2016 Edition– Vol 1
Tales From The Catwalk Meow meow!
Fashion Passport Uptown rendezvous
Global Short Film Awards Sneak preview
From the Publisher’s Desk Greetings! We are pleased to present this issue of Couture & Luxury magazine! Couture & Luxury is the in-house pictorial magazine covering Couture Fashion Week; the leading luxury fashion event in New York City. This publication is available in print, digitally on our website http://couturefashionweek.com and as an app to make it accessible to our worldwide audience. Neither time nor distance can get in the way of glamour! As you peruse these pages, you’ll notice some exciting changes. As always, text is kept to a minimum so you can fully enjoy the photos and other visuals. The C&L mission is to feature gorgeous fashion from the most creative minds around the world for your viewing pleasure, shopping or to be collected as a souvenir. The C&L philosophy is the democratization of fashion; to put beauty and originality in the hands of its readers. You can browse for inspiration or choose your favorites to purchase a custom-made garment from our roster of featured international designers. Style is something that cannot be dictated or defined; it is as complex and as intimate to each individual as the wearer themselves. So instead of trying to define style, C&L allows you to be in the driver’s seat by presenting you with a wide range of design. Choose your own style. Now in its 23rd season, Couture Fashion Week collections have only improved in depth and breadth as we carefully selected both industry veterans and rising stars. Couture Fashion Week New York continues to gain in popularity, support and coverage from press around the world. Its’ capacity to stay limber and innovative, by delivering high entertainment values, while simultaneously offering an opportunity for fashion buyers, press and industry members to see the latest trends, puts the event in a league of its own. The sky is the limit as CFW partners with industry leaders from the Middle East, North America, Europe, China, India and Latin America. Furthermore, CFW is the first fashion week to be filmed in its entirety in both 2D and 3D for a worldwide webcast. The company has also partnered with a software developer to launch a shopping app for increased customer convenience. Needless to say, it is an exciting time to be a part of the CWF team. For additional details on these projects and more visit us at couturefashionweek.com. Happy perusing!
Andres Aquino, Publisher Pictured above with Jennifer Eckhart from FOX Networks
On the cover: New York based Finnish model Nea Mclin. Photo and Styling: Andres Aquino.
Editor in chief and publisher: Andres Aquino Editor at Large: Janele Vogt Runway Photographers: Edwin Walker and Ron Carr © Andres Aquino, Couture Fashion Week
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Award-Winning Designer Addy van den Krommenacker To Show at Couture Fashion Week New York Award-winning Dutch designer Addy van den Krommenacker will show his latest collection at the upcoming 23rd season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The highly anticipated fashion show will take place at 8:00 pm on Sunday February 14, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, at the “Crossroads of the World.” Mr. van den Krommenacker has had a great interest in fashion since childhood. He began his career as a fashion retailer and buyer, and his expert fashion advice soon became sought after by many Dutch celebrities including Sandra Reemer and Willeke Alberti en Jette van der Meij. After selling clothes by international designers for a number of years, Mr. van den Krommenacker launched his own collection in 2001, and his career really took off. Mr. van den Krommenacker’s first designs were shown at the Beau Monde Fashion Awards in 2002, and in 2003 he launched his entire haute couture collection. Since then, he has shown his designs at many prestigious fashion events including Alta Moda in Rome, Jakarta Fashion Week in Indonesia, Amsterdam Fashion Week and Perth Fashion Week in Australia, as well as at events in Kazakhstan, Sarajevo, Montenegro, Belgium, Budapest, Sicily, and Kuala Lumpur, among others. His designs have also been featured on the hit TV show America’s Next Top Model, in which top model and host Tyra Banks wore a stunning gown specially designed by Addy van den Krommenacker.
