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Ooohhh, Lingerie!!!! (September 15, 2022)

Comexposium USA is pleased to be hosting their first event in Montreal for 2 days on September 18-19th, 2022.

The tradeshow was originally planned in 2020, however due to the pandemic & travel restrictions it was postponed.

Curve Montreal is coinciding with Montreal Fashion week taking place Sept 19th to 25th.

“Mathieu St Arnaud president of MMode, an organization whose aim is to bring together players of Québec fashion industry to promote the industry’s know-how and innovative capability, and his team have been very supportive to bring a Curve event to Montreal.” says Raphael Camp, President of Curve. “Canada was on very strict lockdown, so this is the first time many of the retailers are traveling. Expectations are quite high as the Canadian lingerie community is looking forward to meet, network, & have a chance to preview collections more locally. We are bringing the curated Curve experience of the 50+ best intimate apparel & swim collections to Montreal with ample opportunities for discovering new designers, learning new business strategies, and networking. In particular we are excited to introduce brand MRKNTN, which was selected as one of the 10 talented designers for the prestigious Making the Cut reality tv fashion competition. Supporting new talent was an initiative we started in 2021 with the creation of the Lingerie Briefs Salon, our incubator program that gives space to new designers to showcase their products & Pitch Off, our online design competition. These programs along with new regional shows are important for the growth of our industry. We are listening to the demands of the market and pivoting to fulfill the needs of both brands & buyers.”

“Buying is always the main focus of the Curve shows, however post-Covid retailers are craving experiences. Consequently panels, discussions, & special networking events have become equally important.” says Kirsten Griffin, Communication and Visitor Promotion Director. “After 2 years of shutdown, buyers want to feel connected to the lingerie community, make some memories & have fun too. We worked hard to find a nice of balance at the upcoming Curve Montreal. The show will open with Keynote speaker Gilbert Russell of No Qualms Retail discussing Profitability & Growth for 2023 and in the afternoon Elomi, Freya, Goddess, & Fantasie will host a fit workshop. On Monday Sept 19th buyers are invited to kick off Montreal Fashion Week with a breakfast hosted by MMode and special panel on Diversity & Inclusivity moderated by Julie Buchinger – Director of publications, Clin d’œil & Espaces with speakers: Julie Artacho – Photographer & Anti-grossophobia activist, Mckenna Bisson – Designer & Owner / MAS Montréal, Marikym Hervieux – Co-founder, Personalities Agent & Producer /Humankind MGMT and Chloé Freslon – President /Urelles. Buyers will also get some pampering with complimentary massages & manicures. The highlight of the show will be an invitation only dinner cruise on the Bateau Mouche. We hope with these new initiatives Curve Montreal will become the go-to destination for buyers & brands to create long lasting relationships both professionally & personally.”

We also want to thank our local partners Mmode and Business Events Montreal for their support!

The 2023 shows are already in the planning stages with Curve events the next one will be Curve New York Feb 5-7th.

ABOUT CURVE

Curve produced by Comexposium USA, is the leading trade show for intimate apparel and swim in North America, with events in New York, Los Angeles, and Montreal.

Top brands, buyers, & industry influencers come to Curve to create business relationships and learn about the latest fashion trends and industry shifts.

https://curve-newyork.com

For more information, contact: Kirsten.griffin@comexposium.com

Daniel Quintanilla

Luxurious Stay

As a designer who is known for his lush inspirations and designing richly storied collections, Kevan Hall lives his life on a visual safari of sorts. For Spring 2023, the designer took his sketchbook south of the border to Todos Santos, Mexico, where he found himself enthralled by the burgeoning community of local artisans that call the region home. Hall’s inspiration took final form when he checked into Hotelito, where he was surrounded by a feast of vibrant colors, textures, and clean architectural lines that define the décor of the hotel. The saturated palette of persimmon, fuchsia, yellow, azure, and violet all of which are just a stone’s throw away from the crystal-clear turquoise ocean, are the final ingredients in the fashionable feast of the collection that was sent down the runway for the season.

