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Fashion in a Pandemic w/ Vato
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Our Fashion Editor, Vato Vergara turns up his creativity with a trendy and expressive motion picture of fashion in the present and foreseeable future.
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ANTI / 440 Productions: Fall/Winter Fashion Show Press Recap
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All images provided by Richard Allen photographer/richartpics.com
Cue up, N.E.R.D. - Anti-Matter !!!!
(Link provided because you should know by now there is a soundtrack to everything we write.)
2019, was fashion packed! And we mean PACKED. Not quite sure what’s in the air but Milwaukee has been moving into a very stylish direction, where fashion is definitely a part of the culture and in high demand along with our many other creative skill sets (i.e. music, art and “finessing”). With that being said the last event we covered showed us just how much “fashion” is lingering in the wings for 2020.
We were invited to the ANTI Clothing Co. / 440 Production Fall Winter Fashion Show held at No Studios (1037 West McKinley Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53205) on Dec. 27th, 2019. When we arrived the venue was packed! Some faces we knew, other faces were unfamiliar, and many of them looked young and new to the scene. Off the ramp, to the stage, and write down into the center of the room the runway was set. And of course, our seats were right at the front of the action, just like we like them. (Thanks DCole)
From casual branded wear to “thrifted” goods, slight glamour and urban stylings, there was a little something to meet the taste of many. The line up showed off looks from ANTI Clothing Co. , Brick Layers Club, Views (414), One of One ThriftD Apparel, Amor Corleone, Kaizn. World. Wide, and Trusted Kicks (Sorry if we missed anybody, next time send us an appearance list *wink wink*).
We could go down a list of looks we liked or hated but that's not why we show up for fashion shows. To each is own and our flavor of the month could be high fashion today and garbage tomorrow. But the STYLING & TECHNIQUE honeyyyyyyyy, we will go there!
Though some of the brands mentioned appeared to be just T-SHIRT brands ( Yeaaaaaaa, we said it. Don’t be mad. It is what it is), there styling, however, was on point! The casual quirk, individual model persona highlighted through the clothes, brand culture flexed. . . a t-shirt never looked so good.
Our favorite pieces: The two-piece combos from Amor Corleon, Reversible bomber jacket by Brick Layers Club, and the Views 414 Pre-Vision:1 Tee from the back!
Now for technique, MODELS slowwww dooowwnnnnn! We were eager to see the looks but couldn't capture the moment. Walk, give personality and then strike a pose. Hold it. Count to four, then repeat. It's the recipe to making a lasting impression on the runway. A few brands kept us engaged, Views 414, Kaizen. World. Wide and One of One gets an honorable mention for the quirk. #WeSeeYou . And AWWWWWW to Trusted Kicks for bringing out the kids!
All images provided by Richard Allen photographer/richartpics.com
We enjoyed our time at the ANTI / 440 Production Fall/ Winter Fashion Show and appreciate the holistic approach to putting on an event. Drinks at the bar, DJ, Mr. New York dropping that fire, Creative Host AWill, and performances by two CopyWrite Magazine featured music artist Von Alexander and Renz Young. It was the place to be and a great way to end our event coverage the year. We hope to see more dope collaborations like this in the future.
Keep working. Keep showing up. Keep that -ish local!
/Lexi for CW
CopyWrite Covers Milwaukee Fashion Week 2019
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We have been checking on the progress of MFW for the last few years, noting the good, the bad and the not so fashionable. But 2019, sheds new light on the event. Each year they have leveled up and this year we were front row for all three shows.
Lights, Camara, Action! Its time for FASHION!
Day 1: The layout was simplistic and comfortable. We even got a chance to see Jeff McAlister and Michale behind the scenes making sure the event ran smoothly. Which is important. Having real local fashion influencers be apart of the execution of a local fashion event. Level up #1.
For opening night Kennita of Catera was the host of the evening! Killing it with style and grace; of course, with an on-site stylist, yours truly CW Fashion Editor Vato Vergara. She rocked the mic all night; as she leads us in comedic relief, persona and true self cofinanced and beauty.
