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Welcome to Issue 2 of Dig In magazine! Issue 2 is dedicated to the fashion industry and features some of the top photographers, models and designers in fashion today! our amazing correspondents provide coverage of new york fashion week, along with fashion weeks in london, milan and paris! Dig into issue 2 and enjoy! follow us at: facebook.com/diginmag @diginmag on twitter For submissions and adversting: diginmag@gmail.com Thanks for digginâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in! - cindy maram, executive editor

Photogpaher: Mani Zarrin http://www.manizarrin.com/ Stylist Shanna and Elissa with Timothy Priano http://shannanicoleandelissaaimee.com/ Model: Roberta with One Model Management Hair: Shinko Make-Up: Wendy Kwei http://www.wendykwei.com/ Producer: Eddy Bogaert Location: Milk Studios New York City

Myles Pimental | Request models Peyman Umay suit Armani Collezioni shirt Bowtie: Hugo Boss

"Swingin' Safari" Photographer: Michael Creagh Make-up Artist: Hiroshi Yonemoto + 3 Assistants Hair: B-Niles Coco Location: Greenhouse Night Club in New York

Myles Pimental | Request models (far left): Salvatore Ferragamo Tie Hugo Boss shirt Blonde: Kevin John Dress

Anne Bowen Collection Dress

Above: Far Left: Anne Bowen Dress

Page 4 (bottom) Marc Massa Peyman Umay suit Hugo Boss shirt Paul Smith Tie

Brunette: Kevin John Pants suit

Greta M | MC2 Modeling Agency (top left) Dolce & Gabbana Dress necklace-sin&Satin

Eddy Bogaert: Peyman Umay (suit) Vest and pants Armani Collezioni shirt Gloves by Trash & Vaudeville

Rachel Hilbert | Request models (lower left) Anne Bowen Dress Shoes: Brian Atwood

Rachel Hilbert | Request Models: J-Mendel Dre

Myles Pimental | Request Models (middle) Peyman Umay suit Armani Collezioni shirt Bowtie: Hugo Boss

Greg Remmey | Request models : Peyman Umay shirt Peyman Umay Tie Blonde: corset by Sin&Satin skirt by Max Azria

Cat Darling (middle right) J-Mendel Blazer & Skirt Christian Louboutin shoes Collar necklace Lazaro Soho

Myles Pimental | Request models: Salvatore Ferragamo Tie Hugo Boss shirt

Olivia Angel | Request Models (below) Wesley Nault Dress Alexandre Birman stilettos Greg Remmey | Request Models (right) Dolce & Gabbana suit Dress shirt by Hugo Boss Selana Pozhidaeva | MC2 Modeling Agency (far right) Anne Bowen Dress Emporio Armani stilettos

"Some creatures can't look into the light" Jacket: Nicholas K http://nicholask.com/ Photographer: Michael Craigh Model: Eddy Bogaert

Photographer: Emma Ven Model: Summer Crosley

Simon Spur Fashion Show Fall 2013 Collection Photo Courtesy of Esther Nash http://www.esthernash.com/

The fashionistas that attended never blend nor want to; they stick out of a crowd always and intend to; they are a very stylish bunch. They were flown in by private helicopter and private jet, yacht and cruise liner. They invested in 2nd and 3rd homes in NYC just so they Catto In Pink do not have pack, why wrinkle any clothes, no reason to when you are able to afford it. That is the best way to travel, no luggage ever, skip all the lines and enjoy the trip. Plus the New Yorkers are always dressed for first impressions.

Article by Esther Nash

In New York time is money and no one can waste any time. First impressions are everything regardless if you are a philanthropist/ CEO/ex super model/political figure/restauranteur/real estate guro or art dealer. It is important to be dressed for any occasion and every possible occasion depending on the different circles and cliques one could be involved in. One should never limit oneself. If you do not have the wardrobe to compete, then time to shop. That is why you must have a huge wardrobe to network with all.

Fashion week at Lincoln center in NY, NY. Celebrites/world reknowned entertainers came from near and far to debut the collections with all the royalty/international socialites who are always dressed to the nines. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s an expected given. Buyers of every big dept store and high end boutiques from all over the world. The press from every prestigious publication made it to the tents. If you were one of the lucky attendees you would have seen the well known personal shoppers and stylists in theIdea mix. The stylists to the New stars were in the crowds of v.i.p.

