Tracy Reese Spring 2018 RTW

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“The woman makes the clothes.”

Tracy Reese

Tracy Reese presented a collection for Spring 2018 that was bold in color and rich in prints. Featured were wide-legged pants, flowing dresses and over-sized suits - all very chic, very modern and very wearable. But Tracy Reese did much more than present a beautiful collection - she sent a clear-cut message about diversity and how the fashion industry needs to embrace dressing all women. Her models ranged in age, ethnicity and size.

The models were speaking to the audience though we couldn't make it all out, so what were they saying? Tracy told Vogue: “I wanted them to tell their stories about their journeys, their dreams, and their aspirations, in whatever language felt most natural to them." This action just made an already strong presentation stronger and authentic.

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Pamella Roland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW

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Pamela Rolland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW

“Everything is just beautiful there,” said Roland backstage about Monaco. “The cars, the buildings, the people—my customer wants beautiful, over-the-top gowns, and that’s the place where you’re going to see them.” 

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Pamella Roland Spring 2018 Ready-To-Wear NYFW - she brought the GLAM to fashion week!

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adidas Tennis Collection by Pharrell Williams

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adidas Tennis unveiled the US Open 2017 outfits of the leading names in tennis, who will debut the adidas Tennis Collection by Pharrell Williams at Flushing Meadows. Angelique Kerber and Dominic Thiem will lead the inline campaign, showcasing the collection on court. Other players to wear the collection at the US Open include, Simona Halep, Jelena Ostapenko, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Tomáš Berdych.

Inspired by the sport’s ’70s-era superstars - their fearless attitudes and their bold senses of personal style - Pharrell developed a simple brief: remix their most iconic looks into a new tennis collection informed by the latest breakthroughs in adidas technology, such as adidas ClimaCool.

The result is adidas Tennis Collection by Pharrell Williams, a range of clothing, accessories, and footwear that brings a cool, colorful, and sophisticated spirit to the world of tennis apparel. The collection explores two distinct motifs - primary colour-block and off-white pin stripe. These elements are paired with fully-fashioned, engineered knitwear that boasts surprising details. The inline collection is in addition to the statement collection by adidas Originals, which will be worn on court by Garbine Muguruza and Sascha Zverev.

Defending champion Angelique Kerber will wear the inline New York Color Blocked Dress, which features a warp knit mesh body fabric with color blocked panels at the side. The 3-in-1 dress comes with Climacool to battle the heat and quick drying fabrics to keep cool and dry. Simona Halep, finalist at Roland Garros, will wear the New York tank featuring a flat knit ribbed collar design with with multi color stripes and four button placket. Alongside the New York skort that has a pleated design, matching the overall vintage tennis aesthetic.

Angelique Kerber, commented, “The US Open is such an exciting tournament for me. Last year I not only won the tournament for the first time, but also won the WTA World Number 1 ranking – reaching an achievement that I have dreamed of since I started playing tennis. To come back and play in a dress from such an exciting collection and collaboration is really special and I can’t wait to show my love for the city of New York on the court”.

Jo- Wilfried Tsonga and Tomáš Berdych will wear the New York Color Blocked Polo with flat knit ribbed collar and cuffs. Dominic Thiem will wear the New York Tee with a contrast color ribbed neckline. All will wear the New York Colorblock Short, featuring a multicolored elasticated waist band and stretch woven fabric with yarn dyed pinstripes.

addias Tennis’ footwear franchises also feature in the collection and will be worn on court. In a new Pharrell Williams colorway, the Ubersonic 3 women’s shoe boasts an innovative sock style ankle support, providing stability between points during fast paced play; a new approach to tennis footwear. The iconic men’s Barricade will also be available in a new colorway for the collection, with state-of-the-art design and craftsmanship the Barricade is the most stable and durable on the court.

The adidas Tennis by Pharrell Williams inline Collection is available online at http://www.adidas.com/tennis.

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Men's Book Style Setters "Men of Style"

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And here it is... Modern Luxury has chosen five dapper gentlemen as their 2017 Style Setters featured in the Fall issue of Men's Book. I am honored and thrilled to be among the Men of Style along with Todd Hoyles, Leron Rogers, Drew Brown and Dennis Dean. Very stylish company.

The photo shoot was a blast! Shot at a swanky penthouse at The Sovereign by Patrick Heagney, he and Stephanie Davis Smith of Modern Luxury had me doing all sorts of wild poses - all in the name of fashion and editorials. 

I want to give a huge thank you to Jeffrey McQuithy at Vis-A-Vis The Salon for my hair and grooming and another huge thanks to Jeffrey Atlanta's Men's Store. I'm wearing a Gucci suit with a Dior shirt in both shots but switched out the Gucci sneakers in the Table of Contents photo for a Maison Margiela lowtop paint-splatter sneaker in the other shot. Notice the Fendi Monster eyes peekaboo bag in both shots - a #MUSTHAVE!

You can see my spread and the other dapper dudes in the current issue of Men's Book, HERE!

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Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2017: The Guests

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Lila Hertz, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Louise Sams & Jeffrey McQuithy 

Lila Hertz, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Louise Sams & Jeffrey McQuithy 

Patrons, sponsors, guests, host/planning committees and a large number of volunteers all contribute to the massive attendance that Jeffrey Fashion Cares commands. Beginning with a Platinum level VIP party and closing with a NYFW caliber runway show, Jeffrey Fashion Cares attracts every fashionista and fashionado in the city. Jeffrey Kalinsky (and family), the Co-Chairs and many stylish guests are featured above in event photos by Ben Rose. Have a look!

