‘In a global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion, U.S. and international editions of Vogue are coordinating evening extravaganzas in their respective world fashion capitals.’

 

From London to New York to Milan to Mumbai, the international editions of VOGUE invite readers to a night of fashion creativity and amazement. “It seems important to mobilise and celebrate fashion, and show that despite the difficult times we more than ever need the enchantment and pleasure fashion brings,” said French Vogue editor Carine Roitfeld.

 

 

 

As part of a global initiative, VOGUE has partenered with flagships, tiny boutiques, massive department stores, young designers, mainstream chains, and niche luxury names alike to open late the night of September 10th and let anyone and everyone in and meet Vogue writers, models and designers who will also be offering lessons in style.

 

 

 

In London, VOGUE has designed a limited-edition T-shirt for sale on the night, with 100 per cent of money raised going to Crisis, the UK charity for the homeless. This unprecedented event will take place simultaneosly in 13 countries around the world; France, United States, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Brazil, China, Taiwan, Germany, Greece, India, Russia and Japan.   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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  A trip to the Caribbean may be on most people’s dream list this season, but a paradise-energized wardrobe can spice up your summer no matter where you’re at. Take note as we visit the Caribbean in search of the latest summer trends, the island way. 

      

 

Walks on the beach, enjoying exotic drinks and an year-round tan is only the beginning when it comes to describing a Caribbean lifestyle. What you wear in these tropical locations is as influential as the scenery. In the alluring island of Puerto Rico, fashion designers go above and beyond to invent colorful, breezy and sexy ensembles that are true to the Caribbean aesthetic. We attended the San Juan Summer Fest which recently showcased some of the best fashion designers on the island, and they filled the runway with dreamy sun dresses, flaunty bikinis and blazing brights galore. Here’s a taste of the Resort Collection from top designers David Antonio, Eddie Guerrero and Nico&Adrian.     

 

DAVID ANTONIO davidantonio.com

           

David Antonio’s sunny frocks were refreshing, light and sexy. The designer described his collection as a fresh take on the traditional summer dress, making his pieces ideal garbs for a resort escapade.    

NICO&ADRIANnicoandadrian.com

         

    

Nico&Adrian wowed the audience with their impeccable color palette and fashion-forward style. We had a chance to talk to Adrian Alicea and learned about his impressive resume that includes stints with Gaultier, Armani and Westwood to name a few. Since starting Nico&Adrian, the designers’ creations have been featured on the cover of Italian Vogue, Men’s Vogue, Jalouse, Número and more.  Alicea is originally from Puerto Rico and currently resides in New York.    

 EDDIE GUERRERO

          

Eddie Guerrero’s creativity always goes the extra mile. This time the designer’s inspiration came from colorful tattoos and Asian motifs. The figure-flattering mini dresses and skirts were remarkable along with some seriously slinky bikinis.   The San Juan Summer Fest also featured jewelry from local designers as well as the opportunity for savvy fashionistas to mingle and enjoy the night with local electronic music as a backdrop. Here are some images of the stylish attendees we found at the event. 

      

Designer David Antonio

   

Designer Eddie Guerrero

  

Designer Adrian Alicea and model 

  

Local designer Juan Colón

             

 

 Lisbon Fashion Week translated itself into a multi-day event where rich embroidered textiles, fusing prosperous designs and well-off patterns made heads shake and mouths drop with the imagery exposed on the catwalk. 

 

  

Fashion designers profiled their spring-summer collections with bright, strong colors. Low cuts, flowing textiles and breezy materials suggested this was a summer festival. Besides models and couture fusionists, Portugal’s fashion week has raised its children well. All who made an appearance this season have defiantly obtained their success through past presences.

 

 

 

   Not only are they getting their earned success, they’re getting better by the season which may just justify front-row appearances from new international journalists from the US, France, Italy and Spain. 

 

 

 

After a very dark winter with black as king, the next season pronounced itself lighter. Most collections showed palettes of white and pastels, mixed with strong colours like fuchsia, yellow, green and red. More than shape, the fabrics were the main focus and most designers played up the contrast of patterns and on detailed garments. 

 

 

 

 Source: Dazed and Confused, modalisboa.net