Green Obsession

November 14, 2015 10 Comments

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This is one of my favorite colors, emerald green and isn’t this the perfect holiday dress? Mixing textures is something else I love doing and it is so rich and luxurious when u have a velvet dress u can dress up with something like one of my fav Chanel pieces I own. Tweet, sequin, velvet and leather all in one is a lot of fun. You can wear it with or without belt because the tailoring is outstanding, which is something else I was very impressed with on this collaboration. I hope you guys like it. I am completely in love with Balmain x H&M.

I am wearing: Jacket: Chanel / Dress: Balmain x H&M / Bag: Chanel / Boots: Christian Louboutin / Belt: BCBG Max Azria

Photos: Ab Sesay

Madlena Kalinova

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THE STARLETS

Balmain x H&M The Launch Party

October 22, 2015 2 Comments

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Kylie Jenner, Lewis Hamilton

Backstreet Boys, Olivier Rousteing, Ann-Sofie Johansson

Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Jourdan Dunn

Backstreet Boys

Alessandra Ambrosio, Bella Hadid, Ophelie Guillermand, Olivier Rousteing, Dudley O’Shaughnessy, Constance Jablonski, Gigi Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Benjamin Benedek

New York, Octorber 20th, a typical Tuesday Night instantly turned a Wall Street venue from a Financial mecca to Fashions most wanted with the who’s who of the industry all out to buy a piece of the collaboration. This being the launch OF THE incredible collaboration of Balmain X H&M. The ambiance provided a furturistic subway scene and a typical runway with all the top models from Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid, Alessandra Ambrosio to Jourdan Dunn. Let’s just say this was nothing short of a full blown fashion fiesta. It was exciting, electric, and you could feel the energy amongst the crowd. The show started with an amazing presentation of the video which was shot for the campaign starring Kendall, Gigi, Jourdan Dunn (just to mention a few) followed by a beautiful dance company in which some of the girls even looked like fashion soldiers in a Balmain Army. As the dancers waltzed off the stage, the lights hit the runway, the music got loud, and the crowd waited in anticipation for the first look to walk out. As each model paraded down the glossy catwalk, all eyes were glued to the structured, leather jackets that we all love. Colorful pieces that highlighted much of Balmain’s attention to detail displaying texture, as well as beading, sequence, and suede. Genie pants popped up more than once, providing a tomboy chic look amongst all of the glamorous pieces.

Just when we thought the show was coming to a close, a special appearance from The Backstreet Boys had us all on our feet. Of course, all the band members were dressed in their own tailored Balmain X H&M outfits providing even more eye candy than we thought we signed up for. After throwing us all back to our teenage years, The Backstreet Boys joined Olivier and his army of Supermodels as they closed out the show.

Now, we all know that after the show is the after party ….and that’s exactly where we all went. They held the fiesta in the same venue and before I knew it, I was taking selfies with Actress Diane Krueger and Top Model Sara Sampaio. The evening exceeded all expectations I had for what I thought was going to be the usual high fashion shows that I’m used to attending during NYFW.

Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end, in which I found myself feeling extremely grateful to H&M Bulgaria for inviting me to be a part of an unforgettable experience! This one will definitely go down in the books! I can’t wait for you all to be able to see the new collection which hits ALL H&M stores and on-line, this November 5th, 2015.

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Madlena

THE GARAGE

Exclusive Interview: Still Life or the Hats of New York

February 17, 2015 2 Comments

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Frenel Morris is the creative visionary behind STILL LIFE NYC. He designs, creates, shoots and sells the hats from start to finish. Still Life was founded in 2005. Frenel was born in Patterson, New Jersey and went to Wayne hills high-school. He was very creatively involved through his early to teenage years- art classes, music etc. so finally he moved to NYC to study art at Parsons. We met with him and asked him few questions:

Why hats?
I’ve always had a love for accessories, mainly hats. Hats just seemed more accessible.

How do you come up with colours and shapes?
The creative development behind the style/shape is based on what I am feeling for the season – what the mood is, the look, the overall vibe. That then plays organically into the colour and material.

Do you follow any trends?
No, I set them — (and he often is ahead of his own time).

Do you wear your hats and if yes, is it every day?
Yes, depends on what I am feeling or working on. I let my hats
inspire me daily.

Which one are you wearing today?
Denim cut ’n’ sew.

Who is your client and are you based in NY?
The office is based in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. The factory is in midtown Manhattan with a store on the Lower East Side at 113 Division Street. My client is anyone who likes hast from the everyday to the true connoisseur- male, female, young, old.

