FASHION WEEK TYPES

There are a million things I love about September~ One of those being the runway shows! New York Fashion Week kicks off the season every year and is followed by London, Milan and then Paris. 

I miss the days when NYFW was held in the tents in Bryant Park but many of the shows are still held around the area. Working at a design office in midtown NY, I always get to experience the excited buzz that seems to sweep over the city each runway season.

The streets are always brimming with high fashion but its especially easy to spot the trend savy stepping their style game up a notch just for fashion week.

I did a quick sketch series on my 4 favorite Fashion Week types.

The Fashion Blogger:

Fashion Blogger Sketch - by Deanna Kei

Phone charged and ready to go! This girl's dressed head to toe in designer pieces and is always at the right place at the right time. Here she's styled in a chic black and white combo, adorned in one of the seasons prevalent trends: ruffles.

 

Next up, The Fashion Editor:

Fashion Week Editor and Journalist

Front row seats come with a price. (In this case, the price is a strong 'style know how')

She's repping that bold sleeve detail in flared, raw edged, tiered denim belted with a sash.

 

 

The Fashion Photographer

NYFW Fashion Photographer

Even the photographers are dressed to a T; a casual chic aesthetic with a ton of pockets and the flex needed to get that perfect angle.

 

Last but totally not least, The Fashion Assistant

fashion assistant

Chaos! but the show couldn't go on without her! Dressed in an on-trend button front jean and a basic tee; No heels here--she's been on her feet all day. (Though she'd typically be dressed in all black as per the usual FW backstage dress code)

 

 

Whats your dream fashion week role? Which Fashion week blogs do you follow? Comment below!

 

2016 Holiday Gift Guide

The holiday season is my most favorite time of the year. It can also be one of the most stressful times as you scramble to complete your shopping. To make things easier I've put together an Illustrated holiday gift guide to help you check off that fashionable-someone on your list. The best part is that all of these items are from makers and small businesses so each has a personal touch.

 

2016 Holiday Gift Guide

1.)Fashion Totes

Fashion Tote

 

  • Fall Fashion Girl Illustrated Tote by dEANNA kEI

tote

This Illustrated Fashion tote is printed on sturdy PolyPoplin and measures 13"x 13"

Get it here

2.)Kid's Tees

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  • Lead Vocalist Kids Shirt by Hip Kid Apparel

A sassy band tee for the lead vocalist in your life. Available in kids sizes. Part of the Family Garage Band Collection.

Get it here

 

3.) Prints and Mugs

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  • Watercolor Feathers Mug by 622 Press

A beautiful ceramic mug with a calming watercolor feather design. The perfect mug to house your morning coffee.

Get it here

 

 

  • You Got This - Motivational Fashion Print by DEANNA KEI

A downloadable motivational print for that busy bff who could use a reminder that she's awesome (hanging on her wall).

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  • Pug Art Poster Hipster Pug - Fine Art Print By Aberleigh

Know some one who liked Pugs before they were cool? They'd probably love to have this print as home décor.

Get it here

 

  • Rocket Ship Digital Download by AshleeBinderinDesign

This Fun rocket Ship printable adds a little whimsy to any room.

Get it here

 

 

4.) Fashion

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  • Be Your Own Beautiful Top by The Confetti Collective

These self-love tees are all about loving yourself as you are. They come in both women's and girl's sizes.

Get it here

 

 

  • Sea Glass Wire Wrapped Earrings with Gold Wire and Gold Hooks by CraftyLittleGnome

Beautiful lime green handmade earrings. Nickel-free

Get it here

 

 

 

5.) Books and Accessories

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  • Sailor Moon Cosmic Heart Transformation Brooch by Chibee Studio

This handmade resin replica pendant is perfect for fans of the 90's cartoon super hero, Sailor Moon. It's available as a brooch or key chain.

Get it here

 

The International Fashionista's Lookbook Diary by Dana Lardner and Deanna Kei

The International Fashionista's Lookbook Diary is perfect for the young fashion savvy jet setter on your list. It's a style driven coloring book and design journal packed with creative prompts to get an aspiring fashionista designing her own runway collection. The book introduces ten fashion girls from around the world on coloring pages and includes tidbits about each country. Fashionista's can have fun and be creative while closing the global gap.

Get it here

 

Editing for this post was done by: Victoria - Contact: VictoriaKnC@outlook.com

 

Happy Shopping! Have a favorite holiday gift? Share in the comments!

A look inside: The International Fashionista's Lookbook Diary

It's already been over a month since we (myself and Dana Lardner of Howintheworld.org) released The International Fashionista Lookbook Diary!  It was amazing finally getting to see all of our work come together and It's been really exciting hearing all the wonderful feedback.

My previous post was all about the process of creating the illustrations and characters for the book. This time I'm showing the final print! 

 

  

 

 

Pictured above is the front cover of The International Fashionista's Lookbook Diary. We went with a softcover, paperback design because it was really important to us that the book be lightweight and something a girl could toss in her backpack and carry around.

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

The lookbook introduces 10 fashionistas from all over the world featured on individual coloring pages.

France Tidbits

For each of the ten countries there's an interactive tidbit page with some fun facts a jet-setting fashionista should learn before visiting.

 

Katia and book cover

The cover girls are among the coloring pages inside

 

first collection image

This lookbook diary stays true to its title and is full of design prompts to get our fashionsta dreaming.

 

 

Runwayready

There are loads of spaces for the girl to draw in her own design and ideas.

 

 

International Fashionistas Back Cover

Pictured above: back cover.

The International Fashionista's Lookbook Diary write up from Howintheworld.org:

"The International Fashionista’s Lookbook Diary allows girls to explore what being a world citizen and fashion lover mean to them!

Recommended for girls age 8 – 12, this coloring book and diary not only introduces her to fashionistas from 10 different countries but also inspires her to sketch her personal style along with developing pieces she would introduce in her debut collection.

Measuring 7.5 x 9.25, this book contains 83 pages of fun and is the perfect size to keep close at hand in a backpack or bag. She will be so absorbed in her fashion design plans that she won’t want it out of her sight in case inspiration strikes."

 

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Editing for this post was done by: Victoria - Contact: VictoriaKnC@outlook.com