Time to get back into the world of write ups and Fashion events. I am exhausted just thinking about it, but excited to meet new people and run into some old ones.
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THE BLONDS FALL/WINTER 2012.13
The Blonds turned NYFW OUT last night! Stars like Lil Kim, Cassie, and Adam Lambert were all in attendance of the glam event. The show was a biker glambonanza! The bold, fun design duo behind this line that celebrities seem to love rolled out sexy models – clad in the brand’s signature corsets – with Barbie-esque ponytail motorcycle helmets.
there were plenty of outfits bursting with crystals and draping chains that graced the runway inspired by a biker trip Phillipe and David blond took this past year. Fun!
More from The Blondes collection we covered earlier in the year. Enjoy!!!
One of our personal favorite names in fashion made a monumental move this fashion week by releasing their first ever men’s line. We would be lying if we said we didn’t want every single piece in the collection, but for now all we can do is drool over the intricate rock and roll glamour that is synonymous with The Blonds.
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The transition from womenswear to menswear is often a difficult one as the construction is generally far more complex, and keeping the collection fluid proves too hard for many designers. As each look came down the runway it was almost as if the transition was seamless.
The signature intricate detailing and formfitting metal-clad-crystalline influences pulled together one of our favorite shows of the season. The crystal laced singlets bring new meaning to the term “glamrock”. The rich color combined with the dramatic texture of the piece is hard not to fixate on.
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The men’s line offers an alternative for the guys out there who are not comfortable enough with their figure to rock a singlet. A combination metal mesh and leather calaboration come together to create a look that draws from a classic look in a renovated light. In all aspects the pieces speak clearly and concisely with the aesthetic we live for here at Kouturtion. The heavy emphasis of metals and rare minerals bring on an underlying theme of deity-esque road warriors who could kick your ass.
Unlike many designers who attempt a crossover there were no snags either in production value or overall cohesion of the collection. It was as if The Blonds have been in the menswear business for decades. It comes off as effortless  and makes us wonder why their peers, who focus on single gender lines, have been struggling both with concept and production.
With what we have seen so far The Blonds are still a force to be reckoned with and they just added another major weapon to their arsenal. We can only imagine the future direction of this powerhouse label and the new clients that come with it. It is no secret that when an artist is looking to “glamout” their look the first stop is with our two favorite blonde bombshells. Some of their clients include Nicki Minaj, Selena Gomez, Jennifer Hudson, and Adam Lambert. We would love to see our friends, The Semi Precious Weapons, decked out from head to toe in our new favorite men’s collection.  We are already shifting funds and getting ready for a steady diet of ramen to get a little piece of this staple in fashion reinvention.
Visit the Blonds website to view the full collection.
Leggings/leather tights on dudes? Yes.
There is nothing we love more than an emerging creative talent, unless that talent is one of our closest friends. Denise Daly has had a variety of experiences both in life and in the fashion world. She has seen on both sides of the camera, first as a model signed with the super agency FORD models making her mark in South America as a brunette bombshell, and picking up the brush to create some of our most favorite painted faces in the industry.
Denise is a bicoastal force to be reckoned with who has held down positions that most would work a lifetime to achieve, but to Denise her personal well-being and work always come first. When you first meet Denise it is a full frontal assault of energy and laughter, but behind the personality lies a professional mindset with the charisma to match.
Denise prides herself in staying true to her personal style and progression in the fashion industry. She holds a characteristic that most people could only dream of, an understanding that life is too short to squander away. When she finds herself in a situation that is detrimental to her personal and professional growth she throws caution to the wind and sets off on her next conquest. If that means leaving a high paying position to wait tables and build up her book, or breaking free of the hustle of the city to spend time at an Ashram, Denise always finds a way to center herself.
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Denise has a wide variety of talents and work that spans from commercial to editorial. Her work for Italian Vogue as a stylist and makeup artist was recently featured on Italian Vogue. She is proof that passion and patience pay off and that complacency has no part in successful living. Whether it is her independent projects, her photography, her makeup work, or even teaching yoga classes, Denise brings her own personal style to the surface. If more people in the industry were open to collaboration and self promotion the industry would be back on track. Denise is one of a kind and we are looking forward to seeing more of her daily progression.
Vibrant colors, saturated shots, and dynamic layouts are just a few of our favorite things about one of our favorite set of eyes behind a camera, Jamie Nelson. If you are not familiar with Jamie’s work it is more than likely you have spotted it in your favorite publication, collective exhibit, or even a billboard.
Jamie Nelson has a vast and lengthy career that rivals photographers twice her age. As a fashion photographer Jamie creates vivid and enthralling storyboards with Candyland-esque color palettes, and pop art inspired editorials. Although most of Jamie Nelson’s work is for commercial purposes (shooting for brands such as Chanel or for world renowned publications such as Vogue or Vanity Fair) her work is so whimsical and engaging it could easily be hung in a museum.
Jamie belongs to the ever growing population of creatives in New York City that work for themselves and tirelessly chase after any opportunity that could boost their career,
“I have always worked for myself. I struggled for what seemed like an eternity in New York, but it finally paid off. Putting time and effort into yourself and sticking to your passion will always pay off…eventually!”Her words bring hope to all of us in the industry who have been either looking for that big break or are just trying to finally escape our desk job. Jamie has been educated in photography and credits her time at school for helping her fine tune her work. Much like any designer or creative, a photographer is only as good as their team. Jamie understands that the devil is in the details,
“Hair, makeup, and art direction are a huge part of bringing the image to its final aesthetic result.”We at Team K could not agree more. Sticking with an art form you truly enjoy and work hard at will only get you noticed. Even if it is nothing more than a few struggling artists and designers getting together to expand their portfolio the more collaborations the better. Not every job will pay your rent, but it only takes that one person in the industry to come upon your portfolio and launch your career.
Jamie stuck with her passion and works hard to perfect her craft. She admits to using photoshop to touch up her images, but only to a point. Like every photographer she touches up blemishes and loose ends, but her signature look is all generated on set and in camera. Using this mindset Jamie was able to translate her fine-arts education into a career in the fashion industry,
“I started out doing fine-art. Ironically I have never been too concerned or obsessed with the fashion industry. The aesthetic and art in fashion imagery is what interested me initially. I still see fashion/beauty photography as art and do not tend to focus on branding or advertising of the products themselves.”Her ideals on the industry further support and explain our reaction to viewing her work. Jamie’s work easily translates from an advertisement in a magazine into something you would die to hang in your living room. Her focus on the fine details in the human form can be seen consistently throughout her shots. She focuses greatly on the nuances of the human expression; whether it is a slight eyebrow raise or a pucker of the lips her beauty shots are just as dynamic as a shoot on location.
It is this level of dedication that kept Jamie striving to make it to the next level. Even when she was at a position that did not speak to her creatively she made it her own and never sent out mediocre work. This is a very important trate to have in your arsenal. It mirrors the belief of dressing for the job you want not the one you have. Shooting for greater than what is expected will only benefit your career. No matter how big or small the client all you have in this industry is word of mouth and your reputation.
Jamie hopes to one day shoot for creatively infused publications like Numero that will let her work speak for itself. With her tight grip on her camera and understanding of the industry she is more than well on her way. Jamie also hopes to one day shoot for Alexander McQueen, and to be honest we would more than love to see her handling of his dramatic prints and proportions.
To see more of Jamie’s work click here to see her personal website. To follow Jamie’s work and inspiration as it happens click here
