Archive for February 2011

Monique L’Huillier: It’s One Thing to Shoot Ready-to-Wear in a Small Space Than to Shoot Couture in That Same Space – You’ve Got to Capture That Dress No Matter What!

Monique L’Huillier:  It’s One Thing to Shoot Ready-to-Wear in a Small Space Than to Shoot Couture in That Same Space – You’ve Got to Capture That Dress No Matter What!

Monique’s show was memorable for its overall attention to detail, exquisite sewing and larger than life color. Even black seems to transcend its own darkness. Beyond the couture itself, production value at such a close range tells no lies. So hair, makeup, nails, skin tone . . . everything . . . demands perfection and demands that the photographer gets it.



Monique L’Huillier Exclusive Front Row and Backstage for Fall 2011 Collection Captured by Arun Nevader

Monique L’Huillier Exclusive Front Row and Backstage for Fall 2011 Collection Captured by Arun Nevader

Photographer Arun Nevader captured Backstage and First Looks exclusively for Agenda Magazine at the Monique L’Huillier pre-runway show at Lincoln Center during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York Fall 2011 Collections.



Rebecca Taylor’s Fall 2011 Collection – Cozy Everyday Clothing with a Bohemian Flair

Rebecca Taylor’s Fall 2011 Collection – Cozy Everyday Clothing with a Bohemian Flair

The cozy collection had a nice combination of hand-knitted sweaters, tweed cropped jackets, fur coats, silk dresses, satin trousers, ruffled and wrap skirts. Prominent fabrics were silk, chiffon, organza, cashmere, and flannel. Styles ranged from over-sized turtlenecks to beaded patched skirts.



Sullivan Ballou’s Letter During The Civil War – A True Historical Document

Sullivan Ballou’s Letter During The Civil War – A True Historical Document

But, O Sarah! If the dead can come back to this earth and flit unseen around those they loved, I shall always be near you; in the gladdest days and in the darkest nights . . . always, always, and if there be a soft breeze upon your cheek, it shall be my breath, as the cool air fans your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by. Sarah do not mourn me dead; think I am gone and wait for thee, for we shall meet again . . .



N. Hoolywood Autumn/Winter 2011-12 Collection Photographed by Arun Nevader on February 11, 2011 at Park Avenue Armory in New York

N. Hoolywood Autumn/Winter 2011-12 Collection Photographed by Arun Nevader on February 11, 2011 at Park Avenue Armory in New York

“One year ago, I came upon an old photo collection at a small flea market in L.A. Within in it were very deep and expansive black-and-white landscape images. I learned it was a collection of photos of Yosemite National Park by the artist Ansel Adams. He was the first to compile photographic techniques in written form.”—N. Hoolywood Fashion Designer Daisuke Obana



THE HEART TRUTH’S Red Dress Collection 2011 Runway Featuring Celebrities and Top Designers

THE HEART TRUTH’S Red Dress Collection 2011 Runway Featuring Celebrities and Top Designers

February 10, 2011 at the Theater in Lincoln Center, celebrities walked the runway for heart health awareness. The Heart Truth’s Red Dress Collection 2011 had an impressive lineup of celebrities who wore designers from Matthew Williamson to A Pea in the Pod to Zac Posen. Highlights included appearances by Patti LaBelle, Natasha Bedingfield, Alison Sweeney, just to name a few.



THE HEART TRUTH’S Red Dress Collection 2011, a “Cause Celebre” Creating Awareness for Better Heart Health for Women Everywhere

THE HEART TRUTH’S Red Dress Collection 2011, a “Cause Celebre” Creating Awareness for Better Heart Health for Women Everywhere

From Alison Sweeney to Suzanne Somers, The Heart Truth’s Red Dress 2011 Collection was spectacular in every way. Each celebrity walked the runway to her own special choreographed song. Singer Patti LaBelle strutted confidently to “New Attitude” as she wore Zang Toi. Alison Sweeney, known for her role in Days of Our Lives and reality TV’s The Biggest Loser, walked and flexed to “Let’s Get Physical.” She wore Tadashi Shoji.



M-Design – Icelanders’ Fashionable Solution for the Cold While Still Looking Stylish, as Told by Co-Designer, Ragga

M-Design – Icelanders’ Fashionable Solution for the Cold While Still Looking Stylish, as Told by Co-Designer, Ragga

Ever wonder what goes on on the other side of the world?  Have you ever been curious about how those from Nordic countries dress, design, and feel about fashion?  I’m not surprised to learn that people are basically the same no matter what part of the world they come from.  We all love beautiful clothes, and we all want to keep warm.  Living in Southern California makes me spoiled because I rarely pull out my winter coat.  But traveling to New York as frequently as […]