Portland's FashioNxt Wrap-up

Not only have I managed to make it to this years week of fashion fabulous-ness, FashioNxt, but I've also had a sneak peak at backstage fashions. Thursday night the line up included Amanda Grisham, Lizz Basinger, Moontess, Raylene Designs, Nelii Millard, and Becky Ross. Here are a few shots I grabbed of the super-secret (except the 50+ people) goings-on back stage. 

Perfecting every last detail to the looks.

Cosmetic artists creating the initial look while a photographer takes photos. 

Hurry up and wait and wait and wait. Poor model.

Having a few laughs: the show staff, models, and designers do a little dancing.

Tonight's line up of Stephanie D. Couture, Silvania, Gordana Gelhausen and Michael Costello will close the festivities. If you can't miss it the exhibits start at 6 and runway seating starts at 8 with a post-show market at 5555 N. Channel Ave. Portland OR 97217. Stay stylish.

Eager for Fashion(xt)

While it may be a month away, I am counting down the days to 2012 Portland Fashion Week. Having missed it for the last three (yes, three) years I am determined to be there this time. Now as it is weeks away I have been searching around for the details and found some basics you'll need to know. PFW is going by the name FASHIONxt - a fashion forward lifestyle experience. Expanding from the concept of the latest and greatest in fashion it is now about the entire lifestyle, including consumer-technology. 

In true Portland style it is conscious of sustainability, modern technology and of course, the ever-important aesthetics that catch our eye. This little vehicle the Boxx is only 1 meter and an example of the many mini technology designs which will be on display. 

October 10 to 13 at the Vigor Industrial Shipyard you can catch an array of designers from Amanda Grisham, a Portland Fashion Week Emerging Designer in 2011 to Lanzanita, who helped bring sustainability to the forefront at the Miss America Pageant. It is also riddled with Project Runway contestants from locals like Seth Aaron and Becky Ross to favorites like Joshua Christensen and Viktor Luna. Pick up tickets in advance for a reduced price here. Stay stylish. 

Viktor Luna SS13

Ready, Set, Design

Image courtesy Koin

As July is winding down, Project Runway is gearing up. Last night was the first episode of Season 9. With the new twist 20 designers flew to New York to interview with the judges and Tim Gunn. Sixteen of them made the cut and thankfully Becky Ross and Bryce Black made the cut. This season promises to be incredibly interesting after seeing the design skills of the sixteen during the first challenge. If you missed the episode last night watch it on Lifetime. Ready, set, design!

Portland and Project Runway

I apologize for not writing for a few weeks.

As Project Runway begins to air Season 9 on July 28 Portland can be proud to see two of it's own designers compete. Not only are Becky Ross and Bryce Black Portlandians, they are recent graduates of The Art Institute of Portland.

Becky Ross has a colorful, fun style. Her favorite designers include Vivenne Westwood. Her Cirque Militaire collection (I'm not positive on the name) was a stunning addition to her portfolio.

Bryce Black designs from his senior collection were dark, asymmetrical creative pieces. Since his style icon and dream client is Lady Gaga, this seems right on target.

Black and Ross are joined by 18 designers from New York, New York to Snohomish, Washington to Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. They range in age from 21 to 57. A few things will be changing on this season check out Lifetime's Project Runway website to see what and make sure to tune in July 28th at 9PM.