NYFW NiuNiu Chou

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Scene: WMTM by NiuNiu Chou culminated the Global Fashion Collective during New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 20/21 show at Pier 59 Studios. This show commanded the runway with its traditional and striking pieces and bright-eyed children models. Describing the collection in one word as heritage, the main inspiration behind the collection was Chinese vintage. The heritage theme ran deep within this collection with fabrics over 70 years old and made from the craftsman with the traditional technique. The colorful palette was the perfect pairing with this historic and timeless collection. Each child model strutted across the runway with plaid vintage dresses, some with embroidery and others with intricate Chinese symbols.
Talent for the show: Hair & Makeup & Nails: BCC Lead Akemi Ichiba; “Modern, tight hair with braids” hairstylist, Kumiko Ikeda; “Japanese kimino style geisha” makeup artist, Sachie Kishihara.


Scene: Suzanne having her hair and makeup done.


Scene: Desmond Napoles, stage name Desmond Is Amazing, having hair and makeup done.


Scene: Modern, tight hair with braids.


Scene: Japanese kimono geisha makeup.


Scene: Micki after the WMTM by NiuNiu Chou runway show.


Scene: Desmond Napoles, stage name Desmond Is Amazing, after the WMTM runway show. They are getting ready for The Blonds show which was at Spring Studios. Desmond, 13 years old, is America’s teen drag superstar. Self described child drag kid since two years old  “was inspired by and began imitating the drag queens on RuPaul’s Drag Race by fashioning household items into dresses and wigs.” They are an awarded LGBTQ advocate, outspoken gay youth, editorial and runway model, public speaker, performer, designer, actor, and published author. They are the founder of their own youth drag house, the Haus of Amazing. Desmond is the author of Be Amazing: A History of Pride. Their motto is “Be yourself, always.” They live in New York City with their Mom and Dad, cat, and parrots. A youth in a wig and dress challenging what gender and identity means.


Scene: Desmond, taking a moment before leaving. Dressed and ready to go to The Blonds show.

A special thank you to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair guru, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.

 

 

 

NYFW Blue Jacket

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Scene: The fourth annual Blue Jacket Fashion Show at Pier59 Studios. The event brought together the entertainment, fashion, healthcare, and media worlds. Those walking the runway included actors, athletes, models, patient advocates, and TV personalities. The Show included fashion designs from Brooks Brothers, Bruno Magli, Hugo Boss, John Varvatos, Michael Kors, and Thom Browne. The founders Frederick Anderson and Laura Miller created this event to raise awareness of men’s health issues with an emphasis on cancer education, especially prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in American men.  
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Jorge Luis and team using V76 by Vaughn which celebrates the tradition of men’s grooming with an American sensibility; Makeup by lead makeup artist Mary Irwin and team using Menaji, the first men’s cosmetic and makeup product line to address the unique needs of men’s skin; Nails Jackie Saulsbery for Suite Eleven. Above photo, Young Paris, recording artist who is redefining electronic dance music with his Afrobeats, wearing Hugo Boss.


Scene: Dr. Mehmet Oz, cardiothoracic surgeon and host of The Dr. Oz Show, wearing Bruno Magli.


Scene: Alex Lundqvist, world renowned male supermodel. Versace booked him for a worldwide campaign with Helena Christensen, shot by Bruce Weber which led to Lagerfeld campaigns in Europe and Guess in the US, is considered one of the ten most iconic male models of all time by Models.com, wearing Stephen-F.


Scene: Nigel Barker, TV personality, photographer, and philanthropist, wearing Levi’s.


Scene: Carson Kressley, TV personality, actor, designer, and starred on Queer Eye, wearing Michael Kors.


Scene: Rodney Gillespie, Vice President of sales and marketing at Janssen Oncology, wearing Hickey Freeman. Janssen Oncology, part of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson, returned as the official healthcare sponsor.


Scene: Juan Bollini, professional polo player and ambassador to The US Polo Association, wearing USPA. The US Polo Association was a presenting sponsor of The Blue Jacket Fashion Show.


Scene: Dominic Fumusa, stage and screen actor who is perhaps best known for starring in the Showtime comedy drama series Nurse Jackie, wearing Stephen-F x Peta.


