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Time Square Fashion Week 2020

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date September 16, 2020

By DCG MediaGroup

MEDIA RECAP

Jean Shafiroff, NYC Socialite and Philanthropist, Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer welcome Guests to Times Square Fashion Week!

The first LIVE Event in Father Duffy Square, Times Square since the commence of COVID-19! Times Square Fashion Week takes the famous Father Duffy Square red stairs and makes history by changing the landscape of #NYFW produced by Dee Rivera Founder, DCG Media Group & Fashion Mingle. Throw NYC designs a Fashionable Mask to benefit City Harvest NYC.org

Times Square Fashion Week takes the famous Father Duffy Square red stairs and makes history by changing the landscape of #NYFW.

New York, NY September 2020 — As the Big Apple is gaining some normalcy day after day, Times Square Fashion Week gave a taste of the new normal in the midst of a global pandemic to the fashion industry and brought a glimmer of hope to fashion insiders, designers, and VIPs to the heart of New York City,

Featuring seven talented designers on deck, as well as key sponsors, key-note speakers, and other creatives artists, this event was a slam dunk on how moving fashion-forward is done.

Times Square Fashion Week is on its second-year debut, the objective was to move fashion forward by spreading the word globally and locally, making sure the message is #fashionnewyorkstrong.

During New York Fashion Week, many designers are doing LIVE Stream Virtual Shows showcasing their collections. Times Square Fashion Week took the opportunity to showcase a full-frontal fashion live event at Father Duffy Square NYC! Most importantly, the event was a socially fashion-conscious show with beautiful, antimicrobial masks, designed by Throw NYC which everyone received as they entered.

“We are extremely grateful for all of the talented designers that showcased their work for Times Square Fashion Week as well as our sponsors, keynote speakers, and VIP guests,” said Dee Rivera., Founder of Times Square Fashion Week and CEO of DCG Media Group

“It took hard work and determination, but we did a LIVE event in the heart of Times Square, which was more than expected. I am very proud of what we accomplished during a global pandemic for NYFW and grateful to my Executive Producer, Melissa Shea of Fashion Mingle who saw my vision and decided to take a leap of faith with me to make this event happen.”

The designers’ collections brought the heart of Times Square a vibe that was much needed since the start of Covid-19.

Partners included Jean Shafiroff as the Mistress of Ceremony including as well as

Gale A. Brewer, Manhattan Borough President, provided a phenomenal speech prior to the models walking down the red carpet, where she expressed her thanks to DCG Media Group, Melissa Shea of Fashion Mingle, the Times Square Alliance, City Harvest, THROW Nyc, and even the weatherman for providing beautiful weather for this delightful evening.

The catwalk included designers such as Justin Haynes [JUS10H], who featured a colorful collection full of his eye-catching signature patchwork. Makeup for Haynes’s models had a pop of color which made the outfits stand out.

Cenia Paredes [Cenia NY]featured an array of peacock colors on flowing cocktail gowns that were a Show Stopper and perfect for an outdoor soiree. The makeup on the models was very natural, glowy, and dewy.

Isabella Barrett [House of Barretti] showcased Chanel style suits which can channel Jackie Kennedy in every Millenial and Gen Xer nowadays. The makeup looks were natural and to the point.

Gloria Lee [Gloria Lee Designs] had an all-white silky long dress with makeup consisting of a pink smokey eye and dramatic white lashes that provided the touch of an angel hitting the runway.

Cherelle Towns [XEVONQUII] showed her model wearing a playful yet colorful two-piece suit that will have you land your next job interview in the blink of an eye. The makeup for her model was natural as well.

Chokomode had two models sporting a wide-leg striped jumpsuit and mid-length one-shoulder dress which also had stripes. These outfits were classy yet sexy and can be worn to a wedding or a night out in the town with the girls.

Kimberly Pucci [Kimberly Pucci Atelier + Vault] featured a chic weekender bag that can be utilized for a mini getaway or even as a gym bag to look chic when entering the locker room.

Afterward, Raven Roberts, Style & Fashion Director of ravenroberts.com, was Times Square Fashion Week’s red carpet host and interviewed Designers and VIP guests.

