Hakan Akkaya Fall/Winter 2019 at New York Fashion Week

Hakan Akkaya Fall/Winter 2019 at New York Fashion Week was inspired by glam rock, a style of rock music that developed in the UK in the early 1970s, performed by musicians with outrageous costumes, make up and hairstyles, particularly platform shoes and glitter. 

A more extreme version of glam, "glitter rock" was made famous by acts such as David Bowie, Elton John, T. Rex, Alice Cooper, Slade, Gary Glitter, Queen, Sweet and Joan Jett. These performers were known for extravagant clothing, were often androgynous, and played with nontraditional gender roles. 

For  the Fall/Winter 2019, Hakan Akkaya created a collection of fearless iconic proportions and glamorous rock stars. Hakan was also inspired by Turkish stars such as Hayko Cepkin, Baris Manco, Zeki Muren and many Turkish icons. In Hakan's opinion, self confidence is the best outfit, 

rock it and own it. 

The 70s and 80s rock looks mostly in black and silver, featured studded details, shoulder pads, sparkle and sequins, leopard prints, large lightning bolts, leather, fur and jumpsuits. Among the looks included an oversized puffer coat, which has been dominating the runways at New York 

Fashion Week. 

- Kim Weling

Pony x Harbin Autumn/Winter 2019 at New York Fashion Week

The Pony x Harbin show at Spring Studios at New York Fashion Week on February 9th was a celebration of streetwear and the Chinese New Year, kicking off with a Chinese opera performance fused with rock music. The most noted runway look (and also spotted on guests at the show and in general throughout the runways at New York Fashion Week) are oversized puffer jackets. The 90s influence included layered looks of plaids, hoodies, black/white/grey camo. Vibrant red, yellow, purple and blue was mixed with black, grey, white, and metallic silver. 

While models walked the show, a Chinese calligrapher painted down the middle of the runway. The runway show concluded with a choreographed dance of Kung Fu performers and a traditional Chinese lion dance, showing the fusion between Chinese style and western culture. Afterwards, the celebration considered with a presentation, Harbin beer and hors d'oeuvres for guests. This was the only show I attended on Saturday night and I'm glad I went! It was filled with creative, exciting performances and a young, edgy, fashionably and energetic crowd. 

  

- Kim Weling

Herschel Supply Co. Sample Sale | 2/19 - 2/24/19

Herschel Supply Company Sample Sale 

Shop discounts on apparel and accessories including small leather goods, backpacks, handbags, luggage, hats, and more!

About the Brand: Herschel Supply Co.

"Founded in 2009 by brothers Jamie and Lyndon Cormack, Herschel Supply Co. adopted the name of the town where three generations of their family grew up. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Herschel Supply Co. is a design driven global accessories brand that produces quality products with a fine regard for detail."

151 Wooster Street

(Btwn Houston & Prince Street)

NY, NY 10012

W/R Train to Prince St.

C/E Train to Spring St

B/D/F/M Train to Broadway/Lafayette

 February 19th - February 24th

Tuesday : 10am -7pm

Wednesday - Saturday: 11am-7pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm

G-Star RAW Sample Sale | 2/19 - 2/24/19

G-Star RAW Sample Sale 

Shop men's, women's and accessories - at up to 70% off retail!

About the Brand: G-Star RAW

"Since its creation in 1989, G-Star's philosophy has always been, 'Just the Product.' This single-minded approach has led to many denim 'firsts': the introduction of 'luxury denim for the streets'; the positioning of raw, untreated denim as a wearable and desirable material; and the evolution of a distinctive denim silhouette, through the adoption of architectural and 3-D thinking into denim construction."

Location : 260 Fifth Avenue

(

Btwn 28th & 29th Street)

NY, NY 10001

W

/R T

rain to 28th St.

6 T

rain to 28th St.

Hours of Operation : February 19th - February 24th

Tuesday - Saturday : 10am-7pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm

Jocelyn Sample Sale | 2/12 - 2/17/19 | Further Reductions

Jocelyn Sample Sale

Shop discounts on women's contemporary fur fashion, including fur outerwear and fur accessories

About the Brand: Jocelyn

"Jocelyn, founded by Jocelyn Gordon in 2001, is a contemporary fur outerwear and fur accessories brand. Ubiquitous among today's style influencers, Jocelyn pioneers wearable and approachable fur, recognized for combining materials with a playful and modern sensibility."

 260 Fifth Avenue

(Btwn 28th & 29th Street)

NYC, NY 10001

W/R Train to 28th St.

B/D/F/M/Q Train to 34th St.

February 12th - February 17th

Tuesday : 11am-7pm

Wednesday - Saturday : 10am-7pm

Sunday : 10am-5pm

Mars Wrigley Confectionery Sweet ReTreat Refresh Lounge

Celebrate Valentine's Day with The Mars Wrigley Confectionary Sweet ReTreat Refresh Lounge! You'll get to fill up on sweets including chocolate favorites Twix, Snickers, M&M's, Dove, classics such as Starburst, and Skittles, Hubba Bubba, Big Red and Orbit gum and Altoids mints.

There are also complimentary hair, makeup, nail and massages by appointment, so if you didn't get to book a spot, make sure you get on the wait list. 

The Sweet ReTreat Refresh Lounge is located on 111 Grand Street from noon to 8pm!

- Kim Weling

Valentine's Day Beauty Gifts

These are some of my top beauty picks from skincare to fragrances to indulge in this Valentine's Day, from KORRES, Image Skincare and Caswell-Massey.

KORRES Greek Beauty Sleep set ($24) is a brightening Vitamin C duo improves the appearance of uneven skin tone and texture for brightening and hydration. I love the scent of the Wild Rose Vitamin C Active Brightening Oil, which is infused with real rose petals and boosted with Super Vitamin C. The Wild Rose oil locks in moisture and boosts radiance when you apply it after applying your cleanser and serum in the morning, or you can also mix a few drops into your foundation for a hydrating, dewy glow. At night you can layer it under the Wild Rose Sleeping Facial, for added moisture, brightening and anti-aging benefits. 

The Wild Rose Vitamin C Brightening Sleeping Facial should be applied at night right after you wash your face. This night cream is lightweight and makes your skin feel super soft and moisturized the next morning.

Image Skincare First Class Skin Favorites ($45) is the perfect set to pack, with travel-friendly ORMEDIC® balancing facial cleansing gel with aloe leaf juice and green tea, VITAL C hydrating anti-aging serum that brightens the skin and softens the appearance of wrinkles and supports skin elasticity, and PREVENTION+® daily matte moisturizer SPF 32 for broad-spectrum UVA/UVB sun protection with micro-sponge technology that absorbs surface oils for a flawless, shine free finish - all in a silver reusable clutch! 

Caswell-Massey collection in collaboration with New York Botanical Garden includes fragrances, hand creams and bar soaps. Since I like masculine unisex fragrances, one of my favorite scents in the collection is RÒS, developed with the Master Gardeners at the New York Botanical Garden and Senior Perfumer Laurent Le Guernec from a living floral 'Scepter'd' Rose' that bears three roses on each stem, blossoming throughout the summer in the southeast promenade of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden at the New York Botanical Garden. 

This sophisticated scent with a masculine character bears top notes of Citrus and a heart of Dark Spice, Amber & Anise. Other fragrances in the collection include Beatrix, Gardenia, Honeysuckle and Lilac. Since the process of developing the scents is so unique, all of the fragrances smell very much like the actual flowers at the New York Botanical Garden! They really are the best smelling florals out there!

- Kim Weling