Sunday, October 6, 2013

Simple, Cultured, Causes, and Symbolism - Fashion Transcends!!




Day 2 of Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort was a nice segue from opening night into the continuous world of fashion that lives in the heart of many. For the designers involved, I have to share this analogy that often times represents the challenges and struggles that are often experienced in the process.  The Phoenix is known for rising as in a regeneration and rebirth from the ashes of its predecessor.  This is symbolic for many in the design world that they have a beginning and many times it comes from creation and recreation of designs coming from their experiences, causes, and delving into something different often times in ways that many do not expect.

d.p.c. by Dora Yim
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d.p.c. by Dora Yim
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Herbert Victoria
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Herbert Victoria
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The emerging designers of Phoenix Fashion Week for Friday brought a sense of vibrancy in color and flow.  Starting off with d.p.c. by Dora Yim, she demonstrated a quite elegance with the subtle colors of yellow and gray hues with the more evening wear looks in black.  There is a signature dress from the collection that Dora Yim displayed well with a day to night look with the convertible sleeves which will definitely be an item that will fall into many lifestyle wardrobes.  Herbert Victoria with his African inspired collection celebrates the bold colors with color blocking of patterns and solids matched with form fitting complimentary lines.  The off-shoulder combinations show the casual sexy fun side.   The styling and accessories were strong and showed the versatility of the collection.     

Proverbs by Efua
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Proverbs by Efua
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Proverbs of Efua is exemplary of the fashion with a cause theme.  They emphasized the purpose behind their line in creating an awareness and a way to support the desire to put an end to human trafficking.  The designs from Proverbs by Efua were simple and focused on what they call their luxury line of “The Style of Freedom”.  The collection is more conservative and definitely tailored toward everyday fashion.  The final emerging designer for Friday evening was Stephanie Gentry byThunderlily.  From the first step on the runway, the color flow and transitions with the pastel pinks and purples with the soft flowing fabrics and simple cutouts played out well with the winds which highlighted the movement in the collection.  There was whimsical fairy look that transcended the runway with several ensembles and the final piece with the open back and ruffled skirt design was just stunning.  We will be sharing more of the Day 3 and the finale that completed on Saturday, October 5th in our next article.  Stay connected to read more.
Stephanie Gentry by Thunderlily
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Stephanie Gentry by Thunderlily
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