Mike Vensel seamlessly merged art and fashion into his Spring 2014 installation, as he presents a new way of looking at fashion, not only as unique art pieces, but also as new pieces of an ever-evolving, permanent collection, created with an eco-conscious mind-set. The 28 looks, focused around three colors – white, black, and navy – showcased his trademark architectural draping and pared-down simplicity that one has come to expect over the last seven years.

Established in 2012, SHEEN by Nausheen Gilkar is a luxury collection of men’s accessories that are designed in LA and made in Kashmir. The collection made its debut at Los Angeles Fashion Week in 2012. Nausheen was also featured as a debut designer during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York, where the collection was displayed at Fashion’s Night Out in 2012.  The mission of the collection is to preserve Kashmiri artistry, while introducing high-quality innovative products to today’s well-traveled man.  Each piece is handcrafted by a master artisan […]

“As a visual artist I can translate my creativity and carry it over to many other art forms. I can draw. I can paint. I can design furniture, landscapes, environments, interiors; design jewelry, shoes, handbags, and hats. I do my own styling for all my photo shoots as well as my fashion shows. So I can do it all. I’m also not a bad chef. And that’s the great joy of being a creative artist. When I come into my temple of beauty, it’s playtime.” –Fashion Designer and Renaissance Woman Sue Wong

My past training and education affects who I am today, and I express who I am today through my design choices and fashion creations. The passion, expression and emotion I experienced through my training in theater, television; painting and ballet comes out with my fashion creations. The work discipline from being a practicing dental surgeon affects my strong work ethic.

Check out the Blacklisted fashion editorial photographed by Jeff Linett, designs by Shellice Baharie of Blacklisted, and featuring Dahiana Bilbao.