SANTA FE, N.M., May 30, 2017 /PRNewswire/ — Santa Fe Fashion Week today announced the 2017 schedule of events, which includes three nights of fashion, food, drinks and networking. Santa Fe Fashion Week will be bigger than ever in 2017 with a new summer show from June 8-10. This year, the show kicks off June 7 with a VIP reception from 6 to 9 p.m. and at the Sorrell Sky Gallery, and continues Thursday, June 8, Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, with a special Garden Show and runway shows at the Drury Plaza Hotel in Santa Fe. “Project Runway” alumnus, Richard Hallmarq, will be returning to Santa Fe Fashion Week for the fourth year. Melissa Fleis, another “Project Runway” alumnus will show her designs at SFFW for the first time. “I’m hoping to showcase my new work and I’m just excited to be going to Santa Fe,” Fleis…
By Angela Groom, Intern Staff Writer. Walking into a men’s clothing store is a unique experience unlike many others. This is due in large part to the fact that there are so few men’s clothing boutiques. In Albuquerque there is only a handful. Women’s clothing boutiques are significantly more common.
By Angela Groom, Intern Staff Writer. There is a void of good, quality natural fabric fibers in Albuquerque. Nob Hill Fabrics owner, Liz Frank, tries to carry what the big box stores do not. Frank opened Nob Hill Fabrics in March of 2011. On Thursday, June 2nd, Sephen Cuomo (Executive Producer and Founder of SFFW) conducted a vlog interview with Frank.
By Angela Groom, Intern Staff Writer. Santa Fe Fashion Week interviewed the owner of Kii (k2) boutique, Kayla Smith, on Friday the 20th of May. Smith is a recent alumni of the University of New Mexico. She opened the clothing store around September of last year, naming it after her childhood nickname “KK”.
printed with permission from Amy Mank of Trekking Green What if I told you that you could look amazing, while helping children attend school, helping women receive a good income, and saving the planet? Great news!! You can with sustainable fashion! Sustainable fashion is a philosophical approach to fashion whereby garments and accessories are produced in a sustainable way (i.e. in a way that could theoretically continue indefinitely without harming the environment), using eco-friendly materials such as organic fibres, eco fibres, and recycled yarns, with further consideration given to issues such as energy efficient production, workers’ rights, biodegradable packaging, and carbon footprint as a result of transportation. ~Fashion A to Z: An Illustrated Dictionary by Alex Newman and Zakee Shariff There are many qualities that can help to lead you to sustainable, ethical, and better made garments. Now, I won’t tell you which qualities are most important because I think…
[ytp_video source=”c6OIQ0k1goE”] 2015 Fashion Celebrity Host Naima (Special Press Release Blog Post) buy Naima’s Single “Hourglass” on ITunes Now! The timing on this is a tad bit off – however, the news is no less exciting! Since we’ve been gravely neglecting our blog, here’s a good read to keep you up-to-date on everything “Naima” #ANTM #Model #Runway #PureTalent Fashion Celebrity &Top Model Naima Mora to Host Santa Fe Fashion Week SANTA FE/ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO (May 11, 2015) – Santa Fe Fashion Week™ announced through social media this week that their 2015 event will be hosted by 2013 America’s Next Top Model Winner Naima Mora. The event, now in its fourth year, runs October 13-17th at the Santa Fe Convention Center. Executive Producer Amanda Caserta considers Mora a perfect fit as host stating that, “Naima simply exudes our motto ‘Beauty from the inside, out’ as an inspirational business woman, major influencer,…
In case you missed it: The Original Story titled, “After Terror Attacks, the Show Must Go On for Paris Fashion” by Thomas Adamson Thomas Adamson can be followed at http://twitter.com/ThomasAdamsonAP I was taken by the cover picture of the model wearing bearing the words, written on plastic, “Stop Terrorizing our World” Looking pale, with makeup almost hinting at “A Clockwork Orange” but more obviously the Eye of Horus, and maybe even hints of the Turkish Nazar: the evil eye protection talisman – made a striking and solid image in my heart. We live in a culture where our deepest sentiments are often printed on the front of a tshirt. Fashion is notoriously shallow. It is competitive. It is commercial. It is whitewashed. It is wasteful. It is harmful. There are many, many things ‘wrong’ with the world of Fashion today. It is at it’s best when it’s giving us something meaningful…
Building Fashion Brands Often designers wonder how to create their fashion brands, and wonder where to start when branding themselves. Honestly, there are many books and articles out there – the more you read, the better. In this article, Stephen Cuomo, Executive Producer of Santa Fe Fashion Week, gives advice about pitfalls one can avoid when building fashion brands. -Amanda Caserta Branding Yourself Branding is where the money is. There is a need and calling for you to brand yourself and your fashion brand. All fashion brands have their loyalists. Top luxury brands such as Lexus, Tom Ford, and Wynn are high end brands that charge a premium for their perceived added value. Where does this value come from? In a word: Branding! “ “Consumers today are buying into a lot more then just a commodity” said Marc Beckman, co-founder of Designers Management Agency, which reps Proenza Schouler, Andre Leon Talley and Nicola…
