Luca Luca
Luca Luca: Fall 2010
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Sunday, February 14th: Luca Luca Fall 2010 collection at Bryant Park.
Creative Director, Raul Melgoza, debuts Luca Luca's new collection that is inspired by the sculpture and contour of architecture and embodies the juxtaposition of polar opposites. He harmoniously combines opposing elements taking fashion to a new level of sophistication with refined sex appeal, exemplifying the diverse roles of women in today's society.
*Additional photos by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images North America.
Fashion Week Recap Part 1: Sept 10th - Sept 14th
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Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week '09
Spring/Summer 2010
September 10th - September 14th
9/10:
Michael Angel at The Salon, Duckie Brown at The Salon, Elie Tahari at 11 w. 42nd, Cesar Galindo at M2 Ultra Lounge, Vena Cava at Milk Studios, TRESemme: Mara Hoffman, Nicholas K. and Whitney Eve at The Promenade, Rosa Cha at The Salon, Davidelfin at The Promenade, and BCBG by Max Azria at The Tent.
9/11:
Cynthia Steffe at The Salon, Jason Wu at St. Regis, Cynthia Rowley at Gotham Hall, Venexiana at The Salon, Charlotte Ronson at The Promenade, Luca Luca at Altman Building, Monarchy Collection at The Tent, and Erin Watson + RCVA at The Tent.
9/12:
Georges Chakra at The Promenade, ADAM at Milk Studios, Andy & Debb at The Salon, Christian Siriano at The Promenade, Chado Ralph Rucci at The Tent, and Vivienne Tam at The Promenade.
9/13:
Lela Rose at The Salon, Derek Lam at The Promenade, Gerlan Jeans, at 250 Park Ave., Herve Leger at The Promenade, Thuy at The Salon, Diane Von Furstenberg at The Tent, Y-3 at Park Ave. Armory, and Custo Barcelona at The Tent.
9/14:
Carolina Herrara at The Tent, Carlos Miele at The Promenade, Tony Cohen at The Promenade, Gottex at The Tent, and Marc Jacobs at The Armory.
*Gallery appears in alphabetical order by designer
*all photos courtesy of Zimbio.com
*please be sure to click on links to see SBS photo galleries
New York City Opera's DIVAS Shop for Opera 2009
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On June 24th, New York City Opera and City Opera Thrift Shop held their 4th annual DIVAS Shop for Opera at City Opera’s Pop Up Shop on Madison Avenue.
Lydia Fenet, Gillian Miniter, Senior Vice President of IMG Fashion Fern Mallis, Alex McCord, Simon van Kempen, Amy Fine Collins, Dame Lori Sutherland, and Designer Austin Scarlett, were among the guests enjoying cocktails and music, while skimming the racks of a “diverse selection of alluring merchandise from today’s most fashion forward designers- at
jaw-dropping discounts.”
Merchandise included designs by Alice + Olivia, Carmen Marc Valvo, Twinkle by Wenlan, Tamsen Z by Ann Ziff, Oscar de la Renta, Nanette Lepore, Rubin Singer, Chado Ralph Rucci, Tuleh, DKNY, Luca Luca, Roberta Freymann, and many more.
This fab event, co-chaired by Patricia Field, Isabel and Ruben Toledo, Faith Hope Consolo, Rebecca Taylor, Elsa Klensch, and Lorry Newhouse, helps fund the design and creation of new costumes for New York City Opera.
*Photo 1 courtesy of PMc by Jonathan Zeigler: Lauren Estigarribia and Rubin Singer
*Photo 2 courtesy of PMc by Jonathan Zeigler: Lorry Newhouse, Lauren Bridgeman, and Amy Fine Collins
Design Cares 2009: A Kaleidoscope of Dreams
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"That's what it is about. Tonight is about the children." Timothy Bayly, Northeast Senior Regional Director stated, while pointing to the dissolving video images on the large format screen. These could not have been better opening words to an unforgettable event.
The 3rd annual Design Cares, presented by Saks Fifth Avenue, was held at the Armory Thursday evening, April 30th, 2009. The fashion and style industries came together to give back by utilizing their experiences and supporting St. Jude Research Hospital.
