Two very gifted individuals collaborated together on their senior project at Parsons School of Design, this collaboration brought upon a Brand/Label that I describe as Romantic, Sophisticated, Feminine, Classic, and Stylish. The collaboration also received a nomination for "Designer of the Year Award" presented by Parson's. Benjamin Channing Clyburn and Sonia Yoon (pictured above) are the masterminds behind BENSONI. I have become an instant fan of this Brand/Label for it exudes everything that I live for when it comes to Style, not to mention that this partnership includes an African American.
Benjamin and Sonia have apprenticed under major Brands/Labels such as Donna Karan, Gap, Giorgio Armani, and Brioni.
As I looked through the collection (http://www.bensoni.com/), I immediately became a fan of the use of plaid and the mix of using plaids with different prints, as well as the use of greens, golds, khakis, and purple for these are the leading colors for the new Fall Season that's right around the corner!!! Their very intricate detailing, such as drapery and the use of ruffles, really put me in a Fashion Trance! This is definitely a Brand/Label that will have a long and successful career since its Launch in Spring 2007.
They have had press in many MAJOR publications, such as:
*Vogue Japan
*Marie Claire
*VS Magazine
*Harpers Bazaar
Charlize Theron, Jennifer Lopez and Kim Kardashian are among the many celebrities that have been spotted in Bensoni designs!!

BESONI will be presenting their SS2011 Line in the upcoming New York Fashion Week!!!
                                                                                                      (Days Away!)

As I am anxiously awaiting my arrival to NYC for Fashion Week, I would be sent to Fashion Hell if I didn't pay homage to a great designer who has come and gone far to soon. Of Course I am speaking of none other than Alexander McQueen. Known for his powerful emotions and raw energy of his shows, as well as his contemporary yet romantic nature of his collections are reasons why his career was blessed by the Fashion Gods.
The following are some highlights of his career:
* 1996- appointed Chief Designer for the House of Givenchy
* 2005- formed a partnership with Puma. The creative sneaker line is still available to date.
* 2006- McQ formulated. This is a denim based ready-to-wear line. The line includes womenswear, menswear, and accessories.
* 2007- partnership formed with Samsonite luggage.
*He was awarded British Designer of the year in 1996, 1997, 2001, and 2003.
*In 2003 he was awarded International Designer of the Year by CFDA (The Council of Fashion Designers of America).

In Loving Memory
March 17th 1969 - February 11th 2010

Fashionista's, Fashionisto's, Diva's, and Divo's

Fashion Week is less than a week away and my team and I are very excited!!! As I am going through my calendar I am so ecstatic that I am attending Hernan Lander exclusive SS2011 Presentation. Sexy, Chic, Elegant, and Class are words that I can use to explain one of my favorite fashion lines!! Just like after a delicious dinner all I can say is Bon Appetite!

See for yourself........