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Friday, January 21, 2011

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 5~ Jen Greeke & Kelly Eident

I really enjoyed Jen Greeke's show last night at StyleWeek Providence. There are some really fun looks and the styling by Christina Pierce was spot-on. Hope everyone enjoys!

Jen Greeke


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Kelly Eident


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Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

Wednesday, January 19, 2011

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 3

The looks on Tuesday's StyleWeek Providence were a little different for day three. Designers Karen Beebe and Samuel Vartan showed their latest collections. Hope you enjoy taking a look.

Karen Beebe



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Samuel Vartan


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Tuesday, January 18, 2011

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 2

StyleWeek Providence kicked off day 2 with a standing-room only crowd for the Kara Wickman runway show which ended in a standing ovation and was pleasingly followed up by Maria Del Carmen Mercado. Below are all the looks from both designers. I hope you enjoy!

Kara Wickman


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Maria Del Carmen Mercado



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Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

Monday, January 17, 2011

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 1 ~ Avni

Yesterday, New England's premier fashion week- StyleWeek Providence kicked off with three designers, Sam Mendoza, Anvi and Sarah Prost for Yellow Clover.

If you couldn't make it to the Providence Biltmore- now worries, here are the looks by Avni.


Avni - Images by Michael Cress Photography

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 1 ~ Sam Mendoza

Yesterday, New England's premier fashion week- StyleWeek Providence kicked off with three designers, Sam Mendoza, Anvi and Sarah Prost for Yellow Clover.

If you couldn't make it to the Providence Biltmore- now worries, here are the looks by Sam Mendoza.


Sam Mendoza - Images by Michael Cress Photography

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

StyleWeek Providence ~ Day 1 ~ Sarah Prost

Yesterday, New England's premier fashion week- StyleWeek Providence kicked off with three designers, Sam Mendoza, Anvi and Sarah Prost for Yellow Clover.

If you couldn't make it to the Providence Biltmore- now worries, here are the looks by Sarah Prost.


Sarah Prost - Images by Michael Cress Photography

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Jasmine

Lately I've been upgrading my new photography website, Michael Cress Photography and it was necessary to dig into my archives to find originals. I thought I was organized... not so much.

When doing a photoshoot, its unavoidable to pick the ones you want to focus on and the rest are soon forgotten. Stumbling upon Jasmine's shoot, I found some absolute gems that were never published. Shame. Her effortless style, grace and great energy made every photo a work of art. I took a few, did a little of this and that- and here we are. I hope you appreciate them as much as I do.




Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

Welcome to the Jungle

As the fashion cycle continues to go around and around, this illustrates some of the current trends. Earthy tones, animal prints and taller boots are de rigueur. Designer Daniela Corte's beige button vest and riding leggings as well as the deep green and leopard print strapless dress highlight the taste of the season.

The gold chains in the Prada necklace, eggplant Tory Burch purse and ornamental buckle on her boots help give a cohesiveness to the look and naturally draws the eyes to the face as the viewer's eye plays connect-the-dot with the gold.

Compared to previous seasons, it's pleasing to see boots getting taller and closer to knee-length. This time last year it was difficult to find the even longer over-the-knee boots, but trends as they are- many designers have incorporated them into their current collections. Mid-calf boots of previous seasons had a lack of symmetry and form. Aesthetically, when boots end at the largest part of the calf- the rest of the leg seems to disappear in the straight-line clunkiness of the boot below. One wonders, are the ankles as large as the calf? To cover the naturally pleasing contour of the lower leg with a boot that gives no indication and even de-emphasizes natural shape is a crime against the female form. Happy to get that off my chest.

Many thanks to stylist Christina Pierce, our model Hollis Crowley, makeup artist Teague Vivolo, Mizu Salon, Daniela Corte, Prada and Moxie Boston for making this shoot possible.

http://www.christina-pierce.com/
http://www.danielacortefashion.com/
http://www.mizuforhair.com/
http://www.moxieboston.com/
Teague Vivolo

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist