Italy Likes Me and I Didn't Know it!!!
frizzifrizzi by Gaylor Mangumbu
It's in Italian, BUT WOWWWW! so cool!!!
Gia Fragalli è un jewelry designer alle prime armi ma molto decisa e con obiettivi ben chiari presenta una collezione di gioielli in argento interamente realizzati a mano.
Nonostante la famiglia abbia un solido background nel settore lei ha preferito per anni dedicarsi ad altro e cosi dopo una permanenza di 6 anni in Brasile , 2 anni a Londra e diversi mesi un po’ di qua e un po’ di là è maturata l’idea della Uno Collection.
It's in Italian, BUT WOWWWW! so cool!!!
Gia Fragalli
Scritto il 09 ottobre 2009 da Gaylor Mangumbu.
Gia Fragalli è un jewelry designer alle prime armi ma molto decisa e con obiettivi ben chiari presenta una collezione di gioielli in argento interamente realizzati a mano.
Nonostante la famiglia abbia un solido background nel settore lei ha preferito per anni dedicarsi ad altro e cosi dopo una permanenza di 6 anni in Brasile , 2 anni a Londra e diversi mesi un po’ di qua e un po’ di là è maturata l’idea della Uno Collection.
Get Your Hands Dirty!
Krissy from www.dirtyhandsny.com came by last Tuesday to do a profile on me for her blog. It was really fun having her over and teaching her how to make bangles!
If you want to read our whole interview from their blog and see more pictures just click here!
MAKING METAL JEWELRY IN DUMBO
“I play with metal. I like taking a piece of metal and turning it into something – a bracelet, a ring, an earring, or a bookmark, or something that’s wearable or usable, in a sense.”
So the whole idea of Gia is that she’s the modern girl that goes out to work, then to dinner, then to a party, and then she goes back to work the next day with the same clothes but feeling awesome, not skipping two beats about it – she’s just great.
I think I’m just inspired by breathing.
Introducing Gia
SQSPhotography has paired up with Gia Fragalli fro the first catalogue shoot of the first collection!
Yeyyyy!!! we are very excited together we came up with the concept for the the shoot.
Gia Fragalli started officially last July with the beads, stones and wires, because we didnt have a studio we were very limited to what kind of jewelry we could produce. the former "Wire me Madly" collection is now being dubbed as Audrey because it's delicate and feminine. It's classic and the embodiment of "woman". My inspiration for this collection was the Classic look of what they called then "a modern woman", and I believe Audrey is exactly that!
The Uno Collection woll now be called GIA as the namesake collection. Uno was designed 3 years ago in Brazil after I returned from Europe. Gia is the Modern everyday Girl who gets up in the morning and heads to work, going on meetings, lunches and happy hours, then she struts out of the bathroom with her hair down her eyes smokey and a couple of buttons undone on her shirt, looking flawless, she heads to her date, or dinner with friends, either way Gia is a Gotham Gal, a Cosmopolitan with an edge. She will look great all night and will not look like she is doing the "Walk of Shame" in the morning.
And then we come to Ivy, is the last collection I designed. A mix of all the metals I like to work with: copper, nickle, brass, silver and 14kt goldfill, sometimes 2 tone pieces other times all metals mixed in. Ivy has a little more punk rock feel, she's a tough cookie, but very relaxed and urban at the same time
I can't wait to do the photoshoot!
Yeyyyy!!! we are very excited together we came up with the concept for the the shoot.
Gia Fragalli started officially last July with the beads, stones and wires, because we didnt have a studio we were very limited to what kind of jewelry we could produce. the former "Wire me Madly" collection is now being dubbed as Audrey because it's delicate and feminine. It's classic and the embodiment of "woman". My inspiration for this collection was the Classic look of what they called then "a modern woman", and I believe Audrey is exactly that!
