New York Fashion Week Review: Nolcha Ethical Fashion Preview

Yesterday I kicked off New York fashion week by attending Nolcha Ethical Fashion Preview. It was a great gathering of eco-conscious independent fashion and accessory labels, set in the intimate environment of the Carlton Hotel.

Beauty VT was on hand, providing free self-applied makeovers using their interactive platform.



Sweet bloomers, a la Rene Geneva Design.



There were many designers there, but most notably were those with Bel Esprit, a company "committed to promoting new and emerging designers and helping retailers discover new collections and established brands not shown in their regional market." This coat by Van Markoviec is everything I idealize in my clothing: well structured, a piece that adopts and embraces the draping of the material, rather than constraining it to its will. Simply stunning.


I particularly liked the work of Elena Garcia, whose separates in this collection were inspired by Queen Victoria and socialite Daphne Guinness. I just adore rumpled elegance.


Love the detailing in this lovely dress by Tammam.


This coat by Emesha is super-structured, but soft. Soft-structured?



All in all, a great little event.