TYRONE CHABLIS
KUAN YOUNG
DAVONE MCCORD
FASHION WEEK
The Imperial Bride
The Abandoned Urge
Urban Vogue
Coverage & Showcase
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As we wrap up the season of couture and trends, there comes the time to reflect and reconcile all that we witnessed. In this issue we cover the Philadelphia, Atlantic City and DC fashion weeks’ fall edition. These local avenues have been growing with tremendous fervor and potential, providing a great opportunity and platform for local and international talents alike.
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Endless hours and the hard work of several photographers, designers, models, makeup and hair artists brought to fruition of three editorials featured in this issue. HVF stands to be a non-profit entity. Support the efforts of all the talents involved in the making of this issue and work with them for your fashion projects. Full credits and contact details are available on the last page of this issue.
THE URBAN VOUGE
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PHILLY FASHION WEEK KIDS SHOW This year Philadelphia fashion week featured a separate show for Kids Fashionwear which included RM 67, VANNDALZ, DFI, MY LITTLE GENT and CENTURY 21. Kids Rock!! If you have missed it this season don’t miss it next time. From couture to ready-to-wear, the entire show defined trendy ‘tots & teens’. Many in the crowd were over whelmed with joy seeing the kids walking down the runway with ease and style.
The current collection looks equally stunning whether you are walking down the aisle on your special day or seizing the night attending a Holly-
THE IMPERIAL BRIDE TYRONE CHABLIS
wood movie release. This collection is a collision of worlds – industrial fabrics colliding with the world of fantasy to make the most beautiful bridal capsule; suitable for black tie affairs and events. The biodegradable materials look stunning in the three available shades: Cream, Steel Grey and black.
THE IMPERIAL BRIDE EDITORIAL IS AN ARRAY OF BRIDAL COLLECTION AND THE MAJESTIC FEELING CARRYING WITH IT.
T
he old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treas-
crafted from carefully selected recycled materi-
ure” might certainly apply to fashion designer Tyrone
als and hardware. In addition, Chablis adds flair
Chablis. While growing up in his hometown of New-
and his personal touch to manipulate some of
ark, NJ, Chablis discovered an old discarded sewing
the most sustainable, unconventional materials
machine and it changed his life. What followed was
including: metals, plastics and traditional textiles
a path of learning, hard work and innovation. Initially
generating excitement and pure drama where
having taught himself, Tyrone furthered his education at Arts High
ever they are displayed, sold or worn.
School in Newark, NJ and Traphagen School of Fashion in New York City. He is credited as one of the architects of the still thriving
Most notable is Tyrone Chablis’ strong com-
New Jersey fashion show production scene. A major influence on
mitment to cultivating and supporting the
the local fashion culture, for more than thirty years, Chablis has
aspirations of emerging models and designers.
been a fixture of the tristate area fashion scene. He plays many
Through his willingness to share his own exper-
roles - from commentator to show producer to master tailor to his
tise or to create venues to highlight new talents,
most prominent and passionate pursuit - designing and making
Tyrone Chablis has clearly demonstrated that
fabulous clothes.
he gives back to the community from which he emerged. Tyrone Chablis is moving into a new
His distinctive style is sultry, campy, daring and edgy! His expe-
stage of life and preparing to take his designs
riences while traveling in the Caribbean and throughout Europe
and his company to the next level. When you
influence his unique concepts. His designs grace runways, bou-
wear Chablis designs you feel the freedom of
tiques and a high profile clientele in the entertainment and private
your own personal style and fashion choice….and
sectors. His swimsuit collections are shown annually in well-ap-
in case you didn’t realize it by now “You don’t just
pointed beachfront and cruise events. Creating his own footsteps
drink Chablis, you wear it”!
while inspired by legendary artists such as Patrick Kelly, Alexander McQueen and Edith Head; Chablis has developed a collection
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which can only be described as art in and of itself. The Chablis
signs
“going green collections” range from simple to extravagant and are
Website: www.facebook.com/tyronechablis
AC FASHION WEEK This season Atlantic city fashion week featured designers like Karyn Kittrell, Lainy Gold, Ola Hawat, Jenny le Maas, Dell Scott, Elon Mitchel, Llyod Crawford, Clavon Leonard, Tenae Stevenson, Ric Lamar, Likoba and many other notable designers. We have been following AC fashion week for a while now and as always its all about the designers and their latest collection. Overall it was stupendous event.
