Spring Editorial Designer Credits
Visually Magnetizing: Dramatic Shapes and accents caught our eye with refreshing interpretations in lovely springtime colors and enchanting fabrics. Layers of lace, statement accessories and knock out heels add the perfect touch for an extravagant display.
Sheri Bodell
Somewhere in the catacombs of her marvelous mind, Sheri Bodell's designs take shape. Like a tiny snowflake that accumulates into a massive mountain of snow-filled bliss, there's no exact place of origin. Based in Los Angeles; traditional pencil sketches, killer fabrics and meticulous hand placed details are the building blocks of every Sheri Bodell collection.
As a rare self taught designer, Bodell has always forged her own path. With her introverted demeanor sometimes disguising her outgoing mind, Bodell is brilliant yet unorthodox in her process. Having started her career out as a buyer before becoming a designer, she developed a deep understanding of what the consumer is interested in. Now decades into her wild ride in the fashion industry, Sheri Bodell's kinetic creations are sold in hundreds of stores worldwide. Dramatic and demure at the same time, her designs demand attention, whether the wearer does or not. But generally the wearer is always wise to the attention her sensational style is getting.
Credited with cornering the market on the quintessential party frock, Sheri Bodell looks have become red carpet stalwarts for a slew of starlets from Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Hillary Duff and Ke$ha to Lauren Conrad, Whitney Port, Amanda Bynes and Juliette Lewis.
Designing all of her fabrics in-house keeps Sheri Bodell pieces forever individual. Rife with intricate details and signature
hardware such as metal studding orchestrated into a chevron design or jackets juxtaposed as statement pieces; Bodell manages to keep the overall look ageless and timeless without sacrificing its youthful draw and undeniable uniqueness – much like a delicate snowflake.
A part from showcasing at several Fashion Week's worldwide, Sheri Bodell designs have been featured in numerous fashion magazines including: Vogue, Elle, Italian Vogue, In-Style, Marie Claire, Lucky, Nylon and Cosmopolitan
Sara & Suruzi
SARA & SURUZI is a women's contemporary clothing line, chasing modern anomalous looks based on achromatic colors with key point colors. Each piece is made with designer's artistry and wittiness. established in 2009, Sara and suruzi found inspiration and realized their dreams for design in NYC.
Sara and suruzi distinguishes itself as a creation of modern tempestuous yet moderate garments using constructive: deconstructive details with drapes to soften them. founders Sara and Suruzi each both dreamed of designing their own clothing line. Both fashion design majors at the Fashion Institute of Technology, they came together and decided to start their own clothing line straight out of college. Interestingly, Sara and Suruzi held opposite tastes in their approach to fashion design, which were feminine and masculine, respectively. and this dichotomy is reflected throughout the collection and as a core element of the young duo's collaborative design philosophy, masculine constructive characteristics with soft feminine touches per use of drapery.
Sara & Suruzi is designed and manufactured in New York City's Garment District by Sara and Suruzi themselves along with their team of professionally skilled pattern and sample makers
Oblik Atelier
Behind Oblik Atelier is Mia Hebib. She was born in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, but spent most of her childhood and teenage years in Zagreb, Croatia. In 1997 she moved to Atlanta, GA and soon afterwards to Savannah to attend the Savannah College of Art and Design. Jewelry "happened" to Mia. While most of her friends pursued graphic arts and painting at the School for Applied Arts and Design in Zagreb, Mia sought the least crowded department and found herself with jewelry. Almost 15 years later she is still defining her voice within this art form. The quest brought her to create Oblik Atelier. Oblik, which means "shape" in Croatian, embodies Mia's often complex pursuit to preserve simplicity while keeping a fluid and feminine form. Her shapes are intuitive and they come as a result of constant observations of her surroundings.
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Kleonikh
The name Kleonikh pays tribute to designer Nikki DeMoneris and her grandmother, by using their first name as its signature. With influences from her Greek heritage and inspiration from a trip to Jamaica and the genius of artist Francis Bacon’s portrayal of himself and the human form, DeMoneris captures a full array of passion, emotion and individual spirit in her premiere women’s collection.
