Romeo Hunte and Edwing D'Angelo Spring Summer 2019

By Marie Cecile de Jager

Model walks runway in outfits from the Romeo Hunte Spring Summer 2019 collection
 in PH-D Lounge at Dream Downtown New York City on July 11, 2018; during New
 York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Model walks runway in outfits from the Romeo Hunte Spring Summer 2019 collection
 in PH-D Lounge at Dream Downtown New York City on July 11, 2018; during New
 York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

On July 11, Brooklyn raised designer Romeo Hunte presented his first men’s ready-to-wear collection, Spring Summer 2019 “Luxury streetwear meets swimwear”, during New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. The runway show took place at PH-D Lounge in the Dream Downtown hotel. Hunte, a former athlete, pursued his dream to become a fashion designer. His motto of is "always believe in yourself and keep pushing". His brand, representing women’s & men’s wear, is appreciated by many. Among them lots of celebrities like Beyoncé and Halle Berry! 

His designs can be described as classic, modern and innovative! He mixed and matched fabrics like mink fur, denim and neoprene what resulted in a powerful and distinctive collection. This creative designer successfully mashed up lots of unexpected elements together, such as denim cotton coats, trench coats, bomber jackets and surf swim suits.

The red, blue and yellow neoprene vest was certainly an eye-catcher. For this collection Hunte had, among others, teamed up with Teva (footwear). Wear for the sportive and adventures man. Other cool and ready to go pieces were the camouflage jackets and extra layered bomber jackets. Surprisingly nice was the trench coat with blue and orange edges. And have look at the plastic sleeves! Urban chic!

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Edwing D'Angelo Spring Summer 2019 "Pristine"
collection at Sofrito in Riverbank State Park in New York City on July 11, 2018;
 during New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Edwing D'Angelo Spring Summer 2019 "Pristine"
collection at Sofrito in Riverbank State Park in New York City on July 11, 2018;
 during New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

A few miles north, also on the island of Manhattan, Colombian born, appraised designer Edwing D’Angelo presented his Spring Summer 2019 “Pristine collection” menswear collection. This runway show was held at Sofrito in Riverbank State Park. The scenic outdoor location provided a lovely backdrop as models walked the runway in fresh and clean designs. Wearable high end fashion for confident men!

Fedora hats, jumpers, pants with patterns in the crotch area in white, soft pink and gold tones. Floral prints and patterns mixed and matched; this collection is absolutely daring. D’Angelo himself proudly yet humble received the applause while walking the runway in a cool purple & white outfit.

Fashion designer Edwing D'Angelo thanks audience for attending his Edwing D'Angelo Spring Summer 2019 "Pristine"
collection fashion show at Sofrito in Riverbank State Park, in New York City on July 11, 2018;
 during New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Nick Graham Goes To The Moon and Beyond For Spring Summer 2019

By Marie Cecile de Jager

Model walks runway in a black "Space Suit" from the Nick Graham Spring Summer 2019
 "1969" collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018; during New York
Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Models walk runway in bomber jackets and commander pants from the Nick Graham Spring
Summer 2019 "1969" collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018;
 during New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

   
On Tuesday July 10, Nick Graham, presented his Spring Summer 2019 collection during New York Fashion Week: Men’s. It was a runway show and fashion presentation that took place in the Cadillac House on 330 Hudson Street. The theme was “ 1969" - To the moon and beyond. Nick Graham, a trend forward leading fashion brand and much appraised designer again outdid himself. Inspired by the milestones in history in the year 1969 (the first landing on the moon by Apollo 11 - and Woodstock) his collection can be called "Universal & Intergalactic".

A mashup of futuristic space suits, bomber jackets, NASA logos, floral and pop art prints dominate his presentation. A classic Cadillac parked on the runway completed the scenery. Alien looking models, men in silver and floral prints rocked the runway. A perfect mix and match left the audience in awe. The term ‘ men in black’ definitely got a new meaning when a model walked the runway in a tailored black suit (with an old school NASA emblem), a black dress shirt with white alien looking dots, a black helmet, atomic black gloves and a face cover. Impressive and surreal! 

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Nick Graham Spring Summer 2019 "1969"
collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018; during New York
 Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Nick Graham Spring Summer 2019 "1969"
collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018; during New York
 Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The silver metallic bomber jackets looked cool and are a perfect pick for confident and stylish men. A stand out piece in the wardrobe of the classic & sportive man is the blue suit with white block pattern. Ready to go, casual chic! The jogging pants and hoodies in black and white are a must have for men who love fancy comfortable streetwear. All eyes were on the model wearing a pink salmon tone ensemble of floral, dots and plaid prints. Fashionable and outstanding! This trendy and colorful collection, from classical patterns to casual wear, caters for all tastes!

