Fashion Week: Art for Progress
For an emerging designer, competing for attention during Fashion Week is an art form in itself. We’re certain to find these shows because we make it our mission to scope them out, but how do they get on the radar of the hundreds of buyers making a beeline for the tents? Enter Art for Progress, a non-profit working to swing some of this attention toward the new designer since 2004.
AFP presents various events throughout the year, in addition to the seasonal Fashion Week runway shows. Last night was Fashion Interaction, an all day installation consisting of six designers from NYC to London showing SS09. What better way to fit the crazed schedule of the buyer? The show included film, dance, music and of course the designers’ lines which were displayed throughout the space. It was so refreshing to attend a show AND touch the fabulous pieces while getting the inside scoop directly from the designer.
Our intention was to cover the show last night, report back today and move on. This can’t be done. The lines are definitely deserving of their own slots, which we’ll cover through next week in more detail when all the shows finish.
The Fashion Interaction designers: Ricardo Ramos, Casa de Rodriguez, BSIXTEE6, Luis Gamble, Prizy Sebastian, Allyson Jacobs and Laurice Marshall.
1Helene Forbes
wrote on 11 September 2008 at 12:25
I attended this event and it was, SPECIAL…DIFFERENT…ENCHANTING…
The designers’ clothes were shown in an art installation concept style unlike anything I have ever seen while attending Fashion Week. Delightful and ingenious !!!!
I will be following Art for Progress for more of their events that showcase the virtual abundance of emerging talent. KUDOS!
2Linda Brown
wrote on 16 September 2008 at 19:28
I really enjoyed this event, it was very creative.
I most enjoyed the photo shoot done by Laurice’s Pieces.
Her jewelry line was just wonderful!!!
3Kathy Washington
wrote on 16 September 2008 at 19:33
I agree the jewelry was very very different.
I even purchased a set of pearls,and I’ve been getting commemts on them.
4L. Moore
wrote on 16 September 2008 at 19:36
Were can I purchase Laurice’s Pieces? I love her Jewelry Line.
5Luna
wrote on 17 September 2008 at 7:29
We are hoping to have Laurice’s line available on our site (NewYorkDesigner.com) very shortly. In the meantime, please visit http://www.lauricespieces.com
Thank you for visiting Twisted Knickers!
6Mariposa
wrote on 18 September 2008 at 13:03
I loved the whole collective energy of the showcasing and the video installation that highlighted Allyson Jacobs line was edgy, urban and I LOVED the graffitti and gritty essence. This was the first time I had ever seen Christine Villabona-Kuntzs’ work and WOW… great footage and editing!!
7Luna
wrote on 18 September 2008 at 14:46
Thanks for the post.
Check back for the Allyson Jacobs’ coverage early next week.