The episode aired in over 130 countries. His designs have been worn by many international celebrities and socialites including actress Thekla Reuten who wore one of his gowns at the Academy Awards in Hollywood, Glennis Grace who performed in one of his gowns at the Eurovision Song Contest, Australian top model and pro golfer Anna Rawson, actress Carly Steel, actress Sofia Milos (CSI Miami), singer Mayra Veronica, three-time golden Globe Award Winner Mary Lou Henner, and Dutch celebrities including Tooske Ragas, Chantal Janzen, Estelle Cruijf and Wendy van Dijk. He has designed bridal gowns for the wives of soccer stars Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wesley Sneijder and Joris Mathijsen, among others. He has shown his designs at the Cannes Film Festival where Courtney Love and Lady Victoria Hervey both wore dresses designed by him. His numerous accolades include being awarded membership to the prestigious Swiss Camera Nazionale Moda in Lugano and being knighted into the Order of Orange-Nassau by Her Majesty Queen Beatrix in recognition of his outstanding work and achievements in Dutch fashion. The real pinnacle of his career, however, was being requested to design a wedding gown for Princess Carolina of Bourbon-Parma. Both the veil and gown featured heirloom embroidery lace, which had originally been worn by her mother, Princess Irene, on her wedding day almost 50 years before. This spectacular gown was then perfectly complemented by two elegant Krommenacker outfits for both the mother and sister of the bride on that special day. During the inauguration of King Willem Alexander in 2013 in Amsterdam, the Princesses Irene, Margarita, Annette and Aimée, as well as the wife of the mayor of Amsterdam, Femke van der Laan wore creations by Mr. van den Krommenacker. Recently, Addy van den Krommenacker launched his signature perfume, “Red Carpet,” and began a collaboration with the fashion chain Steps to create an affordable collection for a wide audience.
Anniesa Hasibuan Returns to Couture Fashion Week with Breathtaking “PearlAsia” Collection Indonesian design star Anniesa Hasibuan will return to Couture Fashion Week New York with the showing of her latest collection entitled “PearlAsia.” Marking the designer’s second appearance at the prestigious event, the highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 6:00 pm on Saturday February 13, 2016 in the Broadway Ballroom of the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City. The show will be opened with a performance by Indonesian singing sensation Natalie Zenn.
Anniesa Hasibuan is a talented young designer based in Jakarta. She has shown her designs at numerous events in the world’s fashion capitals including London, Paris and New York. Her distinctive designs are recognized in the international fashion world as luxurious and elegant Muslimwear fashion pieces that have a wide appeal. Anniesa Hasibuan considers Couture Fashion Week New York to be a mandatory part of her agenda, and she believes her participation boosts the advancement of her career on the global fashion stage. As she will be representing designers from Asia (Indonesia) at Couture Fashion Week in New York this season, Ms. Hasibuan’s focus is on a distinctive, elegant and luxurious presentation. Out of the many unique islands of Indonesia, Anniesa Hasibuan has chosen Lombok as the inspiration for her latest collection. Lombok, besides being well-known for its exquisite natural beauty, is also famous as a leading world producer of pearls. The island’s pearls are known as the “South Sea Pearl.” The pearls of Lombok are very special both in beauty and quality, and the pearl has also been symbol of elegance for centuries. Anniesa Hasibuan’s latest collection, “PearlAsia” can be interpreted as the pearl of Asia / Indonesia. The designs feature a royal theme inspired by the timeless Queen figure in kingdom fairy tales. Graceful silhouettes and soft colored fabrics are combined with a range of pastel colors and make up, accented with a combination of creative veils, or hijabs.
Catalin Botezatu To Show Latest Dramatic Collection at Couture Fashion Week NY Renowned celebrity fashion designer Catalin Botezatu will present his latest collection during the 23rd season of Couture Fashion Week New York. The highly-anticipated fashion show will be held at 8:00 pm on Friday February 12, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square, 1605 Broadway in New York City. Mr. Botezatu’s fashion shows are always a delightful extravaganza based on specific themes. Some past themes include “Egyptian”, “Buddha Bar”, “Angels”, “Witches”, “Byzantium” “Barbarian”, “Kyoto”, and “Chicago”, among many others. Mr. Botezatu is the only major world designer who personally oversees all production elements of his shows, from garments and accessories to hair and makeup, soundtrack and choreography. He has participated in numerous prestigious fashion events all over the world including in Milan, Venice, Paris, Bali, Iceland, Cannes, Monte Carlo, Rome, Istanbul, Malta, Athens, Moscow, Las Vegas, Chicago, Bucharest, Jakarta, Sri Lanka, New Dehli and Jamaica, as well as being a special featured designer at Couture Fashion Week New York on multiple occasions. Catalin Botezatu started his fashion career as a model. He went on to study and work with fashion legend Gianni Versace, who influenced his style considerably. Mr. Botezatu later returned to his native Bucharest and launched his own fashion house, “Delphi.” He has received more awards than any other Romanian designer throughout his prodigious and prolific career, including being twice named Romanian Designer of the Year by Romanian National Television. He has made fashion history doing photo shoots at the Amir Palace in Tunisia, and at the world-famous Egyptian pyramids and Sphinx, and has staged many over-the-top fashion and entertainment events. He In addition to his breathtaking couture fashions, Catalin Botezatu also designs swimwear, men’s underwear, jewelry and ready-to-wear collections, as well as furniture and home accessories. He has collaborated with famed Italian designer Valeria Marini, and has designed for VIPs, socialites and celebrities including Vanessa Williams, opera star Angela Gheorghiu, and Olympic gold medalist Nadia Comaneci. Mr. Botezatu also has a signature perfume line, and recently was The Bachelor on the hit reality TV series in Romania for several seasons. He is also the host of the Next Top Model series in Romania, which has set new records for TV viewership. A biography of Catalin Botezatu, entitled Three Lives. Punishment was recently published by Monica Vlad, and has become a bestseller. Mr. Botezatu is also an international ambassador for the GH Mumm champagne brand.
