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HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK 2023
This year Hamptons Fashion Week had an extraordinary array of designers to showcase different perspectives on
where the fashion industry is heading and celebrate authentic ways to express oneself through
Prêt-à-Porter designs,” says Hamptons Fashion Week® producer Dee Rivera. “Not only do we have
Hamptons Fashion Week veteran designer Cesar Galindo, but we are also grateful to showcase
CFDA member Regina Kravitz as she advances her timeless designs for the modern woman,
contemporary pieces by Edvin Thompson, Anicy Manuguian for her unique approach to resort
and lux knitwear, Megan Mae Miami swimwear, Tashii Couture, innovative women's accessories by
NANDANIE, and of course the Enviroware creations by Dr. Christina Rahm for Merci Dupre
Clothiers.”
Hamptons Fashion Week ramped up with the iconic Runway on Jobs
Lane Pop-Up Sip + Shop. Local luxury boutiques joined in on the fabulous
fun as attendees utilized their Hamptons Fashion Week® interactive
shopping passport to scope out the Southampton fashion scene.
Opening day Followed an afternoon of Southampton shopping.
Hamptons Fashion Week kicked off its launch party at the Southampton
Cultural Center accompanied by art exhibitions curated by ARTACOM.
Guests indulged in cocktails and lite bites while previewing couture
collections by our fabulous Hamptons Fashion Week® designers.
On SATURDAY Hamptons Fashion Week showed the collections in a traditional runway show.
The main event is a full day of frontal runway shows at the Southampton Inn
12:00 pm- 2:00 pm: Mix & Mingle with bites from Ruta Oaxaca, Backyard
Barbeque, and Liege & Company Waffle along with signature drinks by
GORGIE, The Pale Rosé, and Smartwater x Simply Mixology. Fashionistas enjoyed
samples from beauty and lifestyle brands including Mindset Wellness, DRC
Ventures, Scott's Protein Balls, and Meta Burnett.
Show time started around 3:00 pm This year’s Hamptons Fashion Week also held a Fashion
Icon Awards ceremony to celebrate prominent figures in today’s era of
fashion including Christina Rahm for her efforts towards sustainable and
eco-conscious practices, Edvin Thompson for his ability to transcend above
industry norms with unique wearable biographies, and Michelle Ochs for
embarking on an exciting new chapter as the new Creative Director of Hervé
Léger.
After the Award ceremony Hervé Léger, Theophilo, and Merci Dupre Clothiers
closed out Hamptons Fashion Week. Complimentary SWAG bags
will be distributed by Hamptons Fashion Week® staff upon leaving.
César Galindo
César Galindo's career as a visionary and highly sought-after A-list designer, stylist and entrepreneur is an American tale of impassioned creativity, gritty persistence and an uncanny flair for beautifully breaking new ground while staying true to the roots of his highly respected creative wisdom.
ANICY MANUGUAN
“My collections include haute couture designs woven by hand with natural fibers such as baby alpaca or silk. This is the new conscious fashion, not disposable. It is the new sustainable luxury.””.
Anicy Manuguian
For more info please visit https://anicymanuguian.com/
MERCI DUPRE
Clear the runway because when it comes to luxury, protection and fashion, Merci Dupre is leading the way. Merci Dupre is the ultimate in luxury eco-fashion and protection. Our unique line of enviroware clothing takes fashion to a whole new level with its innovative nano biotech skin coating technology.
Our revolutionary new form of apparel offers an unbeatable barrier against hazardous toxins that could threaten your health, such as 5G technologies, EMF radiation, antimicrobials, and heavy metals. And we do this all without sacrificing a single once of style.
Merci Dupre is at the forefront of eco-friendly luxury fashion brands around the world today.
