The Women's Mafia Fashion Week Kickoff Party and Fashion Show
image via Women's Mafia.Two weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Women's Mafia's Fashion Week Kickoff Party and Fashion Show on the eve of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York. For those of you who haven't yet heard of the Women's Mafia, it's a New York-based social club and online magazine founded by PR whiz Marcy Clark.
Several promising indie designers were showcased at the event, including Kristine Gottilla, Ali Taghavi, and Meiling Chen. I've put together a video of the event which includes interviews with these talented ones-to-watch. For more pictures of the actual collections, be sure to visit the designers' websites and Women's Mafia.
Kristine Gottilla
Brooklyn-based handbag designer Kristine Gottilla hand-stitches one-of-a-kind creations in her Williamsburg studio, often incorporating burnished metal pieces by jewelry designer Perry Gargano for truly original bags. Read my interview with her here, and see more pictures of her collection on her website.
Wayne HarrisCelebrity stylist Wayne Harris masterminded all the evening's runway looks. He also offered a theory for the resurgence of shoulder pads on today's runways: "The way the economy has been going, I think we need to feel powerful again. So many of us have been kicked down by the economy and what's happening right now in the world, I feel like they're a power thing."
Ali Taghavi
Jewelry and clothing designer Ali Taghavi would love to clothe Michelle Obama, as "she's a strong-headed career person who knows what she wants." He wasn't entirely impressed by her inaugural ball gown, however: "She has amazing shoulders, a beautiful upper body - I would have actually showed that off a lot more."
Meiling Chen
Environmentally-conscious designer Meiling Chen believes the surging popularity of eco-friendly labels speaks well of the world's intentions: "I see a lot more shops and designers that are doing green fashion. A couple of years ago there were very few. I was just in Europe for two and a half months, and [there were] a lot of green labels and styles for different customers at different price points. I think it's a good sign that the world is turning green."
Be sure to check out the designers' websites for more information about them and their collections. Many thanks to Marcy Clark and the Women's Mafia for making this event possible.
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