All posts tagged CFDA

Initio Parfums x Narcotic Delight.

[MANHATTAN, NY.] Not sure where the hell I’ve been all these years but this is my first introduction to the brand Initio Perfums. Which has a committed cult following from […]

PH MODE x TYO A/W 23 – Tokyo.

[TOKYO, JAPAN] A runway show by Manila Fashion Festival that was organised by Genshi Shigekawa, the prime fashion week event in the Philippines has made its way to Minami Aoyama at […]

MEGMIURA – A/W 23 Tokyo.

[TOKYP, JAPAN] On the invitation to the show the instructions were to pile in the lower levels of the Shibuya train station and it gave a feeling that an adventure […]

Pillings A/W 23 – Tokyo.

[TOKYO, JAPAN] Elevated knitting is a specialised technique that Ryota Murakami has utilised effortlessly to take his Tokyo-based brand Pillings to higher heights. About 18 months ago Murakami won the […]

Theophilio SS2022.

[MANHATTAN, NY.] The fashion industry in America consist of vibrant creatives that either immigrated to the United States because of their parents or because they themselves were in search of […]

LaQuan Smith SS2022.

[MANHATTAN, NY.] Now, I’ve been following LaQuan Smith since his earlier days of showing at Lincoln Center when all the fashion tents were assembled together in one specific domain. Gone […]

Snow Xue Gao SS2022.

[MANHATTAN, NY.] In most parts of the world when winter arrives we expect there to be snow, when I see the name Snow Xue Gao the last thing to come […]

Etro Man SS2020.

[MILAN, IT.] The fashion show enthusiasts for Milan fashion week were taken through a ‘Desert Saga’ creatively envisioned up by Etro’s principal designer Kean Etro. Inspired by the desiccated terrains […]

Les Hommes SS2020.

[MILAN, IT.] The invitation for the Les Hommes‘ Spring 2020 preview were sent out as a little 7 inch vinyl record that had a cover-sleeve that resembled the famous Piet […]

Prabal Gurung FW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] The direction that Prabal Gurung is headed with menswear incorporated into his collection is what brings excitement to the fashion industry. Only because its a direct reflection of Gurung’s […]

Tory Burch FW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Modern art in America can be credited to the experimental Black Mountain College founded in 1933 and became the foundation for influential music composers, poets and sculptors to explore […]

TOM FORD AW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] It’s a bit painful knowing that my first time attending TOM FORD was his least glamorous showcase. Don’t get me wrong, it was extremely star-studded with luxury dripping from […]

Lukhanyo Mdingi FW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Special appreciation to the CFDA for doing New York Fashion Week: Men’s a great service in making sure that Lukhanyo Mdingi presented his Fall-Winter 2019 collection. To most of […]

DYNE.LIFE FW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Technology is a mandatory component in our everyday lives, and Christopher Bevans has tapped into a niche market that incorporates advanced engineering into wearable, yet, functional clothes. For example, […]

Todd Snyder FW19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Creative Director at Large, Jim Moore used his professional candour in styling for Todd Snyder’s Fall 2019 runway show. Back in 2008, Moore discovered Snyder when he headed up […]

Romeo Hunte SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] A group of six new designers were introduced to this season’s official schedule. For Romeo Hunte, he took advantage of making his first impression known with being represented […]

Nick Graham SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Outer space mixed with the future of suit wear brought Nick Graham to reflect off one of the most memorable years in history. The Cadillac House helped set the […]

Sundae School SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] No Adderall needed for the students that attended Sundae School’s spring-summer 2019 collection. The Creative Director, Dae Lim brought the “Weed Scholars” to present the third chapter or generally […]

Victor Li SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] For a library to be the backdrop to the debut collection for Victor Li was ingenious. Alright, it was actually the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe but according to online […]

Carlos Campos SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Throughout this industry, a brands identity is frequently up for discussion and it’s up to the designer to establish the solid foundation of understanding it. Which was the […]

DYNE.LIFE SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Granola luxury, a niche market that Christopher Bevans offers as Creative Director for DYNE; the go-to brand in performance attire for the active lifestyle. For Spring-Summer 2019, Bevans […]

Ricardo Seco SS19.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Looking to the past, Ricardo Seco debuted his VISION collection at New York Fashion Week Men’s by strengthening his designs as he embodied ancient Mexican roots. In 1968, […]

LUAR FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Leave it up to the CFDA and Rihanna for peaking my interest in attending this showcase! It was the last show I could attend this season before running […]

Carlos Campos FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] The entire world went to see COCO from Disney‘s Pixar and the hype is still in the air. Thanks to Carlos Campos for delivering a massive collection centred […]

Abasi Rosborough FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] What just really cheeses me about fashion week is that so much goes on that I have tunnel-vision most of the time that I overlook things. For example, […]

C2H4 FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Being that C2H4 is based in Los Angeles, I believe that New York is more their niche market! Only because Yixi Chen’s designs harmonise nicely with the vibes […]

Sānchez-Kane FW18.