Scene: Mike Crosby, retired US Naval Commander, prostate cancer survivor, and patient advocate walking on behalf of Janssen Oncology, wearing Men’s Wearhouse. After his diagnosis he was inspired to start Veterans Prostate Awareness Inc., a non-profit focusing on educating male veterans. Veterans have a higher than normal incidence rate.


Scene: Richie “The Mountain” LaMontagne, professional boxer,
Cruiserweight Champion of the world, actor, and model. He modeled for Bruce Weber for GQ, Versace, Calvin Klien, and Reebok. He is wearing Joseph Abboud.


Scene: David Coury, CEO of Uro-GPO, wearing Maurice Christophier. Uro-GPO was a presenting sponsor of The Blue Jacket Fashion Show, whose mission is to raise awareness and empower men to seek healthcare.


Scene: Joey Sasso, TV personality, actor, winner of Netflex series The Circle, currently co-hosting Million Stories Media’s Head or Tails, wearing Ben Sherman.


Scene: Mike Woods, WNYW meteorologist, Good Day New York feature reporter, and prostate cancer survivor, wearing Kenneth Cole Awareness.


Scene: Simon Doonan, writer, bon-vivant, fashion commentator, and creative ambassador-at-large of the New York City based clothing store Barneys, wearing Thom Browne.


Scene: Bill Nye, leading voice on climate change, educator, author, and known to millions as “The Science Guy”, wearing a custom suit created by Nicolas Graham.


Scene: Yusuf Myers, fitness visionary, founder and creator of PRX Fitness, rated one of the top trainers in North America and can be found regularly in issues of Men’s Fitness magazine teaching America new exercises, wearing Song Jung Wan.


Scene: Yusuf Myers wearing Song Jung Wan.


Scene: Young Paris, recording artist who is redefining electronic dance music with his Afrobeats, wearing Hugo Boss.


Scene: Jeremy L. Carver, actor known for his role in Empire, Dark Zero, and Losin Control, wearing Duckie Brown.


Scene: DJ Envy (RaaShaun Casey), disc jockey and music producer, wearing Arjona Collection. He is one of the three hosts of the syndicated radio show The Breakfast Club.


Scene: Billy Gilman, singer, finalist on The Voice and youngest singer to reach #1 on Billboard’s Country Album Charts, wearing Gustavo Moscoso.


Scene: Dr. Mike (Mikhail) Varshavski, D.O., an internet celebrity, family medicine doctor, and health influencer, wearing John Varvatos. People magazine mentioned him in the 2015 issue of The Sexiest Doctor Alive.


Scene: David Byrne, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, and filmmaker, who was a founding member and the principal songwriter, lead singer, and guitarist of the new wave band Talking Heads, wearing a custom blue suit created by Martin Greenfield Clothiers.


Scene: Ty-Ron Mayes, celebrity stylist, fashion consultant for Tyra Banks and lead stylist for America’s Next Top Model, wearing Tallia Orange.


Scene: The Blue Jacket Fashion Show Finale. Buster Skrine, at left, wearing Tommy Hilfiger.


Scene: The Finale. Alex Lundqvist, at left, wearing Stephen-F.


Scene: The Finale. Jesse Palmer, at left, wearing Domenico Vacca.


Scene: André Leon Talley, host of the show, fashion journalist, former American editor-at-large of Vogue, and fashion industry icon; Carol Alt, former supermodel who still models, actress, author, fitness health and wellness enthusiast. Esequel De La Rosa, Editor in Chief at Jez Magazine.


Scene: Alex Lundqvist wearing Stephen-F; Mike Woods wearing Kenneth Cole Awareness.


Scene: Young Paris wearing Hugo Boss, with friends.


Scene: David Byrne and Tod Greenfield of Martin Greenfield Clothiers, who created the custom blue suit.


Scene: Ty-Ron Mayes, celebrity stylist, fashion consultant for Tyra Banks and lead stylist for America’s Next Top Model, wearing Tallia Orange.


Scene: Bill Nye the “The Science Guy” wearing custom suit created by Nicolas Graham, being interviewed by a National Hockey League commentator.


Scene: Elvis Duran, radio personality, host of the daily morning radio program Elvis Duran and the Morning Show Z100, and in syndication on Premiere Networks, wearing Brooks Brothers.


