dress — Fashion Week — Esther Santer

Oct 28

Oct 28 NYFW Nicholas K Fashion Show Summer/Spring 2015

It's a dream and a curse getting invited to so many fashion shows. On the one hand, it's all I've ever wanted, but on the other hand, when there are so many fashion shows to go to, there are just as many my schedule does not allow for. My director let me take off work for most of the shows, but on the days I simply could not miss, I was so lucky to have my friend Liza go in my place. I'm still trying to catch up with posting all my Fashion Week coverage, but here's Liza's account of Nicholas K, the first show of the season...

Oct 19

Oct 19 NYFW Tadashi Shoji Fashion Show Summer/Spring 2015

Esther Santer

Inspired by Venice and the reflection of the golden palace, Ca' d'Oro, on the water, this collection was destined to be beautiful. Tadashi Shoji's collection consisted solely of dresses and long gowns fit for a Venetian water goddess. In addition to classic all-white and all-black looks, he incorporated gorgeous shades of pastel, lace fabrics, and sheer inserts...

Oct 5

Oct 5 NYFW Naeem Khan Fashion Show Summer/Spring 2015

Esther Santer

There are literally only two words on my mind by day 6 of Fashion Week: I'm tired. Exhaustion has reached its peak and the previous unadulterated excitement I felt from attending numerous fashion shows a day can officially be classified as ephemeral. However, no amount of sleep deprivation can affect the effect the Naeem Khan fashion show has on me. Naeem Khan brings the magic back. Every season, his collection reminds me of what my very first fashion show felt like, the rush of exhilaration and a sense of victory...

Mar 7

Mar 7 NYFW Nanette Lepore Fashion Show Fall/Winter 2014

Esther Santer

Nanette Lepore's Fall/Winter fashion show 2014 exuded femininity and romance, an overall theme this season. Even the vibrant pink backdrop emanated girly vibes. Major trends in the collection included asymmetrical hems, leather accents, fur pieces, plunging v-necklines, longer lengths, and turtlenecks...

Mar 2

Mar 2 NYFW Alon Livne Collection Fall/Winter 2014

Esther Santer

One word: embellished. Alon Livne, for lack of a better word, decorated his models in jewels. An Israeli born designer, his middle eastern influence was easily seen through his extravagant headpieces...

Feb 21

Feb 21 NYFW Karolyn Pho Fashion Show Fall/Winter 2014

Esther Santer

The pros of going to so many fashion shows are just that, but one of the major cons is that fashion shows no longer hold that magical appeal and sense of exclusiveness.

Some of the magic came back tonight at the Karolyn Pho fashion show. One, I ran into Crystal from the fashion blog The Ablazed who happens to be the one who contacted me about being featured in Embodied Magazine. Two, I was wearing one of the jackets that went down the runway in my magazine feature. If there is a way to feel connected to a piece of clothing, I've found it...

Nov 5

Nov 5 NYFW Bibhu Mohapatra Spring 2014 Fashion Show

Esther Santer

The show began promptly at 9AM and I cannot help but wish every morning started with a dose of Bibhu. Known for his spectacular evening wear, I had the incredible experience witnessing Bibhu Mohapatra's gowns walk down the runway. I could not take my eyes off the geometric fractured fabrics and structured floral details...

Oct 6

Oct 6 NYFW: Naeem Khan Spring 2014 Fashion Show

Esther Santer

The Naeem Khan spring 2014 fashion show was by far my favorite. Naeem Khan brought drama, elegance, and sheer beauty to the runway. He was inspired by Latin culture and I specifically loved the way he incorporated the Spanish rose into his collection. I attended the show as KIS Group's fashion correspondent and I can now truly appreciate when people say, "Choose a job you love, and you will never have to work a day in your life."

Sep 24

Sep 24 NYFW Michael Kors Spring 2014 Fashion Show

Esther Santer

Many of the looks in this collection had a business casual feel with collared tops and slouchy trousers, and I can see a lot of women wanting these outfits for work. Michael Kors brought an interesting touch to the runway with the reinvention of the collared shirt which he did by elongating and rounding the collar's tips. Other key trends I saw were the trench coat and fur pieces...

Sep 15

Sep 15 NYFW Nanette Lepore Spring 2014 Fashion Show

Esther Santer

Nanette Lepore was the first fashion show I was invited to and the last show I attended this Spring 2014 New York Fashion Week, with many other incredible shows in between. It was absolutely magical, full of red, white, and ditzy floral prints. Nanette Lepore brought a girly, romantic vibe to the runway, befitting her collection's title, "Neo Romantic." From the first look, I knew this collection was bound to be one of my favorites, and it was...

Sep 10

Sep 10 NYFW Christian Siriano Spring 2014 Fashion Show

Esther Santer

Christian Siriano played with florals throughout his collection, using a softer pattern on several ready-to-wear looks (shown above) and a more dramatic sheer floral motif on his evening gowns (shown below). He also incorporated a lot of white into his looks, but brought it to the next level by using ostrich feathers which flowed beautifully down the runway...

Sep 8

Sep 8 NYFW Supima Design Competition Fashion Show Hosted By Rachel Zoe

Esther Santer

I am not sure what could be more exciting than receiving an invitation to a fashion show hosted by one of my all-time favorite designers and style icons, Rachel Zoe. To top that off, moments after opening my Supima Design Competition Fashion Show e-vite, an additional invitation arrived in my inbox asking for my presence at the Supima after party taking place at the Empire Hotel Rooftop...