Sneak Peek: Academy of Art University Fall 2012
January 30, 2012 by John Simon Daily
Filed under FASHION, FEATURED
Since 2005, the School of Fashion has premiered the collections of recent graduates during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. For the Fall 2012 show, there will be eight women’s wear collections and one men’s wear collection. Two of the women’s wear designers this season, Amy Bond and Farida Khan, received their M.F.A. in Fashion Design through Academy of Art University’s Online Fashion Program. Read more
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Announces Fall 2012 Preliminary Lineup
January 10, 2012 by John Simon Daily
Filed under THE DAILY

Hot off the presses! Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week announced today the preliminary schedule for the Fall 2012 Collections, taking place February 9 to 16, 2012 at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park. The lineup of designers for the event will bring the fashion industry’s elite to Lincoln Center for the fourth season, as fashion fans will brave the winter cold outside to catch a glimpse of their favorite editors, designers, celebrities, stylists and models attending the by-invitation-only shows. Read more
Ruffian Spring/Summer 2012
The talented duo of the Ruffian design house, presented their 2012 Spring collection in a packed house at New York’s fashion week. Read more
Katya Leonovich Presents Her Spring 2012 Collection
October 3, 2011 by Sandra Sokoloff
Filed under FASHION, FEATURED

Moscow born and Manhattan based designer, Katya Leonovich, said, “America, America, America,” was the inspiration her Spring 2012 collection presented on September 11, 2011. Bringing together silk, leather and denim, Leonovich created a spectrum of women’s and men’s pieces that are both rough and soft with edgy tailoring that builds upon her couture training. Read more
Porter Grey Spring/Summer 2012 Collection
September 26, 2011 by Emily Suarez
Filed under FASHION
The sister team of Kristen and Alexandra O’Neill of the Porter Grey label had their presentation at the Box Studio in Lincoln Center. This collection was a beautiful mix of wearable tailored pieces that any girl or woman can wear. Read more
Venexiana Spring 2012: Punk Glamour
September 26, 2011 by John Simon Daily
Filed under FASHION, FEATURED
With Jackie Collins in the Front Row there you knew the Venexiana Spring 2012 would bring the drama. The designer Kati Stern successfully combined Old Hollywood Glamour with Rock & Roll and created a collection that is sexy, edgy and bold. Read more









