Couture Fashion Week

Just when you thought fashion week was over, another one begins. And unlike Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, Couture Fashion Week is all about luxury. Held in the Grand Ballroom at the Waldorf-Astoria, designers from all over the world showcase their collections to high end luxury buyers, retailers and upscale consumers. As you walk into the ballroom awaiting to see some of the most beautifully made gowns, you can appreciate the beauty of the hotel and it’s upscale ambiance which mimics the elegance of the pieces created by the designers. The environment was more relaxed than Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week with less audience stylishly dressed in jeans to gowns. Outside the ballroom were more luxury products and services as well as an exhibit of high end art.

Designers Hadi Katra son of the famous Lebanese designer Pierre Katra, and Brazilian born Simone Rodrigues both had exotically beautiful collections that left the audience captivated. This is the epitome of art, to create pieces that command attention through a visual and emotional connection, which in turn stirs up the imagination.

Another aspect of Couture Fashion Week is the live performances in-between fashion shows. The audience was treated to the vocal genius of Cristina Fontanelli, music composer William Camilleri, and Lara Janine & Dani Tersini of the pop/rock group Black Liner . With their unique sound, Black Liner's performance was classic and modern, incorporating violin and electric guitar with awesome vocals. Overall Couture Fashion Week, is an unique blend of fashion and entertainment for the higher luxury brand market.