JOANNA MASTROIANNI

New York, NY- Fashion Designer, Joanna Mastroianni, is returning to Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center with an energized creativity to unveil her spectacular Fall/Winter 2013 Collection.  As Mastroianni’s star continues to rise, she has been catching the eye of everyone from NYC to Silicon Valley to D.C. She was chosen as the only fashion house in the latest Microsoft Windows 8 national campaign featuring “influencers”. She has dressed many socialites and celebrities for red carpet events and grand entrances. Her creations have been featured on the silver screen, and now the Joanna Mastroianni Collection has made its debut at Bergdorf Goodman, and selling well.

Mastroianni’s uncompromising creativity takes us from the contemporary colorful garden that inspired her Spring/Summer 2013 collection, to a more edgy, seductive modern Barbarella.

Fall/ winter 2013 is infused with the glow and luster of metallic, rich textures and gemstone colors. This day into evening collection addresses the needs of modern women, empowering them to express their individuality.

Joanna Mastroianni’s individual style, that is independent of trends, turns out a glamorous collection this season of powerful but feminine sleek day ensembles; flirty, seductive cocktail dresses; and spectacular entrance making gowns. Her intricately designed accessories, and evening gloves, are visible throughout, creating a dramatic and adventurous collection that is ultra-feminine, young and sexy.

“My collection this season is a take on a contemporary Barbarella,” says Mastroianni. “I believe in empowering women to have choices and express themselves in the many roles they have in their daily lives. The collection is just as multi-faceted as today’s woman. I am creating for a highly motivated, confident, feminine woman.”

Brandon Sun

BRANDON SUN began his fashion career after graduating from Parsons School of Design where he was honored with the coveted “Designer of the Year” title and the Gold Thimble. Previously, he won the National Scholarship from both the CFDA and the YMA and held internships with Jeffrey Chow and Calvin Klein. After his graduation, Brandon began working with two of the most distinguished American luxury brands: J.Mendel and Oscar de la Renta.

Within five years at J.Mendel, Brandon rose from Design Assistant to Designer and worked closely with Gilles Mendel; honing his technique in couture, tailoring, ready-to-wear and fur. In 2009, Brandon joined Oscar de la Renta as Design Director for the fur division, bringing a modern edge while learning from one of America’s most celebrated brands. Through 2010 and 2011, Brandon collaborated with American Legend for the re-launch of the renowned Blackglama ad campaign featuring Janet Jackson: What Makes a Legend Most?

In February 2011, Brandon Sun began to carve his own world by launching a signature collection of luxury fur accessories with distinguished international retailers such as Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue, BoontheShop, Savannah, Hirshleifers, and others. In February 2012, Brandon Sun presented a collection of ready-to-wear and fur during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, introducing his vision for an insouciant sense of style.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York WED, FEB 13 2013