Monday, November 29, 2010

RICHIE RICH SS2011, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, NY


RICHIE RICH SS2011, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, NY
Hot, sexy, dazzling and celebrity-inspired are few of the adjectives for the designs Richie Rich unleashes during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center, New York.  His show was equally creative and elegant.  He opened  and closed with male and female ballerinas dancing, playing violin and jamming on a turntable...ROLAND HYDE

RICHIE RICH BIO
Like Andy Warhol, Richie Rich has had a major effect on pop culture in America.  After years of hard work, Richie has built and created a lifestyle brand that truly cultivates the pop star in everyone.  Glitter, sequins and dreams have driven him every step of the way, transforming his fashion from the quintessential downtown buzz brand to a respected and revered player in the fashion industry.
Richie Rich rose to fame in the world of fashion when he launched Heatherette in 1999. Richie and Heatherette soon gained success in the Bryant Park tents and a celebrity cult following. Rapper Foxy Brown asked Richie to design a custom outfit for the MTV Video Music Awards. Gwen Stefani was featured wearing one of his tops in Entertainment Weekly. Richie toured with Aerosmith creating nightly wardrobe magic. Patricia Field even asked Richie to create one of his “Name” shirts for Sarah Jessica Parker’s character on Sex and the City. The now infamous Heatherette “Carrie” t-shirt was featured worldwide in HBO’s massive Sex and the City ad campaign. Richie has created sequined and studded mini dresses for many a celebutante; neon, tattered tees for Pink and Justin Timberlake; and one-of-a-kind looks for David Beckham, Alicia Keys, and Britney Spears.
This fall, Richie will release an all new women’s apparel line, Popluxe by Richie Rich. This solo venture will feature exciting new designs by Richie, keeping audiences entertained with his unique mix of tongue in cheek glamour and outrageous fun.

Fighter by Kamsha



Kamsha is a beautiful and extremely talented singer and songwriter who blends Pop, Rock, Dance music, R&B and the music of her Caribbean roots in a lyrical style all her own. Born in New York City of Jamaican parentage, Kamsha started writing and singing at an early age of 8 in which she got her first published poem in an anthology for the Library of Congress.  A childhood filled with singing and poetry was followed by professional performing and recording.  Four albums later a glamorous star is rising.  Kamsha has worked with several producers on her journey.  Her first recording was in Atlanta where she  had the pleasure of working with Pit, who produced the song “Party like A Rock Star”, Fay from the Shop Boys,  Poo Biggs who wrote produced Usher’s hit single “Confessions” and is currently working with producer Iah Cranks from Armageddion records.This sensational singer songwriter  is highly rated for  the way she creates her "hooks".  Kamsha has performed at several local events including fund raisers for Congresswoman Yvette Clarke, MTV in South Beach. Charities for Cancer research and  earthquake victims of Haiti. Kamsha has never questioned whether her dreams would see the light of reality. She says, "the greatest key in life is to receive knowledge and understanding our inner God given gifts is power.  We are what we believe in.  I AM KAMSHA."

Monday, November 15, 2010

GOTTEX - Spring/Summer 2011, Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week

Gottex is one of the most popular shows in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.  This swimwear designer maintains a perfect balance between conservatively classy and excitingly sexy...ROLAND HYDE

GOTTEX BIO

Gottex, the iconic swimwear brand, was established in 1956 and since it’s birth, has always been associated with Quality, Fashionable and Glamorous après wear.
Since it’s creation Gottex has been, and still remains, the key brand on retailer’s vendor matrixes. It is showcased in New York as part of New York Fashion Week, for the Spring/Summer Collections, where it is seen as a fashion leader in the Swimwear Business.
Since June 2009 Gottex has enjoyed new acclaim and a new generation of followers and critics, after ‘Head of Design’ Molly Grad joined the company.
After graduating from the prestigious design school Central Saint Martins in 2001 with a distinction in Womenswear – for which she won the L’Oreal award for Best Collection at Graduating Show, Molly has embarked on an incredible career assisting some of the best international designers within the Industry.
After successfully completing her BA degree Molly spent nearly 4 years assisting Stella McCartney as a key member of both the design ethos, and the production process.
Post this insightful period, Molly then returned to Central Saint Martins to complete her MA in Women’s Wear. It was during her MA that Molly was awarded 1st prize in the Prestigious Chloe Award by Creative director Phoebe Philo, and esteemed London fashion Critic and writer Hilary Alexander.
After graduating with her MA, with yet another Distinction, Molly moved straight into the position of Senior Consultant for YSL. She worked directly alongside Stefano Pilati: Creative Director of the international Fashion Power-House in Paris, a position she fulfilled until she was hired as senior designer at Gianfranco Ferre in Milan.
As well as coveted awards for her designs, Molly has also received great acclaim, and awards for her illustrative skills, including both the Colin Barnes and Nina De Yorke award.