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Nick Graham Spring Summer 2019 "1969"
collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018; during New York
 Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Model walks runway in an outfit from the Nick Graham Spring Summer 2019 "1969"
collection in at Cadillac House in New York City on July 10, 2018; during New York
 Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The Ricardo Seco Spring Summer 2019 Collection

By Marie Cecile de Jager

Models pose in outfits from the Ricardo Seco Spring Summer 2019 "Vision"
collection  fashion presentation at Flying Solo, in New York City, on July 9, 2018; during
New York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Model wear "Black Power" fist t-shirt commemorating the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico,
from the Ricardo Seco Spring Summer 2019 fashion show in New York City, on July 9, 2018;
during NYFW: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Monday June 9, the talented Mexican born designer Ricardo Seco held his Ricardo Seco Spring Summer 2019 fashion show collection presentation at retail store Flying Solo, during New York Fashion Week Men’s. A very refreshing collection was worn by models who posed in groups and as well individually. Confidence and uniqueness on display!

Seco’s designs can be best described as urban cool. Comfortable clothes, vivid colors mixed and matched with stripes and ‘arty’ optical illusionary prints. Really nice clothing for fashionable, active and confident men. Soft colors, alternated with bright multicolors and black & white designs characterize this collection. Wearable  ‘every day clothes’ representing the ‘easy going’ lifestyle.

Fashion designer Ricardo Seco (Center) poses with models during his Spring Summer 2019
collection fashion show at Flying Solo, in New York City, on July 9, 2018; during New
York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Models pose in outfits from the Ricardo Seco Spring Summer 2019 "Vision" collection
 fashion presentation at Flying Solo, in New York City, on July 9, 2018; during New
York Fashion Week: Men's Spring Summer 2019. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The green and blue jackets for example were one of the eye catchers. The jackets look both sportive as well as classic. Very easy to combine with any kind of pants or cool jeans. The perfect pick for many occasions in and outdoors. Soft fabric outfits in salmon pink, lime and yellow colors are comfortable to wear wherever the day brings you. Again easy to mix and match with one of the many other pieces from this collection. 

Very hip and surprising are the black & white designs on shirts, sweaters, pants. Mesmerizing endless circles, dots and stripes. The classic looking edges on the wrist and ankles make it elegant. Ready to rock!

The Sanchez Kane Fall Winter 2018 Collection Fashion Show

Model walks runway in pinstripe suit from the Sanchez-Kane Autumn Winter 2018
 "Artesanal Sex Shop" collection by Barbara Sanchez Kane, at Pier59 Studios in
 New York City, on February 5, 2018; during New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall Winter 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Model walks runway in "SEXXXINFLUENCER"t-shirt from the Sanchez-Kane Autumn
Winter 2018 "Artesanal Sex Shop" collection by Barbara Sanchez Kane, at Pier59 Studios in
 New York City, on February 5, 2018; during New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall Winter 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Model walks runway in flip flop vest, with coat and pants from the Sanchez-Kane Autumn
 Winter 2018 "Artesanal Sex Shop" collection by Barbara Sanchez Kane, at Pier59 Studios in
 New York City, on February 5, 2018; during New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall Winter 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Model walks runway in brown trench coat and orange trouser from the Sanchez-Kane Autumn
Winter 2018 "Artesanal Sex Shop" collection by Barbara Sanchez Kane, at Pier59 Studios in
 New York City, on February 5, 2018; during New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall Winter 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Mexican born menswear fashion designer Barbara Sanchez Kane presented her Sanchez Kane Fall Winter 2018 “Artesanal Sex Shop” collection fashion show on February 5th, during New York Fashion Week: Men’s Fall Winter 2018. The runway show took place at Pier59 Studios, located at Chelsea Piers in New York City. The collection is made up of 21 looks that are avant-garde and challenges the notion of how a man should look and dress.

Ms. Kane is clearly creative, very skilled at construction and her clothes carry the air of naughty humor. A great example of all three elements is a navy double-breasted suit with white stripes and green and white stripe shirt. This normally serious outfit was worn by a model walking down the runway with a tower of nine pairs of sunglasses. The designer is known for mixing politics with her fashion. One cool garment is a white t-shirt with black text “SEXXXINFLUENCER”. She is bound to have a long, fascinating, daring career in fashion.

The John Varvatos Fall Winter 2018 menswear runway fashion show

Fashion designer John Varvatos poses with models at the close of his John Varvatos 2.0 Fall Winter 2018 collection
 fashion show, at The Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City, on January 26, 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

New York City based menswear fashion designer John Varvatos presented his John Varvatos "2.0" Fall Winter 2018 collection on Friday January 26th. The fashion show took place inside the Angel Orensanz Foundation at 172 Norfolk Street, located in the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The collection featured 47 looks that are both modern and masculine. The fashion show was an early kick off to New York Fashion Week: Men's Fall Winter 2018. Everything from knitted hats, scarves, coats, sweaters, pants, socks and footwear were designed by the brand.

