Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 10th Feb '12 10am - 12pm

As you can imagine, New York Fashion Week is filled to the brim with top designers showcasing their work. I could just list all designer and put one thumbnail with each and cover the whole week with one post, but i like to give a feel  of what each designer is about and what their collection either represents, or is inspired by. Therefore on days like today there are too many things being shoen to possibly fit into one post as both Greenshows and Concept Korea have more then one person involved and remember the saying 'if you havn't got anything nice to say then you shouldn't say anyhting at all?' Well i like to say nice things and therefore it takes up space :)



10.00am PARKCHOONMOO (Studio)

Choonmoo Park has had an established bramd since 1988 when she first launched DEMOO and since then has gone on to launch the PARKCHOONMOO range. Born in Kimje Korea she was raised around the clothing apparel industry as her parents has a showroom and warehouse. She went on to major in industrial design, and later fashion school and so her style is 'edgy but wearable designs... an artistic sensibility and superb fit derived from couture roots translated into ready-to-wear.' http://www.demoo.com/

As far as the collection for F/W 12 goes, she released a couple of taster shots, blurry to keep you guessing

 

A big fan of monochrome Park uses this consistently thorugh her designs along with layering for effect and the use of colour choices to 'punctuate' the outfits has become a signature.
F/W 12 collections
   
Photos taken from http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/parkchoonmoo


10.30 - 11.30 GREENSHOWS presents Fall 2012 Designer Collections (Box)

United Bamboo
   F/W 12 collection. Pictures taken from http://unitedbamboo.com/blog/

H Fredriksson
'An air of melancholic beautydrawn from the austere silhouettes of  Nordic landscapes' http://www.hfredriksson.com/
taken from F/W11 http://www.hfredriksson.com/popup.asp?section=top&item=0

Artists & Revolutionaries
 'dissolves the boundaries of conventional design, offering unisex, size-free clothing. The designs are, as described by John-Michael, genderless and created for everyone' http://www.fashionpr.com/fashion-brand-profile/artists-revolutionaries_brooklyn-ny
  
 S/S 12 photos taken from http://artistsandrevolutionaries.portableshops.com/store/catalogue

Ajna
Ajna uses organic and sustainable materials to create 'sensual garments, that will endure, evolve and be treasured over time.'
   S/S 12 collection pictures can be found on ajna facebook page http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.251490588232549.55140.132413250140284&type=3#!/media/set/?set=a.251490588232549.55140.132413250140284&type=3

Study NY
Spring 2011 was Tara St James' third collection inspired by 'restrictions, using hand-dyed ikat silks and examines no-waste patternmaking.' http://www.study-ny.com/about.html
F/W 12   She also added a sneak picture before showing the colour story behind the designs for '12
God bless Instagram. Pictures taken from  https://twitter.com/#!/StudyNY

Luis Valenzuela
He is the founder of EcoArtFashion© and created the first EcoArtFashion Week™ in the world, a platform to express the present state of the ethical and new sustainable fashion world. Valenzuela has been invited to showcase his impeccable upcycled couture “ART TO WEAR” designs during important fashion events including Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week / The Green Shows.
EcoArtFashion can be found on twitter and the website is http://www.ecoartfashion.com/events.html
S/S 11 Greenshow NYFW
   
Pictures taken from http://luisvalenzuelausa.com/NYFW.html

The Battalion
'While the Battalion continues to source dead stock and recycled raw materials , the line is known primarily for its ultra soft garments that are made from bamboo, organic cotton, faux fur and #peace' silk.' http://www.thebattalion.us/


  
Previous outfits by Battalion as seen on their website and below is a picture of everything that inspired the F/W 12 collection and can be found on http://thegreenshows.tumblr.com/post/16944795013/the-battalion


As you will have guessed all designers in this category are looking for ethical fashion, preserving the earth and generally turning recyclable materials into workable fashions.

11.00 - 12.00 CONCEPT KOREA (Stage)
Concept Korea is a ' government-led plan, designed to expand global recognition of rising Korean designers and their work.' https://twitter.com/#!/conceptkorea_kr  Therefore five designers were chosen to represent the Republic of Korea and help them int their development of content, recognition and to mainly assist them in breaking into the overseas market. I think this is a really clever idea, by the way.
1. DoHo by Do Ho                        Picture taken from http://conceptkorea.cafe24.com/doho
 'Ho’s collections are inspired by a classical feminine aesthetic juxtaposed against the urban avant-garde.' http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/concept_korea

2.  Lie Sang Bong by Lie Sang Bong
'Lie Sang Bong is perhaps South Korea’s preeminent designer. A master of volume and geometry, his clothing fuses culture, architecture, and art to create bold, structured pieces that are instantly recognizable.'
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/concept_korea
 Picture taken from http://conceptkorea.cafe24.com/liesangbong and below is some of the F/W 12 collection outfits taken by @MBFashionWeek
 https://twitter.com/#!/MBFashionWeek/status/168003455330430976/photo/1

3. Steve J and Yoni P by Steve J and Yoni P
This duo work on a 'high-end womenswear collection. Known for combining humor and style, the designers have participated in numerous high-profile collaborations with retailers Topshop and 10 Corso Como Seoul.' http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/concept_korea
 Picture taken from  http://conceptkorea.cafe24.com/yonip
 F/W 12 picture http://instagr.am/p/G1SbHoEewU/ taken by @vmagazine

4. RESURRECTION by Juyoung Lee
Lee is a menswear designer who launched RESURRECTION in 2004. 'Today, Lee creates edgy collections rich in ornate detail. She counts the Black Eyed Peas among her many fans.'
http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/concept_korea

 Picture taken from http://conceptkorea.cafe24.com/juyoung
 F/W 12 picture http://lockerz.com/s/182441524 taken by @FrontRowMag
 F/W 12 picture http://instagr.am/p/G1UueUlXBD/ taken by @vmagazine

5. Son Jung Wan by Son Jung Wan
'Wan is known for her chic, stylish designs. Wan is critically acclaimed for the use of sumptuous, luxurious fabrics and the incredible attention to detail found in her garments.' http://www.mbfashionweek.com/designers/concept_korea
 Picture taken from http://conceptkorea.cafe24.com/sonjungwan

 F/W 12 picture taken by @FrontRowMag http://lockerz.com/s/182442385
 F/W 12 picture http://instagr.am/p/G1QA_ngjEl/ uploaded by @KENTONMagazine

There we have some gorgeous and creative designs, hope you enjoy them

Frostinator Fashion xx