CLAVON LEONARD
DELL SCOTT
ELONA MITCHEL
JENNY LEE MAS
KARYN KITTREL
LAINY GOLD
LIKOBA
LLYOD CRAWFORD
OLA HAWAT
TENAE STEVENSON
RIC LAMAR
RIC LAMAR
Trends come and go so fast sometimes like if you look back to a short period ago everyone was talking about male rompers. With the different lens of creativity and thirst for originality from designers today we always strive to be different.
DESIGNER INTERVIEW
THE URBAN VOGUE
DAVONE MCCORD I want to be looked at as a top designer worldwide. Of course I want to be on the Forbes 30 under 30 list but I want my story to be told to the world. I want to help other designers tell their stories through their art.
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hat sparked your interest in fashion? have always been a creative person when
it came to arts and fashion. I always used drawing designs and art work as a stress reliever and creative outlet. I was motivated to start my own brand and turn my creative
outlet into something sustainable that I can share with the world once I seen another young entrepreneur jump into it. I have seen how successful he was in owning his brand and creating a variety of designs and thought to myself why can’t that be me? From that day on I decided to learn more about photo-shoots, fabrics, fashion shows, models and how to create the designs that I always see in magazines and on television. Growing up I always been the type of person to look at styling and have a high interest into the how and materials. What made you take fashion more seriously and make a career out of it? I took it more seriously and decided to really make a career out of it when my brother was re-introduced into my life after being away for some time. His daughter, my niece Halli was killed when I was a senior in high-school. At that time, I had gone a different direction and focused on sports because my brand that I had started actually failed because I jumped into the fashion world without knowing enough. Then two years down the line my brother came home from being incarcerated and away from me for more than 6 years. I only really got to see him behind bars even when his daughter
was killed. When we got reconnected we discussed my brand and how we were going to promote it and take it to the next level. I was excited to start my brand thorough my family because that’s like a dream to me, to be successful with my family supporting me. However, when I left for school in Philadelphia and came back home for Christmas break I was notified that he was killed. After learning of his death I used it as motivation to take my creations and brand to the next level. To carry on Vaughn Clothing for my niece and my brother. It became an easy career due to the motivation and enjoyment behind my artistic creations. Each of my designs tells a story about my life and telling my story through fashion brings me a lot of enjoyment. Are you self-taught or did you study fashion design? I would have loved to study fashion design but I am self-taught. I had to teach myself about fabrics and learning how to sew and stitch. I learned most of it by attending workshops, classes, networking with fashion designers and trial and error. How has your work evolved since you began your own label? IIf you follow me and my social media pages you will see an entire story being told. I went from three T-shirts in a single post to my brand being in NYC Fashion Week and Atlantic City Fashion Week. I decided to not stay within one field of fashion but to become diverse and learn about all fields of fashion.
I would have loved to study fashion design but I am self-taught. I had to teach myself about fabrics and learning how to sew and stitch. I learned most of it by attending workshops, classes, networking with fashion designers and trial and error. I would like to open up my own store. But in my store it will feature small brands and young designers primarily so I can offer an outlet for them. I want to give young designers a place to display
their work to the public and an opportunity that most big stores wouldn’t. Everyone wants to wait until someone becomes a big name to finally reach out and place their designs somewhere. For me it’s about giving young designers a platform and motivation to continuously create. In addition, I want to be the biggest brand worldwide conquering the U.S first and expanding to eventually Italy, France, China and more countries.
Have your pieces become more appealing to people as a result? My pieces have definitely become more appealing as a result. What are you fascinated by at the moment and how does it feed into your work? I am fascinated by people, meanings behind designs and stories. I like to send messages and make bold statements through simplicity. I listen to every student’s story on my campus because everyone is so different and culminate it into something creative mentally. Continuously going through life and experiencing new things gives me the creative outlet that I need to continue designing. What is the biggest lesson that you have learned since you started your company? The biggest lesson I have learned is that I represent an entire group of people so I have to always remain a leader. Being in a leadership position isn’t always easy but you represent your company. With more reward comes more responsibility and in order to keep your company in good hands it starts with you. What advice would you give to young designers? Advice I would give is have a reason behind your designs whether it’s just that you love creating or, you have motivation behind your creations. Enjoy what you do and never stop creating.
What would you like to achieve in near future? I would like to open up my own store. But in my store it will feature small brands and young designers primarily so I can offer an outlet for them. I want to give young designers a place to display their work to the public and an opportunity that most big stores wouldn’t. Everyone wants to wait until someone becomes a big name to finally reach out and place their designs somewhere. For me it’s about giving young designers a platform and motivation to continuously create. In addition, I want to be the biggest brand worldwide conquering the U.S first and expanding to eventually Italy, France, China and more countries. Are you superstitious or do you have any rules you live by? I live by the rule that you must remain humble because what is given to you today can be taken from you tomorrow. I never get caught up in my accomplishments and always try and motivate and help others who ask me for it. I create without looking for financial gain but to tell my story then I’ll look at the business side of things. A rule I definitely live by is do what you do because you love it because the money will come. What’s your motto? “Your greatest struggle can become your best asset”.
