Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Lincoln Center, NYC
words/backstage images Judith Ecochard
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| Farah Angsana |
"For that sophisticated woman that travels and falls in love with the culture and a man..." was NY Based designer Farah Angsana's inspiration for her "The Glamazon" collection.
Brazil---and the Amazon in particular---inspired much of the hand beaded/embroidered details (done in India) ---and exotic prints---for this luxurious collection of cocktail and evening dresses.
"I want women to look beautiful and not make an 'artistic' statement...some designers want to make weird statements..."
SO TRUE...as Angsana's dresses are all fitted perfectly to enhance a feminine silhouette---not to make some kind of statement about geometric proportions that we see a lot in fashion editorial---i.e. this Fall's oversized coat trend---with some that would take up half a subway car.
But we digress...
Other notable highlights include Angsana's wonderful flair for bold colors and black and white---and the quality of the fabrics used...stunning, including silk chiffon, silk crepe, silk satin organza...and tulle, often embellished with sparkling crystals.
"I am always taking pictures, " she noted..."even of hotel walls..." that color-wise, serve as inspiration.
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| Christo-busy guy-namesake salon ---hub of activity for Fashion Night Out and as go to glam spot for hip/hop rapper EVE |
We also had a chance to chat with lead hair/makeup guru Christo---who clued us in on how to get the "clean polished look for a va-va-voom woman..."
"...a sleek high ponytail -with height and movement" he added... was the desired look.
AND, a great way to show off all those ornate beaded necklines, imo without competing with the attire.
Products used include Christo's Shaping Spray, which contains sunscreen agents to provide volume, lift, and hold without ever flaking and Glow & Shine for just that--- added shine.
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| Polished, clean...sleek---un-fussy hair for ornate clothes |
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| backstage fav...Make Up Forever evens the skin tone out |
Christo's team also did the makeup---with the emphasis on a bold-bright red lip using Chanel lipstick.
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| highlighter on eyelids, under brow add glow, flirty eyelashes and soft pinky apple on the cheeks softly balance out a strong lip color that's the focus here. |
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| Backstage, Susan Sidor-Production Manager instructed the gals---"...think of something that makes you smile...no dead stares..." |
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| Japanese sumo 'do-shaved sides and a top knot- on a stylist backstage...very cool |
Nails-by the ever busy Patty Yankee for Dashing Diva---pretty pail peachy pink shade...Purgasm.
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| Nails-by Patty Yankee for Dashing Diva---Purgasm ---- |
Color-FX appliqués are new...
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| silk floral jacquard organza strapless cocktail dress |
Close-ups of some of the dresses backstage...
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| Tangerine silk chiffon belted caftan with beaded neckline |
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| Blush silk crepe with beaded sleeves |
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| silk floral jacquard organza w/ 3/4 sleeve cocktail dress |
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| crystal embellished neckline |
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| beaded neckline of royal blue silk chiffon evening gown |
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| Rose pink silk crepe strapless embroidered cocktail dress |
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| Yellow silk chiffon beaded empire bodice evening gown |
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| nulti-colored tribal sequin strapless cocktail dress |
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| embroidered salmon sleeveless shift dress |
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| beaded cap sleeve, ivory tulle and silk crepe gown with crystal embellishment |
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| hair pony tail---high with some height at the crown-universally flattering look |
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| glittery stacked platform heels... |
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| sign backstage---missing the "alcohol" part---but we never saw any of that anyway---New York-Mercedes Benz Fashion Week is all business at this locale... |
