Naperville Fashion Week
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Lights, Camera...
October 16th marked the conclusion of Naperville Fashion Week with a finale runway show at Hotel Arista featuring Fashionjenn Handbags, Anna Fong’s Spring Collection and local Naperville boutiques including Twist (one of my personal favorites)
In it’s second year running, Kristy Brezinsky and Kristen Frederick of Two K Productions have aimed to bring together both local designers and area businesses to create a fashion forward event, the likes of which truly brings a new focus to the Chicagoland suburbs.
Photography by Kevin Ramos
Photography by Kevin Ramos
Photography by Kevin Ramos
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The weeks and months leading up to the show were blur of activity being covered from head to toe in paint, lacquer and saw dust as I put the finishing touches on each bag for my official launch. I showed eight pieces, the five bags from my “Signature Collection” and three brand new pieces from my new “Tarttella Collection.” The Signature Collection embodies clean lines and shapes with shimmering textiles, natural wood handles and carved medallions with Genuine Swarovski Crystal embellishments. They are meant to compliment both a spring and fall wardrobe with a neutral color palate and easily transition from a day to evening.
The Tartella Collection is a very bold rocker inspired series for those who relish in a bag that makes a distinctive statement. Though they are as practical for daily use as any of my other designs the studded shoulder straps, chains and rugged deconstructed look are meant to be the bags that get you noticed!
I styled each in the girls in a black asymmetrical off the shoulder mini-dress with coordinating leggings that would compliment the look of each bag. The jewelry was a combination of a piece I made and the beautiful work of Lori Greenburg who custom made four pieces for me to use.
Frank Gironda Salon & Spa did all the hair and makeup for the show and created just the right look with soft wavy feminine curls, sweet shimmering faces and lucious lashes. I also much mention Kevin Ramos, of Kevin Ramos Photography who did an outstanding job capturing every detail of the evening, and was gracious enough to contact me after the show to share photos.
It was truly a wonderful experience to be able to meet so many wonderful people and participate in an event that strives to connect local businesses and designers alike.
I am very happy to announce that Fashionjenn Handbags will be participating in Naperville Fashion Week this October 12-16th! I recently had the pleasure of meeting Kristy Brezinsky and Kristen Frederick the dynamic duo of Two K Productions who are the masterminds behind the event. Two K. Productions specializes in dynamic fashion events from the intimate and informal to a truly lavish affair, they can customize every aspect of the occasion. Their impressive list of services include: backstage management, commentary, concept develoment, styling, garment and accessory selection, lighting and sound services, model booking, music selection, photography and videography and public relations.
The event will be held at Hotel Arista, a stunning eco-chic property centrally located in Naperville, just minutes from 1-88. They offer world class cuisine and gorgeous accommidations in the areas first truly “green hotel.”
Naperville Fashion Week unites area businesses, fantastic salon talent from a variety of local salons including the Grank Gironda Salon and Day Spa and of course amazing apparel and accessories from area designers. Special events during the four day extravaganza include a model search, business seminars, meet and greet with the designers, home fashions and a runway show.
I’m thrilled to be able to participate in the event and will of course post all the latest news as it becomes available!
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