At Alice + Olivia, summer ’19, cool summer looks are about colorful mix-ups in bold prints and patterns. Make the most of leg-lengthening looks like shorter skirts, jumpsuits, longer pants and shorts. Cropped tees are tops. The brand Alice + Olivia is designed in New York by NYC native Stacy Bennet. Partnered by theory founder Andrew Rosen, the successful company has grown into a full contemporary lifestyle brand. They create ready-to-wear, gowns, shoes, handbags, accessories and eyewear. Alice + Olivia’s clothes are available in select department stores worldwide, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Net-a-Porter, Harvey Nicoles, Harrods and Galeries Lafayette.
On Aug. 16, the Hostos Center For Arts and Culture, located at 450 Grand Concourse in the Bronx, will present a performance of Tchsikovsky’s ballet “The Sleeping Beauty” at 7:30 p.m. For complimentary tickets to this year’s performance, email florettev@gmail.com and dlfaulkner45@gmail.com. You can also call 718-469-1348. The deadline is Aug. 14 to submit the names of guests. Florette Vassal, one of the hosts, is the president of “EVVY” Cultural Exchange and is also the founder of the New York “EVVY” Fashion Awards.
In Madrid, August is the last month for the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Madrid under the direction of Charo Izquierdo. During the past three years, Izquierdo has changed the way MBFW Madrid was run. By simply shifting the dates, she has brought in a larger group of international press, and has moved the fashion week presentations in a new direction.
In New York City, The Museum at FIT will feature the exhibit, “Paris, Capital of Fashion,” from Sept. 6, 2019 to Jan. 4, 2020. Paris, France is widely known as having the most glamorous fashion industry. However, how and why Paris acquired this reputation will be part of the subject of this exhibit. Curated by Dr. Valerie Steel, this is the first exhibition to explore the cultural construction of Paris. It will examine fashion designs that date back from the 18th century to present. Admission is free.