Art Hearts Fashion F/W 2015: Bunny Ears, Fur and Sexy Looks!
By Gabriel Murphy-Goldberg
February 25, 2015
February 25, 2015
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Like FTL Moda, the Art Hearts fashion show was a conglomerate show with multiple designers. The designers that presented were Mister Triple X, Walter Mendez, House of Li Jon, House of Byfield, Hallie Sara, Mimi Tran, and MT Costello. Although the show was divided by having separate designers, all of the shows made the event come together with bumping beats, stellar designs, and surprises with every step.
Mister Triple X is an upscale street wear line created by Erik Rosete. This year it was paired with Sperry Top-Sider shoes and showcased an edgy fairytale collection that was reminiscent of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The essence of royalty and uncultivated nature burst threw every seam. Exotic prints, chest harnesses, and a variety of head pieces were used to bring the pieces to life. This line showcased the brand's new distinctive style!
Walter Mendez is a well known, and well appreciated designer in the fashion world and the collection he showcased this year lived up to the expectations. The gowns he created were filled with stimulating textures and a variety of silhouettes. From sultry goddess to fun pop princess, Mendez had a gown for every personality and attitude.
House of Li Jon was next and when the models came out it felt as if modern culture was splashed with a Knight's Tale. Every piece of clothing was crafted by chain mailing which has not been used since the Medieval times! This line was created by an artist by the name of Lia Mira who taught herself this long lost craft in 2011. The technique intensive foundation of this line is impressive, however the overall unity of style was lost. As more models came out onto the runway, I felt that each successive piece became less identifying as part of the line, apart from how it was made mechanically.
House of Byfield showed a men's daywear suits collection with pops of color ("A/V 15 Collection") as well as several women's dresses. The suits and dresses were tailored to show the essence of professionalism and class, yet included a sportive touch for comfort and daywear. Not only were there pops of color in the clothing, shoes, and accessories, there were also multiple textures involved which gave the clothing depth and a risqué touch. Unique briefcases and glasses from other brands were also showcased; one briefcase actually looked like it was made with a 3D printer!
Hallie Sara's collection was filled with furs and the 70's, peppered with modernism. Hollywood glam dripped from every accessory and piece of outerwear, and every silhouette gave off the vibe of disco. You would never expect these two styles to combine, however Hallie Sara not only made it work, she made it flourish down the runway. She took classic looks and brought them to the next level with modernism, sophistication and glamour.
Mimi Tran showcased a collection of embellished evening gowns and cocktail dresses with the most luxurious materials she could probably get her hands on; at least for most of the collection. Part of the collection featured gowns that were the very essence of glamour and high fashion couture, with strategic fabric placements that show a woman's sensuality while leaving something to the imagination. However, the other part of her collection left a bit to be desired. A few gowns were inundated with sequins, which made them seem cheap and out of place. The designs made with the sequins were intricate, however the overwhelming amount made the gowns seem more functional as a disco ball than fashion wear.
MTCostello: GENIUS. This line not only incorporates the genius of one Costello, it was created by two. Designers Michael Costello and sister Stephanie Costello created a line that is badass, fierce, and rebellious which not only showed these qualities through the fashion itself, but through theatrics as well! MTCostello started with a female model walking in a dance-type way down the runway wearing what looks like a body suit and a gold lace cloak. When she got to the end of the runway she ripped off the gold lace cloak and stunned the audience with the fact that she was only wearing body paint! Following her stunt was a male model wearing nothing but a poncho and a cock ring, a female model wearing kick-ass black lingerie, and so much more. This show burst through the boundaries of fashion and screamed sex and independence. MTCostello does not make trends; MTCostello transcends them.
Mister Triple X is an upscale street wear line created by Erik Rosete. This year it was paired with Sperry Top-Sider shoes and showcased an edgy fairytale collection that was reminiscent of Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland. The essence of royalty and uncultivated nature burst threw every seam. Exotic prints, chest harnesses, and a variety of head pieces were used to bring the pieces to life. This line showcased the brand's new distinctive style!
Walter Mendez is a well known, and well appreciated designer in the fashion world and the collection he showcased this year lived up to the expectations. The gowns he created were filled with stimulating textures and a variety of silhouettes. From sultry goddess to fun pop princess, Mendez had a gown for every personality and attitude.
House of Li Jon was next and when the models came out it felt as if modern culture was splashed with a Knight's Tale. Every piece of clothing was crafted by chain mailing which has not been used since the Medieval times! This line was created by an artist by the name of Lia Mira who taught herself this long lost craft in 2011. The technique intensive foundation of this line is impressive, however the overall unity of style was lost. As more models came out onto the runway, I felt that each successive piece became less identifying as part of the line, apart from how it was made mechanically.
House of Byfield showed a men's daywear suits collection with pops of color ("A/V 15 Collection") as well as several women's dresses. The suits and dresses were tailored to show the essence of professionalism and class, yet included a sportive touch for comfort and daywear. Not only were there pops of color in the clothing, shoes, and accessories, there were also multiple textures involved which gave the clothing depth and a risqué touch. Unique briefcases and glasses from other brands were also showcased; one briefcase actually looked like it was made with a 3D printer!
Hallie Sara's collection was filled with furs and the 70's, peppered with modernism. Hollywood glam dripped from every accessory and piece of outerwear, and every silhouette gave off the vibe of disco. You would never expect these two styles to combine, however Hallie Sara not only made it work, she made it flourish down the runway. She took classic looks and brought them to the next level with modernism, sophistication and glamour.
Mimi Tran showcased a collection of embellished evening gowns and cocktail dresses with the most luxurious materials she could probably get her hands on; at least for most of the collection. Part of the collection featured gowns that were the very essence of glamour and high fashion couture, with strategic fabric placements that show a woman's sensuality while leaving something to the imagination. However, the other part of her collection left a bit to be desired. A few gowns were inundated with sequins, which made them seem cheap and out of place. The designs made with the sequins were intricate, however the overwhelming amount made the gowns seem more functional as a disco ball than fashion wear.
MTCostello: GENIUS. This line not only incorporates the genius of one Costello, it was created by two. Designers Michael Costello and sister Stephanie Costello created a line that is badass, fierce, and rebellious which not only showed these qualities through the fashion itself, but through theatrics as well! MTCostello started with a female model walking in a dance-type way down the runway wearing what looks like a body suit and a gold lace cloak. When she got to the end of the runway she ripped off the gold lace cloak and stunned the audience with the fact that she was only wearing body paint! Following her stunt was a male model wearing nothing but a poncho and a cock ring, a female model wearing kick-ass black lingerie, and so much more. This show burst through the boundaries of fashion and screamed sex and independence. MTCostello does not make trends; MTCostello transcends them.