This amazing event ended with a toast to Times Square Fashion Week, as the event was nothing but phenomenal. Guests mingled and received swag bags containing a bottle of Black Baron Wine, Vera Moore Cosmetics, and an Astouri Designed Mask.

Our finale was breathtaking as everyone strolled to the Times Square billboard and featured our Digital Fashion Show featuring each designer’s collection as well as Ads for all of our sponsors with Naomi Group, Black Baron Wine, Astouri, New York Makeup Academy, and True Model Management.

Stay tuned for our LIVE Virtual Premiere on Globalfashionchannel.com on September 17th at 8 pm EST.

ABOUT DESIGNER

XEVONQUII New York

Cherelle Townes is back at it again, this time with her latest fashion line, Xévonquii, due to launch September 2020. Xévonquii exudes class and its 1920s inspired style will have you wanting to add pieces to your closet immediately. Xévonquii is all about vintage tweed and soft velvets with a heavy influence from Chanel. Townes’ goal is to master one fabric and be known for her iconic use of it. The Richmond, VA native is not new to the fashion industry.

Gloria Lee™ is a womenswear brand that offers dresses that women can wear from day to night. Inspired by mythology, nature, and history, Gloria Lee™ designs each and every garment with the purpose to highlight women’s innate elegance, beauty, and a touch of drama. The mission of the company is to deliver style without polluting or damaging our ecosystem. It starts with the promise of creating beautiful collections with natural fibers and embodying production processes (ex: Zero-Waste pattern-making, manufactured locally) that are least harmful to our ecosystem.

JUS10H

International Fashion Designer Justin Haynes, is CEO and founder of JUS10H; specializing in men, women, and children’s clothing. Justin’s modern vintage designs are featured at local, national, and international shows—from his native Springfield, Massachusetts’ runway to the Fashion Weeks of New York, Los Angeles, Chattanooga, Miami, Paris, and Milan. Justin has taken patchwork to a whole new level. Creating clean, tailored garments on a signature level resulting in numerous requests to create trademark looks for the Oscars 2020.

House Of Barretti

House of Barretti is a worldwide leader in Custom 2 Piece Suits for the sophisticated Tween, Teen, and Young Adult. Successful Teen entrepreneur, spokes Model, TV Actress and one of the youngest millionaires in the USA. She has worked with Young Entrepreneurs across the country building brands and has several successful brands including a skincare, haircare and teen suit line under the House of Barretti label. Isabella Produces a fun IGTV show called Business with Bella and is about to release a book Teens Guide to Business.

Chokomode is a unique clothing line offering individual collections of rich quality fabric for today’s professional woman whether at work or at play. We are passionate about creating indelible first impressions for the style-functional woman. Our clothing is designed for authority and power while embracing the soft and sexy femininity within every woman. Chokomode as a fashion brand symbolizes the essence of the well-dressed woman while offering a high-quality collection of fashion items built for the success and lifestyle of the modern working woman. Our designs are classy, sophisticated, and elegant yet boast a figure-flattering tailored fit.

CENIA New York: Cenia caters to the woman who embraces her curves, is sassy, self-secure, and wants to look tastefully sexy and radiant no matter what size or body shape. In 2011, Cenia was chosen among 900 companies as one of the 22 participants of TheWorkshop At Macy’s, and she was one of 4 vendors chosen to launch her product in selected stores. Since then Cenia has expanded her distribution to specialty stores globally and has expanded her line to include a highly successful denim line with her patent-pending Cenia Convi Jean. In the Spring of 2016, Cenia’s debuted on Shopping Life 24 in Russia and HSN in the USA.

Kimberly Pucci

Now, with Kimberly Pucci Atelier and Kimberly Pucci Vault, her artistic sensibility and unparalleled expertise have found their ultimate expression. “I am living my passion,” she says. “Building relationships with my clients, and my artisans, based on uncompromising quality and integrity. It’s a dream come true.” Kimberly Pucci was planning to become a lawyer, but a fateful junior year abroad at the Università degli Studi di Firenze changed everything. “Florence stopped me in my tracks,” she recalls. “Everywhere I turned I was inspired, whether it was food, wine, art, or just the culture of living la dolce vita.” Her host family included artisans who handcrafted frames for Renaissance paintings at the Uffizi Gallery—and she was hooked.