Scene: Teddy Spanos, model, with supermodel Carol Alt.


Scene: Frederick Anderson, co-founder, being interviewed. Laura Miller is the other co-founder.


Scene: Carson Kressley with hair and makeup before the show.


David Byrne, wearing a custom blue suit created by Martin Greenfield Clothiers, checking in before the show.


Scene: Yusuf Myers with hair and makeup. The blue bracelet is from the Prostate Cancer Foundation.


Scene: Nigel Barker, wearing Levi’s, and his wife Cristen.


Scene: Buster Skrine, currently football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, formerly with the New York Jets and the Cleveland Browns, being interviewed by a National Hockey League commentator. He is wearing Tommy Hilfiger.


Scene: Lee Tergensen, actor, known for his roles in Weird Science, HBO’s prison drama Oz, Generation Kill, and recently The Purge, wearing Ralph Behk; Dominic Fumusa, stage and screen actor who is perhaps best known for starring in the Showtime comedy-drama series Nurse Jackie, wearing Stephen-F x Peta.


Scene: Jesse Palmer, TV host, sports commentator, and former football player for the Canadian National Football League, wearing Domenico Vacca.


Scene: Harry King, iconic hairstylist, photographer, and party host; Liliana Cavendish, former model, art advisory, and fashion collector, scene in the audience.


Scene: Nancy Donahue, supermodel who still models, entrepreneur, realtor, and party host; Terry Donovan, Chief Creative Officer at Signature, show producer, editorial producer, and fashion consultant, scene in the audience.


Scene: Yours truly, creative director, style culture blogger, and imagemaker; Bonnie Pfeifer Evans, active with Blue Jacket Fashion Show as a volunteer, former model who worked with Ralph Lauren and Donna Karan, non-profit sector fundraiser, trustee of the Charles Evans Foundation, and realtor, back stage. Photo above Christian B. Evensen with my camera. 

A special thank you to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair guru, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.

NYFW Hilfiger Artistix

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Scene: Ski Slope “Adventure” Artistix Winter 20/21 presented by Andy Hilfiger, creative director. Greg Polisseni, founder and artist, “The Adventure collection was inspired by winter sports and my painting Stars & Stripes…”  The painting was created in 2013 and has hung in the Obama White House, veteran hospitals and institutions.
The show was a ski lodge dance party with models swayin’ and dancing to a rap-packed playlist as the guests rocked in the ‘house’ viewing the fashions. A high intensity night. Guests packed the Westside warehouse, Metropolitan West, on February 12, 2020 to see a mix of American streetwear with a hip-hop sensibility. Red, white, blue, and black.
Talent for the show: Hair by lead hairstylist Edward Tricomi of  Warren-Tricomi Salons and team, Edward created “beachy waves” with long shiny hair as shown above; Makeup by lead makeup artist Bethany Townes and team, Bethany created with blue under the eye, shimmer highlights, a little blush, and a balm lip; Show producers Klarna’s and Style360; Music DJ Blaze NYC; Jewelry throughout Luxe Jewelers. Above photo, Allie, wearing Leather Side Swipe Catsuit and faux fur headband.


Scene: Carolyne with beachy waves.


Scene: Carolyne, wearing Ski Racer Turtleneck Sweater, Leather Leggings, with Steve Madden satin heels.


Scene: Alli with beachy waves.


Scene: Alli, wearing Olympic Turtleneck Sweater, faux fur earmuffs, with Steve Madden thigh high boots.


Scene: Jeremy.


Scene: Jeremy, wearing Super G Sherpa Pullover and Jogger, with Timberland boots.


Scene: Kimberly, wearing Snow Bunny Catsuit, Toboggan Stripe V Sweater, with Steve Madden thigh high boots.


Scene: Kimberly in Steve Madden thigh high boots.


Scene: Jonathan, wearing Ski Patrol Sweater and beanie.


Scene: Sashalee with beachy waves.


Scene: Blake, wearing Adventure Chevron Rugby Shirt.


Scene: PJ, wearing spray painted Dripping Logo Tee and Adventure Camo Puffer.


Scene: PJ, wearing Adventure Camo Parachute Pant, with Timberland boots.


Scene: David, wearing  Star Sweater and beanie. And Jino, wearing Mountain Turtleneck.


