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W Hotel Gets Newly Fashion-Directed to NY Fashion Week

Jessica Lapidos — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 23:09:13 +0000

The same branding visionary that paired M.A.C. and Lady Gaga years ago has now just been named the Fashion Director of W Hotels. It’s uncommon for hotels to have such a position, but then W is not your common hotel. This international string of boutique hotels now has Jenné Lombardo to guide them through her absolute specialty: New York Fashion Week. With her expertise, W will be sponsoring six designers’ of Lombardo’s choosing for shows at Lincoln Center. Find out which fresh designers will get a lift from W this NYFW.

JUAN CARLOS OBANDO

The former buzz-worthy ad generator, Obando, spent years deconstructing vintage pieces to understand handcrafted techniques. Now working out of LA he is a member of the CFDA and is buzzing through the industry and Barneys.

BEHIND THE BEAUTY: Michael Angel Spring 2010

Rebecca Alexander — Thu, 23 Sep 2010 00:25:40 +0000

Art Dept’s Dennis Lanni, a seasoned editorial veteran with a laundry list of A-list celebrity credits, was lead hair designer, supported by the ARROJO Artistic Team. “For Michael Angel,” says Dennis, “we didn’t want the hair to take any real estate from the clothing; it was not to touch the clothes at all. So we decided on a half bob, graphic, sculpted, and masculine.”

All models had long hair and in order to create the faux bobs, the team worked tirelessly to create a braided section underneath the hair – an innovative interpretation of an anchor. Then the hair was side-parted and slicked back with gel. The length was rolled underneath and pinned into the braid, leaving the hairstyles still and stationary.

The looks were set into place by wrapping each bob with a hairnet before blow-drying. Result: slick, smooth styles elegantly crafted into perfect shape. “I really like simple hair and I was so excited that Michael’s team went with this look rather than just a bun or ponytail. This was a really smart take on those types of looks and it looked perfect on the runway,” Dennis concluded.

Lead Stylist: Dennis Lanni (for Art Dept)
With:
Chuck Olson
Julia Reinhard
Tatum O’ Neill
Emily Carroll
Caroline McGovern

Michael Angel S/S '11

The Fashion Web — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:45:52 +0000

Michael Angel’s spring collection featured beautiful, multi-hued abstract prints. The effect was like gazing into a kaleidoscope. Despite the vibrant colors, the tone of the collection was kept minimalistic with angular, geometric cuts and folds, and sharp menswear collars. Often the intense hues were obscured by semi-transparent latex…

LINK:http://www.fasshonaburu.com/2010/09/michael-angel-ss-11.html

RUNWAY RUNDOWN: Michael Angel

FashionIndie — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:42:12 +0000

Michael Angel’s collection was beautiful! As I watched the models walk down the runway my first thoughts were of how gorgeous the dresses were.

Very aesthetically pleasing. But as I continued to examine, I realized there was more, much more, to the design. The dresses are geographically versatile. I live in Hawaii, where I’m deprived of wearing the latest trends for fall/winter and I hate it. My closet is filled with greys and blacks, mostly long sleeves and sweaters, patiently waiting for the day (2.5yrs!) that we travel back to the mainland, never to return.

I found that Angel’s collection could most certainly be worn in all climates, all occasions, all seasons. The deep florals speak of exotic wonders, a garden party on a lanai, midnight on a tropical island. But I could just as easily see these jewels of a creation on a rooftop garden party in the middle of Manhattan, right around the time that the crisp Winter air is leaving the area and Spring has come to revive us from our hibernation. I see jewels, glamour, mysticism in these pieces. A playful oracle, prophesying the outcome of a beautiful new season.

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Written by Sylvia Stryker on Cult

Designer Line Up for Mercedes-Benz Released

Rebecca Alexander — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 15:16:27 +0000

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week will kick off with Michael Angel followed by BCBGMAXAZRIA, Duckie Brown, Ports 1961, Cesar Galindo, Cynthia Steffe, Yigal Azrouel, Charlotte Ronson, Nicole Miller, This Day/Arise: African Fashion Collective, Venexiana, Lacoste, Georges Chakra, Andy & Debb, Academy of Art University, Christian Siriano, Chado Ralph Rucci, Vivienne Tam, Lela Rose, Derek Lam, DKNY, Thuy, Hervé Léger by Max Azria, Diane Von Furstenberg, Rebecca Taylor, Tuleh, Custo Barcelona, Carolina Herrera, Carlos Miele, Jill Stuart, Tracy Reese, Donna Karan, Yeohlee, Tadashi Shoji, TonyCohen, Gottex, Badgley Mischka, Brian Reyes, Toni Maticevski, Pamella Roland, MAX AZRIA, Dennis Basso, Willow, Tibi, Narciso Rodriguez, Toni Francesc, Tory Burch, Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Milly by Michelle Smith, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Anna Sui, Doo.Ri, Ralph Lauren, Isaac Mizrahi, Trias, Calvin Klein, Chocheng, Argentinean Designer Collections and Tommy Hilfiger.