There was music of course. Nina Nephertity Scott blessed us with 2 songs; opening up the runway with her gorgeous voice.
The designers and models showed out the first night for sure. These are the Designers of Day 1
HM Chic Vintage
Kaitvahera Designs
Amor Corleone
Anke Wander
L Berlin
GG’s Collections
Nolan
Femme Alt Ego
Moon Baber
PM Designs by Pamela Marie
Lyn Kream Designs
CW was excited to see; GG’s Collections and Nolan (#WeSeeYou CW Fam!)
Day 2 had a calm vibe, the host was reserved but had a way with the crowd. Keeping us all in the loop of the show. We were especially excited this day due to the amount of African American Men involved! Leveln up #2. No fingerprints started the show and I must say they set the bar for the evening.
The designers did amazing below is the line up:
LIL POP
No Fingerprints
Mars + CK Clothing
Ana Popa
Therese Marie Collection
EP Couture
JMS Couture
Fashion Sense
Infrastalgia
Gearhead Fashion
Silversark
Our favorites from Day 2 Designers Therese Marie Collections and Fashion Sense by Jeff McAlister.
Day 3: Hmmm…Harley Davidson. The Garage. Formal Style Fashion with an amazing venue but the set up wasn’t fashion runway ready. This could use a level up. Everyone was dressed so formally with a splash of personal touch. That we like. Kiss FM was on the building hosting the event of the evening with sooooo much personality and jokes keeping the crowd in the loop.
Designers include:
Purdywear
Claudia Bonilla
Kelvin Haydon Designs
Elena Velez
The Mini Classy
Shoua Xiong
Shel’s Bridal
Build A Bow/ NL Suits
MJ Designs
Some of our favorite highlights of the night, shoutout to NL Suits and Bow ties.
Overall the looks were amazing !!! Definitely improved and Impressed. We like the variety, the personality and of course the Urban.
We have more to say… but we will let yall keep wondering what that is,
Vato for /CW
Fashion Friday - Edessa’s School of Fashion (Fashion Extravaganza!!!)
/Haute List: Follow the Future
This was a night to remember! The event was an open door event at the Merriment! Beautiful lighting and delightful cocktails with fashionable atmosphere. I must say I was pleased!
Walking to the registration table I was greeted by the infamous Lynn-Speller (Academic Dean and Lead Developer at Edessa School of Fashion) the star of it all. Upon entry, I was able to connect with many familiar faces. #SupportTheLocal
Sitting in the front row I got to see one of Milwaukee’s Musical Artist Lex Allen perform live. He seems to have injured himself the night before and came into the event with the Legendary Pink Crutch and Bandages, setting the scene in full fashionable essence just in time for the show.
The Fashion Designer pieces were on point! (We need more of that here) and I’ve been asking to come to something that would “WOW’s” me. The Event DID JUST THAT! By the end of the show, we had time to meet and greet with the models and designers, networking at its best! I am happy CW got the opportunity to be present for such a great show. It keeps us inspired.
Keep inviting us to your fashion events, you never know, we might just invite you to be apart of our next fashion feature.
OH! & HAPPY BIRTHDAY LYNN!
/Vato
Fashion Friday - 4waukee Fashion show
/The 4waukee Fashion show, sponsored by TAPN! This was a one of a kind event. A Fashion show and Concert all in one. Radaya was the genius behind it all. Cultivating the city through artistic talents. After the show, I sat with a few individuals for their perspective of the event and I would like to say; the love was REAL.
“The event was well put together. I really enjoyed the essence of the fashion line up. FROM African Prints to naturally loving yourself, to urban wear. It just made so much sense.”
“I loved the line up of music and fashion. It wasn’t like a concert while the models walked. Everyone got the s$)t off. It was music performance and Fashion Show following after throughout the event.”
“Mannnnnnn Radaya and her team did their thang tonight. The host was killing, loved and performance, and the Fashion was poppin. We need more events like this.”
I believe this event was amazing and the folks I talked to loved the event and stayed after during the mix and mingle. Great job and Radaya has more up her sleeve.
/Vato