Scene: Carolyn and Alli.


Scene: Allie enters the stage, wearing Leather Side Swipe Catsuit, faux fur headband and scarf.


Scene: Dean, wearing Greetings Hoodie, Adventure Camo Bomber and Ski Pants, with Moon Boots.


Scene: Moon Boots.


Scene: Sashalee swayin’, wearing Redrun Catsuit, belt, and faux fur earmuffs.


Scene: Tyler, wearing Olympic Turtleneck Sweater, Side Swipe Leggings, and holding Adventure Camo Reversible Puffer.


Scene: Jonathan, wearing Ski Patrol Sweater, Square Carpenter Pant, beanie, with Timberland boots.

Scene: Blake swayin’, wearing Adventure Chevron Rugby Shirt.


Scene: David, wearing Star Sweater, Black Jeans with contrast stitch, beanie, with Timberland boots. Jino at left, wearing Mountain Turtleneck and Freestyle Jeans with white inside leg, with Timberland boots.


Scene: Eva dancing, wearing Lion Fairisle Sweater, Redrun Leggings, faux fur earmuffs, with Steven Maddden boots.


Scene: Jeremy, wearing Super G Sherpa Pullover Hoodie and Sherpa Jogger, with Timberland boots. And Isabell wearing Backside Catsuit, with Steve Madden boots.


Scene: Aidan, wearing Blue Camo Woven Shirt, Jeans, and white goggles. Diosmary at right, wearing Black Diamond Catsuit, Adventure Camo Reversible Puffer, with Steve Madden boots.


Scene & Heard: Daniel dancing, listen to DaBaby’s Blind  featuring Young Thug. He’s wearing Ski Striped Woven Shirt, Freestyle Jeans, belt, with Timberland boots.


Scene: Rapper Kid Pat performed at the show.


Scene: Group hugs as the show comes to an end.


Scene: Andy Hilfiger with his children and wife Kim posing with models for the cameras.


Scene: Andy Hilfiger wearing Artistix Puffer Scarf with Allie, PJ, Jeremy, and Isabell.


Scene: Jonathan after the show.


Scene: Aidan after the show in his own tee and jewelry.


Scene: Jonathan after the show in his own tee.


Scene: David after the show wearing his black tee and Comme des Garçons pants.


Scene: Carolyne and Allie.

A special thank you to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair guru, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.

Please note, my Fall/Winter 2020 NYFW series was photographed in February 2020. Until the magazine decided what images they were utilizing I was not permitted to publish them. And because of the pandemic it took longer than usual.

 

 

 

NYFW WooLeeX

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Scene: WooLeeX at Global Fashion Collective Fall/Winter 2020 at Pier 59 Studios. Designers Jerry Hsieh and Cynthia Hsieh delivered an effortlessly cool collection with delicate details, sustainability, and traditional techniques. The Taiwanese brand is known for integrating paintings with fashion and recognized for their beautiful blend of Taiwanese culture with cultures from around the world. Drawing their inspiration from Butchard Garden in Victoria, British Columbia, “Welcome To My Garden” has a color palette of bold colors and black/white paired nicely with Taiwanese traditional iconography, embellishments, and florals which created an enchanting experience. Global Fashion Collective is a platform supporting designers from around the world.
Talent for the show: hair, makeup, and nails by BCC, lead Akemi Ichiba. Crossbody banded accessory worn with some garments. Above photo, Nina Janielle Adams, model, represented by EMG Models, wearing black/silver satin bomber jacket and collared shirt styled with long pleated skirt pants.


Scene: Cristina Torrese, model, represented by EMG Models. “Without color, but still colorful, that’s what we wanted for this design. This was the first art work for this collection, designed with the idea of aligning American styles and Japanese cultures… some street style and also eastern flowers. We just love flowers! Welcome To My Garden.” Jerry Hsieh and Cynthia Hsieh, WooLeeX designers.


Scene: Floriane, model, represented by Bicoastal Management in New York City and Look Model Agency in San Francisco, wearing padded vest, dress with artful flourishes and handwriting, fingerless gloves, and high boots with handwriting.


