All posts tagged creative director

Tears of Beaumont

by Mark on June 10, 2011 in Designer, Fashion

Tears of Beaumont is brand based on Los Angeles, California. Each garments are made in the U.S. and hand made. The creative director, Jayson Palacio, is no rookie when it comes to high fashion. The brand might be new but the materials and craftsmanship shows a history that indicates the quality of work put on each garment. The texture and plaid silhouette captures a contemporary image that speaks to the modern male fashionista, but versatile enough for those who is still finding themselves in this industry of self expression. Tears of Beaumont speaks of utilizing the garment for everyday use while giving the wearer a look unique as his own genetic code. Each garment are limited pieces so the wearer instantly becomes part of a group that understands the complex format that comes in walking in the street as a gentleman. You can take it easy now, you can be as cunning as you would want to be like James Dean, or be as charming like Johnny Depp. These fabrics were made for you, complex but subtle.

You can view their full look book at their website, Tears of Beaumont. The brand is set to release in Winter 2011 in select stores. For more information info@tearsofbeaumont.com

Charity Fashion Show- Thom Scher

by Hasti Kashfia on April 1, 2011 in Local

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Thom Scher is the current Producer and Director of Public Relations for Charity Fashion Show. In his fourth year with CFS, he has helped to make the event what it is today. An award-nominated event producer and stylist, Thom is a well known member of the San Francisco fashion community. Thom owns his own fashion PR company, Beyond The Dresses, which this year is the coordinating and managing CFS.

1. How are you involved in CFS?

I am the Producer, and the Director of Public Relations for Charity Fashion Show. Basically, I’ve been around since CFS became started to become what it is today: the largest fashion show on the West Coast.

2. How did you come to get involved?

I met Wayne Hwang 4 years ago, and we hit it off. Next thing I knew we realized that we could be amazing partners if he handled the creative side and I handled the business side. We took what was a small annual event in 2007 and blew it up into the show that so many know in 2009. I never expected to wind up in the fashion industry — but here I am, and I absolutely love it!

3. What are you most excited about for this year’s show?

The runway layout is so different than past years — its a flat-surface runway with stadium seating and way more of a European vibe. I can’t wait for how that is going to feel. I think that people are also going to be blown away by the work that Brooke Smith (Creative Director) has done to make this year’s show more cohesive, styled, and innovative.

4. Who is your fashion inspiration?

Hedi Slimane’s suits from the Dior days in the early 2000s, anything Lagerfeld, every single one of Brooke Smith’s outfits, and the entire wardrobe of Kiyan Williams (a CFS model).

5. What do you love most about the fashion industry?

I love how dedicated and passionate people are in the fashion industry. Its such a diverse industry, and people that love it REALLY love it. I think that’s the case with CFS: I couldn’t do it without the staff, the models, and the designers who are all wildly committed to making such a unique event happen!

6. Favorite personal fashion-related memory?

I have a few that really make me happy and bring back great memories, but I’d have to say that last year I was in Southern California for LAFW. It was really late at night, and I got a call from one of our designer interns — Mary Lucas. She had been accepted to Parson’s and called me as soon as she found out. I legitimately started crying I was so happy for her… dreams really can come true.

7. What is your favorite local shopping spot?

Loft 1513 in San Francisco is really a hot spot of amazing pieces! I won’t lie, I’m also a bit of an obsessive when it comes to the Diesel on Santana Row…

8. If you could change one thing in the fashion industry, what would it be?

I think that I would make the major fashion weeks more diverse — both in terms of ethnic and body type diversity, but also in terms of style diversity. I think that we have a long way to come in terms of promoting healthy body consciousness and confidence through fashion, and I think that this industry is one of the best places to do it. I also just love the underground fashion aesthetics of San Francisco, and I wish that we saw more of that in New York.

9. In five years where do you see yourself?

I hope to be producing huge events, managing PR for some major designers, and loving my life in the fashion industry.

