Painted pastels, pets and planetary prints dominate at (capsule) NY Women's 2016 RTW + Accessories. Beyond black and blank, this season's show standouts once again incorporate innovative materials, experimental processes and neoteric nostalgia. Back for a fifth experience, my respect for (capsule) grows, as does the show's success. Sidelining segregation, (capsule) encourages a flavorful floor, where recognizable retailers, indie designers and budding brands share a common space; buyers and press enjoy direct access to designers who have conceived "That 'New Now.'" Keep reading for my favorites from the show...
Collecting marketing materials + magazines from (capsule) show
After a stretch of searching for career stability, the decision to replace visionary volatility with superficial success is fully in effect. As a bi-product, late nights and last minute deadlines limit my intake of Fashion Week activities. Life as a Libra leans towards ensuring balance, and so a portion of my weekend is set aside for stylistic exploration. Returning to the (capsule) and Axis shows this year, I spy new faces in fashion presenting progressive Spring/Summer 2016 styles. Keep reading for a few of my domestic designer favorites (and stay tuned for international picks)...
My experience with trade shows is often short-lived and edged with disappointment. Perhaps it's the typical toe-to-toe proximity of booths, overwhelming crowds or the constant hustle of exhibitors. Fortunately, the founders of (capsule) have discovered a refreshingly new way of producing fashion trade shows. With elements of community and cohesiveness, each brand is set up like a small boutique and embraces the common areas embedded in the floorplan. Among the talented crop of emerging designers, have a look at a handful of my favorites....
The Independent Mindset, a (capsule) discussion w/Jill Wenger, Jennifer Mankins and Steven Alan, moderated by Lauren Sherman @Pier 94
Even the most distinguished designers travel down a pivotal path leading to a 'moment' or THE opportunity for which he or she can credit today's success. In an effort to connect talented emerging designers with attentive boutique buyers, (capsule) hosts periodic trade shows in multiple cities, highlighting a curated selection of independent talent around the globe. From February 22nd to 24th, NYC's Pier 94 has become the premier marketplace for buyers to stumble on the new 'it' designer, acquaint themselves with new contemporary concepts and experience the Fall 2015 collections from "the best high-end, progressive brands and directional, independent designers" [source]. To kick-off the 3-day event, (capsule) invites Jill Wenger (Owner, Totokaelo), Jennifer Mankins (Owner, Bird) and Steven Alan (Founder, Steven Alan) to converse with Fashionista's editor-at-large Lauren Sherman about the art of fashion retail and succeeding with an 'independent mindset.' Keep reading for discussion highlights and more on (capsule)...
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