Celebrity Stylist Tara Swennen and Glamhive Founder Stephanie Sprangers Teamup for Groundbreaking Digital Event

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Celebrity stylist Tara Swennen and Glamhive founder Stephanie Sprangers will once again bring together some of the biggest names from around the world in style, fashion, beauty and women’s empowerment for the Glamhive Digital Summer Bazaar—a groundbreaking digital event taking place this Saturday, July 11 th kicking off at 10:00 a.m. PDT.

“I am humbled to be included with so many smart and inspiring women that are leaders in our industry.”

During Glamhive’s first digital event, Glamhive LIVE Style Summit, audience members were asked to engage with panels through live, real-time question and answer sessions. The conversations ranged from intimate questions about how to break down gender barriers when starting a business to how to find ways to break in into business through marketing. Due to that event’s overwhelming success, Swennen and Sprangers decided to raise the bar for their next global event.

(OUTview NW) Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection: With eye-catching fashions, The Bellevue Collection runway shows raise over $93,000 for Special Olympics and Lifespring!

by MK Scott 

The 12th annual Bellevue Fashion Week was held this past weekend with three nights of runway shows and parties at the Hyatt Regency in Bellevue. This year, they raised over $93,000 for Special Olympics Washington and Bellevue Lifespring.

On Saturday (9/23) the big event was The Bellevue Collective runway show featuring fashions from Nordstrom, Kate Spade, Eileen Fisher, Michael Kors and more.

Representing Special Olympics Washington was Kirby Winfield, incoming board chairman. He took the stage with his daughter, Kate, who has Downs Syndrome and Autism, to share her story and to thank the audience for purchasing tickets to the event. He then announced that the money raised will go to help 200 athletes compete in the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, which will be held in Seattle next July - https://www.specialolympicsusagames.org/?.

Introducing the show was Season 4 winner of 'Project Runway,' Christian Siriano, who has designed iconic red carpet looks for the likes of J-Lo, Rhianna, Leslie Jones and more.

Some of the best in eye-candy wore inspired fashions mostly from Ted Baker London, Tommy Bahama and the Armani Exchange.

For more information and post-event news, visit http://fashionweekbellevue.com/

PHOTOS by MK Scott

(MFW 2016) a FAREWELL in PHOTOS!

MFW

On April 23, Metropolitan Fashion Week held its final Show in Seattle, after 5 plus incredible years and who could forget the Forbidden Fashion Show (OUTview was there every year). The Founder and Producer, Eduardo Khawam is busy making a splash in LA. Khawam still promises more shows in Vegas, Palm Springs and New York!

For the final, it was a salute to Hollywood with Gaga designer, Perry Meek and Claire's  Collection and the incredible flamboyance of Erick Bendaña. Men's attire was again provided by Suit Supply.

(92nd Street Y) Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis!

Iman talks with Fern Mallis about her efforts to address the lack of diversity on fashion runways.

(92nd Street Y) Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis!

Buy the book! FASHION LIVES: Fashion Icons with Fern Mallis features nineteen inspiring, no-holds-barred interviews with American fashion icons including Tom Ford, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Donna Karan, Michael Kors, Tommy Hilfiger, Betsey Johnson, Polly Mellen, Bruce Weber, and Oscar de la Renta at 92Y. http://amzn.to/1KMOj8K

(MFW-Seattle 2015) MORE PHOTOS!

The show stopper!

We are excited to present a one of a kind, exclusive – runway show that celebrates the world of fashion designers and costume designers. 10 designers and over 115 works of art created by National and International Designers and Costume Designers strutted the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Bellevue-Seattle Runway Show & Closing Gala at the South Hall of the Magnificent Seattle Art Museum. This was an amazing 65-minute show last Saturday! Hosted by Eduardo Khawam, Amy Yamada and Niveen Heaton

Designers Line Up

Costume Designers, Inoe Vargas, Ricardo Soltero & Mask by Swig Miller
International Designers Presented by Fashion Forwards
ADICORA Swimwear by Designer Niveen Heaton

Canvas Project by Metropolitan Fashion Week
Men's Formal Wear Suitsupply - Seattle
Jewelry by: George Wittels & Cintli by Beto Yarce
Hair & Makeup by Gene Juarez Salons & Spas

(MFW-Seattle 2015) The WOMEN Part 3: The ADICORA Swimwear Collection!

We are excited to present a one of a kind, exclusive – runway show that celebrates the world of fashion designers and costume designers. 10 designers and over 115 works of art created by National and International Designers and Costume Designers strutted the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Bellevue-Seattle Runway Show & Closing Gala at the South Hall of the Magnificent Seattle Art Museum. This was an amazing 65-minute show last Saturday!