The Uno Collection woll now be called GIA as the namesake collection. Uno was designed 3 years ago in Brazil after I returned from Europe. Gia is the Modern everyday Girl who gets up in the morning and heads to work, going on meetings, lunches and happy hours, then she struts out of the bathroom with her hair down her eyes smokey and a couple of buttons undone on her shirt, looking flawless, she heads to her date, or dinner with friends, either way Gia is a Gotham Gal, a Cosmopolitan with an edge. She will look great all night and will not look like she is doing the "Walk of Shame" in the morning.
And then we come to Ivy, is the last collection I designed. A mix of all the metals I like to work with: copper, nickle, brass, silver and 14kt goldfill, sometimes 2 tone pieces other times all metals mixed in. Ivy has a little more punk rock feel, she's a tough cookie, but very relaxed and urban at the same time
I can't wait to do the photoshoot!
Gia & Chak Chel
Last year during the "OFF" Fashion Week event Gia Fragalli participated, I met the girls from Chak Chel, Yen and Saudia, they make these amazing handbags. Through that we came to working together on their next line.
My friend Cristina Dias, another jewelry designer that I called in for the Chak Chel's Handles. Yen and Saudia came to me in November but it was impossible for me to take them on on then, and we talked again in the beggining of the year and they were still interested in having Gia Fragalli involved in the project, so I happilly accepted!
This week Cristinal scupled the width of the handle, I will work on testures tomorrow, and the resin shoyl be back in 2 weeks! cant wait to see it!
Banging Anna Sheffield
I'm really excited I actually got to work on Anna Sheffield's Jewelry today!
Yes, i know you ythought this was going to be a DIRRRTY post huh!
For the one's that know me, knows I LOOOVE to "BANG" on metal... I guess all silversmiths do. So much so that for Valentine's Day my mom made me the cutest bracelet that says "HAPPINESS IS BANG BANG DUMBO".
Last week my friend Blondi came by and I totally banged out a very cool bracelet for her. She has very small wrists, but we wanted a bracelet that would reflect her, so I chose a 4mm Rond Wire and I wanted to be textured on the front, square on top, rounded off the sides, then very slick on the inside. To achieve that I needed to bang the crap out of the metal so it could take the shape I was looking for.
I litteraly *banged* the crap out of thiose braselets... so much theat my chest became all bruised from holding the madril on my chest... the Vise has been removed from it's iriginal home and not yet bolted down...
Her signature bracelets all have an oval shap... yeah... pretty cool!
I had never done oval shape before, and I got to reform the "buckle bracelets" ... that was pretty awesome!!!
Yes, i know you ythought this was going to be a DIRRRTY post huh!
For the one's that know me, knows I LOOOVE to "BANG" on metal... I guess all silversmiths do. So much so that for Valentine's Day my mom made me the cutest bracelet that says "HAPPINESS IS BANG BANG DUMBO".
Last week my friend Blondi came by and I totally banged out a very cool bracelet for her. She has very small wrists, but we wanted a bracelet that would reflect her, so I chose a 4mm Rond Wire and I wanted to be textured on the front, square on top, rounded off the sides, then very slick on the inside. To achieve that I needed to bang the crap out of the metal so it could take the shape I was looking for.
I litteraly *banged* the crap out of thiose braselets... so much theat my chest became all bruised from holding the madril on my chest... the Vise has been removed from it's iriginal home and not yet bolted down...
On another news, we are gearring up for the 1st shoot for the GF catalogue!!!!! stay tuned!
Big Bang with BING BANG!
Hello everyone!
I have great news!
I was just offered an internship for Anna Sheffield! I'm so excited!
Anna is an amazing Jewelry Designer here in NYC, with a costume design and metalsmith background.
Bing Bang is her "Street" collection, which is what I am hoping UNO will become. I am looking foward to this new phase, and I feel truly inspired by her. Her studio is amazing, and the girls that I will be working with make her team a pleasure to spend the day with!
If you want to know more about Anna Sheffield and her jewelry just follow the link.
Gia Fragalli Creations Jewelry Workshop
The Gia Fragalli Creations Jewelry Workshop is the place to begin your artistic journey into the world of jewelry making. Small classes assure the special attention you need to explore your creative potential.
