Tumblr Tuesday: 90s Runway
The 90s was a great time for high fashion. The original crop of “supermodels” was still very much in demand for editorials and shows, even though new faces like Kate Moss and Gisele Bundchen became game changers in the modeling world. Versace, McQueen, Galliano, and Gaultier, among others, were fearless and at their prime, both in design and presentation. However, the iconic minimalism of Calvin Klein and Helmut Lang was not overshadowed by their peer’s grandiose shows. Overall, the 90s seemed to embrace a great mix of ideas and trends in fashion. Most designers did not play it safe and produced great collections throughout the decade. I love seeing these various runway shots and gifs from 90s Runway on my dashboard. The 90s are back, and I’m certainly not complaining!
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Yummy Item of the Day: Motel Freya Faux Fur Coat
Photo Bytes: Nyasha Matonhodze, Lily Donaldson, Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne for W Magazine January 2012 Issue
Nyasha Matonhodze, Lily Donaldson, Jourdan Dunn and Cara Delevingne for W Magazine January 2012 Issue | as shot by Emma Summerton
Fashion For A Cause: Rachel Roy Designs ‘Ghana’ Clutch for OprhanAid Africa + A Chance to Win!
Rachel Roy Designs a special ‘Ghana’ Clutch for OprhanAid Africa
One of our fave designers, Rachel Roy has just launched the latest addition in her charitable collection: the Ghana Clutch. This accessory is part of Rachel’s ongoing commitment to raising awareness and aid for people in need, through her charitable platform, “Kindness is Always Fashionable.” 100% of net proceeds from the clutch will benefit OrphanAid Africa, a non profit organization dedicated to helping children to grow up in safe, permanent family settings. We love fashion for a cause!
For Rachel’s birthday, she is giving the gift of education to children in Ghana; from now until January 26th. Please help fulfill Rachel’s birthday wish by entering her contest on the Rachel Roy Facebook page and Rachel Roy will donate $1 to OrphanAid Africa, to match Rachel’s donation. Plus, 15 lucky RR fans will WIN the limited edition Kindness Is Always Fashionable Ghana clutch- which has already been spotted in the hands of stylish celebs including Hilary Swank and Margherita Missoni.
Designer Dish: Shavonne DeAnn
Most of you in the fashion world probably know Shavonne DeAnn as the first designer to crash New York Fashion week. Unheard of I know, but this bold designer had her own unannouced fashion show outside on the stairs of the Lincoln Center! But Shavonne and her brand are so much more, luckily I got the chance to sit down with her and talk to her about some upcoming things she has planned for her brand.
FFB: Who is Shavonne DeAnn?
Shavonne: Shavonne DeAnn is a young, fun, bold, fearless, and ambitious fashion designer on a pursuit to happiness!
FFB: We understand that you are known to crash NYFW by having your own fashion show on the stairs of the Lincoln Center. How has that helped your brand? Also what brought on such a bold gesture?
Shavonne: Yes, it has really helped because crashing fashion week was something new and fresh that myself or no other people have seen. What brought on the gesture was that I was in the process of designing/making my Fall collection and I wanted to showcase in front of many eyes on a very tight budget. So what better place to have my showcase than the Lincoln Center where there would be fashion bloggers, media, buyers, celebs, etc. Perfect time! I went out there, took a risk and turned my dreams into reality.
FFB: From looking at your designs we see that you love playing around with cuts and bold colors which in turn creates very bold designs. How important do you think it is as a designer to have a balance of bold and subtle designs in your collection?
Shavonne: In my opinion, I think having a mixture of both bold and subtle colors/designs shows the versatility and creativity as a designer. It shows that you are not secluded inside a box and steps out of boundaries which definitely stands out more as well and can make a collection pop, but then again it depends on that specific designer of what their niche is.
FFB: Describe your brand to us in 3 words.
Shavonne: Bold. Eclectic. Feminine.
FFB: High-profile celebrity Angela Simmons was seen wearing your designs. How does it feel as a designer to have such a notable celebrity like Angela wearing your designs?
Shavonne: It feels amazing and still does! It’s every new designer’s dream to have their very own creation that they worked so hard for on a celebrity whose persona represents everything your brand stands for! It’s a beautiful feeling!
FFB: What’s next for Shavonne DeAnn?
Shavonne: I will be participating in Philadelphia Fashion Week in February and hoping to have items sold in a few really cute boutiques across the country. I’m also working on a few other great projects that I really wish I can share now, but can’t. In due time I will and can’t wait to show and tell everyone what I’ve been working on. I promise, my supporters will be very excited.
For more information and to purchase pieces from Shavonne Deann’s FW 2011 collection, click here.
