Tiers, sparkles, and headpieces OH MY! The Sue Wong Spring 2015 collection channeled vintage frocks from prohibition with the swag of the Victorian era. Intricate appliqué’s, swinging fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection. Having come to LA right out of college to make my own name in the fashion world, I have never been on the media side of a runway show nor have I been fortunate enough to have worked on a production at this level so even I was bright-eyed and bushy tailed getting my Media pass and being escorted into the tent. Swarming with productive worker bees, I was placed in the photographers area and quickly made friends with other bloggers and professionals, all of whom knew that this show was the show to see during Style Week. Bonding over our love of good food, Hank West offered to share the beautiful photos he captured from the professional platform that little ol’ bloggers like myself could not inhabit, so we have Hank to thank for these striking images, thank you Hank!Fairies & Sirens was the name of the collection but nothing about the looks said mystical woodland creatures and singing temptress’s BUT it was a stunning collection of elegant gowns and dramatic headpieces. Tiers were huge on this runway. Tiers of ruffles, tiers of fringe, tiers of flowing fabric, tiers of applique, tiers, tiers, tiers! Reminiscent of the 1920’s, the tiers created great movement in each garment that was slightly mesmerizing to watch. fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection. Having come to LA right out of college to make my own name in the fashion world, I have never been on the media side of a runway show nor have I been fortunate enough to have worked on a production at this level so even I was bright-eyed and bushy tailed getting my Media pass and being escorted into the tent. Swarming with productive worker bees, I was placed in the photographers area and quickly made friends with other bloggers and professionals, all of whom knew that this show was the show to see during Style Week. Bonding over our love of good food, Hank West offered to share the beautiful photos he captured from the professional platform that little ol’ bloggers like myself could not inhabit, so we have Hank to thank for these striking images, thank you Hank!
Fairies & Sirens was the name of the collection but nothing about the looks said mystical woodland creatures and singing temptress’s BUT it was a stunning collection of elegant gowns and dramatic headpieces. Tiers were huge on this runway. Tiers of ruffles, tiers of fringe, tiers of flowing fabric, tiers of appliqué, tiers, tiers, tiers! Reminiscent of the 1920’s, the tiers created great movement in each garment that was slightly mesmerizing to watch. fringe, delicate tiers, and glitzy head pieces adorned swan-like models as they glided down the runway last Wednesday at LA’s The Reef for Style Fashion Week. Paparazzi and the red carpet, celebrities including rocker Dave Navarro, and the Queen of Contrast herself, Sue Wong were all a part of the 900+ people who were there to swoon over her latest collection.The dropped waist was also a huge trend that these slender models wore beautifully. The silhouette a dropped waist creates is classic and elegant. And the headdresses! Absolutely stunning! I am actively looking or a job where I can rock these dramatic headpieces on a regular basis. The detailed Victorian-esq fabrics in muted shades of peach and caramels were a direct contrast to the hard rock music the models bounced down the runway to. Sue Wong is a proclaimed ‘study in contrasts’ so this juxtaposition was received well by the varied audience members. She breaks up the collection with a serious of colorful, whimsey gowns that scream spring but it was the opulent and ornate gowns that the collection was all about. Breathtaking to watch come down the runway and even more so up close where you could really see the hours and hours of work that went into each piece. Another contrasting moment was when Dave Navarro, known for his music and tattoos joined Sue Wong on stage. I am not sure the connection these two have but I am sure of one thing ladies; Dave Navarro is the new black.
One of the most creative and passionate designers in the industry, Sue Wong shows who and what she is with each collection. She is an inspiration not only to fashionistas but to every women in need of letting their inner goddess shine. An amazing and unforgettable experience, Sue Wong floored not only me but everyone in her presence that night. Contributed by Candice Sola