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Joseph, Fall 2011

I've been a long time fan of the London based label, Joseph and its cozy cashmeres and its fine gauge knits.  Pure chic!  Joseph doesn't try for trendy, they're only concerned with smart design and innovative techniques for their luxury knitwear.

All photos: Courtesy of Joseph for Style.com

Fall 2011 Fashion Show

For those of you who do not have a Facebook account (the "anti-FB's"), I wanted to share my Fall 2011 Collection with you.  After hours and hours of editing and arranging still photos, sound bytes and runway clips with my videographer extraordinaire, the video is finally here!  Hope you enjoy...

Is There A Silver Lining?

My Fall Collection is causing friction.  Immediately after my show, two of my friends ran back stage to try on the silver motorcycle jacket  -- the first look down the runway.  Jewelry designer and blogger, WendyB, has been a faithful client of mine for a while now, so I certainly have to get her a jacket of her own.  Beauty editor and good friend, Candice Sabatini jokingly said to Wendy, "We'll have to fight for it."  I'm thrilled at the response this little sample stirred up just minutes after it appeared on the catwalk, but I don't want anyone to get hurt!

Left: Wendy Brandes poses in my silver jacket

Right: Candice Sabatini in the silver sample

Photos: Randy Brooke

Several days later, I began putting my lookbook together and thought what a great piece it would be to get into Barney's!  I'm aiming high my taffetadarlings!  Why not?  I love all of my "babies" from my fall line, but I do think this one has a wide range of appeal.  Perhaps it's the "dress me up, dress me down" aspect of the design, perhaps it's the shape, or the fabric. Or maybe it's just simply, cool!

Model: Polina Mawuli

Photos: Randy Brooke

Last Friday I participated in a charity fashion show (more on that later) for the tsunami victims in Japan.  There were other designers showing as well, including two menswear designers, therefore, there were male models present.  Bonus!  Anyway, I became friendly with a few of them and one in particular, Justin Rinehart, was quite taken with.... the silver jacket!  "I'm obsessed with this jacket," he said.  "It's very McQueen," he added.  Okay, I don't know if that's total BS, but I loved him for saying it! 

Model: Polina Muwali

Photos: Randy Brooke

So now, I've got three people fighting over one jacket and one of them happens to be a guy!  Looks like I'll just have to do a production run on this piece, doesn't it?  Maybe you guys will actually see this in Barney's someday soon.  Here's hoping!!

Fashion For Charity

Some people think fashion is fluff.  Superficial stuff.  Well, that's partially true, we don't NEED clothes to survive (apart from the bare essentials) and we certainly don't need 60+ pairs of shoes (like yours truly) or any of the excesses that most of us partake in when it comes to our wardrobes.

But, fashion can prove itself useful for the greater good.  Case in point, the Perfect Red Circle.  A charity event to help raise money for the victims of the tsunami in Japan, the Perfect Red Circle is a collaboration between Diaspora Models and Pinstripe Magazine.  I am proud and honored to be one of the participating designers and I'll be showing my collection tomorrow evening at 6.45 sharp!  The event takes place on Friday, April 8 between 6.30-9.30 pm at the Griffin on Gansevoort Street in the heart of the trendy NYC Meatpacking District.  For those of you who are locals, click this link to get the details...tickets are free, but a $10 donation is suggested.  For all of you out-of-towners, sorry you can't see it live, but you can still make a donation!

Pictures From My Fall Collection

I was finally able to catch up with the photographer who shot my show, the great, Randy Brooke.  While I'm going through hundreds of photos trying to select the best ones for a lookbook, I thought, in the meantime, I would share some with my taffetadarlings...

Fall Fashion Show

The clock is ticking and we're just a few days away from my Fall 2011 show!!  Anxious.  That is the best word to describe my mood right now.  I'm really looking forward to showing this collection and while the excitement builds, I realize there are many things still to be done and many "fashion emergencies" to contend with before the first girl hits the catwalk.  I swear, after designing, planning and organizing my second season, I feel like I can conquer anything.  Multi-tasking is my middle name.  No, it's not "Danger," baby!  BE-HAVE!

If you're a fashion blogger and haven't received an invite and would like to attend, pls. contact me!

Oui To Bui

Designer, Barbara Bui, is nothing if not consistent.  I've been a fan of her sleek style for years now and her Fall 2011 collection did not disappoint.  She balanced proportion through her use of oversize jackets paired with skinny pants.  And as always, there was no shortage of leather and fur.  I'm particularly drawn to the bright white ensemble -- looks so fresh and current...

Photo Source (all): Yannis Vlamos / GoRunway.com via Style.com

Silver Streak

Just another little snippet to draw you in (hopefully)!  I'm working my way through my Fall Collection, one piece at a time, and I'm simply in love with the silver coated grey wool fabric that is taking shape right now as a new jacket piece. 

swatch card

Okay, I know it's pretty difficult to see what's going on here, but the "big reveal" will happen soon enough.  Meanwhile, I don't want to spoil it, I just want to entice you! 

a jacket starting to form...

Fall 2011

As Fall 2011 Fashion Week winds down in NYC, I am smack in the middle of my collection.  This season, I chose to show a bit later (end of March) rather than compete with the hundreds of other shows during Fashion Week.  There are literally ten shows every hour for one solid week all over the city and new labels and designers can easily get lost amongst the big guns and the hyped up-and-comers.  Though I am a veteran designer, I am still considered a newbie in terms of my own label, STACY LOMMAN : NEW YORK, which just launched last September.

sample in progress

So, I will keep my taffetadarlings updated over the next few weeks and perhaps even give you a glimpse of the new line.  I'm very excited to be working on my fall collection.  This season, I'm branching out a bit and you will see, of course, dresses as well as separates.  And I am LOVING my fabrics!  They are top shelf in quality, but they are innovate and subtle at the same time.  Have I piqued your interest??

An Ending And A Beginning

Today marks the end of my fundraising efforts on the Kickstarter website.  As most of you know, I did, in fact, meet my goal and therefore the project will be financed.  Yay!  Again, thank you to everyone who contributed.

While one project is ending, another is just beginning.  The funds have been raised and I am now able to move on to "phase II."  I'm anxious to get going with my Fall 2011 Collection!  This time, the theme is the French Resistance.  That's all I'm giving away!  My sponsors on Kickstarter will be privy to behind the scenes updates, but you will all have to be patient and wait to see the final product.

Let's make a great collection!



Molto Bene!

Ah Italy... why do you tease me so?  You lavish me with your luxurious fabrics.  You inundate me with style and originality.  You taunt me with techno textiles, mesmerize me with material and impress me with special finishes.

Lovely packaging and it cracks me up that it was sent "extremely urgent."

Italians takes their fabric seriously!

They're all so wonderful, where is a girl to start?  How can I choose?  I want you all!  My Fall line needs you!  Viva Italia!