Ivon Reyes S/S 2010

The glamorous life at Ivon Reyes. Mexican designer Ivon Reyes presented a glamorous collection stimulating the idea of a girl that goes on a holiday to Ibiza. This collection was filled with various pieces that included a 1940’s inspired chic swimsuits, stunning silk goddess dresses and a few ball gowns. She was inspired by the fantasy and splendor of a floral garden. She prefers to surround herself with a lovely bouquet of flowers giving encouragement for her vibrant floral color palette and crystal stones. The crystal embellishments injected a enjoyable dose of glitz that sparkled on the sexy swimsuits and beautiful gowns. This element gave the illusion of luxury and the suggestion of being untouchable. Reyes displayed tremendous skills in cutting and draping visible in the silk goddess dresses that flowed incredibly off the models body. The swimsuits were astonishing and perfect for a nice relaxing day on the beach. The Ivon Reyes look is opulent with a hint of enjoyable sex appeal.

The show was held in the scenic desert city of Scottsdale at the Southbridge open runway with soundtrack from American pop singer Lady Gaga’s single, “fashion.” Model Megan Dooley opened the show in a silver and white swimsuit embellished with crystals. A great selection of precisely cut swimsuits with floral and crystal embellishing were offered in black, silver and aqua blue. A vast amount of dresses would work perfect for a season worth of dinners, art openings and the occasional gala.

Admired pieces were the incredible silk goddess dresses that came in plum and crimson red. The wedding dress in the finale was remarkable and definitely a crowd pleaser at the show.

Ivon Reyes displayed great skills and talent with this debut collection inspired from the love of flowers. She gave us remarkable pieces that make you want to pack your bags and plan your next holiday. The Ivon Reyes women is ready to spend a day on the beach and sparkle under the sun. -Brent Billiman, Scottsdale, Arizona. USA.


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Brittany Brown for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Megan Dooley for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Madison Brown for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Brittany Brown for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Megan Dooley for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Audra Buras for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Lauren Teter for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kim Shurk for Ivon Reyes S/S 2010

Backstage Ivon Reyes


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Brittany Brown


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Brittany Brown and Madison Brown


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Madison Brown

Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010

A look into the closet of a punk rock princess at Vickilyn McCarthy. American designer Vickilyn McCarthy was tired of the ordinary rock princess attire and decided to take matters into her own hands and created a collection that was wild and fun. She definitely has added some much needed sizzle to Scottsdale Fashion Week. This season every element of the closet was explored that started with the knickers, the essential party dresses and the eccentric pink wedding gown. She followed the current movement in high fashion with the trend of inner-wear as being the new outer-wear. McCarthy had great influence from the former Dauphine of France, Marie Antoinette. A legendary queen that was considered, during her prime, wild and different. Antoinette’s style was visible in the voluminous dresses, corsets and the decadent masquerade ball masks. There was a hint of Asia, from the fetish queens in Japanese kabuki inspired makeup to the black kimono style dress. The Vickilyn McCarthy look is distinct and edgy.

The show was held at the Southbridge open runway with soundtrack from the symphonic metal band from Finland, Nightwish. Model Kala French opened the show in a baby pink lingerie with black trimming paired with matching knickers. Prevalent colors in the collection were black, rose red, baby pink and virgin white. Edgy pieces was the black and white striped cross-laced corset top that was paired with a ruffled feathered skirt. She offered casual pieces that was simply cool and had the signature McCarthy touch.

An admired piece was the pink wedding gown that gave a nod to the old wild west with the saloon style ruffled skirt. Another favorite piece in the collection was the black Japanese kimono mini-dress.

Vickilyn McCarthy is all about having no boundaries and endless fun in this collection. She has brought fantasy to life and referenced the legendary Mademoiselle Marie Antoinette. The Vickilyn McCarthy women is outgoing, fun and free spirited this next spring season. -Brent Billiman, Scottsdale, Arizona. USA.


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kala French for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Jessica Callan for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Christina Keosky-Smith for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kala French for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Jessica Callan for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Karen Malick for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Clarita Ball for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Brittany Lang for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Designer Vickilyn McCarthy for Vickilyn McCarthy S/S 2010

Backstage Vickylyn McCarthy


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kala French


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Rachel Brown
Chad Bricks Photo: Designer and Models

Kevan Hall S/S 2010

A classy dress can be innovative. American designer Kevan Hall kicked off Scottsdale Fashion Week with a collection that had pure class and inspiration from legendary Haute Couture client, the late Elizabeth Parke Firestone. Firestone was known as the best dressed women in America and a highly regarded Haute Couture client for the House of Christian Dior and Balenciaga. The spirit of her style was evident in the collection with pieces that she would have adored, herself. There were stunning silk gowns that had a Japanese origami sensation that came in azalea pink, coral and yellow. A blush silk skirt was paired with a cream white cotton tailored shirt that would be perfect for both work and play. There were also a great number of cocktail dresses in subtle and vibrant colors. Hall gave us amazing pieces that work perfect for the modern day women. The Kevan Hall look epitomizes pure class and elegance.

The show was held in the beautiful southwest city of Scottsdale, Arizona in the main tent stage with model Aubrie Stephens opening the show in a crimson red one shouldered cocktail dress. Cocktail pieces were in matte gold, cream white, and indigo blue that came in silk and saddle-stitch silk cotton blend. The evening gowns gave a nod to the late Mousier Dior’s work from the 1950’s with the tailored cuts and vibrant colors. The focus on the collection was all about elegance and tailoring that infused a luxurious undertone. The most important element of this collection is that each look would flatter a “normal” women’s body and not just a model.

Admired pieces in the collection was the coral satin and silk origami organza gown and the indigo blue georgette crisscross dress. Other appealing pieces were the skirts that came in black and azalea pink were paired with white tailored cotton shirts.

