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Boy Meets Girl® has been featured in publications like InStyle, Teen Vogue, Lucky, People, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, WWD and the New York Times. The brand has been appeared on the racks of countless specialty and department stores worldwide including Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Saks and Fred Segal. You've probably seen the brand on shows like Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries, Beverly Hills 90210 and New Girl, and on high-profile fashionistas like Eva Mendes, Rachel Bilson, Taylor Momsen, Anne Hathaway, Nina Dobrev, Rosario Dawson and Kristen Bell. The brand is the official staff uniform for the exclusive members-only club, The SoHo House.
Igel is currently Boy Meets Girl's Creative Director. She is also the producer and host of Behind the Seams™ with Stacy Igel on Lockerz.com, where she is the site's Chief Fashion Editor and Stylist. Igel has received several design awards and honors, and is a frequent lecturer and panelist on subjects including social media, branding and entrepreneurship in fashion. Igel has personally shopped and styled for celebrity clientele around the world and she continues to mentor young designers and advocate for charitable causes. She has teamed up with Bloomingdales and teen celebrity Sammi Hanratty to fight bullying in schools (www.BullyBust.org) and has collaborated with Urban Outfitters and the Young Survival Coalition to fight breast cancer.
Website: www.boymeetsgirlusa.com
| Abbey Dawn |
A singer, songwriter, and musician whose powerful pop songs have connected with millions of fans around the world, Avril Lavigne brings her unique point-of-view to her lifestyle brand Abbey Dawn — a bold, colorful line of rocker chic-influenced clothing and accessories for girls who are confident in their personal style and unafraid to express themselves through fashion. ??Named after a childhood nickname her father gave her, Abbey Dawn was originally inspired by Avril's own closet. A few years ago, she began coming up with ideas for pieces she herself wanted to wear, bringing her daring, adventurous attitude to designs that mix both edgy and feminine details. Avril launched Abbey Dawn in July 2008 as an exclusive with a major U.S. retail chain. In October 2008 she introduced her first retail outlet — an exclusive pop-up shop located near the entrance to the Laforet department store in the fashionable Harajuku shopping district of Tokyo, Japan. The store, which sold clothing and accessories all designed by Avril, as well as her CDs and DVDs, was the best-selling boutique at Laforet during this two month exclusive period. ??The following year, Avril held her first fashion show during New York Fashion Week in September 2009. Models strutted down the runway in Abbey Dawn's metallic-print T-shirts, oversized hoodies, long-sleeved striped skater T's, denim skinny and boyfriend jeans with built-in suspenders, printed leggings, tutus, and plaid mini-skirts to the sounds of Avril's hit songs "Girlfriend" and "Sk8er Boi." Avril is excited that Abbey Dawn is now available internationally! For the first time ever, Avril's fashion-loving fans across the globe can buy Avril-designed clothing, footwear, and accessories in more than 50 countries worldwide via www.abbeydawn.com.
Website: http://www.abbeydawn.com
See the Spring 2013 Abbey Dawn by Avril Lavigne collection.
| Daisy Fuentes Long before there were any prominent young Latin women on American television, there was Daisy Fuentes. A rare combination of all American and Latina, Fuentes has helped redefine the perception of Latin Beauty. Having become a household name years ago, Fuentes continues to be a role model for women and has used her name as a springboard to launch a fashion line in 2004. Her collection is available at select Kohl's stores and on Kohls.com, and consists of day-to-dinner pieces that showcase everyday style solutions based on her personal style. The line, in development since June 2003, features separate tops and bottoms in quality materials priced to appeal to Kohl's core customer. The brand has expanded to include sportswear, intimates, accessories, handbags, swim wear, shoes, sunglasses, prescription eyewear, and multiple fragrances. Her involvement and commitment, teamed with her brand partners, assures the integrity of the hugely successful Daisy Fuentes brand, which has exceeded eight hundred million dollars in sales. |
Daisy Fuentes was born in Havana, Cuba, lived in Madrid, Spain from age 3 to 8, grew up in New Jersey and currently resides in Los Angeles.
Website: http://www.daisyfuentes.com/
See the Spring 2013 Daisy Fuentes collection.
| Tumbler and Tipsy |
Michael Kuluva Bio
From a young age, Michael Kuluva worked his way up to become one of the youngest, most talented and recognized names in professional figure skating history, touring in over 600 cities and 40 countries. Now, he is conquering the world of fashion with his brand, Tumbler & Tipsy, launched back in 2009. Michael Kuluva studied design from his extensive schooling at FIDM and is a designer and stylist to musicians, red carpet celebrities and Olympic athletes. Developing personal connections with stars such as Lance Bass, Roberto Cavalli, and Cher, Michael Kuluva has accomplished himself as a professional and respectable name in todays global fashion industry.
The artist behind the glitz and glamour of Tumbler & Tipsy is Michael Kuluva who embraces a completely hands-on approach. This brand is influenced by glamour yet designed with comfort in mind. Kuluva has created a show-stopping, jaw-dropping collection that is unique in its form, exclusive in its style and extraordinary in its appearance. Tumbler & Tipsy is quickly paving its way to the forefront of todays global fashion scene.