Tonight we start with ADICORA Swimwear by Designer Niveen Heaton. Hair & Makeup by Gene Juarez Salons & Spas

 PHOTOS provided by Jorge Hernandez and SULEY ERA

(MFW-Seattle 2015) The WOMEN Part 2: David Tupaz Collection!

We are excited to present a one of a kind, exclusive – runway show that celebrates the world of fashion designers and costume designers. 10 designers and over 115 works of art created by National and International Designers and Costume Designers strutted the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Bellevue-Seattle Runway Show & Closing Gala at the South Hall of the Magnificent Seattle Art Museum. This was an amazing 65-minute show this past Saturday!

Tonight we start with 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week International Fashion Designer of the Year Recipient: David Tupaz!

Crown Provided by:  George Wittels

PHOTOS provided by Jorge Hernandez

(MFW-Seattle 2015) The WOMEN Part 1: Canvas and Julie Danforth!

We are excited to present a one of a kind, exclusive – runway show that celebrates the world of fashion designers and costume designers. 10 designers and over 115 works of art created by National and International Designers and Costume Designers strutted the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Bellevue-Seattle Runway Show & Closing Gala at the South Hall of the Magnificent Seattle Art Museum. This was an amazing 65-minute show this past Saturday!

Tonight we start with a few from the MFW Canvas Project and a Collection from 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Fashion Designer of the Year Recipient: Julie Danforth: 

Mask by Swig Miller

PHOTOS provided by Jorge Hernandez

(MFW-Seattle 2015) The MEN, Presented by Suit Supply!

We are excited to present a one of a kind, exclusive – runway show that celebrates the world of fashion designers and costume designers. 10 designers and over 115 works of art created by National and International Designers and Costume Designers strutted the 2015 Metropolitan Fashion Week Bellevue-Seattle Runway Show & Closing Gala at the South Hall of the Magnificent Seattle Art Museum. This was an amazing 65-minute show this past Saturday!

Tonight we start with Men's Wear by Suit Supply and Mask by Swig Miller: PHOTOS  provided by Jorge Hernandez

(Bebe Sweetbriar) RAIN DOVE & CORY WADE: Breaking the Gender Binary in Fashion!

 

By BeBe Sweetbriar

The first ever Queer Fashion Week continues the presentation of the notion of a genderless fashion world when it takes center stage in Oakland, California April 16-19 . fiveTEN Oakland Events, producer of the event, states its mission of Queer Fashion Week is to showcase fashion creations for all types of bodies and genders. Rain Dove and Cory Wade are two Celebrity Models on board for Queer Fashion Week who continually go against the gender binary as fashion models and people. I had an opportunity to visit with both of these pioneers to talk about their experiences as gender fluid and androgynous models and breaking the gender binary in the fashion world.

No secret, the fashion industry has for a long time propelled the notion that women are meant to be soft, beautiful and sensual and men are built to be strong, distinguished and veral by clothing them on the runway and print advertisements in attire that helps carry that message home to the public. Men and women who don’t fit the gender binary descriptives have often found it hard to find a place in the fashion industry as a commercial model, and thus, in a domino effect, many men and women in the public have found it hard to find themselves in commercial advertisement marketed to them. But, I think it safe to say “thangs be a changing”.

(Oscars 2015): Red carpet arrivals – the Couples!

 (Photos by Getty Images/AP/Wire Images)

The Bertka-Harris'

(Oscars 2015): Red carpet arrivals – the ladies!

(Photos by Getty Images/AP/Wire Images)

Melanie in BLACK, Dakota in RED

(OSCARS 2015) Red carpet arrivals – the men!

(Photos by Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

David in Burgundy and Michael in Basic Back!

(OUTscene TV) Highlights of Metropolitan Fashion Week Beverly Hills Closing Gala 2014!

Highlights of Metropolitan Fashion Week Beverly Hills Closing Gala at the Hidden Gem of Beverly Hills Greystone Mansion .on Sunday, October 26, 2014


Celebrity Model: Irene Esser Miss Venezuela 2011 & Miss Universe 2014 2nd Runner up & Ana Barbara

(FASHION ALERT) Real men wear mangerie!

 by Romina Puga

You might be familiar with the floral Japanese male bra that popped up online last week, leaving people confused and amused. You probably said to yourself, “This has to be a joke. This can’t be real.” Well it can, and there’s a market of men who enjoy wearing feminine-looking undergarments, and not because they want to look more like women (sorry ladies).

“There’s no variety in the men’s lingerie sold in department stores. It’s boxers and briefs, and if you’re really daring, maybe a thong!” says Australian male lingerie designer Brent Krause. “There’s no denying department stores sell good quality, functional underwear, and that’s fine for ninety percent of men. But not me.” These mangerie-wearing men like the fabric and feel of nice lingerie and believe it’s time for men to have a chance at feeling sexy in front of the mirror.