If you're just starting out or have dabbled in the jewelry arts before, you have found the right jewelry classes.
The Creations Workshop will get you started on the right path. We begin by introducing you to the most common tools and techniques.
Class demonstrations focus on the proper techniques needed to build a strong foundation for the jewelry arts. With these skills you can design and create any jewelry design you can dream.
Specializing in Hand Fabrication, we offer classes in soldering, cabochon and prong stone setting, forging, metalworking, and wire working. Hands on experience working with copper, sterling silver, and brass.
Classes are on going and are offered 6 days a week, morning, afternoon and evening times available. Please contact us for availability and upcoming weekend workshops with the masters.
During these classes you will learn the use of hand tools, powered tools and torches. Individuality is highly encouraged, and supported!
Objectives:
This class will provide you with general knowledge through multiple hands-on jewelry making exercises.
What you will learn:
*If you choose the Gold Package
Wires:
· Making of bails and jump rings
Soldering:
· Soldering is immediately introduced into the program
· Preparation and cleaning of metals for soldering
· Students practice a wide variety of exercises hands-on
Ring Sizing:
· Practice of single and multiple ring sizing. Hardening and annealing techniques explained and applied
Rings:
· Create and assemble a ring
Identification Initials:
· Learn the proper techniques to apply designs plate. Create a project and learn to prepare and solder an identification initial on top of a medal
Textures
Final finish:
· Finishing and marking jewelry in preparation for polishing
· Polishing with tripoli and rouge
Tumbler Finish:
· Matte, High Shine
*If you choose the Platinum Package
The Platinum Package offers an extensive 9 hours of class divided in 3 sessions of 3 hours each. You will learn all that is in the Gold Package in addition to these exciting techniques bellow!
*Prong Setting: Students will be taught “Prong Setting” to a ring, pendant or earring
*Bezel: Students make a choice of a coin bezel or a stone bezel pendant while practicing soldering
* Hollow Construction:
· With this technique the piece appears to be big and chunky and heavy, however the piece is light and very wearable.
Hollow construction is a process where walls are built from scratch to form a tri-dimensional structure.
*All tools and materials for classes are included in the packages*
Students will be able to choose from a list of designs and/ or create their own designs.
Classes of 1 to 3 students
For prices please contact:
gia@giafragallicreations.com
or if you prefer to speak to someone directly please call us at 646 295 0799
Payment Methods Accepted:
Cash
Check
PayPal
If you're just starting out or have dabbled in the jewelry arts before, you have found the right jewelry classes.
The Creations Workshop will get you started on the right path. We begin by introducing you to the most common tools and techniques.
Class demonstrations focus on the proper techniques needed to build a strong foundation for the jewelry arts. With these skills you can design and create any jewelry design you can dream.
Specializing in Hand Fabrication, we offer classes in soldering, cabochon and prong stone setting, forging, metalworking, and wire working. Hands on experience working with copper, sterling silver, and brass.
Classes are on going and are offered 6 days a week, morning, afternoon and evening times available. Please contact us for availability and upcoming weekend workshops with the masters.
During these classes you will learn the use of hand tools, powered tools and torches. Individuality is highly encouraged, and supported!
Objectives:
This class will provide you with general knowledge through multiple hands-on jewelry making exercises.
What you will learn:
*If you choose the Gold Package
Wires:
· Making of bails and jump rings
Soldering:
· Soldering is immediately introduced into the program
· Preparation and cleaning of metals for soldering
· Students practice a wide variety of exercises hands-on
Ring Sizing:
· Practice of single and multiple ring sizing. Hardening and annealing techniques explained and applied
Rings:
· Create and assemble a ring
Identification Initials:
· Learn the proper techniques to apply designs plate. Create a project and learn to prepare and solder an identification initial on top of a medal
Textures
Final finish:
· Finishing and marking jewelry in preparation for polishing
· Polishing with tripoli and rouge
Tumbler Finish:
· Matte, High Shine
*If you choose the Platinum Package
The Platinum Package offers an extensive 9 hours of class divided in 3 sessions of 3 hours each. You will learn all that is in the Gold Package in addition to these exciting techniques bellow!
