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New York Fashion Week Spring ’08. Ports 1961 Takes Us On An African Safari. Second City Style Fashion Blog.

Summary: The Ports 1961 show was a highly anticipated, star-studded event that featured Alex Wek and Liya Kebede walking, and Sarah Michelle Geller and Ivanka Trump sitting front row. The theme was “safari” and designer Tia Cibani truly led a cultural journey, inspired by the 20th century in East Africa. Her muse was Siti Brinti …

NY Fashion Week Spring '08. Pantone Unveils the Spring 2008 Fashion Color Report. Second City Style Fashion Blog

To kick off the Spring 08 shows, Pantone – the premier color authority – just released the PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2008, featuring fun designer sketches, quotes, headshots, and the top 10 colors for women’s fashion for spring ’08. The new season’s palette is made up of classic, versatile neutrals punctuated by playful splashes …

NY Fashion Week Spring '08. Y and Kei Water The Earth. The Modern Hippie. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Summary: The New York Public Library was transformed during New York Fashion Week into an art gallery for a day. At least in the room where the Y and Kei Collection was exhibited. In the center of large lofty room was a sculpture with models posed within it. One by one, a model would walk …

NY Fashion Week Spring '08. Carlos Miele's Girl From Impanema. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Summary: In 1960 Sinatra fell in love with bossa nova and in 2007, Carlos Miele fell in love with it too. His spring ’08 collection was strongest when the gowns exemplified and moved with the Brazilian rhythms and fluidity. Miele’s Brazilian roots were integrated with cultural touches like vibrant colors and rosette appliqués. I particularly …

Designers. Tchad Elliot, Chicago-Based Atelier, Makes a Bold Move. Second City Style Fashion Blog

Épuré    Tchad Elliot, Chicago-based atelier, made a bold move this past Saturday night. After almost eight years of privately designing custom clothing and interiors for his loyal customer base he has decided to put himself and his designs into the limelight. His first step in introducing his work to the public was to have …