Hall set out to create a collection that his customers can wear as they go about every aspect of their busy lives. “These are clothes that women can wear effortlessly for day…cotton embroidered dresses, neon brights, summer tweeds, graphic-printed georgettes are casual & chic,” says Kevan Hall. “There are also cocktail dresses and evening ensembles in textured jacquards, taffeta, silk organza, beaded laces and fringe that are at once sophisticated and sexy providing the perfect balance for the modern woman… the woman for whom I design.”

Spring 2023 also saw the launch of a capsule handbag and belt collection, all created in Italy with the interlocked “KH” monogram logo that will be a signature of the collection going forward. The bags are made of some of the finest Italian leathers on the market, some with perforated detailing. The belts are reversible in vibrant color combinations like chartreuse/turquoise, persimmon/yellow, pink/coral, and black/white for a graphic, more classic statement.

The collection all came together in a salon-style showing where models were encouraged to stop, turn, pivot, and pose at a less-than-standard runway pace. The effect was at once classic and “old school” in feel, and yet wholly modern with more than one in the audience smiling with delight as the models of all ages made their way through the breezy, white space that evoked a feeling that truly complemented the inspirational roots of the collection.

Ken Downing, Creative Director of Halston was on hand for the show and summed up his feelings about the collection as, “A shared love of femininity and sensuality, Halston alum Kevan Hall gives women a reason to get dressed up this coming Spring. Fresh florals and ribbon infused tweeds in saturated shades of pinks, coral, yellow, and more, will move effortlessly from day to evening. Graphic black and white brilliantly blocked to contrasting perfection or as an artisanal print came together with shocking pink belts.” Downing concludes, ”I’m in love with Kevan’s cargo pocket ball skirt in pink with a white eyelet blouse and equally as crazy about his candy rainbow beaded fringe on a lagoon blue column, both favorites! Can it be Spring tomorrow?”

Teri Agins, Author and iconic fashion writer, says, “I was just blown away! I’ve watched Kevan Hall since his Halston days. While he’s always been able to conquer the red carpet, which is no small feat, but what he’s also managed to capture with this collection is what today’s elegant, stylish consumer wants to wear in every aspect of her busy day. Kevan’s garments have something extra!” Agins continues, “In Kevan’s deft hands, normally heavy tweeds and weighty beads floated down the runway in springtime perfection – light as a feather. The eyelet was sensational! He has his own mastery of technique that so many others simply lack. Kevan Hall’s Spring 2023 was a tour de force of stylish realness and the casting and pace of the show was old-school cool.”

Daniel Quintanilla

A New Spotlight

The vision for Luna by LaVoie comes from the heart and hands of mother and founder Marina LaVoie, who held an illustrious 20-year career in national broadcast media while raising three young boys alongside her husband. As a modern professional career woman and mother, Marina wears all the hats, pants, coats and bags. She is every woman.

During her first pregnancy, search as she might, she could not find a bag, backpack or purse for taking care of newborns and young children that fit her fashion-forward style. Most of these bags are bulky, designed with only functionality in mind, not high fashion. Why should expecting mothers sacrifice practicality in the name of quality and style?

Marina’s search for design inspiration and materials led her to the small village of Sesto Fiorentino just outside Florence Italy. Here, she met a family of craftsmen and women, skilled in the art of Italian leather and able to utilize large swatches of the highest quality skins with care and attention to detail that she had never before seen. The result of this trip is a new lease on life and the beginning of a half-decade journey to create a line of bags and accessories that perfectly blend both fashion and function for the modern mother.

With this spark, the Luna by LaVoie collection is born. High fashion and uncompromising quality for all phases of a woman’s life. The Luna collection is designed from the start with mothers in mind, while stylish and practical enough to grace the shoulder of any professional, fashionista or world traveler. Every Luna bag features timeless design, ample storage space segmented for practicality, a striking blue-toned water-resistant liner, and sleek, sturdy hardware.

Women are strong, versatile, and beautiful – all qualities you’ll find in the bags of Luna by LaVoie. Today, Marina continues her dream of providing a luxury product for expecting and new mothers. In addition, she is also helping to raise awareness for peripartum and postpartum depression research by donating a portion of each sale to these causes.