People that know me, know I am a big believer in networking. As a former insurance agent with Met Life and later a VP with Smith Barney I understand its value. Often at networking events I would meet people with a sphere of influence that could help me grow both my business as well as theirs. In the financial industry, we call these people “connectors” – the ones that know when money is in motion. This blog will help fashion professionals navigate the networking playing field. It’s Like Playing “Connect the Dots” CPAs are usually one of the first people that know when one of their clients have just come into a large sum of money be it the sale of a business, or their Real Estate holdings. I, in turn, might have a client that is in need of tax advise. I’ve seen divorce attorneys that have had clients…
by Stephen Cuomo, Executive Producer Santa Fe Fashion Week Here Stephen Interviews Dara of Runway Apparel in Albuquerque on what she’s looking for – as a boutique owner – when looking at a new label/designer for her private boutique. Dara Ambriz, a self proclaimed fashionista and once-aspiring fashion designer, loves fashion and understands the business of fashion. In our conversation, she spoke about hosting a pop up store for a week or so to see how receptive her clients are to the new brand. She often visits trade shows as well as fashion weeks and finds the convenience of meeting with several designers at one event to be very convenient. Dara enjoys seeing what is latest and is in search of rising stars. I asked Dara if she buys the clothing out-right or if she does consignment. She said that depends on the individual designers. According to her, there is…
I am very excited to write about something that is near and dear to my heart with someone that is near and dear to my heart, Social Media and Search Engine Optimization with Digital Media Specialist Amanda Caserta. Amanda and I sat down for breakfast at my favorite breakfast spot, Einsteins Bagels, while I enjoyed a cup of Vanilla Hazelnut Coffee and a Poppy Seed Bagel. Amanda sipped on Black Rose tea and noshed on a Croissant. We spoke about how to navigate the world of SEO. Steve: Amanda I know when you’re not busy working on Santa Fe Fashion Weeks’ Website, Social Media, and Fashion Blogging, and among a host of other activities you also work as a Digital Media Specialist for the local Toyota Parts Department, administrating their website and increasing their social reach on the Web. Fashion and Auto Parts – what an odd combination. Amanda: I…
I’ve owed you guys this blog for quite sometime now! It’s been a busy month of calling buyers, running webpages (a big part of my day job) and helping to bring our 2014 Fashion Week event to you with a bang! We have so many more designers this year, and it’s also time to start putting out those press releases – not to mention we’re building our retail website… and I’m going to let it slip that we’re going to do some VERY exciting things within the 3D printing industry – just wait! It’s going to be so big, and it’s absolutely going to revolutionize the fashion industry – and we’re at the forefront! The implications for manufacturing are endless, and I just can’t wait to see what my lovelies come up with. Don’t know what that means? You will soon! So speaking of industry, manufacturing, and being at the…
We are so lucky here at SFFW to have such a large and widespread community of creative people who we love and who love what we do. When yours truly isn’t talking to designers, sponsors, creating content, writing plans, dreaming, believing and being a full-time working mom on top of that – I get to review excellent content and submissions by other bloggers who love what they do and do what they love too. We are so pleased to announce our newest blogger to the team! Welcome! <3, @theAmandaMayhem Executive Producer Model Behaviour: Kya Ross Written by Autumn Mae – Original Post written June 7th, 2014 So sorry I have been absent. My head has been crazy working these internships and the features for my blog/ writing work for them will be in the features tab. Check out the links gorgeous people. Now today’s post will be on the…
Amongst widely publicized, quoted, and re-quoted criticism about fashion in Albuquerque and its dubious lack of, 113- year-old Fashion Retail Giant Nordstroms is expanding its reach to Albuquerque, NM at Winrock Mall. I couldn’t wait to get the scoop from Naiomi Tobis at the Nordstroms HQ Media Department in Seattle, WA about the companies’ excitement and motivation to join our community. It’s been a growing trend for awhile: high-end labels like Guess, Lucky, BCBG, and Michael Kors have been trickling into the area for quite some time, creating jobs and opportunity as well as quenching our thirst for haute couture. Steven Cuomo – the Executive Producer of Santa Fe Fashion Week – said, “With the influx of people who have moved to Albuquerque for its film industry, as well as for others like myself who have previously lived in larger cities – there is a craving to get their hands…
A fantastic article by guest blogger Autumn Meyers! Find her on Facebook The Fashion Mind When people walk down the street and see a bag with a designer name they usually just see how gorgeous the bag is or how it complements the woman’s outfit. When the fashion mind walks down a street and sees a bag they see not only the designer name but they see the texture, concept, and aesthetic in the design itself. This is what the fashion minded do. They see more than a mere name on the bag they see the cause and affect the designer has contributed to the fashion world. They develop the eye for visuals for store displays or layouts that most people would consider dressing mannequins. The fashion mind exams the layout of the store by every detail. Examining the style of the current trends, finding decor to compliment the theme…
