All Posts Tagged With: "Fashion Week"

The September Issue

R.J. Cutler’s, The September Issue, was released this past Friday. The September Issue had the highest grossing opening weekend for an A&E IndieFilms production as well as for Roadside Attractions and has the 2nd highest per screen opening weekend average from all films for this year.

“We’re thrilled with the films opening. People are fascinated by Anna Wintour and wanted to see this revealing and funny film, the first real portrait of a legend who’s reigned at Vogue for 20 years,” said Howard Cohen, Co-President of Roadside Attractions.

The September Issue opens on September 11, 2009 in Los Angeles and select cities.

THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE, directed by R.J. Cutler and a Roadside Attractions release and A&E IndieFilms production, opened with the 5th highest all-time per screen average for a documentary this past weekend in New York – August 28, 2009. The film opened on 6 screens for a staggering $40,013 per screen average and an average total weekend gross at a remarkable $240,078.

GOTTEX SS 2010 Sneak Peek

New York Fashion Week Spring 2010: GOTTEX SS 2010 sneak peek

Molly Grad debuts her vision as the head of design for swimwear brand Gottex September 14th at 7PM in the Tent in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week.

Grad comes to Gottex with an impressive resume, graduating from London’s Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Her career began working with Stella McCartney and continued by honing her skills designing for Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent. Prior to Gottex she most recently held the title of senior designer at Gianfranco Ferre. “ Gottex has an amazing heritage. I am going to take the DNA of the brand and give it a fresh direction with out foresaking its incredible past ” said Grad.

Rebecca Romijn Guest On Tomorrow’s Project Runway Show

Rebecca Romijn Guest On Tomorrow’s Project Runway Show: New guest judge Rebecca Romijn on tomorrow night’s brand new episode of Project Runway: Season 6 on Lifetime!

You can watch Rebecca Romijn critique the designers, while she makes her debut appearance as a celebrity guest judge.


Project Runway: Heidi Klum (left) & Rebecca Romijn (right)

Cesar Galindo New York Fashion Week Spring 2010

Sneak Peek : Cesar Galindo New York Fashion Week Spring 2010.

Fashion designer and former Houstonian CESAR GALINDO will be showing his Spring 2010 collection, Thursday, September 10th. Galindo states, “The current moment dictates original design desires and my clientele expects pieces which take them places and allows them to be feminine, beautiful, captivating and not basic at this point in time. They seek looks, which are classic, forward, and filled with fantasy. Fantasy is part of the modern movement currently at hand and I intend to reflect on it with this collection”.

For Spring 2010 Galindo takes you on a journey back into the future but with today’s fun and creative ease of styles, colors, textures and designs. Impeccably tailored cocktail dresses, gowns & suitings- a Galindo trademark are exquisitely designed with unique patterns, orchestrated seams; one-seam garments and engineered doses of lux architecture perfectly accentuate Galindo’s silhouettes.

Colors- red, fuchsia, orange, taupe, gold, silver, black & white. Textures- matte, shines, clear & multi-layered. Fabrics- foiled linen, silk charmuse, wovens, chiffon solids and polka dots, some accentuated with accents of metal, mesh & beading and custom painted jeweled embellished details are focal points that effortlessly sculpture and control the look.

PORTS 1961 Spring/Summer 2010 Collection: New York Fashion Week Spring 2010

Sneak Peek: For Ports 1961’s Creative Director Tia Cibani taking a chance is half the fun……

Cibani who took on the challenge of opening a signature retail boutique in New York’s meatpacking district during the economic downtown knows one thing for sure “Give women beautiful clothes that represent value & quality and they will still find a way to buy them” said Cibani. Based on the success of her boutiques, Cibani has taken the next step in presenting her brand’s identity to the public by moving her show to the Tent in Bryant Park.

She will connect with the consumer directly by inviting her best clients from the NY & LA boutiques in addition to the media & wholesale accounts. “My customer is always online and in the know, so why not invite them to see it live and experience the presentation first hand.” Cibani’s September 10th show will explore the concept of “Craft meets Innovation”.

