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

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

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

Distinctive Depictions

Miss Massachusetts 2011 ~ Alida D'Angona

Recently crowned Miss Massachusetts 2011, Alida D'Angona.

OK. Yes, I'm a sucker for pictures with beautiful woman. Thanks to Jan "Archee" Bloch for taking hold of the camera for this one.

Happy New Year!

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist

Distinctive Depictions

Bebe Spring 2011 RTW~ Look 1

'Tis the season. Through no fault but my own, I look back over so many wonderful images in 2010 that were never published. Snapshots of moments in time through my eyes. I have struggled with not providing commentary but sometimes the pictures say it all. I finally talked myself into publishing all the ones I thought you may enjoy. Well, it would be a waste not to share! Not settling for the average "Picture of the Day" a little wordplay led me to a new category for the site, "Distinctive Depictions" (we need to be stylish after-all). I hope you enjoy!

OK, maybe a little sporadic commentary. The above shot was look number one from the Bebe Spring 2011 Ready-To-Wear (RTW) collection. The runway show was part of this past Fall's New York Fashion Week (NYFW)... and more specifically, Elle Fashion 360 at the Metropolitan Pavilion. The Bebe show was on my short list for best shows I attended.

Michael Cress ~ New York Sartorialist