Scene: Da-Voncia Hendricks, model, represented by JE Model Management, and also a R&B/Soul singer, wearing a classic collared shirt and pants with handwriting, and hand painted leather vest. Inspired by 90s Dior men’s line with a new vision. Joshua, model, represented by Paradis Model Management wearing “Garden Warriors” a white hoodie paired with black/white patterned short sleeve collared shirt and pants with hand drawn graffiti on leather vest.


Scene: Hanging around, hand drawn graffiti on leather vest and floral patterned mens fashions.


Scene: Tommy G. Ros, model, represented by EMG Models in New York and Boom Models in Milan, wearing black/white patterned collared shirt and pants with hand drawing on leather vest.


Scene: Tyrone Walker, known by his stage name A$AP TyY, is an American rapper from the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan. He is wearing an oversized WooLeeX original hoodie, Eastern traditional motif jacket with grafitti and black pants with painterly touches at the ankles. It’s a different story and time, but the jacket reminds me of Joseph’s Coat of Many Colors.


Scene: Nick Capodiferro, model, represented by Crawford Models, wearing WooLeeX’s “Genius” matte leather suit painted with silver and white and blue turtleneck. Genius is hand painted on the lower right sleeve.


Scene: Footwear from above image.


Scene: Clayton B. Nelson, model — after NYFW he returned to his Colorado roots, organic farming and rock climbing. He’s wearing traditional eastern brocades with graffiti graphics, black turtleneck, and silver chains, bringing streetwear to the new level.




Jake Jaffee, model by day, represented by Meraki in New York and Active Model Management in Los Angeles, and baseballer by, well…also day. Jack is wearing an important creation from the collection. Walking art in tiffany blue and blood red — art portfolio ready.


Scene & Heard: Da-Voncia Hendricks, model, represented by JE Model Management, and also a R&B/Soul singer, listen to his tune. Classic pieces inspired by 90s Dior men’s line.


Scene: A$AP TyY opened the show with his special appearance! Eastern traditional motif jacket with grafitti, black pants with painterly touches at the ankles, and oversized hoodie. That’s Joshua following.


Scene: Nina Janielle Adams, model, represented by EMG Models, wearing black/silver satin bomber jacket and collared shirt styled with long pleated skirt pants.


Scene: Womans footwear.


Scene: Ksenai Ksenik, model, currently in Mexico city, represented by MZ Agency, wearing black and silver satin outfit with hand painted leather vest.


Scene: WooLeeX designers Jerry Hsieh and Cynthia Hsieh and A$AP TyY being interviewed by Victoria Gonzalezg from WEBN News, Boston. WooLeeX x A$AP TyY. An inventive collection.

A$AP is an acronym for “Always Strive And Prosper” an American hip hop collective formed in 2006 in Harlem, New York, that consists of New York based rappers (most of whom carry the “A$AP” moniker), record producers, music video directors and fashion designers.

A special thank you to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair guru, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.

 

 

 

NYMD Timo Weiland

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Scene: Timo Weiland at Men’s Day New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2020. Designers Tim Weiland, creative director; Donna Kang; and Alan Eckstein are popularly known as Timo Weiland. They described this collection as a downtown eclectic take on uniform dressing. The brand follows the opposite of classic fall and winter trends. They utilize bright colors and pops of colors throughout their designs and this season was no different. A spectrum of hues were used from pastel pink and mint green to bright red. Models sported sleek suits paired with Dr. Martens and black studded belts which added a slight punk vibe to the classic looks. The layering of t-shirts and sweaters gave the looks dimension.
The trio has partnered with Groupe, a platform that lends infrastructure and shared resources to emerging designers and gives them a physical space to meet with customers in its Bowery showroom.
Talent for the show: hair by Oribe team, lead hairstylist Christian Ceja-Compin; makeup by Makeup Pro New York, lead makeup artist Mua; fashion editor/stylist Haley Loewenthal. Tinted sunglasses, created in partnership with Zenni. Shoes throughout Dr. Martens. Above and below photo, Nick Page, model, represented by Bri’geid Agency, New York Models, and Why Not Models in Italy.


Scene: Back stage before the presentation.


Scene: Nick Page, model, represented by Bri’geid Agency, New York Models, and Why Not Models in Italy.

A special thank you to Helen Oppenheim, US Correspondent for Peluquerias Magazine, archivist, blogger, and hair guru, for asking me to collaborate during Fashion Week.