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(l-r) Emmy-Winning TV and radio host Rita Cosby, Jennifer Eckhart from FOX Business Network, CFW Producer Andres Aquino, Top Model Spring 2016 winner Farah Zulaikha, Best Designer Spring 2016 winner Diana Putri, and Mark Jaffe, President of the Greater NY Chamber of Commerce. (Photo: Ron Carr).
BEST DESIGNER Winner Spring 2016: DIANA COUTURE by Diana Putri
Diana Couture presented a breathtaking collection entitled “Garuda” at Couture Fashion Week. The collection was inspired by the Garuda bird, symbol of the official philosophical foundation of the Indonesian state. Ms. Putri’s artistry is focused on the custom bespoke side of couture, catering to the exacting demands of her clients. She is known for her distinctive use of both elegant and daring concepts balanced in couture designs. Ms. Putri herself is an A-list designer in Surabaya, Indonesia, and she is now looking to expand to a more global market.
TOP MODEL Winner Spring 2016: FARAH ZULAIKHA Multi-talented award-winner Farah Zulaikha is a beautiful and accomplished role model. She is the recipient of numerous and diverse accolades including the Distinguished International Humanitarian Leadership Award presented by the United Nations and the National Council of Women of the United States (2015), the Pancreum Diabetes Artificial Pancreas Research Contributor Award (2013), the Vassar Brothers Medical Center (a National Gold-Seal Winning Hospital) Auxiliary Young Ambassador (2013), the UGO.COM and Hearst Media’s “Smartest Models In The World” list, taking the #1 spot on a list of the most legendary names in fashion including Cindy Crawford, Iman, Christy Turlington and Beverly Johnson (2011). She recently made her violin debut at Carnegie Hall before a sold-out audience and is an accomplished biomed researcher. Farah has appeared in prestigious fashion events and numerous publications including Elle and Vogue. Dress: Andres Aquino $3500
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Nepal Art and Culture in the Spotlight at Couture Fashion Week New York
Located at the “Rooftop of the World,” Nepal’s natural beauty is legendary. Fashionistas are looking forward to the upcoming season of Couture Fashion Week New York with great anticipation. The multi-day event, now entering its 23rd season, will be held February 12-14, 2016 at the Crowne Plaza Times Square Manhattan, 1605 Broadway, New York City. One of New York Fashion Week’s most prestigious events, CFW presents the latest collections by exceptional designers from around the globe, world-class entertainment, chic after parties and more. This season, Couture Fashion Week is pleased to include a dazzling showcase of art, culture and design from Nepal. As Nepal recovers from the recent devastating earthquake, it is reassuring potential travelers and business partners that the country is absolutely safe and welcomes visitors with open arms. With its rich history and culture, and a warm and welcoming people, Nepal is a jewel waiting to be discovered. CFW Producer Andres Aquino has been working closely Raja and Deepak Ghimire and their team, including Ms. Sarmista Ilo and Mr. Prem Ghopal Maharjan and Mr. Rishi Prasad Dhakal, to coordinate the Nepal showcase. “I’m delighted to work with these dedicated individuals to put a spotlight on the unique and exotic Nepalese culture for our guests,” says Mr. Aquino. “I’m sure our audiences will love the very impressive presentation.” The Nepal showcase at Couture Fashion Week New York will include around a dozen prominent companies in such industries as tourism, fabrics, art and handicrafts. Visitors to the event are welcome to stop by the exhibits on Friday February 12 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and on Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14 from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Exhibits are open to the public free of charge.
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