Our design entrepreneurs had a strong presence at New York Fashion Week. From showing at Lincoln Center to the piers and all over the city, their spring collections were wonderful. We weren’t the only ones that noticed their talent. Take a look at just some of the clippings!
Sarah Canner featured on CrainsNewYork.com
Suzanne Rae featured on Ecouterre.com
Parke & Ronen featured on GQ.com
Soham Dave featured on EcoSalon.com
Marlon Gobel featured on GQ.com
Sunghee Bang Spring/Summer 2013
Here’s our latest chat with design entrepreneur Sunghee Bang. She describes her brand as a beautiful, quality label with an element of surprise that is for women who enjoy the luxury feel of knitwear and strong craftsmanship.
How long have you been designing? I have been designing my line for 3 years.
You started you line after attending FIT. Did you work for McQueen before or after school? I interned for Alexander McQueen right before my senior year. It was my last summer break in my life, so I wanted to experience something special. In 2008, I designed the Eiffel Tower and coil body prints for his Spring 2009 collection. Working in London with Alexander McQueen provided me with an entirely different perspective on fashion. McQueen’s approach to design showed me that there is no one-way to design.
Sunghee Bang Spring/Summer 2013
What’s your inspiration for spring/summer 13?
This season is all about sporty, versatile and easy-to-wear knits. The collection consists of minimized silhouettes with unusual twists such as combining stripes and flower prints with shiny and matte textures, creating asymmetrical silhouettes with un-matched seams along with tailored woven and soft knit shapes.
Using unique techniques and playing with perforated textures, I created 54 pieces that worked together to harmonize various ideas.
Marlon Gobel, our dapper, charming and talented menswear designer will be presenting his spring/summer 2013 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week on Saturday, September 8 at 2pm. His short film, “The Stars,” is the ultimate runway show teaser. Watch, listen and get ready!
Learn more about our Design Entrepreneur at MARLON GOBEL.
You’re invited to celebrate the launch of Suzanne Rae’s fall/winter 2012 collection at the Steven Alan retail store in Chelsea. A D.J. set by Whitney Fierce Hercules and Love Affair will kick off the night and shoppers will receive a 10% discount on the collection.
Suzanne, a Brooklyn-based womenswear designer and DENYC participant, keen on empowering women through her well-fitting blouses, pants and dresses, gave us the scoop on what’s ahead.
Can you tell us about your fall/winter 2012 collection?
The collection is inspired by the internal revolution channeling the spirits of Jim Morrison, Aldous Huxley and William Blake. Poetic and rock-n-roll, the
collection is fueled by a quest for knowledge and heightened consciousness.
You’ll see hand-screened prints designed to connect with the natural world through wood and fur inspired prints created by artist Sam Dakota. Dresses and gowns, jacket and capes, as well as separates come in bold silhouettes in rich velvets and wools to add depth the the collection.
Learn more about the label at Suzanne Rae and rsvp to rsvp@statepr.com.
Suzanne Rae Fall/Winter 2012 Preview
August 22 from 7-9pm
Steven Alan
140 10th Avenue, NYC
(between 18th & 19th)
Layla L’obatti, Arden Leigh and Treacle Tart from the Lingerie Addict
This week we had a chance to meet up with Between The Sheets, an effortlessly sensual and no doubt comfortable line of lingerie that’s Made in New York during their market week. We got a preview of their spring/summer 2013 collection, sat in on an editor appointment and learned more about the label.
Here are some fun facts about the brand and their new collection:
We had a chance to catch up with Sandra Murphy, one of our Design Entrepreneurs NYC participants to learn more about her brand and what’s new for her spring/summer 2013 collection. Here’s there scoop on what’s ahead:
Can you tells us about your spring 2013 collection?
For spring 2013, I’m taking another look back at mid-twentieth century fashion and modernizing it for today’s consumer who appreciates ladylike dressing.
What’s new for the season?
New this season is my first eveningwear look which was inspired by a 1940s nightgown and it’s really special.
What colors, fabrics and silhouettes did you use?
I love color and it’s always key in each of my collections. This time I took inspiration from great spring and summer foods like avocado greens, yellows and cantaloupe orange. I design all my own prints and introduced two new printed fabrics this season, a fun picnic inspired conversational piece and a sunset inspired abstract.
What are some of your signatures?
My signature piece in each collection is a shirtdress. It’s a style sure to be found in every woman’s closet during the 1940s & ’50s. I think a great shirtdress should also be in every woman’s closet today!
This looks like a fun shoot! Where did it take place?
My lookbook was photographed at a beautiful house in Westchester. It was fantastic! Everything was in bloom and the colors and surroundings were the perfect backdrop for my collection. Additional behind the scenes photos can be seen on Instagram and I’ll soon debut a behind the scenes video on Facebook.
Which trade shows will you be at?
I’ve been selected to show at MAGIC this month as part of their Launch Pad program for emerging designers which I’m very excited about. I’m also hoping to show with some of my fellow Design Entrepreneurs NYC classmates at a New York tradeshow next month.
You can learn more about the line at Recollection by Sandra Murphy and connect with her on Twitter.