Impeccably cut interchangeable silhouettes, many with architectural details and versatility unite the essence and vision of the Kleonikh woman who appreciates clothing and wants pieces that have longevity and are not just a trend or disposable. DeMoneris designed this new collection with her own personal self in mind, knowing what she would love, having comfort and making a statement that exudes confidence.
A muted color palette of rich eggplant, granite, cream, deep black and rosewood red give the collection a feeling of serenity. In addition, accents of light slate and true white provide a gentle radiance to the full presentation.
Standout pieces include a magnificent cotton side draped and pleated front pencil skirt, a luxurious linen jacket with cropped back, extended front and a silk velvet removable hood, a cotton slim relaxed low hung pocket pant, a cotton jersey draped capelette dress in calf length and a faux suede asymmetrical cut jacket with open front exposure.
Only Hearts
Only Hearts began in 1978 on Columbus Avenue in New York City. The original boutique was a tiny, outrageous temple to all things heart-shaped: vintage lockets to corsets, the precious to the sensual. It quickly became a destination for heart collectors; lovers searching for the perfect token of appreciation, and wanna-be lovers searching for a tempting bribe.
Its uniqueness caught the attention of the neighborhood and the newspapers; in February, when lines of customers snaked out the door and down the block, news crews labeled Only Hearts ‘…a shop for the shameless romantic’ and the first stop in one's search for the perfect Valentine. Neighbors, hipsters, tourists, and celebrities became enthusiastic regulars.
Creator Helena Stuart took the idea to multiple locations and her imaginative personal style easily morphed into designing a fresh, seminal take on lingerie as fashion, her inner outerwearTM concept and ultimately, the outerwear collections of today.
For the past few years her partner has been daughter Kaya Stuart. Growing up in Manhattan, she trained at Parsons School of Design and in addition to her work in fashion was previously a professional pastry chef. Kaya contributes both design and management skills and is currently developing her own clothing line.
The collection 'Helena Stuart for Only Hearts' is designed and manufactured in New York City. It is featured in every major magazine, seen on the hottest celebrities, and sold at the finest specialty shops and department stores throughout the world. The Only Hearts retail shops have also continued to expand: in addition to the original boutique on Columbus Avenue, a second NYC store can be found in the heart of NoLiTa on Mott Street. The west coast store is on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, California, and three European boutiques are located in Rome, Italy.
RomyGold
Launched in 2009, ROMYGOLD has shaped the meaning of affordable luxury with their timeless, yet on-trend, handbags. Each bag combines style, everlasting shapes, subtle detail and the highest quality, distressed and embossed leathers.
Signature elements include the ‘slash’ and ‘slit’ leather, stud, grommet and zipper detailing and knotted finishes. ROMYGOLD is one of the few lines that refuses to sacrifice style for affordability – starting their luxury line at $275 and keeping styles under $700.
ROMYGOLD has garnered a loyal celebrity following with Fergie, Kim Kardashian, Kirstin Cavallari, Vanessa Hudgens and Whitney Port as well as enjoyed acclaim in publications such as InStyle, Life & Style, Lucky, ELLE and Women’s Health.
About Lisa Goldstein and Romy Jagid
In 2009, Lisa and Romy were simply two close friends with a love of fashion. Avid shoppers who grew weary of the high-end, expensive luxury market, they set out to design bags that were chic and edgy at reasonable prices. Providing their customer base luxe quality at a reachable price-point.
Great ideas spring from necessity- amazing ideas evolve organically. As Lisa and Romy began carrying their own designs, they were amazed by the rave reviews. Not only did friends and family want their own ROMYGOLD handbags, but strangers would stop them on the streets to compliment the bags – at the dentist, the hair salon, in high-end boutiques, restaurants, elevators, even public restrooms!
ROMYGOLD began with their first season in 2009 and is a favorite among editors and stylists. The line can be found at luxury boutiques and specialty retailers including Bergdorf Goodman, Intermix, Saks Fifth Avenue, Harvey Nichols, Neiman Marcus and shopbop.com.
Martine Wester
Martine Wester has established a place in the world of fashion with feminine, boutique inspired jewellery & accessories. Now in our fifth year, Martine Wester has become a hit with celebrities & press alike, with a following of fashionistas in all the major fashion capitals.
Often seen on the red carpet & at award ceremonies Martine Wester adds a touch of glamour when needed.