*Prong Setting: Students will be taught “Prong Setting” to a ring, pendant or earring
*Bezel: Students make a choice of a coin bezel or a stone bezel pendant while practicing soldering
* Hollow Construction:
· With this technique the piece appears to be big and chunky and heavy, however the piece is light and very wearable.
Hollow construction is a process where walls are built from scratch to form a tri-dimensional structure.
*All tools and materials for classes are included in the packages*
Students will be able to choose from a list of designs and/ or create their own designs.
Classes of 1 to 3 students
For prices please contact:
gia@giafragallicreations.com
or if you prefer to speak to someone directly please call us at 646 295 0799
Payment Methods Accepted:
Cash
Check
PayPal
JUMBO STUDIO
From our windows you can see the Brooklyn Bridge, it was a very snowy night!
This is my area of the studio
the girls chit chatting
Wire me Up!
I love these! They are so much fun to make!
I got this idea one day when I was watching a friend who is a fashion designer unroll the thread of a thick barrel onto a smaller barrel that would go into his sewing machine... but his barrel was too thin for me to try it on my finger, so I decided to make my own sewing barrel!
These can be great looking "Commit Bands" and you can choose the metals you'd like.
The Silver/ Silver combination looks really nice when the wire around the ring is oxidized!
*This is a Handmade item that will take 2-3 weeks for delivery
Prices upon request
UNO Flat
This is my new baby!
A thick band, best used on the middle finger, on the top you will see a slit with your sexy skin showing, as the rings will take up your indicator and your finger ring as well!
Wanna make a statement?
Just wave someone on over... They can't miss you!
ToneDaft
Ok I confess! I love creating from scraps!
I really love the color of Brass, the color that it leaves my finger... not so much!
So I found a piece of Silver, and one of Brass and decided to solder one onto the other, that way I can totally appreciate the color of the Brass on the outside, while not having a green strip on my finger!
Best of both worlds of Metal!
This can be mixed with any two metals like:
Gold
Cooper
Nickel
$180
This is a Handmade Item and I will need 2- 3 weeks for delivery
Spoken Words
The other day I found a piece of scrap metal laying around the bench from a project that i had just finished, it wasn't long enough for a ring, but since I spent so much time putting it through the rolling mil, straightening and filing I wanted to use it.
So I put it through the jig-saw and started mindlessly cutting it into smaller pieces, I looked around and found my letter stamps. Felling very happy with the outcome, I stamped out on one side "LUCKY" and on 3 of the others "DAY".
This was so fun to make, I didnt hesitate in grabbing more metal and doing the whole rolling mill process again!
And there you go!
$55
I can custom make anything you want to say, and pread the letters in one letter each or just one with the whole word- It's your pick!
New Pieces
So I have been promising to post new pictures with links to Etsy, for those of you that are far away from New York so here it is:
Just follow the link to my Etsy Shop
And the following links will be pictures and prices with links directly to each piece on Etsy!
I will be posting the Scrabble Collection and more of the Uno Collection!
See you all soon!
Just follow the link to my Etsy Shop
And the following links will be pictures and prices with links directly to each piece on Etsy!
I will be posting the Scrabble Collection and more of the Uno Collection!
See you all soon!
Men's Cuff
Grecian inspired silver men's cuff.
This is a handcrafted piece please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
$360
Hollow Construction Cuff
This is a beautiful handcrafted cuff that looks fantastic on any wrist!
With this technique the cuff appears to be big, chunky and heavy, however the piece is light and very wearable.
Hollow construction is a process where all the walls are built to form a tri-dimensional structure.
$315
This cuff measures about 1/4 inch wide and has an opening on the bottom making it easy to slip in and out.
This is a handcrafted piece so please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
Hollow Construction Cuff
This is a beautiful handcrafted hollow construction silver cuff.