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60 Looks, Runway Recap: Jeffrey Fashion Cares 2017

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Arbiter of style, Jeffrey Kalinsky, creator of two namesake boutiques in Atlanta and Manhattan, celebrated 25 years of Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta on Monday August 28, 2017. The annual fashion forward and philanthropic event was once again hosted by Event Chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams.  A sold-out evening, the City’s most notable gathered in Phipps Plaza in the heart of Buckhead to enjoy a high-energy reception and silent auction followed by a live auction and runway show featuring Kalinsky’s style selections from high-end designers such as Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Michael Halpern, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik. 

Jeffrey McQuithy, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Lila Hertz & Louise Sams - the Fashion Cares Dream Team!

Jeffrey McQuithy, Jeffrey Kalinsky, Lila Hertz & Louise Sams - the Fashion Cares Dream Team!

Kalinsky and Jeffrey Fashion Cares were also granted a Phoenix Award, the highest honor that can be bestowed on a citizen for service to the City of Atlanta by the Mayor. The award recognizes outstanding achievements and service to the city, state, nation or world.  

The 25th anniversary of Jeffrey Fashion Cares benefitted Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta, the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), and the Medical University of South Carolina. Over the course of its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has raised more than 15 million dollars for its beneficiaries.  For more information, visit jeffreyfashioncares.com

Coming soon to fashionado: full video coverage of the 25th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares, including the entire runway finale walk!

Jeffrey Kalinsky’s Fall Trend Forecast: 

Out with the minimal, and in with the maximal- so goes the ever-revolving door of fashion trends. For Fall 2017, we are revisiting the powerful, exaggerated silhouettes and over-the-top embellishments of the 1980’s. From New York all the way to Paris, runways were lit up by each designers’ newfound flair for extravagance. It is finally time to open your minds and your closets to daring, yet infinitely chic possibilities. Shop on…

Power Shoulders: One of the most memorable fashion moments of the 1980’s (aside from the larger-than-life hair) were the larger-than-life shoulder pads. Think cropped couture jackets and little party frocks all with a dramatic shoulder line that creates the illusion of a smaller waist.

Fun Furs: When the temperature starts to drop, nothing says decadence quite like swathing yourself in fur. This season, don’t let your exceptionally soft selection of outerwear be merely utilitarian; instead, choose one that is just as unique and cheerful as it is cozy.

Rare Birds: Feathers are no doubt the biggest story in embellishment this season. Bright, bold, beautiful plumes could be spotted flouncing down the catwalk of practically every major designer. 

Give Them the Slip: Who says silken slip dresses must be confined to the bedroom?  If you are afraid of being mistaken for a sleepwalker, layer an asymmetrical, lace-trimmed slip over a t-shirt or sweater for a decidedly modern look. 

Flower Power: As Miranda Priestly famously taught us in The Devil Wears Prada, florals are by no means groundbreaking for spring. They are, however, an unexpected delight for fall and winter. This season, designer’s showcased moody, yet bold versions of the print that would feel right at home in an 18th century painting.

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Style Fashion Week will be making the move to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum to host its Fashion Week Events this season in New York City, September 7th, 8th and 9th. The international Fashion Week producer has previously hosted its Fashion Week events in other iconic locations such as Madison Square Garden, Hammerstein Ballroom, and Gotham Hall.

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The highly produced shows of Style Fashion Week have been touted as the ‘Must Attend’ events at Fashion Week.  With consistent media impressions averaging several billion per season as well as the sold out and celebrity presence at each event. This season, after the venue just being publicly announced, has already garnered an unprecedented media attention and is clearly going to create the New York Fashion Week experience for both industry and consumers that the world has been missing for quite some time. Designers are also enabled to sell their products to industry and consumers directly off the runway through an app that Style Fashion week has developed. The roster of designers showing this season is truly inspired and speaks to the current attitudes and trends that are prevalent in the womens, mens, and kids fashion industries. 

"International sensations MALAN BRETON, DAVID TUPAZ, RICHARD HALLMARQ and MARCO MARCO and many more support our international industry initiatives.  Style Fashion Week presents designers from the United States, Asia, Mexico, Europe and other foreign creative cultures, the roster of talent is unsurpassed and it is our honor as a platform for exposure, to present their newest collections exclusively to the world stage," reports Style Fashion Week.

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Sourcing of the world most talented, designers, artists and creatives is one of the missions of Style Fashion Week.  Style Fashion Week has a global presence that supports the seasoned as well as the emerging designer and artist and, to that end, creating a creative collaborative this industry has never seen. As an addendum to our already successful fashion week event productions in so many markets, Style Fashion Week is finalizing plans to create artist collaborative communes in the United States and Internationally for the purpose of further reaching out to and supporting the creative vision of those who may not otherwise have such an opportunity to grow in their craft.

Style Fashion Week on board the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is a landmark series of events that promise to inspire and create a spirit of all encompassing creativity and forward motion in brand development for all involved. This trifecta of fashion art and music is designed to cater to both consumers and industry professionals and, most surely, will set the stage for a grand, interactive and dynamic experience.  

Style Fashion Week is the premier producer of Fashion Week events in many markets including New York, Los Angeles, Palm Springs, Miami, Hamptons, and Dubai with many new markets launching internationally in 2018.

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