Are you thinking of expanding one day?
Absolutely! I on working on my global expansion in Paris and London next with Asia on the horizon.

Where do you design? Studio, home?
Creative development in Brooklyn, millinery in his midtown Manhattan factory.

What are your dreams as a designer?
Design the $1 million dollar hat!! Of course as a designer, always keeping true to the brand heritage behind his story and see how that can trickle into other categories within fashion.

What is the future holding for you?
Expand and evolve while making people look fresh in hats…

Author: Madlena Kalinova Photos: Still Life

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THE GARAGE

AW x H&M – The Party

October 17, 2014 1 Comment

NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 16: Designer Alexander Wang (L) and artist Solange Knowles pose backstage at the Alexander Wang X H&M Launch on October 16, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for H&M)

Images: H&M

Last night, the Armory on the Hudson in New York City was transformed from an indoor track and field stadium to a fashion arena for the global launch of the Alexander Wang x H&M collection. Jessica Chastain, Mary J. Blige and Dakota Fanning were among the guests who saw the performance-wear inspired collection presented on the futuristic racetrack runway. The collection will be available in 250 H&M stores worldwide, and online starting November 6, 2014.

DJ Jesse Marco took over straight after the show, as the catwalk turned into a dance floor. Later, hip hop artist Sharaya J opened for a surprise set by Missy Elliott. Missy sang some of her biggest hits including “Get Ya Freak On” and “Work it”. DJ and producer Diplo kept the party going into the night.

“Tonight’s event for the launch of Alexander Wang x H&M was about high energy and a full experience that goes beyond fashion; from the attitude and speed of the show, to the pop-up store in a locker-room setting, and the performances by Missy Elliott and Sharaya J at the after party,” says Alexander Wang. “I wanted for everyone to be able to just let go and have fun and hopefully we achieved that tonight.”

“Tonight’s celebration truly reflected the theme of the Alexander Wang x H&M collection. It was like being at the ultimate meeting between fashion and sport, and it was perfect to launch it here in New York,” says Margareta van den Bosch, H&M’s Creative Advisor.

“The collection is hot. It’s fly, it’s edgy, it’s everything. I love it,” says Mary J. Blige.

“I love Alexander. I love how he takes street clothes and turns them into fashion. It’s great how H&M’s collaborations make designer fashion on a scale that people can afford,” says Jessica Chastain.

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Миналата нощ лекоатлетическата зала „Armory on the Hudson“ в Ню Йорк се превърна в модна арена за световната премиера на колекцията „Alexander Wang x H&M“. Джесика Частейн, Мери Джей Блайдж и Дакота Фанинг бяха сред гостите, които видяха първи колекцията на футуристичния моден подиум, вдъхновен от функционалността на облеклата. „Alexander Wang x H&M“ влиза в 250 магазина на H&M по цял свят на 6 ноември, включително и в България, в H&M бул. Витоша 6.

DJ Jesse Marco превзе сцената веднага след модното шоу, когато подиумът бе превърнат в дансинг. По-късно хип-хоп изпълнителката Sharaya J подгря публиката за изненадващия сет на Missy Elliott. Missy изпълни някои от най-големите си хитове, сред които „Get Ur Freak On“ и „Work it“. DJ Diplo поддържа градуса на партито през цялата нощ.

„Днешното събитие за представянето на колекцията „Alexander Wang x H&M“ е свързано с огромната енергия и цялостното преживяване, които излизат извън рамките на модата – от настроението и ритъма на шоуто до импровизирания магазин в съблекалнята, както и изпълненията на Missy Elliott и Sharaya J на афтър партито“, сподели Алекзандър Уанг.

„Тазвечерното шоу успя реално да представи темата на колекцията „Alexander Wang x H&M“. Сякаш присъствахме на невероятно спортно събитие, а Ню Йорк се оказа идеалното място за дебюта на колекцията“, каза Маргарета ван ден Бош, творчески консултант на H&M.

„Колекцията е страхотна! Тя е небрежна, тя е експресивна, тя е всичко, което желаем! Обожавам я!“, сподели Мери Джей Блайдж.

„Много харесвам Алекзандър Уанг. Допада ми начина, по който превръща street облеклото в истинска мода. Чудесно е, че съвместните колекции на H&M правят дизайнерската мода достъпна за широката публика“, каза Джесика Частейн.

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