With this awesome technique the cuff appears to be big, chunky and heavy, however the piece is light and very wearable.
Hollow construction is a process where all the walls are built to form a tri-dimensional structure.
$345
This cuff measures about 1 inch wide and has an opening on the bottom making it easy to slip in and out of it.
This is a handcrafted piece so please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery
** All Items are shipped in a special package crush proof and Insurance for the value of the item being purchased.
Fun Silver Spheres
Fun-tastic Silver Spheres Ring!
It's an incredible looking piece of jewelery, fun to wear and will complement any outfit!
This sterling silver has 4 movable spheres that spins around with movement!
$108
Size 7
Any other size allow 2 to 3 weeks to delivery.
JUMBO Sale & Party
JUMBO IN THE PRESS!
DUMBO has an amazing small town quality that will make anyone just fall head over hills for it... only a few minutes away from the city with the most amazing views from just about anywhere!
www.dumbonyc.com is a site that is all about DUMBO, they are a great help for the community posting about everything DUMBO!
*you can follow them o twitter: dumbonyc
*you can follow us on twitter: tammygia
Thanks for the post guys!
DUMBO has an amazing small town quality that will make anyone just fall head over hills for it... only a few minutes away from the city with the most amazing views from just about anywhere!
www.dumbonyc.com is a site that is all about DUMBO, they are a great help for the community posting about everything DUMBO!
*you can follow them o twitter: dumbonyc
*you can follow us on twitter: tammygia
Thanks for the post guys!
Gia Fragalli Creations has moved to a new space in Dumbo NYC, we share the studio with six other very talented jewelers and in holidays spirits we are hosting a party on December 5th and 6th. All of Gia Fragalli’s pieces will be at an incredible 40% discount! Featuring work from: Talon, Alexia Cohen, Honey & White, Rumi Ishino, and others.
Come join us in DUMBO for the 1st Annual “JUMBO” Sale!
When: Saturday/Sunday, December 5 and 6, 1-6pm
Where: 68 Jay Street, 6th floor (Suite 610a), Dumbo Brooklyn
JUMBO in DUMBO "Jewelers Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass"
It's this weekend!
Most of you guys know that I have moved to Dumbo in a great space shared with six other incredibly talented girls.
We decided to host our 1st J.U.M.B.O. Party! "Jewelers Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass"
Come by and say hello!
Where: 68 Jay Street/ Suite 610a
When: This Saturday & Sunday (12/5 & 12/6)
Why: Because wine and jewelery goes so well together!
If you get lost: 917 312 9259
*How to's
By Subway take the F train get off on York St, walk down about a block and a half, we are between Front and Water!
By Car
from Manhattan- through Chinatown get on Canal Street and make a right onto the lower bridge, first exit off a half moon onto Jay Street. Follow that down to us... about 4 blocks
from Brooklyn/ Queens take Flatbush Ave all the way to Gold Street, make a right and follow it for a less than .5 miles and make a left on York Street, go down 2 blocks and make a right on Jay Street follow that down towards the water 1 block
Here is a map
All of the exclusive Handmade Gia Fragalli Creations "One- of- Kind" pieces will be at an amazing 40% off!
See you there!
