Presenting: Summer at Sea
PresentMagazine.com Sponsors West 18th Street Fashion Show
DUSK Saturday, June 14, 2008 West 18th Street
See a list of this year's hot designers, view photos from past shows, and read more about what's behind the fashion event of the year.
DESIGNERS
So much talent. Below are the designers involved in this years West 18th Street Fashion Show, Summer at Sea.
Andrew Hansen
"I have continually been influenced by Savile Row tailoring which sparked my absolute love for fine craft, as well as the designers who focus on shifting structural elements in clothing design like Issey Miyake and Junya Wantanbe."
Made In America, by Ari Fish
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Classy, sexy, and timeless designs that reflect influences from Dita Von Tease, Stella McCartney, and 1940's and 1950's vintage.Bon Bon Atelier
Owners and designers, Betsy Blodgett and Emily Blodgett-Panos, favorite article of clothing is a tutu dress and a tee shirt that says, "Beauty is skin deep. Ugly goes to the bone."Cali Roberta
Her fabulous and functional fashion, featured again this year, will wow you with happiness.The Sunset Collection by Davin Watne's Dig It Swimwear and Jewelry by Laura Sterchi
The mellow, sexy amd design style of The Sunset Collection reflects luminous sea creatures and the street style of California surf culture.Laura Sterchi Designs
"I really try not to be influenced by 'anyone' already designing. I find inspiration simply in my everyday surroundings such as in nature, color, the patterns of an outfit, even food."fairfeather by Peregrine honig and Hadley Johnson
These gorgeous designs reflect favorite influences of Yves Saint Laurent, Hussein Chalayan, Anish Kapoor, and Todd Boontje.Jessy Bergmann
Her "artsy-with-an-edge" style reflects an appreciation for Betsy Johnson, Coach, Triple Five Soul, Puma, and anything edgy with fabric manipulation.
Summers Only by Joey Buschmann and Lily Walker
With a design style that is super hot and a little fishy, Buschmann and Walker claim design influences from neo-classical fashion prints, Gustav Klimt, and anyone who combines pattern and gold.
Metallic Mermaid by Jovana Mirabile with Jewelry by Rachael Marie
Mirabile says her style of "girly meets glamorous" is influenced by the cultural diversity she's experienced in NYC at Parsons, Betsey Johnson, Tracy Reese, Dolce and Gabanna, and Versace.Rachel Marie
She designs for "every girl, young lady and woman who wants bright, fun, accessories that will enhance her style and uplift her mood."
In Deep, by Katie Coble
She describes her design style as "all over the place" and that her design influences are Hussein Chalayan, Droog, Lucy Orta, John Galliano, and Gareth Pugh.
Lacey Doherty
Lacey's favorite articles of clothing include her collection of vintage band shirts and describes her design style as youthful, playful, and vintage-inspired.
Mary Bellamy
"The '40s and '50s Hollywood glamour has been a large source of influence on me, as well as the more pedestrian look of the average women and "housewives" of that same era.
"My favorite item of clothing is an 80s-era knee-length wiggle dress with a low back and short sleeves, every inch covered in hand-sewn black and gold sequins and beadwork. Probably not coincidentally, the reason I appreciate it over the rest of my wardrobe is that it encompasses two distinct but complementary styles -- the excess of the 80s and the classic silhouette of 60s evening wear -- which is what I feel I try to do with the pieces that I design."
Mr. Baby by Amanda Denham and Amanda Nervig
Design style includes Denham; classic American style, but with mismatching elements; something perfect that is ruined; Nervig; fairly simple and clean; lots of plaids, solids and machine knitting.
Sikenomics Clothing and Beth Guinta by Phil "Sikestyle" Shafer and Beth Guinta
This team describes their style as "fancy, high heels, detailed, urban, hip-hop, current, and collage-based" with design influences including pin-up girls, funk bands, music culture, vintage evening wear, hip hop culture, and street fashion.
Sirens Calling by Angela Bennett and Andrea Harms with jewelry by Jamie Brehm
Angela says her design inlfuences include, "Marc Jacobs and anything that inspires me" while Andrea's include "nature, architecture, beautiful and powerful women, colors, textures, places, art, and electronic music."
Jamie Brehm
"I design one-of-a-kind metalwork pieces with organic forms that incorporate found objects.
Sophie and Gwendalynn by Amy Collier and Wendy Gillman
Wendy and Amy are inspired by the allure of classic beauties such as Marilyn Monroe, Eva Gardner, Sophia Loren and Audrey Hepburn. They also have drawn inspiration from Pin-Ups, especially those of artist Gil Elvgren. They are also influence by elements of historic fashion and artist such as Edward Degas.
*spool
Owner, Kelly Ann Allen, says *spool's style is "young, comfortable, and brightly colored."
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