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Phoenix Fashion Week Recap: Part Two
The Rocky Gathercole finale brought Avant Garde to Phoenix. Photo by Steve Yap.
The final night of Phoenix Fashion Week at Talking Stick Resort was all about drama and sparkle. Almost every collection that hit the runway had sequin embellishments and fashion-forward details. It was a fashionable night to remember, and we’re giving you all the designer highlights straight from the runway.
Chandler’s “The Little Black Dress: Through the Decades” Exhibit
Paying tribute to his last name, local vintage expert Robert Black went on a hunt for some of the most iconic and timeless little black dresses in United States. history. From Coco Chanel to Christian Dior to Moschino, every designer has created their own interpretation of the “LBD.”
The new “The Little Black Dress: Through the Decades” exhibit at The Vision Gallery in Chandler takes guests through a timeline of the LBD from the 20’s to today. The collection took months to curate, even up to the last day, and includes looks from fashion houses in Paris, London, Los Angeles and more. Each era presented included five pieces that could easily be dressed...
Arizona Foothills September 2014 Fashion Shoot: Day and Night
As the fall season inches in, be ready to go from dashing daytime to the chicest nighttime in some of our most-wanted looks.
Fashion, hair, makeup and styling: Diane Aiello. Photography: Werner Segarra. Model: Ford/RBA. Location: Encanterra.
Nicholas blush-color dress with split asymmetrical hem, $520. Intermix. Alexander McQueen De Manta clutch bag in powder, $450. Saks Fifth Avenue.
August Low-Fuss Fashion
Look cool and collected in the heat of summer by choosing pieces with high style and low fuss.
Photographed by Ellen Barnes
Styling/Hair/Makeup by Diane Aiello
Location: Sanctuary on Camelback
Model: The Agency Arizona
Valley Designer’s Sole Reason Behind Men’s Fashion
Men’s footwear has donned some genius male designers throughout the years. Trying to break the mold is up-and-coming men’s footwear designer, Dianne Halloway. Born and raised in Arizona, Halloway is making a name for herself. As the first African-American woman to venture into men’s shoe design, she is confident that her brand will transcend the stereotypes. With a keen eye for what men deem fashionable and comfortable, Halloway and her collections are one of a kind and the rest of the fashion community are beginning to realize her potential. Dianne sat down with AFM and shared her story and why her designs are perfect for men of sophistication.