Gia
*Map is a courtesy of the great guys at www.schmap.it
Press
http://www.jessecsincsak.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=103:jesse-attends-miami-fashion-week-in-october&catid=1:articles
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September 23rd, 09’ – Miami Beach, FL - Untapped Fashion & Music, is a project which was conceptualized by Jordana of Jordana PR International; to get designers & musicians world-wide the recognition deserved, during the biggest event of the year in most metro cities – Fashion Week! The event was created in order to help the fashion & entertainment industry throughout the economic crisis our country is currently facing, as Jordana is hoping this event will become a world-wide movement. The inauguration was executed in New York City on September 12th, 09’ during Fashion Week, and created a huge splash! With it being such a success; Miami had to be next! The inauguration event was held at the Inc Lounge in the Time Hotel on W. 49th Street, NYC, with an after party which took place in the nationally acclaimed “Greenhouse”. Celebrities in attendance included Isaac Mizrahi, Whitney from MTV’s hit television series “The City”, amongst many others! Untapped Fashion & Music, Miami 09, will take place on October 20th, 09’. Part of proceeds will go to the Breast Cancer foundation in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month as we will be honoring FAVALA – an unbelievable fashion designer who was diagnosed with the disease about one year ago and is still fighting! Sponsors will include: JSAK Snowboarding (Just Snowboarding Ambitious Kids) – a not for profit organization assembled by Jesse Csincsak – professional snowboarder & past winner of ABC’s hit television series – The Bachelorette. The mission of JSAK is to help snowboarders with Olympic aspirations raise money for training, travel and related expenses; so that they may reach their snowboarding and life goals. In this event, editors from local & national press *both broadcast and print* and numerous celebrity guests, will get a first peek at new collection by unbelievably talented designers, while listening to music from unsigned & talented musicians. Designers will be showcased by high fashion models, as they strut the pieces around venue. Guests will enjoy sounds by world-renowned, DJ Yoshi; who has worked with Pepsi, NBA, Rutgers Football, So So Def, etc. For more information on Untapped Fashion & Music or to participate, please contact Jordana at (561)400-2990 or \n This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it " target="_blank"> untappedjordana@live.com . |
Our History and Story
Gia Fragalli is a seed that has been growing for a long, long time.
I am a daughter of jewelery designers when the proper denomination was gold and silversmith, or jeweler. I grew up around gold and diamonds, and was never very interested in all that my parents were doing.
Working as a film producer for 12 years took me all over the world. I returned to São Paulo for 6 years, then lived in London for another 2 years.
The Uno Collection was conceptualized 3 years ago when I was still living in São Paulo and Gia Fragalli was only a fragment of our imagination.
Only 3 years later and Gia Fragalli became real, with a beautiful collection, physical address, online store and fashion shows to boot!
You can find us:
*Every weekend at the NYC MARKET located on 268 Mulberry St/ NYC- from 10 am to 7pm
*From Wednesday to Sunday at the THE EDGE located on 65 Bleecker Street- from 12pm to 7pm
ONLINE:
www.giafragallicreations.com
www.giafragalli.etsy.com
email:
gia@giafragallicreations.com
ilian@giafragallicreations.com
lene@giafragallicreations.com
telephone:
646 295 0799
917 312 9252
I am a daughter of jewelery designers when the proper denomination was gold and silversmith, or jeweler. I grew up around gold and diamonds, and was never very interested in all that my parents were doing.
Working as a film producer for 12 years took me all over the world. I returned to São Paulo for 6 years, then lived in London for another 2 years.
The Uno Collection was conceptualized 3 years ago when I was still living in São Paulo and Gia Fragalli was only a fragment of our imagination.
Only 3 years later and Gia Fragalli became real, with a beautiful collection, physical address, online store and fashion shows to boot!
You can find us:
*Every weekend at the NYC MARKET located on 268 Mulberry St/ NYC- from 10 am to 7pm
*From Wednesday to Sunday at the THE EDGE located on 65 Bleecker Street- from 12pm to 7pm
ONLINE:
www.giafragallicreations.com
www.giafragalli.etsy.com
email:
gia@giafragallicreations.com
ilian@giafragallicreations.com
lene@giafragallicreations.com
telephone:
646 295 0799
917 312 9252
Gia Fragalli Creations Contact
Tammy Gia
gia@giafragallicreations.com
Lene Wallace
lene@giafragallicreations.com
Ilian Quiroga
ilian@giafragallicreations.com
You can find us from Wed to Sun @ THE EDGE located 65 Bleecker Street, NoHo (from 12pm to 7pm)
or every weekend @ the NYC Market 268 Mulberry Street from 10 am to 7pm
gia@giafragallicreations.com
Lene Wallace
lene@giafragallicreations.com
Ilian Quiroga
ilian@giafragallicreations.com
You can find us from Wed to Sun @ THE EDGE located 65 Bleecker Street, NoHo (from 12pm to 7pm)
or every weekend @ the NYC Market 268 Mulberry Street from 10 am to 7pm
Gia Fragalli Welcomes Ilian Quiroga
We are happy to announce that Gia Fragalli has Ilian Quiroga as a partner!
