Emerging Designers, Edgy Styles at Philadephia Fashion Week

I shoot tons of Industry fashion shows each year, on top of that, I also do other things like lookbooks for designers, or product shoots,or new lines, i'm always in the thick of it, and for good reason,..many moons ago, what alot of folks dont know about me , is that I actually studied fashion design in college along with photography. I was submerged in the art of garment construction, and studied the paths of all the great masters, armani, miyaki, laurent, chanel, valentino, de la renta, the nippons, to name a few. So, it was a natural progression for me to take my photography into the fashion realm, but, it still excites me to see true, innovative, artistry, along with a skillful prowess, at the shows I cover. Which is why Philadephia Fashion Week, or "Philly Fashion Week", is in my favorite column of fashion weeks to cover because quite simply, its a real world showcase of some of the regions most edgy, next level, design talent. From Couture to ready to wear, and some of the designers collections actually
blurs the lines between both. Since 2006, Kevin Parker, and Kerry Scott, have consistently put together a production that is on par with any industry fashion week production, either in new york, or los angeles. But, back to the designers. Innovation, and flair was in full abundance at the Friday "Runway I" show, and a few designers collections really caught my eye. In my viewfinder, I can see the technical skill used to create, and I was very impressed with the work of a couple of designers. Designer, Lucreatia Russell, and her "DeCreed Collection", Not alot of traditional shapes here, but a plethora of asymetrical, unconventional cuts, building into some great right above the knee skirts.Craftsmanship is also very evident, with tight uniformed stitching. Not alot of colors in this collection, beige, dark, and semi-shimmery,...fantastic!!!
De Creed Collection                          
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Pastel, and light fabrics, mean warmer weather, and designer, Onyx Taylor serves it all up

with an amazing eye catching collection.

Again, this designer  takes the hand off of the innovation baton,.. and runs with it. With interesting pleats and stitching,
the craftsmanship is obvious.

Onyx, by Onyx Taylor
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Very precise pleating, and banding along the waistline.
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Cape??,...Excellent!!! Solange inspired? Hmmm....

Click the links for more info on these incredible fashion design talents.

As mentioned, part of the excitement for me working these fashion week
is watching , and visually documenting the very real, and talented emerging
designers, and their creations, and the productions, and venues that showcases
them, and at Philly Fashion Week, you are getting the best of both worlds.
...part 2,on the way!!!
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