Bankable Burrows Closes Fashion WeekDEX New York Studios were transformed on Friday 2/20 -the close of fashion week - as 150 fashionistas, 15 photographers morethan a dozen models and a bevy hair, makeup and styling professionals gathered to produce and experience Stephen Burrows’ ready to wear fashion collection for Fall, 2009. Inspired by the salon showings of days gone by, the Burrows team arranged a double runway inside DEX’s photo studio. The studio, with it’s white columns and 15 foot high ceilings offers an elegant setting for a fashion show – formal, yet elegant.
(right: Model Katie Rost led with a revealing Burrows belted jacket, and Rodney Keenan top hat)
(left: DEX New York Studios is transformed)
Burrows’ ready to wear fashions seemed timeless, drawing from styles of the 40’s and 50’s, the Mod 60’s, some 70’s glam and contemporary styles, all mixed together. Several were perfect for the 9 to 5 professional woman who wants to leave work directly to go out on the town, without sacrificing an ounce of glamour. Combinations of grey wool suits with sheer prints, burgundy leggings and sweaters with heart shaped appliqués were abound. Emerging model Anna Van Ravenstein (daughter of 70’s supermodel Pat Cleveland) brought drama to the runway, appeared in a camel colored trench coat, which, thrown aside, revealed a hot, sexy, sequined frock, ala Studio 54. Later, donning a super full black and white wool skirt, she produced a classic turn, skirts twirling in the air, and eliciting an audible gasp from an astounded audience.
And how about the hair!
DEX New York’s Naomi Porto styled swirling red, brown and blonde up-dos that perfectly enhanced the Stephen Burrows looks. And of course, there was the makeup. Using DEX New York’s Modern Minerals, John Henry created eyes smoky and colorful (not to mention photogenic!) proving once again that natural, mineral makeup can be as fashion forward as it is good for the skin.
Rounds of applause and shouts of glee greeted the models’ final round along with Stephen Burrows himself, as the show (and Fashion Week) drew to a close. New Yorkers were treated to an exciting hour of a beautiful, tasteful fashion display.
Burrows’ ready to wear fashions seemed timeless, drawing from styles of the 40’s and 50’s, the Mod 60’s, some 70’s glam and contemporary styles, all mixed together. Several were perfect for the 9 to 5 professional woman who wants to leave work directly to go out on the town, without sacrificing an ounce of glamour. Combinations of grey wool suits with sheer prints, burgundy leggings and sweaters with heart shaped appliqués were abound. Emerging model Anna Van Ravenstein (daughter of 70’s supermodel Pat Cleveland) brought drama to the runway, appeared in a camel colored trench coat, which, thrown aside, revealed a hot, sexy, sequined frock, ala Studio 54. Later, donning a super full black and white wool skirt, she produced a classic turn, skirts twirling in the air, and eliciting an audible gasp from an astounded audience.
And how about the hair!DEX New York’s Naomi Porto styled swirling red, brown and blonde up-dos that perfectly enhanced the Stephen Burrows looks. And of course, there was the makeup. Using DEX New York’s Modern Minerals, John Henry created eyes smoky and colorful (not to mention photogenic!) proving once again that natural, mineral makeup can be as fashion forward as it is good for the skin.
Rounds of applause and shouts of glee greeted the models’ final round along with Stephen Burrows himself, as the show (and Fashion Week) drew to a close. New Yorkers were treated to an exciting hour of a beautiful, tasteful fashion display.
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