The Luxe Collective Runway Show is a dedicated showcase of seven select independent fashion brands that specialize in luxury fashion and lifestyle. Holding the merchandise to the utmost of standards in goods from textile choices to finishing, the runway show will introduce brands that suit the lifestyle of affluent and influential consumers.Special Occasion fashion will play a large part in the presentation including Avante Garde mastery as well as sassy swimwear, all under the same standards of fit, fabric and finishing.
“The world is looking for a new type of luxury these days, where carelessly throwing on a garment is okay as long as it is made with the high standards we are used to in fashion,” states Nolcha Creative Director Lynn Furge.
The Luxe Collective will take place at Nolcha Fashion Week: New York on September 16th, simultaneously with New York Fashion Week at the iconic Bohemian National Hall in association with Czech Republic Consulate General. The featured designers are:
43.46 aggaj intrigued by the lifespan of a flower: the bright, clear and happiness of its bud, the sheer excitement of its bloom and the mysterious dark side of its demise, has created a collection enabling femininity to steer toward a contemporary and edgy direction.
Timeless swimwear shapes with a bold and contemporary twist defines well the essence of Agnes Valentine. The focus is given on a constructed silhouette, with the garment viewed as an extension of a woman’s wardrobe and ultimately taking center stage.
Dora Abodi luxury pret-a-porter collection’s theme is the both euphoric and bitter love named aptly M’amour. The keywords and inspirations are: bondage, changing the shape of silhouette, the distorted body-art works of Lucy and Bart, the mixture of soft materials (like muslin) and hard materials (like leather, technical ribbons, and industrial materials).
Elda De La Rosa’s, widely regarded as one of Chicago’s best and brightest designers, collection draws on the natural beauty of fabrics. She creates breathtaking details within romantic shapes,all the while celebrating the natural qualities of the fabric. Each gown named after strong Spanish women, there is a touch of infallibility intertwined.
KabukiU collection “Maiko Infusion” features the unique 3-piece Kimono Trousseau Set comprising of a kimono, matching pants, and 3-metre Obi. It is also the first time Telina Webb will be introducing eveningwear into the collection with gowns in Black, White, Red, Silver, Pink, Gold a variety of tradition and modern luxurious elements.
MinnaK’s collection “Symphony in C” is a compilation of movement,but the way it is best described is how a dance performance changes in stages. Balanchine Symphony in C is the perfect example, as the movement of this dance begins with explosion, then it morphs into romantic longing, to the finale where it climaxes in joy and excitement.
Sodalicious' Haute Couture Collection FLORAL FANTASY draws inspiration and color palette from lilac bushes, peonies, French irises and tea roses with cream and honey petals blooming in a vibrant airy backyard.
Prestigious corporate brands continue to support the program that Nolcha is providing the future of the fashion world; September 2009 sponsors include New York Sports Club, Aveda, Clarins Skin Spa, Rae Cosmetics, Paul Mitchell, Starbucks, Saaga Vodka, Riazul Tequila, Don Q Rum and Selve – The Luxury Shoe Customizer.
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