Michelle Elizabeth: F/W 2019

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It was like the pink wave hit fashion week, with so many women showing collections. Michelle Elizabeth showcased acid wash patterns on breezy fabrics and so much more..

By Yvette E

When Canada choose to scout 7 up and coming designers, and invite them to showcase at Pier59, we did not know what to expect nor that most of the designers would be female.

The interesting part of this collection lies in its seemingly simplicity but if you look closer there is alot of pattern work despite only featuring 3 colors: Black, White and Grey.

The acid wash on black causes the brown hue and the result is beautifully gothic.

The jackets have a Military feel with double breasted buttons and piping accents suggesting the idea of mixing work with play.

Then the tongue in cheek prints with the face of the designer becoming one with the clothes. It is so designer sharing the fame of the clothes movement happening now. Although instead of a caricature, they is a chic simplicity as if she is still asleep and yet to reach her full potential.

We hope to see more from this designer.

As always check out our facebook page for more images, thefashiongoddessblog and our Instagram, @tfgnyc. We will have the runway roll on IGTV and Youtube later today.

Happy Hump Day!💋

Global Collective: Kristen Ley F/W 19

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Canada evades NYFW with this 6 part series. Today, we feature structured leather work from Kristen Ley.

By Yvette E, February 15, 2019 6:21am

NAISSANCE’, representing the birth, or ‘rebirth,’ of her label as an official Parisian fashion house gave life to classical French couture techniques while maintaining modern, avant-garde silhouettes.

I do not know if Kristen Ley Studios is certified couture as the qoute above suggests but we do know that all the fabric manipulation was done by hand.

She had a way of crumpling leather as if it was paper and giving texture to tulle as concrete. This trick of texturing fabric to change its perspective made this show the most memorable of fashion week.

The collection also featured a combination of delicate fabrics and harsh silhouettes as if to juxtaposition between a woman perspective and how others see her. The line is just 2 years old but the concept is so unique, it is no surprise that we have been hearing this name everywhere.

We did want to see more but she has yet to add any collections to her website. Check out the runway on our instagram (Tfgnyc) and youtube. All images will be posted on facebook.

Happy Friyay!!💋

Global Collective: Faun

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Canada plants its flag at NYFW showing 6 homegrown designers. Today we cover Faun’s primary colors and neutral sportswear looks.

By Yvette E

The biggest issue of a group show is how little you actually get to show. Faun’s looks seem to focus on 3 things: patchwork, A tongue on cheek winter meets spring and outerwear.

The yellow and red jacket is the only patchwork item in the collection and seemed out of place. It would of been great if some digital lookbook of the full collections were available. Alas we will never know if this was a technique she used throughout the collection. Needless to say, we want more.

We do not know if the designer was showing 2 seasons at once or if she was adding light fabrics to a heavy fall wardrobe. We hope its the latter. We love light fabrics usually reserved for warmer months popping up in fall. The styling of the sheer top over the sweater seems to suggest that Faun’s light fabric in fall was no accident.

Outerwear is an important part of every fall collection and here we were not happy. We do see some patchwork effects but mostly seems lost to the light fabric motifs which to me was the best in the show.

To see all eight looks, check out our facebook page. We would love to hear thoughts about the collection! DM us on Instagram and you may post your comnents on our feed!

Happy hump day!!💋

Hogan McLaughlin NYFW

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It’s all about the sleeves at Mclaughlin’s fall collections with a witty nod to Norwegian Folklore.

By Yvette E

The sleeves went on forever in a collection that seemed like over styled sportswear.

Of course, there were some good moments on outwear which followed from the shoulders in one stunning capelet and from the waist.

The colors were supposely taken from nature so we weren’t surprised about the green hues but the orange which no one thinks is a natural color was one.

All in all the show was overstyled sportswear with muted nature themed colors with orange thrown in. The outerwear made the show INTERESTING.

See all images from the show on our Facebook page and the runway roll on IGTV and our youtube channel.

Happy Monday!💋

Jiri Kalfar NYFW

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People are questioning fashion week’s relevance but when I see a show from a designer like this one, the reason its clear. It’s the platform from emerging to up & coming.

By Yvette E

Sparkles and lace adorned the garments of Jiri Kalfar which is the say the combination seemed spiritual with a luxury feel like a nebula in outerspace, airy and starry.

I can imagine the night sky as the inspiration of this collection.

What seemed like textile gimmicks of the fashion trade (lace, tulle, sparkly beads) were given a new purpose.

Lace was lovely layered over darker and heavier textiles which increased its visibility.

Heavily beaded fabrics were paired with lighter fabrics so not to appear weighty or overpowering.

Reds and oranges walked beside black and white as if night was over as dawn approached.

All in all of the three shows I saw, this one had the most wearable looks even though not the most original which still goes to Kamal.

Go to our instagram page to see more images of the show and our instachannel to see the runway roll.

Happy Friyay!💋

Ahmel fashion show

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The first fashion show of NYFW kicks off inside an hardware store in West Village…so 1990s.

By Yvette E

You don’t get to see much emerging female designers so we were thrilled to arrive at an East Village hardware store to see Ahmel.

The designer was at once adventurous but with an destination in mine. Of course, when she played it safe using conventional tricks of the trade, she fell flat in the way the designs became predictable and somewhat costume. Here is what we loved, hated and wanted to see more.

Loved

Ahmel stated she got her inspiration from hardware and chooses her locations based on it. So we loved the subtle use of hardware throughout the collection. It was strategically placed and was not used in lieu of design.

MIXED MEDIA

Usually when fabrics that are so diverse are added to one design, the results can be costume but here Ahmel pulls it off by combing lux fabrics (brocade) and metallics with faux fur and feathers.