Daniel Quintanilla

NEW YORK, NY – September 9, 2022

The 12th Annual Rookie USA Fashion Show presented by Haddad Brands took place last night in New York City as part of New York Fashion Week at Fashion on Fifth. The exclusive event was a sought-after celebration of childrenswear with many celebrities and supporters in attendance. Some of the world’s most fashionable celebrity kids and influencers walked the runway in the latest looks and must-have gear including apparel, accessories, and footwear from top international brands including Levi’s®, Converse, Jordan, Hurley, and Nike.

The show benefitted the foundation of global artist, actor, fashion designer and philanthropist Maluma. His foundation El Arte De Los Sueños is based in his hometown of Medellin, Colombia, and its mission is to mentor and coach adolescents in vulnerable situations through the art of the urban genre in music. The focus is to become a bridge between art and dreams through the different levels of art development – creating a song, composition, percussion, dance, and creative art. Maluma’s sister Manuela Londono Arias, who runs the foundation along with the support of their parents Luis Londono, and Marlli Arias were on hand to host the event.

“We are so proud of all the children who came out tonight to strut the catwalk. We’re very proud of how they all rocked the runway with their parents there supporting and cheering them on. And we are proud to partner with our very first Latin charity, Maluma’s El Arte De Los Suenos,” says Fran Boller, SVP Marketing for Haddad Brands.

This year is the first time that the Rookie USA Fashion Show partnered with a musician and Latin artist. The event was also hosted by New York’s very own Laura Stylez from Hot 97. Performances were presented by R&B Artist Samaria and the local music & arts group Brooklyn United. DJ Sophia Rocks provided the soundtrack to the catwalk. Celebrity attendees sitting front row included Marcus Jordan, Sterling Shepard, Obi Toppin, Chanel Iman, Yudy Arias, Rip Hamilton, Emmanuel Sanders, CC Sabathia, Victor Cruz, Carlos Beltran, Chris Johnson, Tiki Barber, Adam “Pacman” Jones, Kemba Walker, Fabolous & Emily B, DJ Camilo, Robinson Cano, Jenni “Jwoww” Farley, Peter Quillin, Daz Dillinger, Molly Ringwald, Dascha Polanco, Hot 97’s Laura Stylez, Influencer Melanie White, and many more.

Celebrity Kids, Influencers and Designers That Took The Stage

Apollo and Romeo, nephews of Maluma and sons of Yudy Arias

NFL star Sterling Shepard’s daughters. Cali and Cassie

NFL star Victor Cruz’s daughter, Kennedy

NFL star Emmanuel Sanders’ children, Princeton and Zoie

NFL star Chris Johnson’s children, Chris, Kaden, and Honey

NFL star Tiki Barber’s daughters, Brooklyn and Teagan

NFL star Adam “Pacman” Jones’ children, Triniti and Adam

NFL star Brandon Flowers’ children, Brynn and Bain

MLB star Derek Jeter’s nephew, Jalen Jeter-Martin

MLB star Carlos Beltran’s daughters, Kiara and Ivana

MLB star Robinson Cano’s children, Galia & Robinson Jr Cano

MLB star Edwin Diaz’s son, Jahel Diaz

NBA star Rip Hamilton’s children, Peyton and Parker

NBA star Obi Toppin’s children, Daniel and Remi

Detroit Pistons star Kemba Walker’s niece, Kali

Fabolous and Emily B sons Johan and Jonas

The Real Host Adrienne Bailon nieces Jet Marie and Beau

Power 105’s DJ Envy’s children, London, Jaxson, and Brooklyn

Actor JB Smoove’s nephew, Anthony

Actress Molly Ringwald’s children, Adele and Roman

Actress Dascha Polanco’s son, Aryam

Child Actress, Caroline Valencia

Rapper Daz Dilinger’s son, Zylen

Reality Star Jenni “Jwoww” Farley’s children, Meilani and Greyson

Reality Star Guerdy Abraira’s son, Liam

Boxer Peter Quillin’s children, Joaquin, Valencia, and Lucia

Influencer Mel White’s daughter, Ann Drew

Influencer Yvette Garcia’s children, Kamilla and Mason

Hails, Influencer @Hails_World

Ava, Leah and Chase Clements, Influencers @Clementstwins & @Cut2thisChase

Aiden Garcia, Influencer @Aiden_J_Garcia

Red Little Missy, Influencer @Redlilmissy

Mia the Mini Diva, Influencer @Miatheminidiva

ABOUT EL ARTE DE LOS SUENOS (ART OF DREAMS):