ABOUT OUR TEAM

Founder/Executive Producer

Dee Rivera, Latina Entrepreneur, Founder of DCG Media Group, and Times Square Fashion Week has over nearly 20 years of fashion production and public relations experience. She has worked with some of the most recognizable fashion, beauty, luxury, lifestyle brands, and celebrities in the world. With a vision to create a fashion week that can be celebrated around the world, during Covid-19, Times Square Fashion Week was born.

Media Partner/ Executive Producer

Melissa Shea is the Founder of Fashion Mingle, a global network for fashion industry professionals. Our mission is to build a revolutionary platform that will fuel the growth of local fashion communities creating economic opportunities for all.

Fashion Mingle has over 5,000 members in 100+ industry categories, creating a global hub for collaboration and commerce.

KeyNote Speaker-CoSponsor-Gale A. Brewer is the 27th and current President of the New York City borough of Manhattan and a Democratic politician from the state of New York. She was a member of the New York City Council, where she represented the Upper West Side and the northern part of Clinton in Manhattan

Mistress Of Ceremonies

Jean Shafiroff is an American philanthropist, author, advocate, and socialite. Shafiroff serves on the boards of several charitable organizations and has been honored by the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society, NYC Mission Society, The Jewish Board, The Hadassah, Surgeons of Hope, and more. She is the host of the television show “Successful Philanthropy” on LTV.

A portion of the proceeds plus our Times Square Fashion Week Face Mask will benefit City Harvest. City Harvest is New York’s first and largest food rescue organization, helping to feed millions of New Yorkers who struggle to put meals on their tables. This year, we will rescue 109 million pounds of fresh, nutritious food and deliver it — free of charge — to more than 400 food pantries, soup kitchens, community partners, and our own Mobile Markets across the five boroughs. We work alongside our community partners to boost community capacity, expand nutrition education, and strengthen local food systems. For more than 35 years, City Harvest has always been there to feed our city — one day, one meal, one New Yorker at a time.

Global Fashion Channel has become the Official Live Stream Channel for Times Square Fashion Week. Around the

world, enthusiasts have access to the Global Fashion Channel platform. Their app is free to download and available for Android devices, including TV apps for Apple TV, Roku and Amazon Fire TV. In addition, their content will be redistributed via numerous networks, satellites, and cable providers worldwide. Currently, there are over 15 million monthly views. Global Fashion Channel as the Official Live Stream Global Channel streaming

Times Square Fashion Week, Fashion Mingle Globally on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon.

MASK DESIGNED by THROW NYC

THROW NYC

Fashion can be transformative, and at THROW we take that notion to heart. THROW takes designer and industrial materials that have served a purpose, then transforms them through re-design into something beautiful and new again. From surplus designer fabric left at the cutting room to giant vinyl trade show banners destined for landfill, THROW diverts excess from the supply chain and gives it new life. THROW’s focus is on up-cycling rather than recycling. What’s the difference? Recycling generally goes more downstream (think designer jeans recycled into insulation, or elegant writing paper turned into egg cartons)

PARTNERS

Tags 2020, celebration, COVID!(, Fashion, Fashion Week, Mask, New York, Style

Fashion

4 Pieces You Should Add To Your Closet This Year

Post author By Luigi Rosabianca
Post date August 21, 2020

You will need to add a few items to your closet this coming year

As you think about what it takes to look great no matter what time of year it might be, your wardrobe might seem to be a bit lacking. You have summer outfits that just will not do in the winter. The spring brings the need for some more accessories, while the fall months might have you being more reserved. Then you have items that seem to go out of style without notice. All of this means that you will need to add a few items to your closet this coming year. Here are four pieces that should come to the top of the line.

A Tailored Blazer Goes a Long Way

Just about any occasion is worthy of a blazer. You might have a few in your closet right now, but you will want to consider the color. Many times we get a bold color because that is the fashion of the season. You will want to make sure that you have a black one lying around, as that is what you can count on being able to wear just about anywhere. You also have quite a few options, from a structured double-breasted blazer to one that is fashioned tuxedo style. Get one or two that suit your personality and put them in your closet.