If you’re thinking these guys only exist on the other side of the world you’re wrong. Krause's male lingerie company Homme Mystere states that most of their customers come from the United States. Krause says the U.S. makes up about 40 percent of its customer base, with Western Europe and the UK making up another 40 percent. They even send merchandise to Russia and Canada.

“I don’t think the male bra industry is any larger in Japan than anywhere else. Certainly our numbers show the USA and Europe to be about the same in terms of size with Japan quite a distance behind,” says Krause. “In saying that, our wholesale sales are very strong into Japan, which suggests guys are buying our lingerie but prefer to buy from a local store that speaks the language.”

So who are the guys buying this mangerie?

(OSCAR 2014) Fashion Hits and Misses (in English and Spanish)!

By Eduardo Khawam


Best Dressed / Mejor Vestidas

9th Naomi Watts Presenter Calvin Klein
8th Jenifer Lawrence Nominated: Best Supporting Actress American Hustle Christian Dior
7th Amy Adams Nominated: Best Actress American Hustle Gucci Couture
6th Lupita Nyong WON: Best Supporting actress 12 Years A Slave Prada Ebonic Barbie in an angelic dress
5th Angelina Jolie Presenter Elie Saab Couture Fall 2013 glamorous, seventies look
4th Sandra Bullock Nominated for Best Actress Gravity Alexander McQueen old Hollywood Classic
3rd Kate Hudson Presenter Atelier Versace architectural sexy
2nd Cate Blanchett WON: Best Actress Blue Jazmin ARMANI Preve ethereal, delicate, lux
1st Camila Alves Matthew McConaughey wife’s Gabriela Cadena Gown elegant asymmetric regal
Winner Best Charlize Theron Presenter Christion Dior Exquisite Goddess

(OUTscene AMERICA) MK gives Behind the Scenes Scoop about tonight's Wife Swap with Rivers Vs. Palin!

by MK Scott

During my recent trip to LA this past May, I was all set to join our pal, Tony Tripoli for my 2nd E! Studio visit at a taping of Joan River's Weekly chatfest, Fashion Police.

What I learned was that I needed to sign a release for a second show, besides Fashion Police. That second show was ABC's Celebrity Wife Swap and  that Bristol Palin had switched places with Mellissa Rivers.

I was sitting just 2 rows behind Bristol as cameras were aiming towards her as she is watching the taping of Fashion Police. Bristol looked thinner in person and was sitting next to one of  Melissa's Gay friends. This should be Fun! (Update; it was discussed why, Bristol was not standing in the sidelines to take Melissa's place as EP/Floor Director, she claimed she was uncomfortable doing that).

Bristol left Mid-way through the taping, and Joan actually came and chatted with the

invited audience. I got to chat with her this time, despite meeting her in December 2011. Joan was Gracious and posed for a photo.

Later the special Guest, Brad Goreski (It's Brad, Brad World) came on and later I ran to catch up to him as he was exiting, I previously heard his reputation  for being a Diva which later became true, or perhaps it was his publicist who declined my card to schedule an interview.

So, Who was the Biggest Diva of the Night? Bristol, Joan or Brad? It was a toss up between Bristol Vs. Brad.

Update: I did spot me in the FP scene in the studio audience with my black and bright green striped shirting standing out.  

(OUTscene NW) RE-view: The 2013 Metropolitan Fashion Week!

by Eddie Walker

On April 13, 2013, Metropolitan Fashion Week (Bellevue-Seattle) held it’s Closing Gala at The Chihuly Garden and Glass Museum in downtown Seattle, WA.

The show opened with Mily Lu’s “Navigation Girls”. She styled them to look like walking Chihuly art pieces, as they strutted the runway wearing her latest shoe creations from the Milylu Design - 2013 Collection.

The “Navigation Girls” were followed by Women’s & Men’s Swimwear. The women wore designs by Niveen Heaton of Adicora Swimwear. With neon being the primary color palette of this collection, it had a very ‘go-go girl’ feel to it. Luckily, the designer paired earth-tone colored, azulejo prints with neon solids, which toned down the brightness and youngness of the designs, making the swimsuits more wearable for a more sophisticated lady. The men wore swimsuit designs by UnderU4Men. And I didn’t see one men’s swimsuit that I didn’t like.

( On the Street) The New Man!

There's a men's fashion revolution underway from '30s styles to a revival of grunge and mouth grilles, says NYT man on the street Bill Cunningham:

"There's something in the air and it's all being reflected not in women's clothes but in men's clothes...It's very easy just to laugh and pass it off as 'oh this is just going along with gay marriage and all this, they can dress any way they want' but it's much more than that. Much more than that. The peacock is emerging. He's been a sparrow since mid-Victorian times."