summer 2014

Emerson spring/summer 2014 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Emerson by Jackie Fraser-Swan spring/summer 2014. I was sitting in the last row for Emerson’s collection, so unfortunately my photos are not the best quality. What I tried to capture in these photos were the amazing prints and florals on the Emerson runway. I loved the floral prints. The florals were sophisticated and grown up; these were not your daughter’s flower prints! Emerson also showed black and white stripes on the runway; signaling a continuation of this trend as we move into 2014.

The entire collection was beautiful and romantic. I love the soft yet vivid colors in the collection as well as the mix of prints. There was also quite a bit of sheer detailing on the pieces; another trend we are seeing emerge from New York for spring 2014. Love!

I am in love with the purple and white floral dress shown in the blurry photo above. Again, my apologies for the poor quality. This was definitely my favorite look on the Emerson spring/summer 2014 runway at New York Fashion Week.

I included the press video from Emerson’s spring/summer 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week below. What is your favorite look from the runway?

Vivienne Tam spring 2014 New York Fashion Week

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Photos: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2013©

Vivienne Tam is hands-down one of my favorite designers. I wore one of her dresses to my wedding rehearsal dinner! When I found I had a seat in the second row at her spring/summer 2014 runway show at New York Fashion Week I was ecstatic! I could see the models just before they went on the runway which enabled me to see the fabric up close.

Vivienne Tam’s entire spring/summer 2014 collection was divine. I loved the playful prints and vivid colors. The greens and blues mixed together caught my eye! You can see my favorite color story from the collection in the final walk photo above. I cannot wait for Vivienne Tam’s spring/summer 2014 collection to hit store shelves. I NEED many of her pieces!

Below is a press video from Vivienne Tam’s spring/summer 2014 runway at Mercedes Benz, New York Fashion Week. What is your favorite part of the collection?

Kal Rieman spring 2014

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I took a break from the shows at Lincoln Center to head over to the garment district and visit one of my favorite emerging designers; Kal Rieman. Every season Kal Rieman creates classic pieces which can be mixed and matched together for a timeless look or on-trend ensemble. Love that!

Kal Rieman’s workspace was inspirational. She had her current fall collection on one side of the room and her new spring 2014 samples on the other. The new spring 2014 collection looked amazing on the hanger, I cannot wait to see how it will look on models!

For spring 2014, Kal Rieman is showing light colors, plaids and prints as well as flowing silhouettes. Many of the pieces can easily be worn to the office or paired with a casual skirt or jeans for a relaxed weekend look. I love how her entire collection is based on investment dressing rather than fast fashion.

My three favorite samples from Kal Rieman’s spring 2014 collection are pictured above. I love how the hemlines are still pinned! Stay tuned for pictures of her spring 2014 on models!

To view Kal Rieman’s current collection, and learn more about this fabulous designer, please visitkalrieman.com.