The collection successfully combines fashion jewellery & belts that let you add the Martine Wester touch to your everyday wardrobe while show stopping crystal pieces have the added WOW factor, perfect for those special occasions & red carpet moments.
SORRELLI
Lisa Oswald has been designing and creating jewelry from the time she was a little girl. Her first works were oven-firedbead necklaces made of clay, which she dug from a stream bed near her home. She fashioned shaped beads, baked them in her mom'skitchen, and sold her novel creations to her aunts. She was just eight years old.
While working toward her BFA at Kutztown University, Lisa met Kermit Oswald. She began her jewelry enterprise in 1983 with her twin sisters Susie and Sandy. Together they named the company Sorrelli, which is adapted from the italian word for sisters, "sorrelle".
Sorrelli jewelry is hand crafted from genuine semi-precious stones and high quality Austrian crystals. It is designed to become heirlooms, handed down through the generations. The Sorrelli vision, to create beautiful jewelry and bring enjoyment to those who wear it, continues today.
25 years after 3 sisters embarked on what is now Sorrelli Jewelry, owner/designer Lisa and her husband Kermit proudly watch their first-born daughter Lily take her first steps in the shoes she’s been waiting to wear. Drawing inspiration from Polaroids and clothes of her mother’s eighties-era Brooklyn life, she became obsessed with adding an alternative, fresh approach to the collections she worked with daily.
Mimi By Sorrelli
A trip to the west coast inspired the mother-daughter pair to combine forces and launch the Sorrelli special collection, MiMi.Named after the family’s overindulged feline (at left), an adopted Persian cat, the design team’s premier collection embraces the grunge aesthetic with mixed metals, deconstructed silhouettes, and tattered crystal fragments.
The MiMi line will continue to build upon this west coast vibe, offering laid back and youthful elements. The future looks bright with a multitude of lines and variations on the horizon. Using exciting new materials, design methods, and ways of thinking about the jewelry we love to wear, the creative process behind MiMi has invigorated the entire Sorrelli team.
MiMi remains deeply rooted in the handcrafted original designs Sorrelli is known best for, while offering a departure from the antique-inspired. We invite you to expand your style and adorn yourself with our newest collection.
Zia Couture
The multi-cultural influence of this chic collection comes from Zia himself, who split his childhood between Kenya and the US while being raised by a Japanese-American mother and an East Indian father. Zia has traveled extensively throughout Asia, Africa, Europe, Central, North and South America, and is inspired by many exotic cultures & experiences.
Zia takes pride in the quality of the collections that he has to offer and his ability to offer them at affordable prices. He is excited to share tokens of his travels by presenting these exotic collections of jewelry, handmade in Savannah, Georgia. Zia credits his mother for his enthusiasm and knowledge of jewelry, as she operated her own successful jewelry business for more than twenty years and taught him the ABC’s of business.
Barbara Briones
Barbara Briones shoes combine a love for both old world artisans and contemporary design, creating an eclectic, creative, handmade collection where skills of talented leather artisans merge with traditional design training and clever eye for modern designs.
Barbara began her design studies in Chile, and then continued route to Argentina, where influenced by talent of great leather artists, she developed a more complete dedication towards her profession.
Buenos Aires extended a desire to further her design studies at the prestigious School of Cordwainers, London College of Fashion. After graduation, Barbara then went to work for the house of Ferragamo in Florence, Italy, and Mulberry in London, where she truly honed her craft and passion for fine leather shoes & accessories.
Barbara Briones flagship store and Studio, where local artisans make each shoe by hand, is located in Santiago de Chile. Each design in the Collection has a truly unique personality and eclectic, classic style.
The combination of her artful detailing, the use of unique leather, along with the mix of bold colors and textures elevates her shoes to infinitely wearable works of art.
Plomo
Plomo is an edgy and young contemporary shoe brand that screams femininity. A little sexy and a lot rock and roll.
Plomo was created in January of 2010 in Mexico. Designers Galia Katz and Keltse Bilbao command the whole Plomo project as these ladies worked out a plan to craft dreamy, impeccably made shoes and dispatch them worldwide! They always uses leather and fine fabrics, while trying to get a good deal on shopping and shipping. Plomo fulfills the dreams of fashionistas by achieving what appeared to be impossible: luxury shoes at affordable prices!