In October 2016, the global artist, actor, fashion designer and philanthropist, Maluma and his family felt it was the right moment to convert their gratitude towards life into concrete actions that will allow others to have opportunities through art. And, develop a project based on respecting life, overcoming adversity, happiness, and creativity. This is how the foundation called El Arte de los Sueños (Art of Dream) was officially born. The foundation’s mission is to mentor and coach adolescents in vulnerable situations through the art of the urban genre in music. The focus is to become a bridge between art and dreams through the different levels of art development – Creating a song, composition, percussion, dance, and creative art. 320 dreamers have been part of the foundation since 2017 from the following communities in the City of Medellín, Colombia within in six municipalities: La Estrella, Bello, El Retiro, Santa Bárbara, Sopetrán, San Pedro de los Milagros and Medellín. And, in Colombia, the foundation has made donations to three capital cities: Mocoa, Cartagena, San Andrés and Providencia.

For more information on the foundation, please visit: https://elartedelossuenos.com

Daniel Quintanilla

New York, NY – September 14, 2022

COTERIE New York, fashion’s premier event serving women’s contemporary and advanced contemporary markets, hosted by global industry connector Informa Markets Fashion returns to New York September 18-20 at the Javits Center, with a ground up rebrand that is the COTERIE as you know it, but not as you would expect it.

COTERIE New York brings thousands of top-tier retailers and premium brands together to display upcoming collections and immediates at this premier fashion wholesale event during market week in the U.S. fashion capital. This will be the first peek into the evolution of COTERIE featuring a new look, new vision, and new offering.

The new era of COTERIE will feature three immersive experience areas, centered around sustainability, technology, and community, which will come together to create a living representation of the current and future state of fashion. COTERIE New York has collaborated with world renowned architect Gonzalez Haase AAS to create two of the three design experience areas as well as a new unique concept area on the show floor which will feature a selection of carefully curated COTERIE brands.

“The new era of COTERIE will bring a modern energy to the women’s advanced contemporary and contemporary market. COTERIE is where ideas and conversations converge to create new ideas and drive new innovations through meaningful connections.” -Kelly Helfman, President Informa Markets Fashion “We recognize that the COTERIE community expects a higher level of standards when it comes to this show. We plan to exceed these expectations with this evolution.”

In line with COTERIE New York’s evolved mission and vision, sustainability will be at the forefront of the show. This season COTERIE has partnered with Arcadia Earth and AMERI_ICAN to shine a light on the current reality of the impact humans are having on the environment and call into question how far our industry will go to protect it. Part immersive metaverse experience and part educational moment, this space is designed to inspire all of us to work together towards a more sustainable future. This exciting opportunity combines both the physical and virtual worlds for attendees to experience.

COTERIE New York welcomes cutting edge technology to the ever-modernizing fashion industry, being presented in partnership with DRESSX. The future-gazing aspect of COTERIE explores technological advancements and new forms of craft that are shaping fashion. This season the show is bridging IRL and digital fashion through an interactive AR (Augmented Reality). Attendees can discover the possibilities of digital fashion and “try on” a custom digital piece: a COTERIE New York digital tee.

The COTERIE Community Hub will be the cornerstone of the event in which the COTERIE evolution will be shared through intentional design. The COTERIE Community Hub will serve as a meeting spot, discussion area, and learning space for brands, retailers, and partners. The hub will feature a variety of amenities including a lounge area, complimentary water bottles, espresso hours, cocktail hours, show bags.

In addition to the show floor registered guests can attend thought-provoking panel discussions led by industry leaders and held daily on the education stage. Highlights include:

• “Optimizing the Wholesale Model for the Future” led by Robin Mellery-Pratt, The Business of Fashion and panelists Katie Kolodinski, Founder & Creative Director at Silk Laundry and Lander Desmedt, Co-Founder and CEO of HNST and Kate Linstrom, Design Director at MAGNLENS.

