By: Irene Ireeuw
Boston en Vogue is one of the highlights fashion show events of this year. It showcases New England’s designer, mainly based in Boston. A fashion designer and an event organizer, Conrad, who is the producer of this fashion show mentioned that “the collection tonight isn't really just a collection it's more like a library”. As it shows not only one but seven designers along with their brands. Conrad in the interviewed also talked about the fashion industry that has been changed because of the fast fashion. Conrad also talks about what they expect to come after the showcase “The goal is to strengthen the image, which is the selling out of the photo of this fashion show”. This new era of fashion makes everything that touches it evolve in a fast direction. None other but by the help of social media or what now known as “social influencer” bringing fashion into the next level.
Conrad Lamour Collection
@ootdbostonian team has the chance to see the backstage preparation a moment before the show starts. Its such a privilege for us as a team to see whats happening behind the scene. Also, the best moment is we have the opportunity to have exclusive interview with some of the designers and people behind this amazing show.
INTERVIEW - THE RUNWAY
Sylvie Dahi - “My passion has always been fashion”
Sylvie Dahi grew up in the south of French. Fashion has always been her passion. Graduated in Communication, Dahi continue her passion in the fashion industry when she moved to the U.S. years ago. Presented her brand at the fashion show Dahi said “Most of my style is Gown” "Mostly are wedding gown and evening gown". She is the women with vision! Her vision for women that “you can be covered and be beautiful” “what type of cloth that goes with the shape of our body”. I want women to know that you don't need to be naked to be beautiful
Dahi said that “we all have beautiful shape", and feminine designs reflect in the ready to wear and Haute Couture collections at showcase in Boston En Vogue fashion show. Dahi remarks her design with a fascinating show. Modern silhouettes and elegant couture style creates beautiful presentations in the runway. Memorable impression from her design bringing a magical fairy tale. She mentioned “I want women to know that you don't need to be naked to be beautiful” and true to be truth because its such a romantic creation in this season. Also, never give up in your dream! Dahi never go to a fashion school but she has a big ambition to make her dream come true. Within this 4 years she has been building her brand and achieving her goals.
Lavish Living - Fifth Year in The Making (2013-now)
Inspiration comes from everywhere, whether its London or even New York fashion week --- Lavish Living.
Within this fifth year, Lavish Living collection has change their brand name from Living lavish to Lavish Living, which is their current name. It is advertised as a New England brand, and they put their items at few stores, also currently their focusing to sale via online in a online shop and Instagram. They have a lot of coming up new collection in this Winter and also for next Spring seasons.
Embrace the Boston En Vogue fashion show with the American casual clothing. Men's and women 's wear collection creates the boundaries between men and women. Their brand gives us an opportunity to adding more elements in casual attire. Dynamic design has never fades in this industry. Comfort is the key to be yourself and its reflect in Lavish living collection. It present an original value from the brand that suitable for everyone.
Majesty22 and First Empress - offered majestic lifestyle through fashion
The company created two different lines for each segment. Although, Majesty22 is for men, they also have created line for women which is called First Empres. By providing the best quality of fabric, the company take a custom designed for their customers in order to get a perfect shape and fit to the body.
In this fashion show, Majesty22 and First Empress bring a monarch style into the runway. Details of the element and the perfect cutting created a variety of silhouette and style. This collection has stood out with their iconic design. The creativity to have similar vision between the line of the design make a clearly symbolistic connection.
Conrad Lamour - A Fashion Designer and Producer Event
Conrad is the men behind "Boston En Vogue" fashion show. He is the producer event and also a fashion designer. He started at 2005, to produce New Orleans Fashion Week and then Providence Fashion Week. Moreover, he also have a target to expand his market to New York, Boston, Miami, and Los Angeles. Conrad has a big ambition and goals for his career in the fashion industry. The "Boston En Vogue" was inspired by classical luxury and old architecture, Conrad added "I'm a fan of a classical luxury, old architecture”, the reason the event was held at one of Boston's finest church at Newbury Street - “This place is the theme of the whole event” Conrad said.
The luxury outlook bringing the opening show of Boston En Vogue incredible amazing. Details from power of suits, day and night dresses, up to couture pieces creates a dramatic atmosphere in the runway. Creativity of the design inspired the attendance for this fall season. This presentation creates a magic in the runway with dose of style and color of the collections.
Overall, the event went great and we had a lot of fun! Another good thing added unto this is that, this event had showcased Boston based designers and its brand.
Social Media : @benvogue
Edited: Gabriella Glady & Irene Ireeuw