Blazers/ fitted tailored jackets are a must no matter the price. You at least need one for that business Electric Cigarette meeting/networking event/din-

ner party/meeting your financeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s parents or even a 1st date to an art reception. You must look intelligent and beautiful. It is a recession, you cannot just be gorgeous, you have to have a career/profession as a woman. No more slacks or jeans, that is not the look, more dressy cocktail dress or skirt at least shorts will never go out. Ladies make sure you are exercising enough to show off those stems.

rhinestone dazzeling fingertips with plaid and polka dots and crackle a new look for all. Colors blue, purple, pink, green, yellow, red, white, sliver and gold the more glitter the better. Makeup: pink, red and purple lips and long lashes are a must other then that very natural look. Accessories: bulky belts/chunky clutch bags colorful and fun the louder the better. Shoes/ flat boots are a must have they are the new little black dress. Flat thigh high or to the knee they are the hot item in every ladies closet. Heels are not a must have anymore, feminine yes, but not worth being crippled for permanently.

Designer list Emilio Cavallini/Reem Acra/Nautica/Costello Taglipietra/ Helen Yarmuk furs/ La Perla most luxurious undergarments. Empire Hotel in NYC offered compilmentary sketches by talented artists. Fashion show by Walter/ Natica fashion collection for men.

Jewelry fashion: jewelry/bulky genuine is what is what every woman needs in her jewelry box.

Off site F.A.B philanthropic fashion week party held at the Flat Iron Hotel in NYC.

Kara Ross is a designer that you should know and at least have one piece you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t go wrong.

Hair styles: curly banna curls, flowing romantic locks, bangs short or long, they change your look without having to diet or cut hair drastically to create an impact. No plastic surgery needed. Hair accessories: rhinestone/colored crystals, clips and barrettes for hair/faux flower clips. Nails: short colorful sparkling /

Couture Fashion Week New York at the Waldorf=Astoria, Grand Ballroom New York City.

Art/opera live performance, dancers and so much luxury in one collection. Andres out does himself each season. The Nash sisters

knew Andres way before Couture Fashion Week and are glad to be sitting front row viewing the best international designers debuting in NYC currently. So many NBA football wives and rap star wives it was an all star show. I modeled in Andre Aquinoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Sunday brunches in the beginning stages of his huge dreams and now they are a reality. Miss Teen New York was spotted. The shows Jet Art designs by Princess Tarinan Von Anhalt (USA) Andres Aquino (USA) Performances by Cristina Fontanelli, Veronica Lovan, Tyler Merell and Carole Bufford. Designer Alicat Avril Lemieux (USA) Edwing Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Angelo (USA) Designer Sandra Baquero (USA/Columbia) Performances by singer Cynthia Basinet Simon Spurr featured his well fitted mens wear at the Milk Studios. Standing ovation! Fashion Week and Couture Fashion Week have come to an end. The two weeks of excitement have come to an end. Remember to dress with color and flair always. Stay tuned in for the best designers on the look out. If you need a personal shopper/fashion advice from an expert or want to dress like a celebrity pop star, please contact me! Esther Nash to the rescue! www.esthernash.com enashdesigner@gmail.com

Interview with Amber Patton

DIM: What was your inspiration for your new Fall collection? AP: It’s called “the Hudson Collection”... and is inspired by the landscapes of the Hudson Valley and the Appalachian trail. I picture an urban woman who travels back and forth to the country, like I do, wearing these styles and enjoying the versatility and the comfort and earth tones. Or, she’s a country girl with an edge, who really knows how to wear her boots, her hat, and her pretty black dress, all at the same time. DIM: How would you sum up your new collection? AP: The collection is good because it’s simple and wearable. I am sticking to my formula- I only make things that can be worn repeatedly, layered different ways, passing from day to night with a change in accessories. DIM: Where has your Fall Collection been shown? Any future shows?

Dig In Magazine: I understand that you had a trunk show during February’s New York Fashion Week, what did you show there? Amber Patton: I showed my fall/ winter 2012 collection, and I sold the current spring/summer collection- there were great reviews from the women in attendance. It was great! DIM: I love the collage of you and your children, how is the experience working in the fashion industry and raising 2 children at the same time? AP: Omg. Well, after the collection was shown I had walking pneumonia. My voice sounded bad, people on the phone were like, “You don’t sound good!” No sleep, no time off, nothing was easy... I don’t know where to slack off- certainly not with my kids, and not with the line either. So, my health is what gives. But I don’t think my experience is as common to the fashion industry as much as it is a first hand look at entrepreneurship in any industry. 19

AP: We plan to have another trunk show in the fall but the date and location are not set yet. The website will definately feature the next collection in full color too.

DIM: Did you attend any other Fashion Week events? AP: No, usually I attend Oscar de la Renta’s show every season, but I was too busy unfortunately. DIM: Who is your favorite designer that is on the fashion scene today? AP: My favorite designer on the scene is Karl Lagerfeld. He is definately on the scene! DIM: What designers do you like to wear? AP: Right now, I’m loving Stella McCartney and Phoebe Philo of Celine. They’re both exceptional- and they’re both moms, too!

