Blog # 7 STREET TRUNK SHOW

I came across this cool trunk show done in China, I think.  It was featured on the streets , which I thought was a great idea to bring the show to the public.  The collection was trendy and colorful with a lot of basics.  They had a great technique of looking like they are just strolling down the street.  Their colors of mustard bag, clutches, printed shirts, skirts and cool looking pants makes the whole look just fabulous and ridiculously cool. 
Their technique of the models looking like everyday people going to work or shopping  blended in perfectly with the rest of the crowd.  The ready to wear collection looks trendy and  goes well with that kind of a trunk show.   I think that was a fabulous idea and I am actually thinking about doing one for my business, but the best place to have a trunk show like that would be in New York City. 

Blog #6 - Runway show of CAROLINA HERRERA FULL COLLECTION - MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK SPRING 201...

After watching numerous videos on Youtube, this one of Carolina Herrera caught my full attention.  The music, the hair style, the outfits and the atmosphere is just soothing and welcoming.  The scroll detail on the backwall of the stage with the white platform works well with her collection.  I love the textiles used, the colors, the shoes and the cohesiveness of the entire collection. 
Herrara's use of white, black flowing silk and sheer textiles is tremendous.  Printed silk, sheer fabrics flows nicely on the shirts and widely flowing skirts.  The black and white scroll detail on the wiastline of the dresses and the beautifully constructed red asymetrical gown makes her collection complete.  Gowns of sunshine yellow, bright orange and white, with black printed scroll detail, blends together nicely.   
Herrara's collection was well thought and the entire crew of makeup artist, stylist, technician, and director did a marvelous job.

Blog # 5 - store window/ merchandising

As I stroll down Elm Street in New Caanan, Connecticut where I work, I looked into store windows and no other than this one store grab my attention.  Their attention to detail and trend for the Fall season is right on target.  It was Walin and Wolff, a new luxury store that sells shoe and accessory that just opened in May of this year. They had shoes that any woman would love to have this Fall season. Boots were suede and leather from LK Bennett, Stuart Weisman, Aquatalia and Frye just to name a few.  The black booties from Aquatalia were so cool I wish I could have one.  Bordeau, nude and black pumps from LK Bennett were displayed in the window and rainboots from Hunter were nicely displayed in the back window of the store.   LK Bennett, style Lulu shoes in nude and black suede were nicely displayed on a fixture in the window.To top off the season they had decals of Fall leaves in a L shape across one corner. of the store window.  As you can see from the pictures it was a view I just could not pass.

As I entered the store the shoes were all displayed on fixtures along the right side of the store and arm chairs and benches were in the center for the customers to sit in.  The chairs were of leather and beautifully upholstered in blue print.  Bags of suede and leather lined off at the the top of the shelves. Jewelry from Alexis Bittar, patented totes from LK Bennett and clutches from DVF were georgeous.  This store had all the trendy accessories for this Fall season.

As you can see from this beautifully merchandised Aquatalia table, with their unique weatherproof shoes that was made in Italy,they are to die for.

Here is a link to the store's website.

www.walinandwolff.com