Art Inspired Fashion Mix

Artist: Jack Youngerman

Don't underestimate the power of your personal choices. The trick is to learn to see the world around you as a fascinating and glorious closet of opportunity. Stylist are Social Artist...we speak a mysterious and alluring universal language. Listen and See for yourself.

Detroit Fashion Designer with A Passion 4 Building Business: Adriana Pavon

Adriana Pavon: photo by Andrew Fang

Photo by Travis Smith

Photo by Travis Smith



Fashion In Detroit: 2010
Fashion In Detroit: 2010

Photo by Chris Jones

http://www.pavonadriana.com/

I've been impressed with the work of Adriana Pavon for a fascinating mix of reasons. It's visionary, smart in it's execution and presentation and keeps growing in it's range and beauty. There is nothing homogeneous about her body of work and that is extremely exciting.

I'm quoting a good friend ( Latin Model and Actress Denise Carrasco) who said "She's Big Talent" as we discussed Adriana's work recently.

Adriana's work has been showcased at "Fashion In Detroit", and just last week at the "Style" event hosted by B.L.A.C. Magazine who's guest speakers were Robin Gihvan ( Fashion Journalist for the Washington Post) and Michel Martin (NPR Talk Show Host). There is no doubt Adriana is rubbing shoulders with and ruffling feathers amongst other established and well respected designers here in Detroit. However her clients and projects are much broader in scope than most Fashion Designers I've met.

She works tirelessly on building business partnerships and travels often to collaborate with other industry professionals on unique projects. Those hybrid encounters help to keep her creative energy high and her personal networks growing.

Her past professional accomplishments are too many to cover here in my short blog post, but the important thing to know is Adriana has definite plans to make big things happen in Detroit Fashion. Pavon Atelier is on her schedule to launch in the next year: http://www.pavonatelier.com/ .

Meanwhile, in keeping with her unique flare and Mexican Work Ethic, we can be sure she will be producing important new pieces and projects in Fashion.

Styling Matt's Amazing Eco Couture Creations

Matt Richmond's Eco Couture Dresses: Saving The Planet 1 Dress At A Time

October 10, 2010: Fashion Gorilla Rampage in Royal Oak, MI

It's not everyday a Fashion Stylist gets a call to collaborate with a Fashion Designer who uses anything but fabric for his dresses. So I was delighted to style the accessories for Matt's very first Fashion Gorilla Rampage event.

Really what happened was a secret society of talented fashion people came together to support Matt's Fashion Vision and the results are still poring in.

These few photos I snapped are but a slice of the photo archives to find their way around town and into the spotlight.

Great Work team Aveda (Hair & Makeup), Matt Richmond, AJ, all the Models, Style Assistants, and Photographers. The fruits of our labor will be distributed in the near future at a small reunion party to be announced soon. See you then!

No Ordinary Bag Lady

Celine: Bowler Bag
Fendi: Zucca Tote
Prada: Mini cross body bag


Valentino: Red Patent Leather

I'm not sure how old I was when I began to carry a handbag on a regular basis. Do you recall when that took place in your life? It's kind of a murky transition isn't it.

Like any other fashion collector I have an eclectic mix of handbags in my closet and am always on the hunt for another special addition. Each of the above bags would certainly be on that list if I could afford to acquire them that is.

At this point I'm content however to study, admire and write about my favorites.

These bags provide the right mix of utility, beauty, and glamour for my active lifestyle.

If I had to choose only one of the bunch the Celine Bowler Bag gets the nod. I'm a sucker for hip, smart and fabulous. I'm also an admitted "Bag Lady" but ordinary is a No No!

Urban Fashion in the "D"

Models: Myranda Barcey & Alex Martin


Alex Martin

Sean Doerr Photographer with Dan Austin

http://www.lostdetroit.com/

I've called Sean Doerr an "Urban Archeologist" in the past as I believe he conducts research and tells stories with his amazing photographs. They seem to document the down and dirty "Beauty" of everyday people and spaces in Detroit.

I luv these "Urban Fashion" shots of Myranda and Alex because they embody the energy and raw creativity of this place like no other.

Should I be allowed to curate a show on Fashion Photography for a Museum these pics will be included. Until then here they are on the walls of FreeStyle In Detroit for your veiwing pleasure. I do declare Urban Fashion is not lost in Detroit!

Congratulations Sean Doerr and Dan Austin on your first published book...I'm happy to have my very own autographed copy and will enjoy it's splendor and Inspiration again and again.

The Winner Is.............Polyester!

The Winner is.... Ron B. New Jersey

David Lindley & Jackson Browne Styling the Polyester

I recently entered a "Show Me The Polyester" fashion contest for a chance to win tickets to see Jackson Browne and David Lindley in concert. It was a fun thing to do...and took some guts to put myself out there with hopes of getting noticed. Well of course I did not win...my pic was kind of boring in the end, but I'm glad I did it. Follow the link to read more about the contest...and Cheers to the winner and my Heros Jackson Browne and David Lindley for adding a little fashion fun to their amazing cultural careers! http://www.showmethepolyester.com/winner

"In the end, it is the clothing itself that we look to as a beacon of our belief in humanity's place in the cosmos."

Beauty and Time A Silent Dance

Pink Lips: Photographer David Smith

What is Time?

I love the simplicity of Photographer David Smith's Pink Lips photo. The Asymmetrical smile is girlish and alluring. It represents the innocent glow of youth. It is one of those timeless Photo shots that will be as lovely in 50 years as it is today. As I admired and reflected on the Pink Lips photo, it inspired a thought: "Beauty is Fleeting...But Fashion Is Timeless." I think perhaps that is why the two are so intoxicating whether we realize it or not. One holds the promise of Glory and the other provides the 'Tools" to achieve it.