Upgrade Your Bag

Your bag says it all. You need more than one. It depends on where you are going and what you will be doing. Do not be afraid to ditch old fashion trends in exchange for new ones. You will also have a variety of sizes to choose from. Small handbags are a nice touch, as are shoulder bags. Consider the look that you are going for and then make sure that you add a few to your collection. It is easy to transfer items from one bag to another.

Comfortable Pajamas

Here is an item that you might not have thought of for quite some time. You will want to add some comfortable pajamas to your closet. The more comfortable you are, the more likely you are to drift off to sleep quickly and keep a healthy sleep cycle. Consider the material, cotton or silk, that you like the best and then get a pair or two. You will really be glad that you did.

A Stylish Belt

You can do a lot with a belt. Some belts are designed for one outfit, while others can go with a wide array of clothes that you have in the closet. You can go with something simple, or you can aim to make a statement with something elegant and bold. The choice is up to you.

These four items will help you prepare for just about any occasion. It is important to always be ready to look your best. The best way to do that is to have a closet that has the proper items that you can call upon on a moment’s notice. This will make you the envy of your friends and will give you the confidence that you need to boldly enter into any environment. The best part is that you will always be ready no matter what the season or event might be.

Tags bags, belts, blazers, clothes, four items, jackets, pajamas, sleep

Business Fashion Featured

Luxury retail as reimagined by Aldo Carpinteri’s vision

Post author By Grace Capobianco
Post date July 27, 2020

To establish any brand, it takes years of market understanding and zeal to bring only the best to the customers. Luxury retail reimagined –

Modes by Aldo Carpinteri has ascertained an eminent place in the fashion retail world, with its curated collection and accessible designs. The sharp vision of the founder, Aldo Carpinteri, has taken the brand to a global stature, impacting the fashion industry positively. Right from brick and mortar stores to online doorstep facilities, Modes has taken over the market with a modern approach and reimagination of the former brand, Stefaniamode.

Fashion strategy

Modes by Aldo Carpinteri is a multi-brand retailer. Currently, 300 designers are stationed at Modes to serve the customers, giving the brand an international dimension. They are dedicated to collaborating with both established and emerging brands, to create a healthy space for the discourse on fashion.

Collaboration with emerging brands

The initiative of collaboration with emerging brands is creating a vast opportunity. His vision is to alter the fashion industry to enhance the experience of the customers. Recently, they have come on board with ‘Youth in Balaclava,’ a fashion collection group based in Singapore. Their DIY designs, with matching accessories, have tapped onto the right nerves of the youth. This Moods×YIB is dedicated to embracing the unique and attractive dressing style of youth in Singapore.

Online and offline sales

Keeping up with technological integration in the fashion realm, Modes by Aldo Carpinteri now delivers to 180 countries across the globe. Their brick and mortar stores in Italy and Switzerland have extended to new openings in Sardinia – with the acquisition on the Donne boutique – and in Tuscany – with the openings of a Men and Women Balenciaga store. Together, the online and offline stores are giving a huge boost to the sales of Modes original and collaborative brands, transcending the physical boundaries. Mode catalog includes exquisite collections according to the occasion and season; all of them can be found on the website modes.com, which provides a unique experience to users thanks to the many online services it offers. This is why Modes can proudly boast a real omnichannel experience for its customers.

Customer service

Aldo Carpinteri of Modes understands the need for customer loyalty and nurturing a healthy bond with them. Therefore, his company offers multiple innovative services. They include taking suggestions from the customers, allowing exclusive access to designs and home services for VIP customers to try and buy. This encourages booking appointments with a shop assistant so that customers can enjoy unique shopping experience. This scale of valued servicing helps its customer retention and builds brand loyalty, as envisioned by the founder.

Future expectations

With further plans on expansion, Modes is thriving in both men’s and women’s fashion apparel industries. Being based in one of the most beloved fashion destinations in Europe, Milan, the future is very promising for Modes. With their advanced ecosystem and full customer support, it is the farsightedness of Aldo Carpinteri, which has helped establish Modes as one of the major market players in fashion retail.

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Industry News Uncategorized

Path Train Engineer – COVID

Post author By Grace Capobianco
Post date July 8, 2020

‘EVERYONE’S A LITTLE MORE PATIENT WITH EACH OTHER,’ SAYS PATH TRAIN ENGINEER

Elena Clarke’s job is to make sure people get where they need to go. She’s a PATH engineer, and she’s been working all through the pandemic.