• “BEYOND THE BUZZWORD: (Re)defining Sustainability in 2022 and Beyond”, with moderator Kelly Helfman, President of Informa Markets Fashion and panelists Valentino Vettori, Founder, Arcadia Earth and Vesna Cremona, Founder, AMER_ICAN will discuss a future vision where fashion companies and the industry as a whole is actively working towards a more sustainable future together.

• “(DIGITAL) FASHION FORWARD: Decoding Opportunities in Digital Fashion,” during which a panel of experts will dive deeper into the opportunities that digital fashion and NFTs have to offer.

Show events, education, and daily happenings can be found HERE.

Over 820 brands will showcase their latest designs, including local New York brands SERPUI, ONCEPT NYC, DL1961, Amanda Uprichard, Saylor, Blank NYC, Halston, Mignonne Gavigan, and international brands MISSONI, Silk Laundry, and Maxine Simoens. An incredible selection of Black-owned brands at COTERIE includes Jessica Rich, LITA by Ciara, Ibeka, Carlton Jones and Rollie Nation. Brands can apply HERE to participate in this bi-annual fashion wholesale event.

Top buyers from retail chains, boutiques, online retailers, and big box majors will be onsite in New York to discover latest trends and shop the leading domestic and international brands. Registered retailers include Anthropologie, Beams, Bergdorf Goodman, Big Drop, Bloomingdales, Fenwick, Intermix, ISETAN, Merci, Neiman Marcus, Printemps, Saks Fifth Avenue, Shopbop among many others.

For more information about additional 2022 Informa Markets Fashion events, please visit:
https://www.findfashionevents.com.

Daniel Quintanilla

Bright & Renewed

Negris Lebrum held its runway show tonight to show off Spring/ Summer 2023 in such absolute stunning for at New York Fashion Week here at David Dupuy Studios on the east side of midtown Manhattan just off Park Avenue, a back to basics regimen in anyone’s life is always the best policy to find out who you are once again.

In true Negris Lebrum fashion, this Houston, Texas native collection proudly proved why it’s walking at NYFW, going back to its roots starting from scratch, and emphasizing black in most of its dresses, sweaters, and pantsuits, but what Negris fell in love with this season is the color of red, which could be the new black in many respects, plus a multiple color palate in a few pieces that are psychedelic at first glance, but toned down for the mature and advancing 1960’s into into 2022.

The key takeaway to Negris Lebrum SS23 was adding black and white to their already line of staples such as shorts, sweaters, and dresses also transitional from Winter to Spring, as well as Spring to Summer requiring cooler fabrics, you can also see sequin gray, silver, gold, and black in this back to basics collections, as well as pantsuits and blazers being the focal point of this SS23 edition of back to basics, also celebrating the idea of being normal again post-COVID-19 pandemic.

The already storied history of Negris Lebrum, the collection, has played a pivotal roll at New York Fashion Week, advancing from its early days of t-shirts on the catwalk, to a fully robust collection that emphasizes the basics, but are not just the basics, they are super-enhanced to be something extraordinarily special, just because of the colors, and details that Negris Lebrum falls in love with while constructing each season.

Daniel Quintanilla

Let’s Come Together

Infinite Exposure Shows once again was visited by Daniel plus Lauren on Saturday afternoon at New York Fashion Week off 46th Street and 12th Avenue here in New York City, where this extremely welcoming and family atmosphere brought an array of talented collections together, with credit to those who help put it together also.

Collections such as 2.0 Premiere, Vigilantes, and Virginia Cathey Collections under one roof for a truly colorful and detailed show not only just in the presentation itself, but in the pieces on the catwalk, branding was extremely important with each collection, plus designs that were hard to miss.

The season is Spring/ Summer 2023, and Infinite Exposure Shows gave us a powerful reason to look forward to next year, dressing up the world in such bold and bright colors for more than a positive time in the season, but instilled confidence for the mighty woman.

Daniel Quintanilla

Anti-Angel

AdoreMe got the be seen first hand by Daniel plus Lauren on Friday night here at New York Fashion Week for Hi-Tech Moda at the Edison Ballroom, where AdoreMe is not just a typical lingerie line of bras and panties, AdoreMe stands for the future of the intimate apparel industry.