10. Why should people come to CFS 2011?

It really is the best runway event on the West Coast, and it is a true experience. Not only does it support The Princess Project, but it supports the fashion industry of San Francisco & the West Coast! …and its just an amazing time!

*Editors Note: I met Thom about a year ago right after Charity Fashion Show 2010. The show he produced last year was one that had heart, passion, and a true desire to give back to the community. I have seen Thom grow into an amazing PR rep this past year and I can only imagine what the show will be like Saturday night with the collections that are walking the runway. I am eager to see the show this year, and even more than that I am excited for what the future holds for Thom. An early congratulations to Thom and the entire CFS team– I know an amazing night awaits us all.

YSL Fall 2011 Collection

by Hasti Kashfia on March 8, 2011 in Fashion

Yves Saint Laurent creative director Stefano Pilati responded to persistent rumours of his departure from the famous French brand in the best way possible tonight, with a sharp and sensual collection that twinned the YSL DNA with a strict modernity.

Black and white tweed tailoring evoked a mood of elegance mixed with laid-back chic, especially in cocoon coats and swing- back jackets detailed with gold chains to match the handbags. Short shifts had a Left Bank 60′s air in PVC and leather, with tweed.

The monochrome mood was echoed in furs printed with Prince of Wales check and polka-dot patent. The bright colour palette of YSL was revisited in purple feathered skirts and coats in cobalt silk.

The finale parade of white silk, crepe, ostrich and satin – in halter gowns and pleated ‘palazzo’ pants with white chiffon shirts – updated Saint Laurent’s eclectic exoticism for a new generation.

Front row guests included Jane Birkin, Lou Doillon and Kristin Scott Thomas, whose daughter, Hannah, has just won a place to Columbia University to study journalism.

Source: Telegraph.co.uk: news, business, sport, the Daily Telegraph newspaper, Sunday Telegraph

Charity Fashion Show- Brooke Smith

by Hasti Kashfia on February 24, 2011 in Local

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Brooke Smith is the current Director of Creative Production for Charity Fashion Show, in charge of the artistic vision and image for the entire organization. She’s highly experienced in the New York fashion industry, having worked as a Ford Model during NYFW numerous times. Globally recognized, she has been called a “rising fashionista” by Italian Vogue, and has also worked for Ralph Lauren, LVMH, and Vogue. She has a passion for film, a love for styling, and an eye for upcoming trends.

We had an opportunity to ask Brooke 10 fun fashionable questions. We loved her answers, and are even more excited than we thought possible about CFS! Thank you Brooke for taking the time to let our readers know about the show, and we can’t wait to see it take place!

1. How are you involved in CFS?

I serve as the creative director.

2. How did you come to get involved?

After being amongst the 1,000 guests at the 2009 show, I was blown away and knew that I had to be involved. I met for lunch with Thom Scher that spring and became part of the CFS family from there.

3. What are you most excited about for this year’s show?

Our move to San Francisco. It presents new challenges but mostly really great new creative opportunity. We have a layout for the show planned this year that I think everyone will be excited to see.

4. Who is your fashion inspiration?

Muccia Prada, Julie Teymour, Diana Ross and my Mother.

5. What do you love most about the fashion industry?

The passion people have for what they do. And of course, all of the eclectic personalities you come across.

6. Favorite personal fashion-related memory?

Walking for Tommy Hilfiger when I was 16 at New York Fashion Week, it was very surreal especially considering I had a biology quiz the next day!

7. What is your favorite local shopping spot?

Held Over on Haight St. always has fun vintage. It’s impossible not to find something.

8. If you could change one thing in the fashion industry, what would it be?

More diversity. Not just more diverse models of varying races and body types but more diversity in the actual designers. We have created an industry fully supported by women and mostly run by men. I hope to see more women like Phoebe Philo and Sarah Burton as major industry forces.

9. In five years where do you see yourself?

Doing what I love.

10. Why should people come to CFS 2011?

To be a part of a truly unique creative production that is sure to inspire.