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On the New York Spring
'09 Runway Scene with
Frederico Nogueira
'09 Runway Scene with
Frederico Nogueira
Co-authored by Frederico Nogueira, Model & Runway Correspondent
& Travis Bolden, Staff Photographer
& Travis Bolden, Staff Photographer
Later that evening, I arrived at Saks Fifth Avenue for the debut of “The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers
Collection,” where top designers were granted creative license to put a fresh interpretation on the
iconic Ruby Slippers displayed in the film exactly 70 years ago. Designers like Alberta Ferretti (left),
Moschino (center), Oscar de la Renta (right) and other were allowed the creative reign to employ
crystallized Swarovski Elements on each detailed shoe. The star studded event included celebrity
appearances by designer Betsey Johnson; IMG Senior Vice President, Fern Malis; model Molly Sims;
famed fashion photographer Nigel Barker; designer Pamella Roland and many more! Nigel appeared
to be very excited to witness Pamella Roland’s Spring 09 collection, “I’m definitely looking forward to
seeing Pamela’s work this week,” gushed Barker. Santiago and Malan Breton, Project Runway talents,
were on hand to enjoy the festivities as well. Malan Breton informed me that he’s making huge moves,
“…Launching a jewelry collection titled Malan Breton Bijoux, featuring large, fine really beautiful jewels
with hundreds of karats. I will be launching this to a European and Asian market. I was also featured on
America’s Next Top Model Australia.” Malan continued, “A woman’s look needs to be complete and in
order to complete her look, adornments are a necessary aspect, this inspired me to create my new
jewelry collection.” Breton, was also very excited to show his collection in the tents and rightfully so as
the only former Project Runway contestant to do so.
Collection,” where top designers were granted creative license to put a fresh interpretation on the
iconic Ruby Slippers displayed in the film exactly 70 years ago. Designers like Alberta Ferretti (left),
Moschino (center), Oscar de la Renta (right) and other were allowed the creative reign to employ
crystallized Swarovski Elements on each detailed shoe. The star studded event included celebrity
appearances by designer Betsey Johnson; IMG Senior Vice President, Fern Malis; model Molly Sims;
famed fashion photographer Nigel Barker; designer Pamella Roland and many more! Nigel appeared
to be very excited to witness Pamella Roland’s Spring 09 collection, “I’m definitely looking forward to
seeing Pamela’s work this week,” gushed Barker. Santiago and Malan Breton, Project Runway talents,
were on hand to enjoy the festivities as well. Malan Breton informed me that he’s making huge moves,
“…Launching a jewelry collection titled Malan Breton Bijoux, featuring large, fine really beautiful jewels
with hundreds of karats. I will be launching this to a European and Asian market. I was also featured on
America’s Next Top Model Australia.” Malan continued, “A woman’s look needs to be complete and in
order to complete her look, adornments are a necessary aspect, this inspired me to create my new
jewelry collection.” Breton, was also very excited to show his collection in the tents and rightfully so as
the only former Project Runway contestant to do so.
basement of the West Bank Café. The models donning the sultry lingerie varied from voluptuous to slender yet curvy,
a bold reflection of Heather Thomson’s collection. The sensuous show exhibited New York’s most provocative,
skilled, limber, and fit exotic dancers writhing atop the poles displaying wearable comfortable functional fashion.
Yummie Tummie’s clothing consisted of a dual fabric feature that firms and controls the midsection to smooth and
shape your tummy and hips which will eliminate pounds from your appearance. Designer of Yummie Tummie,
Heather Thomson, has an impressive resume that includes working alongside Jennifer Lopez, founding Design
Director for P.Diddy Combs’ Sean John Label, and a partnership with the House of Dereon. “….This line empowers
women and allows them to feel sexy, strong, fearless, and confident”, asserted Thomson.
a bold reflection of Heather Thomson’s collection. The sensuous show exhibited New York’s most provocative,
skilled, limber, and fit exotic dancers writhing atop the poles displaying wearable comfortable functional fashion.
Yummie Tummie’s clothing consisted of a dual fabric feature that firms and controls the midsection to smooth and
shape your tummy and hips which will eliminate pounds from your appearance. Designer of Yummie Tummie,
Heather Thomson, has an impressive resume that includes working alongside Jennifer Lopez, founding Design
Director for P.Diddy Combs’ Sean John Label, and a partnership with the House of Dereon. “….This line empowers
women and allows them to feel sexy, strong, fearless, and confident”, asserted Thomson.
I arrived from Miami on an oddly warm fall day for New York as Mercedes Benz
Fashion Week was just revving up. Yummie Tummie kicked things off with an
assault on the carnal senses. Thursday nights show was held in the dank
Fashion Week was just revving up. Yummie Tummie kicked things off with an
assault on the carnal senses. Thursday nights show was held in the dank
| Chatting with Yummie Tummie designer Heather Thomson |
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Day 2 of my Fashion Excursion – Under the tents at Bryant Park
The day began with designer Charlotte Ronson’s comfortable, prêt-a-porter line
chock full of casual dresses, free flowing skirts, and sheer-light fabrics. The
collection included very neutral pallets with traces of teal, pink, and orange.
Charlotte’s spring/summer dresses included floral prints, solids, and horizontal
stripes. The paparazzi created a frenzy before the show began as they attempted
to capture shots of the glitterati who were in attendance. Gracing the front row of
the show was the notorious, Lindsay Lohan with rumored girlfriend and sister of
designer, Samantha Ronson, by her side (pictured below). The pieces appeared
to freely move about the slender beauties who strode down the catwalk.
The day began with designer Charlotte Ronson’s comfortable, prêt-a-porter line
chock full of casual dresses, free flowing skirts, and sheer-light fabrics. The
collection included very neutral pallets with traces of teal, pink, and orange.
Charlotte’s spring/summer dresses included floral prints, solids, and horizontal
stripes. The paparazzi created a frenzy before the show began as they attempted
to capture shots of the glitterati who were in attendance. Gracing the front row of
the show was the notorious, Lindsay Lohan with rumored girlfriend and sister of
designer, Samantha Ronson, by her side (pictured below). The pieces appeared
to freely move about the slender beauties who strode down the catwalk.
After Ronson's show, I
made my way to
Abaeté where designer
Laura Poretzky
introduced a
intermingling of vibrant
and dark colored
fabrics. Her collection
included geometric
shapes, a multitude of
lines, layered
garments, pleated
dresses and skirts.
Abaeté utilized
throwback two toned
swimsuits inspired by
the late 1950’s era.
The pieces seem to be
designed for the
carefree and spirited
woman who prefers
simplicity and notice
ability. The diverse
array of models
sauntered down the
catwalk to female
empowered electro-
rock.
made my way to
Abaeté where designer
Laura Poretzky
introduced a
intermingling of vibrant
and dark colored
fabrics. Her collection
included geometric
shapes, a multitude of
lines, layered
garments, pleated
dresses and skirts.
Abaeté utilized
throwback two toned
swimsuits inspired by
the late 1950’s era.
The pieces seem to be
designed for the
carefree and spirited
woman who prefers
simplicity and notice
ability. The diverse
array of models
sauntered down the
catwalk to female
empowered electro-
rock.
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