Mr. Varvatos sought to juxtapose competing themes throughout the collection such as combining the ideas of strong foundations with fluid free movement. In many examples chunky, attractive footwear is paired with soft turtlenecks or cashmere sweaters; wide-leg pants are matched with slim fitting bomber jackets. Layering and a lot of skilled treatment by hand to leathers and suede are also distinctive aspects to these garments. A man can easily design his entire Fall Winter wardrobe from this collection alone, if he can afford it.

The set for the fashion show, designed by Tinsel & Twine had intricate arrangements of tree branches and roots hanging from the walls and above the crowd. Some of the VIP guests in attendance included musicians the Jonas Brothers, Country music singer Thomas Rhett, rapper Iggy Azalea and many others. At the end of the runway show the designer and models stood together on a stage with their right hand over their hearts, as an electronic guitar rendition of the Star Spangled Banner by Javier Peral played.

Model walks runway in an outfit from the John Varvatos 2.0 Fall Winter 2018
collection at The Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City, on January 26, 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Model walks runway in a look from the John Varvatos 2.0 Fall Winter 2018
collection at The Angel Orensanz Foundation in New York City, on January 26, 2018.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The Murray West Spring Summer 2018 collection

Models pose in outfits from the Murray West Spring Summer 2018 "Aura"
collection by Jerrell West at Ammon Carver Studios on November 20, 2017
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

On November 20, fashion designer Jerrell West held a look-book shoot and fashion presentation for his Murray West Spring Summer 2018 "Aura" collection of menswear. The event was held at Ammon Carver Studios located at 111 West 17 Street in Manhattan. Two young, slim fashion models were the center of attention as they wore different garments while being photographed. The clothing colors are playful pastels that includes sky blue, pink, aqua and white.

The intimate, fun and inviting presentation was arranged by the creative Mykel C. Smith. Guests admired the clothes up close. They were able to touch the soft fabrics and pose with the models. Delicious light bites were served as well as very tasty wines from Cloud No. 9 and cocktails mixed with 3 Kilos Vodka. Hair stylist, Shaneek Steele was on hand helping with grooming tips and offering samples of her Widin hair care products to the fortunate attendees. The designer Jerrell West is humble, driven and very talented. Those are essential ingredients for success.

Model poses in an outfit from the Murray West Spring Summer 2018 "Aura"
collection by Jerrell West at Ammon Carver Studios on November 20, 2017
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Model poses in an outfit from the Murray West Spring Summer 2018 "Aura"
collection by Jerrell West at Ammon Carver Studios on November 20, 2017
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The Fashion Group International Night of Stars 2017 gala

Kerry Washington arrives at The Fashion Group International's Night of Stars
 2017 gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 26, 2017.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Paris Hilton and Chris Zylka arrive at The Fashion Group International's Night of Stars
 2017 gala at Cipriani Wall Street on October 26, 2017.
Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

The Fashion Group International's 34th annual Night of Stars gala was held on October 26 in Cipriani Wall Street. Fashion designer Simon Doonan hosted the event which was themed "Modern Voices. Belgian based designer Dries Van Noten received the Superstar Award. Proenza Schouler fashion designers Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez presented the award to Mr. Noten. Famous actress Kerry Washington was presented the Lord & Taylor Fashion Oracle Award by her friend and first stylist, ELLE's Fashion Director Samira Nasr.

The star studded night was filled with dozens of celebrities and the who's who of the fashion world. Marc Jacobs, Martha Stewart, Dwayne Wade, Tommy Hilfiger and professional surfer Kelly Slater were just some of the presenters. Paris Hilton was the DJ for the event's after party. She arrived with her boyfriend, actor Chris Zylka. Some of the honorees included designers Isabel Marant, Thom Browne and Simone Rocha who all were handed Star awards; Terry Lundgren, Chairman of Macy's who was given the Humanitarian Award; and with sibling designers Rebecca Minkoff & Uri Minkoff, who shared the Technology In Brand Development Award. Please click on link to view all the award winners and more red carpet arrivals during The Fashion Group's Night of Stars 2017. 

Designer Isabel receives a Star award and poses with photographer Inez Van Lamsweerde
 at The Fashion Group International's Night of Stars 2017 gala at Cipriani Wall Street
 on October 26, 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Designer Dries Van Noten receives the Superstar award and poses with Porenza Schouler
 designers Jack Mccollough (left) and Lazaro Hernandez at The Fashion Group
 International's Night of Stars 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography

Designer Thom Browne receives a Star award and poses with Dwyane Wade professional
 NBA player, at The Fashion Group International's Night of Stars 2017 gala at
 Cipriani Wall Street on October 26, 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography 

Marie-Claire Daveu receives the Sustainability award and poses with surfer Kelly Slater,
 at The Fashion Group International's Night of Stars 2017 gala at Cipriani
 Wall Street on October 26, 2017. Photo: Shawn Punch Photography