2012 European Fashion Week Coverage by Abbie Saunders

others. Needless to say, it was far from what we could call a predictable Fashion Week. Tailoring Tailoring arrived in force as it descended upon the catwalks of London, connoting a range of different trends ranging from heritage to minimalist. Daks were the first to provide a model example of heritage tailoring, with a collection featuring full-length coats with check lining, providing clean lines, but shapeless silhouettes, smaller at the shoulders and knees, and wider at the waist. It was reminiscent of the loose tailoring of the Armani ‘90s, but brought with it an English country charm in mainly

“What does Fall have in store for our Wardrobes?” London LFW F/W 2012: London Fashion Week brought with it many a catwalk bomb, some of which bore more surprises than 22

blacks, browns, and reds. Giles sent a more stereotypical ideal of tailoring down the catwalk, but with a quirky androgynous twist, featuring white blouses buttoned to the neck and tuxedo-style black jackets, with strong shapes; the velvet detail often feminised some of the more masculine outfits. Jasper Conran’s collection of blacks, silvers, camels, and ivories, was the most minimalist depiction of the tailoring trend, with cropped swing jackets, either double-breasted or fastened with a single button, and straight mid-length coats, providing LFW with a more classic, timeless look.

faces, text-printed garments, and tie-dye, were just a selection of the psychedelic patterning that Ashish had to offer. Clashing prints, peace signs against glitter, yin yangs against tassels, buddha heads against colour disks, brightened up London’s prospects for this year’s Fall / Winter trends. Bohemian The bohemian, an ever-enduring British trend, featured almost as strongly in Fall / Winter collections as it has previously done on the Spring / Summer catwalk. Matthew Williamson sent his models sporting silks, furs, and chiffons, but maintaining an essence of adulthood to balance our traditional expectations of artful adolescence. Williamson owes this to pairing nude chiffon and extravagant fur with tailored trousers and tweed, creating in one a certain nostalgia and an awareness of the present. Mulberry’s lady-like take on the furs and polo necks of Williamson’s collection made for a different look but encouraged a similar feel; belted at the waist, and bodycon in nature, Mulberry’s garments look far removed from the flow of Williamson’s, but generate a similarly youthful feel. The asymmetry of Basso & Brooke’s

Psychedelic We would always rely upon Meadham Kirchhoff for a colourful show, and they didn’t disappoint. What Vogue UK termed a “funkadelic” collection, was made up of every colour and pattern, from polka dot sweaters, to checked shirts, from striped tights, to embroidered dresses. Meadham Kirchhoff, however, weren’t the only design team to subvert our expectations of the autumnal colour palette, British indie fashion brand Ashish sent a collection comprising of strong coloured patterns down the catwalk. Sweaters with bright yellow smiley 23

collection worked in a similar way; the melange of pattern and colour defied geometry and symmetry as we know it, paving not only a new path for print, but by merging print with garments reminiscent of a more youthful bohemian trend, Basso & Brooke combine elements of each, creating their own look.

interspersed with garments featuring a heavier leather edging. This collection, however, wasn’t entirely dominated by black garments, featuring pops of purple and red to offset the otherwise monochromatic ensembles. Geometry Whilst many of the designs at Prada flaunted a similar kind of Gothic quality to that of Gucci, they featured some startling colourful geometric designs. Miniature patterning from head to toe walked the Prada catwalk, as garments of contrasting prints and colours were teamed together so that both the presence and the absence of black were felt strongly in the duration of just one show. After a series of black designs, strong tailored suits in purples, yellows, oranges, pinks, and browns, made for a melange of geometric patterns. Aquilano.Rimondi followed a similar tributary, with matching patterned suits of burgundy and mauve, or navy and black, dominating the catwalk.

Milan MFW F/W 2012: Gothic Glamour Milan Fashion Week opened on a note of Gothic glamour and darkness with the collections of Gucci and Alberta Ferretti warming up the catwalk. All-black ensembles of velvet and lace featuring full-length gowns, fur coats, and tailored suits characterised what Frida Giannini called ‘modern day romanticism’ in an attempt to categorize her Fall collection for Gucci. These designs were mostly embellished with delicate floral embroidery or sequin patterning, which crept across the garments in a means bordering on sinister. Very different from the collections previously seen at New York and London, Alberta Ferretti quickly followed suit with tailored black coats and knits belted at the waist, and elegant lace dresses,

