GPOY: Taking Photos at Detroit Fashion Week
October 7, 2011
For those who are familiar with tumblr, the term GPOY is a tag accompanied by a picture of oneself, or perhaps a photo that represents them or what they do. It can mean “Gratuitous picture of yourself” or “Good picture of yourself” or something like that. Well anyway, here’s a candid shot of myself during the Detroit Fashion Week closing night on Saturday September 24 at the Detroit main public library. Photo Credit: Jason Ramon
I was in the house to take runway photos for my fashion blog, Motown Couture, at the Real Detroit Weekly website. I am using my dinky Olympus E-420 – it’s considered a compact DLSR camera and it does me pretty good. It’s very lightweight and streamlined; the only trade-ins for its convenient size is that it doesn’t have image stabilizer nor video, but it’s all good, I get by. I don’t consider myself a photographer per se, I just take runway photos for my blog – plus, I might be one of the few people in the city that knows proper fashion show photo composition – not to say that I’m an expert or anything. We’ll save that discussion for another time.
I have to admit, I did have trouble with the runway set-up & lighting at the event. If you know me, then you know I despise using flash for the runway, however, I decided to use it after seeing the models blend in too much with the guests in the background, especially at the angle I was in. Since my external flash takes a few seconds to recharge after a shot, I was only able to take one frame of each look at a time, so it was literally a hit or miss. Enough of the boring stuff, be sure to check out the photos & event coverage at Motown Couture.
NYFW: NOMIA FALL 2011
March 5, 2011
Photos by: Ris
The Nomia Fall 2011 collection by Yara Flinn was a pleasure to be present for. The show took place at The Standard in a small wooden room where media would take up 1/3 of the space, the audience jam packed on one side of the runway taking up a full third of space, & the other third of the room reserved for the models. I came in about an hour before showtime & lounged about. The models, still in their street clothes & hair clips, came out about 45 minutes before showtime to learn the runway routine. They were to walk down the bordered runway to then stand on one side of the wall until every girl has come out. They ran the full show twice so the tight crowd can actually capture the collection. Speaking of which, the collection was pretty on point; it was classy with a twist on silhouettes. My favorite Fall 2011 elements were included in this collection as well: patches of colors, sheer fabrics, & cut-outs. The plated necklaces are awesome too.
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NYFW: COSTELLO TAGLIAPIETRA F/11
March 1, 2011
Costello Tagliapietra’s colorful collection is hitting Fall with Spring-like hues. Powder-colored silk & bright patterns contrast well in the collection with fur accents & sweater gowns. This season’s show held at Milk Studios is always a pleasure to be in -well except the lines & the patrolled elevators, but other than that, it’s great. Entering the runway area, the lady walking right in front of me missed a step & ate it! She got up quick though, I didn’t even need to bend down to help her up haha.. What a booming entrance to a bursting collection by designer duo Jeffrey Costello & Robert Tagliapietra. Check it for yourself:
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Photos via: style.com; seat POV by RisNYFW: ALTHEA HARPER FALL 2011
February 26, 2011
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Checkin’ out Althea Harper’s New York fashion week presentation held at Gallery Nine5. I was slightly frazzled when I came through the doors for the presentation space, it was my busiest day during the week, but the energy in the room picked me up right away. I was greeted by a blood-orange vodka cocktail & cordially made my way towards the other end of the room through a tight, yet jovial crowd. Passing through bright-lit video interviews, press releases, & giftbags, I finally made it through to find the models cozy on a red sofa that contrasted the muted tones of Althea Harper’s textured collection.The Project Runway Season 6 star’s Fall 2011 collection is immersed in desaturated shades & excellent patterns, as was her last couple collections. Althea always brings in great linear effects and awesome cuts on her pieces. My favorite parts of the collection were the sheer & opaque fabric patching, her choice in prints, & sweet cut-outs.
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NYFW: PERRY ELLIS FALL 2011
February 21, 2011
My New York trip this season kicked off with Perry Ellis opening up my first day in town. After a late-night arrival & half an hour in the morning, I was quickly replenished after a rushed revisit to the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week tents with moderate doses of Starbucks Fraps & bottled yogurt. With no ails, the hunky Perry Ellis runway show tailored to the traditional gentlemen with classic layering & modern styling. My favorite details are with the hunter’s shoulder patched coats, shawl collars, chunky socks, & stone-washed color schemes. After all forty looks made its debut, the models took a group stroll rockin’ matching long sleeves & white long johns – nice & fitted. Check the full Perry Ellis Fall 2011 collection below, photos taken by Winnie Jeng of FORMzine! My photos are the seating point-of-view like above!
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February 12, 2011
Back at Lincoln Center for Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week! Flooded with fashionistas, media, & celebs, I’ll be running in and out of the tents once again to catch shows & presentations for Fall/Winter fashion collections, & not to mention, the afterparties! The week consists of constant running, lines, lots of waiting, and a full diet of bottled Fraps, Fiji Water, & Sauvignon Blanc. They know that the open bars at fashion week are absolutely necessary!
Stay up in instant updates by following my twitter @RisMoney! Also check my peoples @FORMzine & @theNYLAreport also covering mad shows this week. Holler boo.
FASHION WEEK TOTE ESSENTIALS
February 10, 2011
Pack up your favorite tote, it’s about that time! It’s fashion week & in the midst of the New York chaos there are much needed items to have on hand! I think of tote bags as Mary Poppins bags, SO much can be stored in these magical purses. Be Fashion Week prepared, see what I mean: Read the rest of this entry »
DETROIT URBAN FASHION AWARDS
January 18, 2011
URBAN FASHION WEEK PRESENTS:
DETROIT URBAN FASHION AWARDS
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Vondies on the River
260 Schweizer Place, Detroit, MI 48226
Red Carpet 7:00pm
Fashion Show 8:30pm
Awards 9:30pm
After Party 10:30pm
Cast your votes at: www.urbanfashionightout.com
More info: www.theurbanfashionweek.com
Awards will be handed out to the top urban designers, retailers and stylist throughout the City Of Detroit (Over 10 Awards will be handed out, nomination announcements will be made on Jan 3, 2011). Detroit is known for being one of the most fashionable cities in the country, let’s stand up Detroit!
UFW will present 4 Honorary Awards, starting with International Leather Designer “Al Wissam” and showing homage to the Golden Scissor Award Winner Detroit Hairstylist Icon “Little Willie”. The next area is retailer Pretty Pieces Clothing, and Urban Fashion Icon London “Deelishis” Charles for their outstanding craftsmanship in the Urban Fashion Industry. UFW will provide United Negro College Fund a percentage of profit from this event to assist Young African American to further their education. Saturday, Jan. 29th is the date for Black Hollywood will be in the Detroit Metropolitan Area.
Sponsorship, Fashion show participation and exhibit spaces opportunities are available for this exciting event. Please call 404-391-6895
STEVIE BOI PRESENTS “COEXIST” MBFW
January 17, 2011
Star-studded shade designer, Stevie Boi of SBShades will be presenting his latest collection, “Coexist” at this season’s Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week in February. Get your RSVP’s in now at rsvp@stevieboi.com.
NYFW FALL 2011 SCHEDULE
January 13, 2011
photo by: RI$
The Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 schedule has been released! This February from the 10th to the 17th is one of fashion’s most anticipated event on this side of the hemisphere. We look forward to revisiting Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park this season! Below is the official MBFW schedule: Read the rest of this entry »