Clarke works in the cab of the train, i.e. the driver’s seat, and because it’s her job to be on PATH trains all week, she comes prepared. “I make sure I have all the PPE that I need,” Clarke told the Downtown Alliance, “and not only for myself.” If a coworker forgets a mask or gloves or hand sanitizer, Clarke is ready to be generous — because it helps everyone. “We’re trying to all do this together.”

Clarke, who has worked for PATH for eight years, keeps in mind how important her role is to keep the city running, through the worst of the pandemic and now, in this strange limbo split into phases of reopening. “I’m proud to do what I do,” she said. “I’m proud to be an essential worker and get other essential workers where they need to go.”

Clarke’s shift goes from 3:30p to 11:30p. “I take people home from work, which I like because they seem to be in better spirits,” she said.

Though, in the last few weeks, Clarke has noticed a change.

Every day, I’m seeing more people –

and it’s funny because it used to be that everyone rushes to sit down and kind-of like push each other out of the way to get a seat. But these days everyone’s a little more apprehensive of one another, a little more patient with each other, and I like seeing that.

Still, Clarke wants to make sure everyone remembers to wear their masks so everyone can stay safe — and remind people to bring their PPE with them when they disembark. The trains are dutifully cleaned — and they should stay that way. So take your masks and gloves with you and don’t leave them in the train car. “If people would be more conscious to pick that stuff up, that would be great,” she said.

Like everyone else, Clarke is still processing how COVID-19 has impacted the world. “This really affected everyone in a big way. Even outside of work I see the way people have changed,” she said. “I’m in my thirties and I’ve never felt like I have had to be so protective when I leave my home.”

My LM

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Beauty Fashion Featured NYC

FUTURE NEW YORK

Post author By Grace Capobianco
Post date July 8, 2020

Rising waters, escalating temperatures –

and growing populations are particularly challenging in urban centers, where vertical living is the norm, and nature has long been an afterthought. We imagined a future New York where green is the word, in the streets, on the rooftops, in the sky, and on the waterways.

*On the main photo Kate: Cape by Celestino Couture; Earrings by Deepa Gurnani. Bike by TKTK.

This architectural collection features extensive vegetation, resource circulation, and community space to create social, ecological, and economic sustainability. Its special features range from greywater systems to passive heating, while add-ons are built with ideas of portability and adaptability in mind.

“There’s a river somewhere that flows through the lives of everyone.”— Roberta Flack

A Pavillion, designed by Dutch architects Delta Sync and PublicDomain Architects is a community of floating houses The translucent shelter relies on solar energy, and its structure is made of anti-corrosive plastic ETFE, which is 100 times lighter than glass and therefore ideal for a floating structure.

This building top features communal green balconies watered by a central greywater system. The rooftop features a community garden using portable agriculture stands and agricultural bins.

This community building can function both –

as a structural additive as well as a stand-alone edifice. Its interior provides the opportunity for communal shelter, while the roof is sloped for rainwater collection.

This building top has windows on all four sides –

outlined in vegetation and is crowned by a large rooftop gathering area surrounded by greenery. All vegetation is watered by a central greywater system.

“What is the use of a house if you haven’t got a tolerable planet to put it on?”—Henry David Thoreau

“The nation behaves well if it treats its natural resources as assets which it must turn over to the next generation increased, and not impaired, in value.” —Theodore Roosevelt

This rooftop gathering space features windows lined with natural vegetation maintained by a central greywater system.

This community fountain has circular seating centered around a pond, and it functions as space for community gathering and waterfront relaxation. Portable agriculture pots can accentuate the area by providing easy-to-maintain greenery

Pots with curved edges create easy-to-maintain greenery that can be placed in any setting. With an opening that slims into a small bottom spout, pots can additionally be applied to greywater systems, soil plots, or water bodies.

These towers allow for portable agriculture with sides sloped to facilitate rainwater and plant boxes oriented to allow for equal distribution of running water. Sides may be collapsed together to create a piece that is flat-pack.