Colour Blocking

Colour blocking doesn’t end at Spring / Summer trends; what was to be Raf Simons’ final collection for Jil Sander saw pastel tones

transcend seasonal boundaries and extent into the realms of winter-wear. Pale pinks featured most strongly, paired most often with whites, oysters, and camels, adding to the airy appeal of the garments, interspersed with flash blocks of reds and navy. Blumarine took colour blocking to new extremes, a fun alternative to the Gothic darkness which had proved so fashionable at the opening of Milan Week, as models took to the catwalk in all-white or all-silver ensembles, many of which featured oversized neon fur in the form of coats, gilets, and bags. Even a number of Winter visions from the Giorgio Armani collection featured the trend, doubling pink tops with grey tailored trousers. Nobility If Frida Giannini’s idea of romance was to update it, Dolce & Gabbana’s was to set it back a century or two and to elevate it to extremes. The very regal nature of their Fall collection arose from the rich and intricate gold embellishment which featured heavily on the otherwise characteristically black staples of Milan Fashion Week. Lace and velvet garments featuring rich gold embroidery and plating weren’t the only things to glow upon the catwalk; each model was styled with a range of bags, belts, and jewelry detailing similar gold designs, providing a royal and stately high-note for Milan Fashion Week.

Paris

silhouette. Loose knitwear and baggy tweed were beautifully embellished with belts, and jeweled embellishment, contributing that edge to garments that Chanel are so famous for. Yves Saint Laurent fell somewhere between the two; as the house said goodbye to Stefano Pilati, the atmosphere at the show was elevated. Tailoring remained a strong feature of Pilati’s final collection, with long coats and structured tops with suit trousers belted at the waist, and embellished with leather detail. The chainmail eveningwear and cropped-length pants contributed an extra edgy element to the grown-up chic feel that the collection exuded.

PFW F/W 2012: It’s impossible to shortlist the talent of Paris Fashion Week; such a diverse number of trends walked the catwalk this season that categorizing them almost feels distasteful, but here’s the low-down on the most prevalent trends to emerge from Paris for the Fall. Dark Arts This is rather an umbrella term for the monster collections of Chanel, Valentino, and Yves Saint Laurent. All landmark brands in their own right, these three design houses found common ground in the allure of dark romance. However, the designs for each collection differed greatly in execution; Valentino’s trademark frilly femininity was somewhat subdued by the heavier fabrics and clear cut lines, but a feminine silhouette, emphasised by the waist-cinched coats, shoulder smocking, and underlayers of chiffon, remained to balance Valentino against this season’s inclination toward the masculine. Lagerfeld, at Chanel, measured toward the opposite extreme, with fierce-faced models sporting elaborate tailoring with a seeming emphasis on significantly more deconstructionist

Modernism

Modernism was executed by very different means and to very different ends across Paris Fashion Week; Balenciaga and Celine were the stand out collections, as the former explored techno, space-age style modernism, and the latter opted for a more cleancut, minimalistic approach. Largely monochrome, Phoebe Philo’s latest collection for Celine featured pop of colour, in blues, reds, and oranges. These simplistic, modern designs are ultimately very wearable, and bring conventional

designs to the present with detailing such as zips, wedge shoes, and belts that almost hang from, rather than cling to, the figures of the models. At Balenciaga, it was the varied colour palette that attracted most attention, reminiscent of a ‘90s techno look. Cobalt blues teamed with metallics, and space-age print sweaters set the collection apart from others at Paris Fashion Week. The spaceage nature of the collection was emphasised by the structure of the garments – jumpers were often high-necked with super-size shoulders, and balloon-like sleeves. Both Balenciaga and Celine were particularly excited from a modernist perspective, contributing something fresh and new to the fashion sphere.

siderably more intricate and flamboyant, featuring three full-length fountain-like dresses, in coarse and voluminous fur and feather fabrics, described by Vogue UK as ‘frothy’, with expanse enough to engulf the runway. Mugler’s show involved similarly exaggerated shoulders and hips, pronouncing and elevating the feminine form. Subverting our expectations of winterwear, Mugler often only attributed oversized fur sleeves to his designs. Some of the more stand-out ensembles were those of bodycon head-to-toe patent of an enlarged snakeskin effect. As for Mugler, Gareth Pugh’s collection was all about impact; tassels, feathers, and furs, accompanied by what can only be described as sack boots, made from a loose black fabric and tied at the top. Despite the extravagance of the designs, these are undeniable much more wearable than previous Pugh collections, suggesting that he has mellowed stylistically despite the obviously avant-garde essence of the garments, which will always be what separates Mugler from his contemporaries.

Avant-garde The avant-garde came in all shapes and forms at Paris Fashion Week; some of the more exciting collections came from Alexander McQueen, Gareth Pugh, and Mugler, fashion’s go-to design houses for extravagant designs. Sarah Burton continued McQueen’s legacy with pleated mini skirts and oversized fur, emphasising the upper body, in whites, blacks, and pale pinks. As the show progressed, the designs became con-

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