events from 312 Fashion in the future!
312 Fashion Series – Kick Off April 8th
What could be a better way to spend a Thursday night than at the kick off event on April 8th for the 312 Fashion Series?
The event will take place at Loft on Lake and will begin with a cocktail reception from 7:00 P.M. – 8:30 P.M hosted by StyleChicago.com. At the cocktail reception enjoy cocktails provided by Casa Noble & Fuze while listening to the musical styling’s of DJ Sye Young (Voted one of Chicago Scene Magazine’s best DJ’s).
The Chicago Designer Vignette presentation will begin at 8:30 P.M. and will feature Jess Audey, Kate Boggiano, Borris Powell and Anna Hovet.
Cap the evening off with complementary admission to the 312 Fashion Series official after party venue, The Underground!
Tickets are available through Brown Paper Tickets. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/102672
For more information check out the 312 Fashion Series website.
For a sneak peak at one of the designer’s collections check out this video of Borris Powell’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection The Rise of an Empress.
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