Two unconventional Boston designers came together to break boundaries, standards and a rumored feud during their fashion show at the fun, laid back Flat Top Johnny’s in Kendall Square. The atmosphere was playful as models wearing Dawnamatrix Designs’ sleek latex body suits and Ashley...

When we last met with Mark Cordell in February he was wrapped in his dark, twisted fantasy; designing clothes with a gothic, sinister edge. A month ago Cordell was featured in the Tent at Boston Fashion Week and it was evident that his designs had gone through an evolution.  Although still...

Avni Trivedi looked relieved while sitting in the Mandarin Oriental hotel bar booth after her show at the Tent during Boston Fashion Week. She had a smile on her face as she spoke. “I’m relaxed and excited, the collection team put a lot of work into this,” she...

Designer Cleons held his first New York Fashion show two weeks ago, revealing his line of edgy, batman-inspired line that was both revealing and daring. The show began with a lackluster dance performance but was followed by Cleon’s  innovative and eye-catching designs. Although his...

A few weeks ago, Boston En Vogue’s Conrad Lamour brought Brazilian Fashion Week to Boston, kicking off the fall fashion season. There were several events during the week intended to celebrate culture and fashion but perhaps the most widely publicized and received event was the closing...

This month we received a stunning editorial submission from Julie Kontos, local designer who will be featured in in the Extrinsic Fashion Show alongside designer Daniel Hernandez on October 2nd. Here is a look at her collection: Model: A. Jessica Pinto Wardrobe Designer & Styling: Julie...

This week is the premier of Brazilian Fashion Week, organized by designer and CEO of Providence Fashion Week, Conrad Lamour. This series of fashion-oriented events, including shows and networking mixers, is intended to spotlight the many facets of Latin American culture as well as the culture...

The glamorous State Room, which overlooks the picturesque cityscape of Boston, was brimming with grinning faces last Thursday. Once again the kind-hearted visionary Bryan Finocchio brought together prominent and caring people who appreciate fashion and want to help combat cancer. Last fall...

Let’s Talk Magazine is proud to present our Trending Talent Fashion Editorial featuring up and coming as well as prominent members of the Boston fashion industry. Read about and connect with all of the people involved in the success of our photo shoot who are making their mark in the Boston...

Fuji is a restaurant that fuses traditional and modern Japanese cuisines and traditional and modern Japanese fashion. Familiar dishes such as sashimi are served alongside creative dishes like the mango shrimp, which is served in the body of the actual mango used to cook with. The plates are...

We all know that sensation in the pit of our stomachs that ignited during our middle school years every time our crush walked by. Well, fashion lovers get this same feeling in their eyes when they come across a dress, necklace or pair of shoes they need to have. Eyecrush is a new online...

The Mount Ida Pulse Fashion Show featured the work of the university’s talented fashion students from bright-eyed freshmen to experienced seniors. There were some intriguing collections such as a menswear collection with a feminine edge by Florence Duah. The two graduating seniors...

Jacqueline Ortega, a former preschool teacher, began designing her own jewelry after purchasing a necklace at a store only to watch it fall apart in her hands that same day. Now, six years later, Ortega has given up her teaching career to focus on sharing her jewelry with the fashion world....

The Boston Fashion Awards, created by Performer Magazine’s Mike Zotos and Tony Hyppolite, was bustling with top local designers, models, photographers, stylists and other industry people at the trendy Bijou Nightclub & Lounge on Sunday. The evening included fashion shows by designers...

Local Boston designer Daniel Hernandez has been creating edgy styles for about 10 years. Hernandez studied design in New York, Paris and spent four years at the School of Fashion and Design on Newbury Street. Hernandez impressed audiences last fall during Boston Fashion week with his...

The spotlights splattered across the floor of the downtown New York City lounge last Saturday as designers, models and fashion-goers anxiously awaited designer Mark Cordell’s first New York showcase, Rising Icons. Recording music artists Caliph and Knova opened the show, followed by the...

[source: SUMOSkinny] Written by A Babe in Boston Alright gents, it’s your turn for some fashion fun. Masculinity is back in for Spring, and it is all about what you’re wearing from the waist down (surprisingly nothing is not an option), and finding textures or washes to pull you away from...

LTM and Ortega Jewelry have teamed up to bring you the “Individuality is Beautiful” Contest We at LTM love to give back to our wonderful readers and this month, the brilliant mind behind Ortega Jewelry is offering our readers a ONE-OF-A-KIND Custom Made Necklace and Ear Ring set, designed...

Candace Wu showed off her new, anticipated ready-to-wear line at Providence Style Week last month. Providence Style Week is a unique, annual event that brings together designers, sponsors, partners and vendors to celebrate fashion. “I am excited. Providence Style Week is big and they have...

Source: SUMOSkinny Author: A Babe in Boston Not all trends have that initial “I can wear that” factor, but we thought we would show you some trends that we think deserve a second look. All you have to do is follow our simple tips and wait for the weather to warm up, and you’ll be a...

With aspirations to build a modeling career at an early age, Ray Lorraine, knew this career path required ambition, passion, and above all else, perseverance. His response to a MySpace advertisement seeking promotional models opened his doors to numerous opportunities in print and runway. With...

Zack Lo is synonymous with edgy, sophisticated and creative shoes. His designs pull together various garments into an outfit akin to breathtaking artwork. His shoes, designed for sexy and confident women, wrap around the ankle in leather straps or drape over the toes in waterfall ruffles. In...

Julie Kontos didn’t realize when she graduated from high school that her calling was in fashion design, even though many of her life experiences had pointed in that direction. She came from a long line of various types of artists including her grandmother, a children’s clothing designer,...

As Karla Medina stood on a warm, glimmering beach of the Turks and Caicos during a vacation, she noticed a pattern of the same swimsuits speckled across the sand. It was in this moment that she realized she needed to design swimsuits that would be unique and flattering to the bodies that wore...