[New York, NY.] Alright, this show knocked me down and left me with no words! This was the first time I’ve attended a Sānchez-Kane collection and now I know what to […]

SUITSUPPLY FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] In recent years, Made-To-Measure suiting brands have become the most cost-effective way to purchase a well-tailored suit. Personally, I feel that SUITSUPPLY has done a great job with […]

Ovadia & Sons FW18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] As the CFDA decides whether this is the last fashion week ever to showcase in February. The rest of the industry had to continue business as usual […]

General Idea SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] In Korean fashion there is only one major purpose and it’s to express yourself freely through the resources that surround you. Now with that notion paired with Western […]

Patrik Ervell SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] A Futuristic California was brought to the runways at New York Fashion Week Men’s by the game-changing Patrik Ervell. The garments showcased were all inspired by the […]

Death To Tennis SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] What an unusual name for a clothing line. When I first came across the brand, Death To Tennis, I initially questioned their motives and had a huge […]

Gustav Von Aschenbach SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Balanced in a variety of cultures is what brings harmony to Robert Geller’s creations and the main factor of interests to each presentation he shows at New […]

Raf Simons – Backstage Access.

[NEW YORK, NY.]  The New Order for New York Fashion Week: Men’s rest heavily on Raf Simons to bring all the buzz and excitement for the American menswear industry. Truth be told, NYFW: […]

Carlos Campos SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] To be a designer, it’s more than constructing tailored clothes. It’s creating a feeling, designing an experience, better yet; it’s translating all your emotions into multiple outfits. In […]

DYNE.LIFE SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] Allow me to clear some things up with you, so that you are well educated when you talk about Christopher Bevans’ collection DYNE that’s based in Portland, Oregon. For […]

Christopher Lowman SS18.

[NEW YORK, NY.] The New York Fashion Week adventures have begun with my first attendance at the Christopher Lowman presentation, showcased at the Rose Hill restaurant. The show was a […]

Neiman Marcus: HonoluluFW.

[ Honolulu, HI.] It’s really nice to see major department stores get involved with global fashion weeks and present a collection of looks that are available for purchase on their website or […]

Naeem Khan SS17 – TRESemmé (Backstage Access).

[NEW YORK CITY.] In fashion a big chunk of designers grab majority of their inspirations from experiences they’ve had working under the directions of other big names that have helped mentor […]

Chromat SS17.

[NEW YORK CITY.] On the 4th of July this year, I went to the MET Museum with my bestie Valerie visiting from Salt Lake City, UT – and right before we […]

Area SS17.

[NEW YORK CITY.] WARNING! This AREA contains lucite jewelry and RTW items available for immediate purchase, online now. Whilst you’re shopping with Area, just know that their all white fur parka is […]

Ovadia & Sons SS17.

[NEW YORK CITY.] The first show that comes to mind when I get excited to attend New York Mens Week is definitely Ovadia & Sons, simply because they have been consistent […]

BENCH / Body + CADET SS17.

[NEW YORK CITY.] The snaps that got the most reaction out of my viewers during NYFW: Men’s was BENCH / BODY + CADET because of the drop dead gorgeous half-naked models. […]

CHANEL Cruise 17 – Cuba.

[HAVANA, CUBA.] It’s an exciting time for Cuba a lot is about to change there – hopefully for the better -and history has been made thanks to the luxury brand […]

Todd Snyder FW16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] Closing out NYFW on a great note and on such a fashion high with Todd Snyder that I even forgot the unwanted cold weather outside. Yet, I still enjoyed […]

Greg Lauren FW16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] Either, I’m just amazing with my job at giving designers specific directions to follow or I’m just in-tune with the same creative vibrations as Greg Lauren. Perhaps […]

Gypsy Sport FW16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] If it weren’t for the CFDA-Vogue Fashion Fund endorsing Rio Uribe’s creative rumination at Gypsy Sport then I most likely wouldn’t have even known about him – which is […]

Brett Johnson FW16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] It’s one thing to be the new kid on campus but it’s another to be the new kid on campus that all the seniors are praising. A […]

Greg Lauren SS16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] There are nights where I can’t sleep, so I jump on the internet and I just watch random fashion shows. At times, I binge and just consume a […]

Robert Geller SS16.

[NEW YORK CITY.] Simply because I wore a black blazer to the show I had the lovely privilege of helping a few guests find their seats. It wasn’t much of […]