Minx by Eva Lutz

 

Bereits zum 6. Mal präsentierte Designerin Eva Lutz die Highlights ihrer aktuellen MINX Kollektion für die kommende Herbst-/ Wintersaison 2014/15 am Mittwoch, den 15.01. bei der Berliner Fashion Week.

Erwartungsgemäß war die Show – wie auch schon bei den vergangenen Veranstaltungen – wieder bis auf den letzten Stehplatz ausgebucht. Nicht nur Fachleute, Moderedakteure und Fashion Blogger wurden hier gesichtet. Mit einem riesigen Promiaufgebot, das seinesgleichen sucht, setzte Minx einmal mehr auch beim Publikum Standards. Und so feierten über sechzig prominente Gäste dicht an dicht gedrängt und bestens gelaunt die neusten Kreationen des exklusiven Labels: Diesmal ein spannendes Zusammenspiel von strengen und femininen Styles mit leichten Gentlemen- und Brit-Chic-Einflüssen.

 

Cool und classy – so präsentierten die Topmodels Franziska Knuppe und Luisa Hartema die neuen Power-Looks auf dem Runway. Gemeinsam mit ihren Kolleginnen Franzi Müller, Katrin Thormann und Svea Berlie zeigten sie figurbetonte Blazerformen, voluminöse, gerundete Blousons, modische Oversize-Coats und Kleider in diversen Variationen.

Als große Überraschung geleitete Bruce Darnell das Topmodel Franzi Müller zum Auftakt der Red Carpet Kollektion über den Laufsteg.

 

Die anwesende Prominenz von Sonja Kirchberger über Natalia Wörner, Allegra Curtis bis hin zu Magdalena Brzeska und Jorge Gonzalez zeigte sich von der dynamischen und innovativen Vielfalt an Schnitten, Farben und Materialien begeistert.

Das ein oder andere Teil der Minx Kollektion avancierte bei den trendbewussten Damen bereits während der Show zum absoluten Must-Have der kommenden Saison.

 Models walk the runway at the Minx by Eva Lutz show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014/15 at Brandenburg Gate  (Photo by Peter Michael Dills/Getty Images for IMG)

  Franziska Knuppe walks the runway at the Minx by Eva Lutz show  (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes Benz)

Minx by Eva Lutz Show - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014/15

Minx by Eva Lutz Show - Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2014/15

For the sixth time, designer Eva Lutz of the fashion label MINX presented her highlights of the fall/winter collection 2014/15 at the Berlin Fashion Week on Wednesday, January 15th 2014.

 

As one would expect, the show was booked out to the last seat – like the shows before have been, too. But not only experts, fashion journalists and bloggers have been seen there. With a huge summoning of celebrities, the Minx show was above-standard. About sixty VIPs celebrated crowded together and cheerfully the new creations of the exclusive label: this time it is a fascinating interaction between severe and feminin styles with Britchic and Gentleman influences.

 

Cool and classy – that is how topmodels Franziska Knuppe and Luisa Hartema presented the new power-looks on the runway. Together with their colleagues Franzi Müller, Katrin Thormann and Svea Berlie they showed figure-accentuating blazers, voluminous blousons, modern oversize-coats an dresses in numerous varieties.

A big suprise was Bruce Darnell excorting topmodel Franzi Müller on the runway for the opening of the Red Carpet collection.

 

The VIPs – from Sonja Kirchberger, Natalia Wörner, Allegra Curtis to Magdalena Brzeska and Jorge Gonzalez – were enthusiastic about the innovative styles and materials.

The one or other piece already developped during the show to a must-have for the upcoming season.

Motsi Mabuse, designer Eva Lutz, a model, Jeanette Hain and Dieter Landuris  (Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for IMG)

 Thore Schoelermann

 

 

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim Miami

South Beach will once again come alive this July, as the swimwear industry’s most highly anticipated event returns for the ninth year. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will heat up the sands of The Raleigh Hotel with five days of designer runway shows, presentations and parties on July 18-22, 2013. IMG Fashion announced today the preliminary list of designers who will be presenting their latest Collections.

Commencing the week will be a special Kick-Off Event celebrating 25 years of ROXY with ROXY Pop Surf. The Raleigh pool deck will transform into a surf oasis, as the iconic brand celebrates 25 years as an industry leader. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim will also present the following designers:  AGUA BENDITA, POKO PANO, DOLORES CORTÉS, WILDFOX SWIM, BEACH BUNNY, NICOLITA, AQUA DI LARA, MARA HOFFMAN SWIM, VIX SWIMWEAR, CM CIA.MARĺTIMA, BCBGMAXAZRIAGROUP, GOTTEX, OAKLEY, L*SPACE BY MONICA WISE, A.Z ARAUJO, LULI FAMA, CAFFÉ SWIMWEAR, MAAJI SWIMWEAR, SAUVAGE, ZINGARA SWIMWEAR, 6 SHORE ROAD, A.CHÉ SWIM, AGUACLARA, AQUARELLA SWIMWEAR, CAITLIN KELLY SWIMWEAR and MINIMALE ANIMALE.

 “Over the last 9 years, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has attracted thousands of designers, media, buyers and swimwear lovers. The Raleigh truly becomes the center of action for the week with guests converging to see the hottest trends. This season we expect an even larger turn out with the impressive group of designers on the schedule, a Kick-Off party hosted by Roxy and a few other surprise additions that will be announced very soon,” says Christina Neault, Executive Producer, IMG Fashion Events and Properties.

“Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim has a longstanding reputation as one of the summer’s can’t-miss events.  Miami is the only city in the world where the sexiness of the Collections on the runway is paralleled by what you see on the streets and around town,” says Stephanie Zimmer, Manager of Brand Experience Marketing for Mercedes-Benz USA. “The beach goers, the convertibles on the highway, the nightlife and ocean breeze are set to once again welcome our international guests.”

 

Title sponsor Mercedes-Benz is joined by DHL, American Express®, TRESemmé, Smashbox Cosmetics, Ipanema, The Raleigh, Ocean Drive Magazine and Getty Images.

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim is an IMG Event.

 

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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.”

VANTAN TOKYO

With this year marking the forty-fifth anniversary since its opening in 1965, Vantan has remained committed to a particular philosophy for cultivating highly sensitive creators to become the next-generation leaders of creative industries: recruit only professionally active creators to teach fledgling creators. By learning about today’s industries from active professional creators, your refined adaptability, facility for anticipating future trends and the passion reflected in your works will surely constitute significant personal assets.

Vantan has a high market share in fashion and media department. It has a new education method and an original creative development program, a great deal difference with traditional school. More than 160,000 graduates play their active part in the industry. This makes Vantan be regarded as “a recognized school” in Japan.

NELLY HOHMANN

EISUNOGE by KEI TSUNOJI

SAGAN by NATSUKI WATANABE

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week New York TUE, FEB 12 2013

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