I recently graduated from fashion design school, and am starting to cultivate what I want my line to be like. In the mean time, I still see items that I would like to see made in plus sizes regardless of whether I make them or not. Creating a plus size line is hard. Trying to…… Continue reading Three Street Style Looks I Would Love To Make In Plus Sizes
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Where Has Jai Been The Past Few Weeks?
I know you have been wondering where I have been the past few weeks. I am a fashion design student, so I was really busy with school. It really took a lot out of me completing my assignments for Collections class. I had to create a tiny clothing collection for class. I spent a lot…… Continue reading Where Has Jai Been The Past Few Weeks?
Fashion Event- 3Jay Style Exhibition 2012
Last week I had the pleasure of attending the 3Jay Style Exhibition. I say “pleasure” because last year I wasn’t too pleased with the event, but this year…..MAHJAH improvements were made. The event’s two fashion shows were held at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center and the Networking Social- which is a great idea by the…… Continue reading Fashion Event- 3Jay Style Exhibition 2012
Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Spring Bridal Show
During the last day of Charleston Fashion Week, I got up super early and headed out to Charleston Weddings Magazine’s Spring Bridal Show. I got to see a lot of bridal fashion from local boutiques. If you are planning a wedding, Charleston is definitely a great place to check out some fancy gowns for you…… Continue reading Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Spring Bridal Show
Former Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designers Get Featured
A few days ago former Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designers JLINSNIDER and Michael Wiernicki became featured designers and local retailers at this year’s Charleston Fashion Week. They have always been personal favorites of mine since I first saw them both present as emerging designers. I am so excited to see the progress that they have…… Continue reading Former Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designers Get Featured
Charleston Fashion Week Day Two
Charleston Fashion Week Day Two showed some very exciting new talent. Bob & Kris Galmarini showed some cutey patootey clothes for children inspired by their own children and Bob’s love of screenprinting. Jessica Patricia Krupa showed some lovely vintage inspired swimwear that really shows off a woman’s curves. Angela Sum, who gets to move on…… Continue reading Charleston Fashion Week Day Two
Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Day One
Hey everybody! I’m back at Charleston Fashion Week again. Last night I went to see what the Emerging Designers Competition had to offer. The video below shows my personal faves out of the bunch. Samantha Michele Hyman showed a Downton Abbey type collection that was cute, practical, and very pretty. I met her after the…… Continue reading Charleston Fashion Week 2012 Day One
Fashion Week Proves Sexy Is Back In!
Dressing up like your boyfriend is soooooo last season people. Thank goodness, the masculinity meets femininity trend is fading and girls and starting to dress like girls again. What I discovered from viewing several fashion collections throughout the month is that many designers are bringin’ sexy back and I’m loving it. Derek Lam, Chloé and…… Continue reading Fashion Week Proves Sexy Is Back In!
Washington Roberts-New Designer
I met Washington Roberts at a nice little industry tweet-up (set up by Ope) at Taj in NYC . He showed me some pictures of his work and I was blown away. Washington is very young, yet his work is really mature and sophisticated. His pieces are made with lush fabrics for the women who…… Continue reading Washington Roberts-New Designer
Paris Spring Fashion Week Post 4
Requiem was a pretty solid collection of 17 pieces. This was another one of the chic Parisian ladylike collections with all dresses and skirts. No pants allowed! The fabrics were great except for the construction on few pieces seemed stiff and a little puckered. Maybe it was the way the model was standing. I don’t…… Continue reading Paris Spring Fashion Week Post 4
Paris Spring Fashion Week Post 2
I really loved the Balenciaga show because the clothes didn’t look boxy and linebackerish. The colors were great. They were layered on the fabrics in blocks. Then there was a blending of rough and smooth textures and shapes. It was a good show. I wish I was there.Bruno Pieters is a Belgian designer whose collection…… Continue reading Paris Spring Fashion Week Post 2
Milan Spring Fashion Week Post 3
Gucci was another super sexy, super sleek show that you would totally expect from the Italians. Slim form fitting dress with awesome embellishments and crazy high shoes. This collection is for the crazy, confident girls.Francesco Scognamiglio’s collection reminded me of the Italian collections from the 80s and early 90s. The dresses and the stars reminded…… Continue reading Milan Spring Fashion Week Post 3
London Spring Fashion Week Post 3
Josh Goot’s collection of prints served as an optical illusion to my eyes. I don’t know much about this designer, but there was something about his clothes that made me say wow. I would totally have to wear the dresses, jackets, or pants separately. They look good on the runway together but out in the…… Continue reading London Spring Fashion Week Post 3
London Spring Fashion Week Post 2
So far I have spotted bigger models, more ethnic models, older models, and Supermodels during London Fashion Week. Who knew there would be so much scandal during LFW?Antonia Berardi’s new collection was full of ebellishments, lines,structure, shapes, neutrals, and color. It was a crazy good collection of pants, jackets, lace, bustiers, and bodcon mini dresses.Matthew…… Continue reading London Spring Fashion Week Post 2
The Fat and Skinny Spring 2010 Collection
A few months ago I showed you the collection I had to design for class that was based on the movies Gosford Park and Easy Virtue. Now I decided to design another collection just for the heck of it. This collection is based on Mad Men and the Dutch Square Mall pinwheel logo from the…… Continue reading The Fat and Skinny Spring 2010 Collection
New York Spring Fashion Week Post 6
If you haven’t figured it out already, the majority of my posts throughout this month will be fashion week related. This is the schedule for the remaining fashion: Upcoming Fashion Weeks LondonSeptember 18 – September 23, 2009MilanSeptember 24 – September 28, 2009ParisSeptember 30 – October 8, 2009Back to New York Fashion Week, which ends on…… Continue reading New York Spring Fashion Week Post 6
New York Spring Fashion Week Post 2
I am not going to lie to you when I tell you that I was a little discouraged yesterday by the sameness of the clothes, but today is a new day with new photos.Monique Lhuillier gave me a little Art Deco/ Golden Age of Hollywood feel when I looked at her clothes. They were beautiful.…… Continue reading New York Spring Fashion Week Post 2
Fashion’s Night Out And The World’s Largest Shoe
If you are in the UK on Thursday, please check this event out in London. I think it looks super fun, and I wish I could be there to take part in the festivites. I can’t believe they are going create the world’s largest high heel shoe. As the British say…… MASSIVE!Check out the press…… Continue reading Fashion’s Night Out And The World’s Largest Shoe