Anna Wintour on the Late Show with David Letterman

Anna Wintour made a guest appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman last night.

I couldn’t miss this interview for the world! Just in case you’ve missed it, Talking Makeup is excited bring to you the Anna Wintour on the Late Show with David Letterman video to watch!

Pre-sale tickets for R.J. Cutler’s documentary The September Issue are now available for the first official theatrical showing of The September Issue this Thursday, August 27, at 12am for the Chelsea 9 theater in New York. Get your ticket to fashion’s most-highly anticipated film. The September Issue gives you a behind-the-scenes look into the world of Vogue magazine and the woman behind the pages, Anna Wintour.

MAC Nail Trend FW 09

MAC Nail Trend FW 09 will be available August 27th-September 2009.

MAC Nail Trend FW 09: Backstage and front row, nail trend has arrived! More than a colour statement, an of-the-moment approach that dazzles with innovation and style. How to do it? Enter JIN SOON, much-sought after NAIL GURU, who has worked with the best celebs, collaborating with MAC to create SIX NAIL COLOURS exclusively for MAC. Fashion addicts won’t be able to survive without them this Fall.

 MAC Nail Trend FW 09:


From Left: MAC Nail Lacquer Beyond Jealous Blackened Blue Green, MAC Nail Lacquer For Fun Rich Clean Purple

Let Lifetime Buy You a New Outfit to Welcome Project Runway Season 6

In celebration of Lifetime’s upcoming debut of Project Runway Season 6, let Lifetime buy you a new outfit to welcome the 2009 fall season. Season kicks off Thursday 8/20/2009. So don’t miss it!

HOW TO ENTER TO WIN: All you have to do is watch Project runway Season 6 trailer below, and leave a comment with 1 reason why are you excited about the new season. I’m going to pick one lucky winner randomly this weekend. Good Luck:)

Project Runway ALL-STAR CHALLENGE!

On behalf of Lifetime Networks, Talking Makeup is pleased to let you know about Project Runway’s ALL-STAR CHALLENGE!

To celebrate the premiere of Season 6 of Project Runway on August 20th, at 8PM ET/PT eight designers from past seasons will return to compete in a two-hour Lifetime Special.

Unprecedented Special Event to Air at 8:00PM ET/PT and Feature Designers from Previous Seasons. Special to be Followed by the Season Six Premiere of PROJECT RUNWAY at 10PM ET/PT and the Debut of the All-New Companion Series MODELS OF THE RUNWAY at 11PM ET/PT.

For the first time in Project Runway history, eight former fan favorites and Project Runway superstars are returning to the catwalk to compete against one another in the two-hour special, Project Runway: All-Star Challenge. The spirited competition premieres Thursday, August 20, at 8PM ET/PT and will be followed by the highly anticipated premiere of the sixth season of Project Runway at 10PM ET/PT and the debut of the all-new companion series, Models of the Runway, at 11PM ET/PT.

Avon Fashion Week Stylist Anthony Barrow Interviews With Marta Walsh

Couple of weeks ago I was given an amazing opportunity to interview Avon’s Fashion Week Stylist Anthony Barrow. In this interview Anthony talks to me about his beginnings as a top hair stylist, his experience appearing on Bravo’s hit series “Make me a Super Model“, Fall’s Hottest Hair Styling Trends, and future plans.

Marta Walsh: When did your fascination for hair design begin?
Anthony Barrow: My fascination for hair design started when I was at art school when I met a group of visiting cosmetology students.

MW: How did you get your first big break as a professional hairdresser? What were some of your most memorable celebrity collaborations?
AB: My first big break was the British Hairdressing Awards. Some of the most memorable collaborations were with Juliette Binoche and Ozzy Osbourne.

MW: What is your main philosophy regarding hair & beauty?
AB: It has to be beautiful, no matter how extreme!

MW: What are some of the hottest fall hair trends?
AB: Classic shapes with modern textures and accent colors will be popular this fall.

MW: Which hair styling tools and products are must-have to achieve some of the hairstyles we are going to see this coming fall?
AB: Everyone should have Advance Techniques Mirror Shine Spray and a flat iron.