Menswear

Bold colors and brocade are always a risk with menswear but using in classic men staples makes it fresh.

Hated

Conventional materials

If project runway was still airing this designer would of aced the dreaded “Inconventional Challenge”. In this case , the usual tricks of the trade – lace, tulle, sheers and beading – all seemed out of place that going down a dark alley in LA after spending all day at the beach.

More Please

Okay, the menswear was the best part of the show and we wanted more than the metallic shirt looks beyond the looks we featured. We also loved the mixed media and outerwear (is the brocade raincoat for sale yet?).

Ditch all the usually materials we see on every runway and you have a bright future!

Check out all the looks from the first show of fashion week on our Instagram @TFGNYC

Happy Hump Day!💋

You Kan-do it: Spring Cleaning edition

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It’s not quite Spring yet but everyone has caught the decluttering spirit of Kando. So today we invite you to edit your wardrobe some easy steps and you may find something else..personal style.

By Yvette E

In my defense, I don’t have much clothes but I do have alot of impulse buys, work clothes (no such thing) or a trend I just had to try but wasn’t adventurous enough to actually wear it. Sound familiar? These pieces take up alot of space, and with so many chances to get what like this season, we are offering 5 steps in figuring out what to keep and what to sell or donate.

Figuring out what to Keep

Kando says to keep what speaks to you but if your a fashionista in New York or another fashion oriented place, you have statement pieces and one offs that you don’t want to part.

Keep

If you have multiple styles of the same coat, skirt or pant, then it’s either your signature or comfort zone, these items go in the keep pile.

Sell:

One off trends you wanted to try and never did can be sold on apps like Poshmark (labels only) or Depop (unusual). Use Ebay for really high end pieces.

Donate

To give torn or unwearable clothes a new life, Zara and H&M have boxes in store. The recycle your clothes for you.

Not just clothes

We often forget that we must also edit our Lingerie and Socks as well especially because they get the most wear. First get measured at Victoria Secret to make sure your wearing the right size, for years I knew the size had changed but was unaware how much…I went up a whole size from B to C without giving birth.

Keep:

The lingerie that fits and doesn’t have wholes as well as the bras that retained the underwire or are fine without it.

Sell

Bras and other unmentionables aren’t sellable nor will Goodwill take them.

Toss

Soma is taking gently worn (no wholes, underwire bents or sticking out) till February 8th. Online places like Bras for a cause and Bra Recyclers can take gently use (BFC) or destroyed ones (BR) off your hands.

For underwear and socks, recycle them at https://www.terracycle.com/en-US/zero_waste_boxes/fabrics-and-clothing which will send a box.

Happy Monday!! 💋

Valentine’s Day 2019:Hearts You Can Wear All Year:Sweaters

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Hello readers,

In honor of the day meant for lovers and loved ones as well we decided to have some fun and find lovely heart themed pieces you can wear all year around; because who wants to wear hearts just one day and then throw it in the back of your closet? Hearts are a nice playful shape and done in the right pattern they can add a little whimsy and fun to any look! So we have scoured the internet to bring you our faves..please don’t hesitate to comment your thoughts!

Hugs

Eva (your fashion goddess)

The end of an era: Henri Bendel closes after 123 years in business

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What really closed Henri Bendel, the once iconic brand?

by Yvette E

The rise of the internet, poor sales and a withering hashtag (#bendelgirl) are all the reasons some given for the demise of the brand but after shopping the brand in the last few weeks, we saw all the signs of a dead brand. So here were the signs…

Overpriced & Manufactured

Over the years, Henri Bendel went from curating brands to carry in store to a manufactured brand but retained the price points. In today’s market like Wish, Alibaba and other companies, consumers now have a direct line to manufacturers. Also, who is buying $200 charm bracelets that are not gold plated?

Even at 60% off, the products were still too expensive to purchase.

No Social Media Presence

#Bendelgirl sported 8,900 shares which has just reached 28.5K shares today after it closed yesterday. Of course, we will hear how everyone all of a sudden is or was #bendelgirl today.

Too Busy

The LF brand that owned at one time The Limited (closed); Amcrombie & Fitch (bought itself out in 2011) and Lane & Bryant (was sold) is also the owner of Victoria Secret which probably takes up the company’s time as it makes it the most money.

As a sidenote, no fixtures were sold on closing day and the “see ya soon” message smells of rebranding.

Lets cross our fingers!

Happy Friyay!!💋

H&M and Eytys: Unisex collaboration

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Is America ready for the first unisex collection collaboration available in a mainstream store?

By Yvette E
The Eytys x H&M line will feature genderless shoes, clothing and accessories for adults and a selection for kids, designed in collaboration with the H&M in-house team.

The Swedish unisex clothing line is known for its footwear (starting at 180) more than its clothes that feature t-shirt and jean ethos. The brand’s website seems void of human images as well.

Ad campaigns seem to focus on the brands baggy roomy jeans and we are sure that will be part of the H&M collaboration that hits stores January 24.

Backstory

In 2014, Jonathan Hirschfeld and Max Schiller managed to turn their fledgling Swedish sneaker brand, Eytys (pronounced ’80s’ and spelled with Ys in reference to Generation Y) to a cult following revenue of $2 million in just one year. A big surprise since they only produced 1 product, chunky soled sneakers called “mother”.

There is no story on when the brand began making clothes but at just 6 years old, it could not been very long.

If you do buy anything from this collection, run to the sneakers which start at $380 normally.

There is no information on the price points but here is the only image we have of possible looks

Happy Friyay!!

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