Your biggest talent? My biggest talent is motivating others and seeing the treasure in things that others wouldn’t. While others would be quick to say no to a certain look or a certain decision I will be the one to see how we can turn that “weakness” or unaccepted thing into a “strength” or the newly accepted thing. What are the challenges of your profession? Time you put into it is what you get out of it. Sometimes you may have a fashion show in another state you have to make. In this profession it can be a challenge to sacrifice the amount of time you have to especially when you are juggling as many things as I am. What garment or fashion collection do you wish you had designed? I wish I would have had time to work with leather and silk fabrics more and had released a Fall collection revolving around that. Describe your current collection for the editorial. This collection is my first ever collection. This collection starts the story that everyone is waiting to hear. You can consider it my teenage years up into to my college years. I always was a simple person who had a little something extra to my personality. This collection brings the simplicity of my life with hidden messages. You’ll see things such as an accessory like a colorful zipper that brings out the rest of a dress I create.
What is the importance of fashion? Fashion has always played an important role. It’s the one thing that gives everyone the creative outlook they are looking for. It can control one’s mood and feelings for the day. I know personally for me if I look good I feel good and I walk eat and talk differently. Fashion is a means of communication between those who have similar tastes and personalities. What are you working on at the moment? Currently I am working on the Spring 2018 collection and a mini Winter 2017 collection. What’s a goal you’d dream of achieving? I want to be looked at as a top designer worldwide. Of course I want to be on the Forbes 30 under 30 list but I want my story to be told to the world. I want to help other designers tell their stories through their art.
What do you think of designers who try to be trendy? I love trendy designers because sometimes they give me a reminder of what is going on in the industry. That allows me to redevelop some of my designs to attempt to start a new trend. Who or what inspires you? My family is 100% my inspiration and then after them others and my own story. What’s a typical day of work like? Class and making sure my school work done comes first. Sometimes it can be so hard to juggle school, designing and running a company. After class and homework, I have to follow up with my marketing team and brand models on a daily basis to ensure everyone is on the same page. After, I always look at my potential designs, finished designs and future designs chart. Then after, I do a final walk though of my email to ensure I am not forgetting anything or forgetting to respond to anyone. How would you define your style? My style is a mixture of urban and luxury. You may catch me with jeans, shoes and a button down shirt with a sports coat. I love combining the two styles because they give a different outlook on the rules of fashion. I enjoy attempting new questionable styles that some may not approve of because it makes you stand out. I like making bold statements through simplicity. I will have on the simplest things that would look as if it weren’t as simple.
If you could live the life of another artist, who would it be and why? I would want to live the life of Marc Jacobs because of his tenure in the industry and how he got to where he is. What are your main professional objectives? To have my brand and company thrive financially and to have my designs continuously be innovative to a point where it keeps people attention. I want to continuously expand my brand. Which of your pieces are you most proud of? I am most proud of the luxury dresses Vaughn Clothing offers because it took me so long to learn about the fabrics that were necessary and how to cut and sew in order to make them what they are. I show what those items how I can turn my simplicity into something extravagant. Do you think there was a crucial turning point in your career as a designer? When my brother was killed was a turning point in my career as a designer. It made me stop waiting to do what I enjoy and got me to get up and just do it. You’ve been active in the field of design for some time, have you noticed an evolution? I definitely have. Trends come and go so fast sometimes like if you look back to a short period ago everyone was talking about male rompers. With the different lens of creativity and thirst for originality from designers today we always strive to be different.
DC FASHION WEEK Ean Williams, DC Fashion week founder and executive director, brought us the best of the best, yet again with a great week of fashion extravaganza. D.C. Fashion Week is a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing economic development in the fashion design, merchandising and modeling industries. It is becoming a platform that Designers, Bloggers, and true Fashion patrons want to see grow and be a part of .
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THE ABANDONED URGE
Set against the backdrop of the infamous Pennhurst State School and Hospital, abandoned back in 1987, more commonly referred to as the ‘scourge of Pennsylvania’ (due to its century long controversial history) or simply the ‘Pennhurst Asylum’. THE ABANDONED URGE portrays the desire to break free of the surroundings and it’s dreary history. The wardrobe (by Kuan Young) is a deliberate attempt to display a light and airy style with subtle hints of a dark history, depicting the urge to be free. The jewelry designed by Liz Torpey of Zulli Designs utilizing materials like scrap metal and moss, drawing a connect with the elements of the location.