A facade covered by diagonally-rising plant boxes transforms ecology into an art form, while the three other walls featuring inset windows provide ample natural lighting. Vegetation may be watered by a central greywater system.

Hair by David Cotteblanche for The One by Fekkai and Nicole Cyrese, Hair Jewels by Nicole Cyrese; Makeup by Agata Helena; Models: Kate, Landon, Nick, Lushian, Francis TK AGENCY INFO HERE.

Photography by Andrew Matusik, Matusikart.com Image Compositing by Andrew Matusik Sustainability Designer: Noemi Florea, Architecture Consultant: Luke Hellkamp
All production on location in Studio, 333 Park Ave, NYC

Stylist: Laurean Ossorio

Fashion Featured Lifestyle Technology

5 Best Vintage Inspired Watches with Swiss Movement

Post author By Downtown Magazine
Post date July 2, 2020

Understandably, “Swiss” is a name of quality when it comes to impressive wristwatches. The Swiss movement is about excellence, precision, and luxury. Read the article to learn about your favorite brands that are known to outshine Swiss movement watches:

Patek Philippe Calatrava

This fine timepiece comes at a slightly higher price as compared to other Patek Philippe models. It wouldn’t be wrong here to mention that this brand master in the craft of watchmaking. And, you would not be surprised to witness its complicated movements in mechanical watches. Since the brand wanted to continue the Swiss movement legacy, it came up with the Calatrava—a real example of classic aesthetics. Due to its clean design and pure lines, the Calatrava is considered an ideal gentleman’s dress watch.

Zenith Chronomaster

In 1865, the Zenith brand was established to serve the watch needs of the young market segment, individuals at the age of 22 to 25. But now, the brand has gained a substantial market reputation by collaborating with LVMH—a multibillion-dollar conglomerate. Zenith, being a subsidiary of this massive corporation, has worked hard to ensure the legacy of luxury Swiss watches. It came up with the idea of Chronomaster, which is a perfect timepiece to hold onto pure art and engineering. It has open-worked dial and visible inner workings to beautifully display crafted movement design. In addition, the buyers can choose the color for a dial, bezel, and strap material, depending on your needs and personal preferences.

Classic Rolex Datejust

Rolex SA is a luxury watch brand—the manufacturing unit is based in Geneva, Switzerland. Initially, the brand was established in London, England, in 1905. However, later in 1908, the brand was registered, and further in 1915, it earned the name of Rolex Watch Co. Ltd. Since then, the Rolex watchmaker has continued to gain a strong market position in the watch industry. Rolex Submariner, Rolex GMT-Master, Rolex Daytona, and Rolex Datejust are some of the reputable watch models. However, the Classic Rolex Datejust is considered the perfect vintage-inspired watch with Swiss Movement. It is a sturdy, reliable, and very precious watch. This watch looks stunning due to the combination of gold and steel.

The Swiss Legend Triton Chronograph

Up next, I have the Swiss Legend brand on my list, as it is well-known to incorporate Swiss-made movements. This brand has always come up with the classic-looking, and the most exquisite Swiss-made timepieces. However, most of the Swiss Legend watches have to offer a sporty look. It is because the brand specializes in making watches to adequately serve the needs of individuals who have a great interest in diving, skiing, surfing, mountain climbing, etc. Therefore, Triton Chronograph is considered an impressive piece of work by the Swiss Legend. Originally, this watch comes with black dial, stainless steel chassis, and an attractive orange rubber strap.

Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso

Lastly, I have Jaeger-LeCoultre on my list, which is a well-established Swiss watch brand for men. It was founded in 1833. This brand has always been known for its luxury watches, hundreds of patents, and a multitude of proprietary movements. It would be appropriate here to highlight that Jaeger-LeCoultre is the true inventor of small movements in the world. It is also recognized for its most complicated watches like the Atmos clock. When it comes to inventions, Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso is one of the unique timepieces in the world. This watch has to offer functional design—a reversible case that can stand a tough swing of a mallet. Plus, the rectangular-shaped classic style of a watch is a perfect fit for both men and women.

Tags Luxury, Patek Philippe Calatrava, Rolex Datejust, Rolex Daytona, Rolex GMT-Master, Rolex Submariner, swiss movement, Vintage, watch, wristwatches, Zenith Chronomaster