Kevan Hall has definitely satisfied the need for luxurious all-American fashion. This collection would have been a perfect wardrobe for the modern day Elizabeth Park Firestone. The Kevan Hall women is certainly ready to be the best dressed women this next spring season. -Brent Billiman, Scottsdale, Arizona. USA.


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010



Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kristhian Dillard for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Rachel Niu for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Aubrey Stephens for Kevan Hall S/S 2010


Chad Bricks Photo: Kevan Hall Finale


Backstage Kevan Hall


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Rachel Niu backstage


Chad Bricks Photo: Model at Hair and Makeup


Chad Bricks Photo: Model Kristhian Dillard backstage

Balmain S/S 2010

A warrior goddess presentation at Balmain. Notable Parisian designer Christophe Decarnin presented a strong military chic collection that would have been perfect for a modern day warrior goddess. Except this warrior goddess is armed and ready to walk the Avenue des Champs-Elysees in Paris rather than an actual battle field. Armored with metal mesh dresses with intricate detailing with skillful cuts that made them fall off the models body like a second skin. There was certainly an immense indication of Gianni Versace from the 1980’s in the metal mesh dresses. Leather and python leggings were exceptional with a meticulous lattice weave. The signature Decarnin pagoda shoulders with metal epaulette embellished the precise cut military coat giving it a spectacular effect. Every piece in this collection was unique and had the haute couture like quality with great attention to details and a lot of one of kind pieces, in other words every piece in this collection will be very expensive. Christophe Decarnin shows us with this collection his take on a modern day warrior goddess in Paris.

The event was held in a marble ballroom at the exquisite Grand Hotel with soundtrack from American hip hop group The Sugar Hill Gang’s 1980’s hit single, “Rapper’s Delight.” Canadian Supermodel Daria Werbowy opened the show in a green cotton military coat that had a metal epaulette embellished Decarnin pagoda shoulders and was paired with a destroyed t-shirt and black leather leggings. Every look was a sensation with golden bronze chain mail dresses that fell from the body like a second skin. Exquisite attention to detail was seen with the threading completed in the mesh metal, sequins and the lattice weave on the python and leather leggings. T-shirts, jeans and jackets were destroyed and stained with visible bullet holes giving authentic warrior sensation.

Admired pieces in the collection were the metal mesh and leather dresses that were astonishing and fell off the models bodies like armor or a second skin. Another incredible piece was the black crocodile coat that was utterly bold made out of a complete skin of an entire crocodile with back that had actual eye cut outs.

Christophe Decarnin has brought strength, quality and authenticity with this unique collection. His take on a perfect wardrobe for a warrior goddess was a complete success and left the entire audience at the Grand Hotel speechless and excited for one of the most important label in fashion today. The Balmain women is ready to take on the world with great strength and sex appeal ready to conquer anything in sight this next spring season. -Brent Billiman, Paris, France.


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Carmen Kass for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Anja Rubik for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Daria Werbowy for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Isabeli Fontana for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Maryna Linchuk for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Anna Selezneva for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Abbey Lee for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Kasia Struss for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Magdalena Frackowiak for Balmain S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Freja Beha Erichsen for Balmain S/S 2010

Gucci S/S 2010

A sporty chic presentation at Gucci. Italian designer Frida Giannini presented a collection that was inspired by extreme sportswear. The sporty idea was combined with the signature Gucci DNA infusing a powerful and sexy sensation into the collection. There was an experimentation with the use of high-tech fabrics that were similar to the sportswear of a true athlete. A hint of a sci-fi element was apparent with the use of the high-tech materials giving it a futuristic impression. Actual pieces from parachute backpack were attached to the back of a cocktail dress. Cinches, pulleys, silver latches and a sports clasp were attached to several pieces giving it a bondage sensation. Authentic parachute sports mesh material was inserted on the torso of a dresses and side of the leg of a pants. Immense detailing was impressive with the silver embroidery and the embellishments of metallic and crystal beading. The added detailing gave each piece a hint glamour but still maintained that athletic sci-fi emotion. Prints were inspired from the ikat geometric pattern carpet from Uzbekistan. This pattern was also seen on the various cuts and embellishments on the dresses. Frida Giannini has reached a new level of innovation with a good dose of Gucci DNA to present an athletic, sexy and glamorous collection.

The show was held at Gucci’s Piazza Oberdan show space with an Uzbekistan ikat carpet pattern that decorated the floor of the runway. Russian model Natasha Poly opened the show in a multi-strapped white dress with matching multi-strapped high heels. There was a great amount of jackets with that were offered in the mesh sport fabric and also a biker jacket that came in crocodile. The ikat pattern was used in the embroidery work on a few black cocktail dresses. The colors of white and black dominated the color scheme in the collection with a few splashes of color from the ikat prints. High tech fabrics were used in the high waist leggings, skirts and jackets. The sexy element was introduced with open backs and blazer that revealed bare skin and cut outs that had mesh inserts giving it a subtle sexual appeal.

Admired pieces in the collection were the multi-strapped dresses that were offered in white and black. The crocodile biker jacket, the backless blazer, and the parachute jackets.

Frida Giannini has brought back the DNA of Gucci and has infused it with an innovative idea of sportswear to have a remarkable collection. The Gucci women this next spring season is athletic, sexy and exciting. -Brent Billiman, Milan, Italy.


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Karlie Kloss for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lindsay Ellingson for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Jac for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Charlotte di Calypso for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Vlada Roslyakova for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Natasha Poly for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Kasia Struss for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lily Donaldson for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lily Donaldson for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Chanel Iman for Gucci S/S 2010


Luca Bruno Photo: Model Lindsay Ellingson for Gucci S/S 2010