Website: http://www.tumblerandtipsy.com/
See the Spring 2013 Tumbler & Tipsy collection.
| Gretchen Christine Gretchen Christine Rossi gained instant star status when she joined the cast of Bravo's hit reality series The Real Housewives of Orange County. The blonde bombshell's outgoing personality and upbeat persona quickly made her a fan favorite. After attending college in Texas, the California native of La Cresenta moved back to the Golden State to pursue a career in real estate on the beaches of Orange County. It was there where she was approached by Bravo executives to appear as herself on the ever-so-popular Real Housewives series. As a strong, ambitious, California girl, Gretchen of course set her goals far beyond televisions fame. Following the success of a hit television series, Gretchen launched Gretchen Christine Cosmetics make-up line in 2009, which was followed by the launch of the Gretchen Christine Collection, a handbag line created by Rossi with the modern everyday woman in mind. Both Gretchen Christine brands sold out within just days of their release. Continuing to grow her fashion and beauty empires, Gretchen Christine Cosmetics launched another successful line of tanning products, and she is currently working on a new Pink Croc Collection of travel pieces, which will include a 3 piece overnight luggage set. Gretchen's philanthropic ways helped inspire the Pink Collection when she was honored to do an Ad Campaign for the Breast Cancer Charities of America. The Gretchen Christine Pink Collection will be donating a percentage of sales back to the foundation. In late 2009, Gretchen jumped into the recording studio where she recorded her first single, "Nothing Without You", in memory of her late fiancé, Jeff. In April of 2011, Gretchen released her second single, an electro-dance track titled "Revelation", and performed with the infamous Pussycat Dolls on her first live Las Vegas stage in October of 2011. As an aspiring writer, Gretchen plans to continue in music, where she finds herself most expressive. In 2012, US Weekly named Rossi "Hottest Housewife" in the magazine's "Us Weekly's Hottest" issue. |
Website: http://www.gretchenchristine.com/
| Bonkuk Koo Bonkuk Koo has been actively working in the field of fashion as a fashion designer and artist. In January 2009, He was selected as "Emerging Fashion Designer of the Year" by IDA(International Design Award) and also won the 1st place of Haute Couture from IDA. He created two dresses for the opening event of S.O.F.A (Sculpture Objects and Functional Art) New York in 2008. Upon the graduation from FIT in 2009, He started working at Chado Ralph Rucci about 4 years, which is the highest level of Haute Couture Company in U.S.A.. Mr. Rucci, Bon's lifetime mentor in fashion, has recently added his name to the highly-esteemed 2011 Fashion Walk of Fame. Bon went on taking the Design Director role at Encuentro Moda in Spain since his departure from Chado Ralph Rucci. He had held two solo exhibitions - one in New York City in 2009 and the other in Seoul, South Korea 2011. He is one of the contributors of the premiere issue of The Ground Magazine, a new platform dedicated to feature creative young talents. His custom-made "Tide Dress" for the editorial "All you can get" for the publication has generated much attention across the globe and significant impression on the web. In spring 2012, he collaborated with Kaite Workum Dance Theater, and one of his costumes was featured in New York Times dance review, aptly titled "The Flick of a Skirt Can Speak Louder Than Words. He is currently working to launch his own label, which will be debuted at the upcoming 2013 Spring New York Fashion Week, sponsored by Stoli Vodka. |
Bon's unwavering passion for Haute Couture pushed him to channel his artistry and craft and create sculptural art pieces made by pins. Pin is one of the most frequently used materials when he makes a dress. When he puts pins through a fabric, he holds his breath and carefully carries a pin on a dress. The countless, meditative and repetitive process has led him to realize that there's no medium like pin that can represent who his as an artist and also express his raw emotion. After all, the most important discovery was right near him all along.
Website: http://www.bonkukkoo.blogspot.com
See the Spring 2013 Bonkuk Koo collection.
| BlacMéra |
Best known for her exquisite and regal couture work, Yuliana Candra of BlacMéra brings lightness, an airy feel, and buoyancy to her Luxury Summer/Resort 2013 Collection that is going to be featured at New York Fashion Week in September. Her collection "FLOW" is inspired by the flow of colors and vigor that transcends across three-dimensions of elements: earth, wind, and fire. Yuliana's use of bold colors and prints once again delivers a strong and playful statement. The collection is elegant and seductive with a touch of dangerous liaison. Think Jackie O and Sophia Loren with a bit of Angelina Jolie – her muses of inspiration.
Growing up in three different continents and having logged an extensive travel diary of over 400 cities and 40 countries, Yuliana is capable of mixing and matching cross-cultural influences effortlessly. Her understated humor is cleverly intertwined for those discriminating observant eyes.
