CURATED CREATIVITY @ CAPSULE 2016: PART 1

from (capsule) Women's 2016

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...

CURATED CREATIVITY @CAPSULE SHOW PART2: INTERNATIONAL BRANDS

Capsule and Axis at Pier 94 in NYC

TGIF! Rounding out the week, here is a recap of international style standouts at last weekend's (capsule). Lately, there has been a noticeable rise of European and Korean designers in the American Marketplace; buyers in LA, Chicago and NYC are looking Eastward for a fresh take on fashion. Consumers are reaching for brands that push the envelope--with better materials--to create a balanced wardrobe of fast fashion and luxe labels. As the European Fashion Weeks complete their cycles, inspirational energy spills into the marketplace with emerging designers. Keep reading for a few foreign favorites...  

CURATED CREATIVITY @CAPSULE SHOW, PART 1: DOMESTIC BRANDS

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)... 

FAVORITES FROM (CAPSULE)

Remnants of my morning at (capsule)

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....