Ilian is also a silversmith, she has been in the jewelry business for over 20 years. Her designs are bold and immaculate, and we look forward to having her in our team!
To get in touch with ilian her email is: ilian@giafragallicreations.com
Ilian is also a silversmith, she has been in the jewelry business for over 20 years. Her designs are bold and immaculate, and we look forward to having her in our team!
To get in touch with ilian her email is: ilian@giafragallicreations.com
More press!
This time I even got mentioned by name!!!!
http://sociallysuperlative.com/2009/09/15/untapped-fashion-music/
(you can click on the link or read the post below!)
http://sociallysuperlative.com/2009/09/15/untapped-fashion-music/
(you can click on the link or read the post below!)
Untapped Fashion & Music
September 15, 2009
Fashionistas and trendsetters are always trying to find the next best thing, so where better to find it than with up-and-coming emerging designers and musicians? Untapped Fashion & Music took place this past Saturday, September 12th, 2009 and was a huge success! Jordana of Jordana PR flawlessly executed a great event, overcoming the great challenges of having to collaborate with so many different people and designers, bringing in socialites, press, and sponsors!
Held at the Inc Lounge of the Time Hotel, various designers, musicians, and artists were all showcasing their diverse talents while having a great time socializing with guests. Models walk around venue throughout course of event with the designers’ creations, and two unsigned bands, The Frontline and Vine House (who appropriately called the event “fashiontastic”) performed a few of their hit songs. Locally renowned DJ Hunter Laine spun house music throughout the night for people to dance to.
The official liquor sponsor of event was Sagatiba Rum, a Brazilian sugar cane rum where we could try two specialty cocktails, caipirinhas and their creative invention, the Bikini Martini, a passion fruit medley. Other sponsors included: Starlite Shoes & Accessories, Eric & Luck, and JPR of the Fashion & Lifestyle Directory.
A rep from Scallywag said of the event, “A splendid mix of fashion, music and impressive untapped talent.” Amongst other guests were past contestants from America’s Next Top Model and VH1’s Viva Hollywood, as well as one of the top (4) male models from Brazil, Yuri Campos. Yowww!!
Having to collaborate with others is always a challenge, but the designers and participants only had positive things to say. Jewelry designer Tammy Gia exclaimed, “The event was great! We were ecstatic.. It was incredible to see the entire thing put together” Designer Leila Shams quipped in that the event “had a very friendly, laid back vibe. the models were really cute and enthusiastic and really worked the looks for photographers. It was great to meet other new designers, I may do a collaboration in the future. Also, I met an actress who loved my dresses and asked if she could wear one to the VMA’s the next day! She tried on her favorite and it looked amazing, we were both thrilled.” A match made in heaven!
Designers showcased at the event included:
Chak Chel – one of a kind handbag designers in NYC – bags are made from vintage bag materials compiled into one! *see attachment – they created a post release of event*
Leila Shams - gorgeous dress designer in NYC
Gia Fragalli - Contemporary silver jewelry from a Brazilian designer in NYC
Debra Cortese – Artist from Miami who extracts her paintings unto handbags and each painting signifies something – see link below
Aqua Vi – Up and Coming designer from Los Angeles – worn by Nick “Jessica Simpson’s ex husband” and others
JR Yates – Men’s contemporary.fashionable jewelry from Los Angeles
Ben Ric Furs - Largest individually owned fur business in NY with many private celebrity clients
Peony by Sheerly Novian - Tops & tees with original designs by a designer based in NYC
Fashion Week here in New York is just about to wrap up. But fear not! Untapped Fashion & Music is making their way to Miami on Tuesday, October 20th, 2009! Make your way south to warmer weather.
Yours,
Von
Photos courtesy of James and Saudi.
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