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                                                                                        photo courtesy of Fashionologie

 

Talking Swim Trends in Miami on PLUM TV

 

 

While I was in South Beach covering Miami Swim Week for Apparel News, I was asked to talk trends from the week on Plum TV.  Megan Harris hosted the episode and I chatted about East coast vs. West coast style with The Spin Crowd's Lauren Stoner. It was an honor to be featured in the same episode as Mercedes-Benz Presents Designer Lisa Vogel and Danny Santiago - aka The Fashion Force. My interview is toward the end of the episode, so sit down and kick back, then click here to view. 

Enjoy!

 

 

Setting the MOOD for Summer

                                                                                            photo: Michael Schmidt/ApparelNews

Discovering trends is one thing and setting them is another.

So, it was exciting when I discovered a photo I styled for the "Sun Kissed" shoot for Apparel News' Jan. issue of Waterwear was featured in WGSN's "Day to Night: Swim Trend Analysis." It's the second time WGSN has featured one of my styling shots for directional trend inspiration. For summer, swimwear that can transition from day into night is key. Pictured here is a jeweled Chan Luu top I combined with a ROXY wet suit - or think leggings for a more apropo choice for evening. See below for a glimpse at the WGSN story to help get you in the mood for an evening pool or beachside. To see the full report subscribe to WGSN or follow the WGSN Americas Blog for up to date trend info. And .....to see what's trending forward in swim check back for my highlights from the recent Miami Swim Week.

 

 

 

Featured on WGSN!

Was excited to discover recently that an image I styled was featured on WGSN! The image was part of the "Emerge" photo shoot I styled in collaboration with photographer Ben Cope. We ventured to the Salton Sea's post-apocalyptic shores last Fall to shoot this beautifully edgy story inspired by L.A.'s emerging avant garde designers. The most conceptual aspect of the story included scuba gear and styling to illustrate the designers "emerging" into the world, or rather, from the waters of the Salton Sea. WGSN is one of most reputable trend forecasting companies in the world and it was exciting to see this directional look featured on the site. Scuba-inspired styling is fashion forward not only for swimwear, but in a variety of ready-to-wear shapes as seen below. And with Alexander McQueen's post-apocalyptic "Plato's Atlantis" show making waves for Spring 2010, you can bet there will be more oceanic inspiration well into the future.