AdoreMe makes itself accessible to all shapes and sizes, inclusivity is the biggest player in the roots of AdoreMe, AdoreMe has also sent a message to former victor, Victoria’s Secret, that the angels do not rule the underwear world anymore, it’s all about feeling confident, and feeling good in your own skin, without the need to be size 6 or below.

AdoreMe is one of a kind lingerie that makes you feel welcomed as a woman, where it’s designer portrayed that message when he spoke before and after the runway show, because we’re in a time when attention needs to be paid to social issues across the globe, and when women need more self-assurance that they’re worth more than what they’re pigeon-holed to be.

Daniel Quintanilla

The First Stop In Fashion

Daniel plus Lauren on Friday at New York Fashion Week here in New York City got to be apart of an extraordinary exhibit in Tribeca where the life and times of Women’s Wear Daily was displayed for all generations of fashion, then and now, can see fashion unfold in many generations over the last 100 years, it’s happening now in Tribeca in lower Manhattan.

Daniel Quintanilla

An Elegant Timeline

The Jane Morgan collection of gowns from her storied music and Hollywood career, finally arrived in New York City Friday night at New York Fashion Week at the 3 West Club, where a showroom of gowns that Jane Morgan wore at poignant moments of her showbiz career, were “In My Style” as the exhibit is titled, all displaying the detailed glamour and beauty from moments in time based on the style of the day, and organized greatly by LA Presse’s Bonnie Bien.

A collection such as Jane Morgan’s “In My Style” is best experienced from the very beginning to the present, Jane’s early years of singing began in grade school, acting and singing in local theater productions based out of her hometown of Kennebunkport, Maine at The Kennebunkport Playhouse, and also in high school where Jane competed against other students in singing, Jane then graduated high school where she went onto attend Juilliard School, intending to have an Opera singing career, this beautiful gown of black sequin and green detailing represent the starting point of what made Jane Morgan an American Songbird.

Shortly after Jane’s time studying at Juilliard, it was the 1930’s that Jane’s singing career began at a high note, with albums such as “The Big Hits”, “Serenades”, and a self-titled recording album, Jane’s best look from the 1930’s was a black velvet column gown and v-shaped back with front side vents designed by Don Loper of California, Jane’s choice of thin-strapped high heels were black with sequin by Escada, and the original fashion illustrator of Jane’s dress here was Frederico Wittop, who coined this illustration as “Lady In Black Dress”.

Heading into the 1960’s, Jane’s look is best remembered for this fabulous cream-colored gown with hearty detailing of pearls and beads that make diamond and circle designs with a pair of St. John’s silver high heels, it was in this era where Jane started performing in the finest venues in the United States, thanks to Jerry Weintraub, who Jane met to be her new manager after her previous agent died, Jane and Jerry also subsequently married in 1965.

Moving along to the late 1960’s, Jane went onto perform at the “Academy Awards” with her song “I Will Wait For You”, recording several dozen singles under one LP for ABC Records, appearing on her own special in 1968, and continuing to record hit music, one of Jane’s most memorable albums of this time was “Jane In Spain”, where Spanish embroidery in black when lace was first seen on fabrics is a great pioneer in this red gown that’s definitely Latin-inspired, black high heel sandals were also new to the style scene as lighter fabrics and satin was first used.

Though Jane Morgan retired from performing in 1973, Jane continued to be on the music scene, Hollywood scene, and even the political scene, where fast-forwarding to modern times in Jane’s life, performing at the UNICEF Ball, The Beverly Wilshire Hotel, getting her own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on May 6, 2011, and being seen in these sequin-dominated dresses while photographing with Actor, Warren Beatty, and President, George Bush, Senior.

Now’s your chance to experience the storied music and Hollywood career of Jane Morgan for yourself at 3 West Club at 3 W.51st Street in Manhattan across from Rockefeller Center, now until this coming Wednesday, it’s a once in a lifetime opportunity put together by La Presse’s own, Bonnie Bein, who’s also a lifelong friend of Jane Morgan, going back to Jane’s early years.

Daniel Quintanilla