The hand-painted signature fabrics of BlacMéra that are adopted from Yuliana's lifelong travel photographs express brilliant oxymora. Rustic garage doors, crumbling ancient windows, dusty old kaleidoscope, a broken butterfly wing; are among prints depicting subjects of abandon that are transformed into luxurious textile and lavish garments. It is an art of capturing beautiful emotions out of notorious unpleasantness. It is Yuliana's way of seeing beauty with a different lens.
Since its launch in 2010, BlacMéra by Yuliana Candra has been the fashion name to remember. She is daring and different and she has only just begun to tantalize us with her exciting tapestry of design. With the strong support of other designers in the creation of her runway look: Stuart Weitzman, CASHHIMI, and Gemma Redux, this is the show not to be missed by the front rows of New York Fashion Week!
Website: www.blacmera.com/
See the Spring 2013 BlacMéra collection.
| Front Row |
The hierarchy of the fashion world operates aroundone notion-making the cut. Meaning, are you "In crowd," "Out crowd," the A-list, B-List, the "Restricted," the "Uninhibited" or ...the coveted "Front Row?"
Front Row is an innovative luxe brand that represents front-of-the-line privilege. The clothing is meant for fashion lovers and leaders - the confident, the gracious and the faithful.
Front Row Creator Shateria Moragne-EL has been involved in fashion and the performing arts most of her life. The Maryland native attended the Baltimore School for The Arts where she focused on ballet and modern dance. Soon after, Moragne-EL decided to flex her creative muscle in a different arena - the world of fashion. She worked as a personal stylist and consultant, providing creative direction on a variety of projects, lookbooks and catalogues.
Knowing a thing or two about Front Row life, she decided to create a line that would make her consumers feel the same way. Her clothing and designs ensure comfort, confidence and appeal. Front Row represents unmatched style and freedom - inspiring its consumers to be seen on the scene and never settle for anything less than the Front Row.
Website: www.frontrowcouture.com
See the Spring 2013 Front Row collection.
| SXE Fitness |
Sweet-talking
A Hazlet, NJ native, Samantha "Sammi Sweetheart" Giancola embodies all things Jersey: fun, passion and enthusiasm. Those close to her describe Sammi as sweet—with an edge—but she plays the role of heartbreaker in the MTV smash hit Jersey Shore, bringing her unique sense of playfulness to the booming reality TV landscape.
Life on the 'Shore'
An original cast member of MTV's highest-rated show ever, Sammi helped launch a cultural phenomenon in late 2009 with her appearance on Jersey Shore and on January 6, 2011 Season 3 of The Jersey Shore premiered to a whopping 8.45 million viewers, and on January 13, 2011 "The Jersey Shore" Season 3 Episode 2 broke another records rating with more viewers than any other MTV show in the network's 30 year history, MTV confirmed. A record-breaking 8.6 million viewers tuned in. Sammi and her cast mates developed a cult-like following, spurring cover stories in such respected publications as Entertainment Weekly, Harper's Bazaar and Newsweek. Barbara Walters listed the cast as one of the "10 most fascinating people of 2010" saying "They are something, I don't know what, but they are something'.
After a hugely entertaining culture clash during Season 4 in Italy and bringing the cast back to Seaside for Season 5, the cast will be back in Seaside yet again for Season 6, which will begin taping later this Spring.
With the success of Jersey Shore, bloggers, reporters and consumers alike have been abuzz across various media platforms with perspectives and musings on Sammi and her fellow Shore stompers, further proving that MTV has certainly struck a chord with its audiences.
Sammi unabashedly brings her carefree intent to have fun to the Jersey Shore family. Her decision to enter the show unattached and ready for adventure has provided a great way for MTV to tap into her eagerness and adaptability and propel its paramount show toward ever-increasing growth. Indeed, the diminutive star makes a big statement.
The picture of health
A sports fan known for her penchant for fitness, Sammi likes to keep healthy—inside and out. In fact, she was a midfielder for the women's soccer team at her alma mater, William Patterson University, and has continued to excel in the world of fitness since. She's a huge baseball and football fan and always finds time to root for her favorites, the New York Yankees and the New York Jets.
Versatile and adaptable, Sammi enjoys toning toward becoming beach-ready—as seen on Jersey Shore—as well as showcasing her elegance in a designer gown—as seen in Harpers' Bazaar. And as in all aspects of her life, Sammi approaches health and fitness with fun and enthusiasm. That enthusiasm has led Sammi to create her own line of fitness wear, debuting later this summer. She also has a line of Swarovski-decked bling cases available for purchase on her site.
Further venturing into the business world and beyond, Sammi is also the face of "Dangerous" perfume, which she describes as "dangerously sweet- just like me," as well as "Dangerous Desires," a lighter, fruitier scent. Both Dangerous and Dangerous Desires are available at Mandee's and dangerousperfume.com.
Sammi is passionate about helping others achieve their best, as well. She makes the mundane magical—and whether it be with a creative fitness routine or with simple eyelash enhancers, Sammi knows how important it is for women to feel beautiful. From daily workouts to the red carpet, she keeps things fresh and exciting.
See the Spring 2013 Sammi Sweetheart for SXE Fitness collection.