36 designers, including: John Galliano, Vera Wang, Alberta Ferretti, Nicole Miller, Neil Bieff, J. Mendel, Christian Cota, Reem Acra, Jonvaldi Couture, Diane von Furstenberg, Maggie Norris Couture, Versace, Edwin D'Angelo, Domenico Vacca, Catherine Malandrino, Angel Sanchez, Gucci, Matthew Williamson, Marc Jacobs Collection, Luca Luca, Yigal Azrouel, Carolina Herrera, Zuhair Murad, Michael Kors, Chado Ralph Rucci, Valentino, Badgley Mischka, Adrienne Landau, B Michael, Carlos Alberto, David Meister, J. Gerard, Narcisco Rodriguez, and Karl Largerfeld, donated their time and evening gowns to present an unforgettable runway show. All gowns were available for auction and including extraordinary designs by Micah and Courtney, two children of St. Jude, interpreted for the runway by Christian Siriano and Tian Justman respectively.
Hosts: Phillip Bloch, Chanel Iman, and Veronica Webb led the glorious evening by introducing co-chairs Dawn Gallagher and Reynaldo Davis Carter, as guests enjoyed tastings from 25 different restaurants, and perused the silent auction items.
I thought it would be a great idea to get the inside scoop on how this all comes to fruition. I turned to Kerry Bannigan, CEO Nolcha and Backstage Director for Design Cares 2009.
SBS: Nolcha is an all inclusive fashion business, what is your main objective?
KB: To provide business opportunities – sales, marketing and networking – to the emerging fashion designer and retailer.
SBS: How/why did you get involved in Design Cares?
KB: Arthur (Mandel, ESQ/President Nolcha) and I are active committee members and with our current job roles we naturally feel into the Design Cares Runway Show initiative.
SBS: Why St. Jude, what does it mean to you?
KB: St. Jude stands for so much more than research. Due to the research it has allowed so many members a successful and continuous survival rate that it is awe inspiring. Seeing Vivian (a patient) walk down the runway without her crutches at the runway show made it all worth while. Her confidence, her enthusiasm and most of all her belief was incredible. In addition working with reputable brands such as, MAC and Warren Tricomi, plus designers such as Versace, Valentino and Lagerfeld, made the connection for fashion giving back even stronger.
SBS: Yes. Incredible, really. What was the process like being the Backstage Sponsor/Director and have you done anything like that before?
KB: Due to running Nolcha Fashion Week, every season we are very equipped to fully produce runway shows. As active committee members, this is what Nolcha provided to St Jude Design Cares.
SBS: What does it mean to you and Nolcha to be a part of such a fab event?
KB: It is not about the event that is fabulous to Nolcha, although unfortunately for some it is a wonderful way to boost your resume, it is about the fundraising, the childrens hopes and dreams plus working with an amazing team that dedicate their lives to theses children on a daily basis.
SBS: Absolutely. For me, the fact that a group of individuals came together for those hopes and dreams and those of the future, is truly amazing. What did you personally take away from the evening?
KB: As I stated before, it was the patients on the runway that made my night. Vivian has the dream to be a co-host for red carpet stars and FOX! made that happen. It made me feel alive and step outside of the superficial fashion bubble we tend to live in.
SBS: What was your favorite part and, not to be superficial, yet I must ask- your favorite dress? 
KB: I am being biased, but I loved the runway show. The gowns were gorgeous. My favorite was Karl Lagerfeld, with his dress closing the show.
SBS: I loved that one too. Those lines were so striking. What's next for Nolcha?
KB: Stay tuned as we prepare for Nolcha Fashion Week: NYC. Runway and Accessory opportunities available at info@nolchafashionweek.com Plus many private shopping parties coming at Nolcha Retail Space retail@nolcha.com.
This remarkable extravaganza showcased dreams, contributions, gratitude, beauty, elegance, inspiration, the power of donation, and all the possibilities that can be achieved when individuals come together for the greater good.
100% of every auction purchase benefits St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and could not have been done without the attendees, supporters, donors, and the Fashion Show producers: Reynaldo Davis Carter, Dawn Gallagher, Brad Parsons- of Yes Productions, launchmedia:group, and Nolcha.
For more photos: click here
*photo 1 by Aracelis Batista courtesy of Nolcha:Gown by Carlos Alberto
*photo 2 by Aracelis Batista courtesy of Nolcha: Veronica Webb, Phillip Bloch, and Chanel Iman
*photo 3 by Aracelis Batista courtesy of Nolcha: Courtney, Vivian Laws, and Tian Justman
*photo 4 by Aracelis Batista courtesy of Nolcha: Kerry Bannigan- CEO Nolcha