THE DESIRE TO BREAK FREE
KUAN YOUNG
What advice would you give to young designers? Never give up on your own belief continue being your own person and trust the creative process What would you like to achieve in near future? Expanding the brand on multiple levels Are you superstitious or do you
On his creative process. All designs and concepts come from my dreams and then in the process of execution they start to change and evolve What sparked your interest in fashion? Bring back old world elegance
have any rules you live by? Do what he will harm on, what you give is what you get What’s your motto? Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dared believed that something in side them
What made you take fashion more seriously and make a career out of it? I have always took it seriously it’s never been just a hobby Are you self taught or did you study fashion design? Self taught
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is superior to circumstances - Bruce Barton What is the importance of fashion ? To create art
On work-life balance Very difficult but not impossible What are you working on at the moment? marketing and expanding Who or what inspires you? My dreams What’s a typical day of work like? 3 jobs and 2 business Your biggest talent? Creative direction What are the challenges of your profession? Focusing on a single thing Describe your current collection for the editorial. A blend of dream wear and ready to wear
PHILLY FASHION WEEK PFW is the glitz & glamour week of Philadelphia featuring local talents, emerging and international designers. The energy and enthusiasm of Philadelphia fashion week was prodigious. If there is one thing that Philly Fashion Week organizers Kevin Parker & Kerry Scott seem to love, it is festivity with glamour. This season the fashion week venue was in Dilworth park where they originally started the fashion week in Philadelphia. This is the place for local designers to mingle with international talent. Overall the fashion week was remarkably glamourous and carnivalesque. Most highlighted designers were KE Collection, Mariah Lynn, Shahedah Textiles, Tretu, Jpratt, Love Cilli, Shurstus Designs, Burning Guitars, Steel Pony, Victoria Wright, TH3M, Tu De Core, Ace Blakely, Radical TZ, Christobal, Marc Cain, John Leon, These Pink Lips, Nasheli Juliana
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SHAHEDAH TEXTILES
SHURSTUS DESIGNS
STEEL PONY
TH3M
THESE PINK LIPS
TRETU
TU DE CORE
VICTORIA WRIGHT
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CREDITS URB AN V OGUE Vaughn Clothing Editor ial https://www.vaughnclothing-nyc.com/ Designer : Da vone McCor d @da vonemc Models: Dominic Tha- @dominictha and @dominictha_of f icial and @dt.clothingco Andr ea Thomas (Dr ea)- @dr ea.models and @dr eathegr eat_ Jemima(Mima)- @mima_canan Har old Lamour- @kontextkluez_ Tar a Mahoney - @the.gir l.wi.the.ser pent.t attoo Vaughn Clothing- @VaughnClothing Kaushik Sar kar (photogr apher)- @pixilens THE AB ANDONED URGE LOC ATION: PennHur s t Asy lum Designer & Sty lis t : Kuan Young @houseof sym Jewelr y & A ccessor ies: Liz Tor pey (@liz.tor pey, www.zullidesigns.com) Make & Hair : Ashlie F er guson @snowconehead Danielle Hyde @f abulousbydanielle Models : Lexus McKinney @lexus.mckinney Casey McKinney @caseymckinney_ Tar a Mahoney - @the.gir l.wi.the.ser pent.t attoo Melissa St aples - @lissa__cait Ka y Honor ĂŠ - @madame__ka y A bhir up Sar kar (photogr apher)- @asar kar photos Kaushik Sar kar (photogr apher)- @pixilens THE IMPERIAL BRIDE Designer : Tyr one Chablis @tyr onechablis MUA: Zur i Johnson @makeupbyzur ij and T jameika W ilson FB - tjameika.wilson Hair Sty lis ts: Dana Cr osby FB - dana.par ker cr osby and Rockina Hous ton Models: In ez Robinson Tameka Log an , Tr es ty le @tr es ty le Jade Pitt @ja_pitt F abian J Amezguit a @theof f icialf abio_ja y Kat Ra venthr one @katr a venthor ne Lyesha Leak @of f icial_queengloss Alicia Macknow sky @lee_sii Joy Guar dino @joy_joyce_guar dino Amanda Lake @mandaa_panda Melissa Collins @melissa.collins.10 Alexis Cook FB - l excook1 Kaushik Sar kar (photogr apher)- @pixilens DC FASHION WEEK PHO T OS BY: Phelan Mar c - @phelanmar c PHILLY & AC FASHION WEEK PHO T OS BY: Kaushik Sar kar (photogr apher)- @pixilens
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