 

LORIS DIRAN NEW YORK FASHION WEEK 2010-2011

Friday, November 12, 2010

Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B., Explodes At Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, SS2011




 
 Grammy Winning Recording Artiste  Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. comes your way with  perfectly fitting, sizzling hot, ready to wear, afrocentric, eye catching fashion, with a Dancehall  party flair. Stefani previewed Spring/Summer 2011 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. She  rocked the house at Lincoln Center with her models strutting to a stunning Dancehall soundtrack which delighted the massive audience in the biggest tent.  Roland Hyde

Monday, November 8, 2010

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair





BRAVO UNSPOOLS A BRAND NEW SEASON OF “THE FASHION SHOW”

Isaac Mizrahi

Isaac Mizrahi

Isaac Mizrahi

NOVEMBER 9 AT 10PM (ET/PT)
Fashion Icon Iman and Acclaimed Designer Isaac Mizrahi, along with Harper’s Bazaar’s Laura Brown, Unveil 12 New Designers
NEW YORK – October 6, 2010 – Bravo threads a brand new twist into an all-new season of “The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection,” as fashion icon Iman and internationally acclaimed designer Isaac Mizrahi unveil 12 professional designers for a runway battle in a first-ever fashion house duel. Harper’s Bazaar’s Laura Brown will serve as series judge alongside hosts Iman and Mizrahi. “The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection” premieres on Bravo on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at 10 p.m. ET/PT. For more information, visit http://www.bravotv.com/. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.
“Season two of ‘The Fashion Show’ is must see TV. It’s beyond that, it’s live-for TV,” said Mizrahi. “Giant fashion shows every week, amazing guest judges, and fabulous fabulous clothes. Not to mention the elegant and hilarious Iman. I’m glued.”
“The Fashion Show: Ultimate Collection” will split 12 talented men and women into two fashion houses and each “house” must work together, not only to create a cohesive collection each week, but also to produce a live fashion show in every episode. From the set, to the music and lighting, these contestants will be pushed harder than ever before as they lay it all on the line for a chance to create the ultimate collection and to win $125,000 furnished by TRESemme? Professional Hair Care. For a sneak peek at the series go to: http://www.bravotv.com/the-fashion-show-ultimate-collection/season-2/videos/creating-the-ultimate-collection
To meet the new designers, visit http://www.bravotv.com/. The 12 contestants include:
· Calvin Tran , 34 – Urbana, IL.; Resides in New York, NY and Chicago, IL
· Cesar Galindo, 44 – Hometown: Houston, TX; Resides in New York, NY
· Cindy Ayvar, 27 – Acapulco, Mexico; Resides in Van Nuys, CA.
· David D’Angelo Caldwell, 31 – Choctaw, OK.; Resides in New York, NY
· Dominique Pearl David, 21 – Hometown Ojai, CA; Resides in New York, NY
· Eduardo de las Casas, 40 – Hometown: Lima, Peru.; Resides in Wilton Manors, FL
· Francine Simmons, 33 – Newark, DE.; Resides in Brooklyn, NY
· Golnessa Farmanara, 29 – Hometown: Tehran, Iran.; Resides in Los Angeles, CA
· Jeffrey Williams, 26 – Hometown: Seattle, WA.; Resides in Brooklyn, NY
· Mike Vensel, 35 – Hometown: Pittsburg, PA.; Resides in Los Angeles, CA
· Rolando Tamez, 24 – Hometown: Houston, TX.; Resides in Houston, TX
· Tamara Nicole Jones, 24-Hometown: Chicago, IL; Resides in Chicago, IL
Harper’s Bazaar’s Features and Special Projects Director, Laura Brown, joins Mizrahi and Iman as series judge. Brown joined Bazaar in 2005 and in addition to booking all of the magazine’s covers, she has produced some of the most revolutionary fashion features for the publication, including sending The Simpsons to Paris; introducing Oscar de la Renta to Oscar the Grouch; and recasting iconic Pedro Almodovar film scenes with fashion’s elite.
The first season of “The Fashion Show” averaged more than one million viewers. Left/Right Productions will produce the second season for Bravo with Banks Tarver and Ken Druckerman as executive producers.
Bravo is a program service of NBC Universal Cable Entertainment, a division of NBC Universal one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Bravo has been an NBC Universal cable network since December 2002 and was the first television service dedicated to film and the performing arts when it launched in December 1980. For more information, visit http://www.bravotv.com/. Follow us on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BravoPR.

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Thursday, November 4, 2010

Naked Charlie Sheen Shouted N-Word while punching the walls of the hotel room During Meltdown

Charlie Sheen was naked and high on drugs while yelling the n-word during his meltdown with pornstar, Capri Anderson in New York City, for no apparent reason according to Radar Online.
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“He was punching the walls of the hotel room and going crazy and shouting ‘n**ger, n**ger, n**ger for no reason at all,” the source told RadarOnline.com. “It was absolutely bizarre. At this point the porn star he was with locked herself in the bathroom

Rihanna - Only Girl (In The World)






Rihanna hot new single got all the girls going crazy
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By Kamsha

Louis Vuitton City Guide 2011 - Berlin & Architecture

Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Christian Siriano



Roland Hyde Fashion Blogger
Straight From Lincoln Center
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Spring Summer 2011




After eighteen years at Bryant Park, Mercedes-Benz
Fashion Week has moved and successfully celebrated
its first season at the world famous Lincoln Center.
Approximately one hundred international designers
exhibited their 2011 collections in the preview of Spring
and Summer wear. Famous for elegance, designer
Christian Siriano scored big with this Oscar bound gown.
(Roland Hyde)