Susan Soderberg, a fashion designer hailing from Wyoming, speaks about her love affair with all cultures, the feeling of connectedness among the people in the vast American West, dishes about her newest and hottest 2014 line of clothing, as well as how and why she uses a “green-er” fur in her designs in a phone interview by which yours truly was truly charmed . 🙂 When speaking with Susan, it is abundantly clear to see how Fashion and Western American Culture are simply an ingrained part of who Susan Soderberg is as human being – she fairly gushes at the heartfelt love she feels when mixing together inspiration from different cultures in her chosen art. Not wanting to re-invent the wheel, an already fantastic article detailing her story, travels, and their role in her fashion designs can be found on the web. Unsurprisingly, Susan’s passionate story quickly made the front…
Hello Again! I had planned on writing posts daily while i was at #MAGICLV. I had planned on making regular social media posts to keep everyone posted on what we were doing. I had planned on doing this and speaking with designers, buyers, and sponsors and seeing every bit of the world-class fashion trade-show that there was, all while attending pertinent classes about the business of fashion while I was there. roflmfao. So that certainly didn’t happen, but what did happen was nothing short of incredible. I was able to take a few breathtaking pictures of the desert on the way. When I finally got to see the Las Vegas strip at night I was moved to tears. I fell in love with the realness and romance of the downtown area where I saw a happy-faced musician banging away on some paint cans and other odds n ends with the…
#SFFW is co-hosting a party @LilyBarLV @Bellagio w/ @syrupswimwear and @allieolliestore – @magicmarketweek #MAGICLV pic.twitter.com/JkCfQxCFkI — Amanda Mayhem (@theamandamayhem) February 15, 2014 I’ve been firing up the ‘ol twitter account and daydreaming about our roadtrip to the MAGIC Tradeshow in Las Vegas! I’m looking forward to many twitters, tweets, FB updates, and Instagram photos… probably with a nice vignette filter from my phone. I soooooo can’t wait to feast my eyes on the latest and hottest fashions – considering that not only is my ca-rEEr in fashion, but this trip will be my first REAL trip to Las Vegas, Nevada – what a dream! I can’t wait to tell the world every juicy detail, and live every beautiful moment that presents itself. I just know I’m going to meet so many wonderful people and connect with just the right buyers to sit their butts in my Santa Fe Fashion Week…
A Fun Meet-n-Greet Feb 18th – at Lily’s at the Bellagio, Featuring Fashion by Allie Ollie Designs & Syrup Swimwear Executive Producer Steve Cuomo of Santa Fe Fashion Week along with Aaron Fust of Syrup Swimwear is thrilled to be hosting a meet-n-greet with Allie Olson of Allie Ollie designs during Magic in Las Vegas. During the hustle and bustle of Magic, no one knows better than this powerhouse team the value of downtime. Syrup Swimwear designs will bedeck models as well as Allie Ollie apparel. The group looks forward to some down time with peers, for socializing and just a drop of RnR, while taking in the breathtaking fashions and beautiful models. They couldn’t have picked a better backdrop than the Lily bar and lounge at the Bellagio – known for its expansive and plush surroundings, as well as the treat of the Lightgroup’s lead Mixologist Michael Monrreal… who…
Everyone at Santa Fe Fashion week is on fire right now, having just received the news that Allie Olson (owner, creator and shining star of the hugely hot and incredibly popular Allie Ollie Boutique in Phoenix) will be hosting both runway shows on Friday and Saturday night at the 2014 Santa Fe Fashion Week. This energetic and creative diva of fashion and style will be bringing her own flair to our biggest event to date. We are thrilled to have Allie Olson on board in such an important and influential role. For long term followers of Santa Fe Fashion Week, you will remember Allie Olson as one of major designers in the 2013 Santa Fe Fashion Week event. Her designs and concepts are still making waves across the nation, particularly in the Southwest. Allie remains on an upward spiral and followers will be adequately rewarded for being some of the…
Now that our second year of Santa Fe Fashion Week (SSFW) is in our rear view mirrors, there has been much buzz around the office about Savvy Boutique – our feature designer last year – and what direction they’ll follow with their line in 2014. In order to whet our appetite after Savvys’ spectacular 2013 showing my assistant, Amanda and I, decided to take our curiosity on the road and took a trip to the historic Nob Hill area, located in Albuquerque at the corner of Central and Wellesley, nearby Two Fools Tavern. Also lovingly known as RT. 66, Nob Hill boasts a variety of architecture from its already hip beginnings on through the great post-war era. Well known for its association with Route 66, Americana lovers and classic car enthusiasts alike fall in love with the still-brightly lit neon signs, classic cars, and the pleasant urban feel. Many can…
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