For more information please visit https://www.mercidupreclothiersblog.com/
HERVE LEDGER
Hervé Léger has appointed Michelle Ochs, the founder of New-York based womenswear brand Et Ochs and co-founder of women’s label Cushnie et Ochs, as creative director as it repositions for its next stage of growth. “Michelle’s passion for creating unique and striking designs, combined with her deep understanding of the female form, will be instrumental in driving the growth and success of Hervé Léger. We are thrilled to welcome this celebrated designer to our team,” Lefere-Cobb said in a statement. For more info please visit https://herveleger.com/
Megan Mae Miami
Megan Mae Miami redefines comfort and glamour. Our mission is to encourage you to reveal your real self and charter your own journey to vitality, confidence, and luxury quality that is synonymous with the Miami lifestyle.
MEET MEGAN
She’s our passionate Founder, Designer and Creative Director at Megan Mae Miami. 👙✨
As a swimwear model herself, Megan has worn countless bikinis. She knows the proper fit and characteristics of a high-quality swimsuit. 👙
This is exactly why Megan started her own brand – to utilize her expertise and creative passion to design your new favorite luxury bikini. The perfect pieces for salty beach days and unforgettable pool parties. 🍹
Ultimately, Megan wants to build a community of incredible women who aren’t afraid to go after everything they want in life. Every collection is designed to make you feel confident and sexy from the inside-out!⚡
We’re excited about what’s to come! Follow to ride the wave with Megan Mae Miami.
For more info please visit https://meganmaemiami.com/
REGINA KRAVITZ
Fashion designer, Regina Kravitz, is a self-made entrepreneur who started her own nationally distributed brand in the late 1970’s.
With her own minimal investment, she grew her company into a multimillion-dollar business, which she later sold. Regina is credited with commercializing and popularizing the jumpsuit, now an omnipresent, multimillion-dollar wardrobe staple.
Though she graduated from NYU as an English and Theater major, Regina comes from a long line of relatives in the apparel world. She credits her mother, a fashion model, with her taste level and her father, a manufacturer and retailer, with her business sense. Trained as a classical ballerina and with a lifelong devotion to health and fitness, Regina is a certified fitness professional and personal trainer when she is not involved in fashion design. Her understanding of the body is reflected in her figure enhancing, timeless designs. Today, Regina is a mentor and coach for fashion entrepreneurs developing and marketing their own products and lines, a motivational speaker and vintage wholesaler. For more info please visit https://www.reginakravitz.com/
Tashii Couture
TV HOST COGNAC WELLERLANE POSES
FOR A PHOTO-OP AT HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK
Hamptons Fashion Week® was created by DCG Media Group and curated by producer Dee Rivera, a veteran in fashion and CEO of DCG Media Group. Hamptons Fashion Week® is a much-anticipated experience that will bring a new dimension to the summer calendar of events in the East End.
Celebrating 5 Years of Designers on the Runway, Hamptons Fashion Week® brings back Runway On Jobs Lane, Fashion Icon Awards, Designer collections, and for the first time a luxury pop up at Hampton Classics!
FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT https://hfw2023.splashthat.com/
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HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK 2022
For 2022 Hampton Fashion Week returned and was better and bigger than ever with even more glitz, glam, and Runway Shows!
HAMPTON FASHON WEEK August 5th – 7th at The Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs LaneSouthampton, NY, 11968
SPONSOR SHAWN ELLIOTT
Sima Levy, Realtor
Julie Ratner Co-founder Ellen Hermanson Foundation
Designer Gloria Lee
TV HOST COGNAC WELLERLANE POSES FOR A PHOTO-OP AT HAMPTONS FASHION WEEK 2022
For 2022 Hampton Fashion Week returned and was better and bigger than ever with even more glitz, glam, and Runway Shows!
The glamorous event took place from August 5th – 7th at The Southampton Arts Center
25 Jobs LaneSouthampton, NY, 11968
A portion of the proceeds did benefit the Ellen Hermanson Foundation.
Awards were presented to Designer Nicole Miller for Designer of the Year Award, Designer Constance White Fashion Media Award, Designer Cesar Galindo, Trendsetter of the Year Award and Gloria Lee Rising Star Award.
Festivities included celebrity designers, local Southampton Pop-Up Tastings, Museum Installations including other local luxury brands plus TV and Internet celebrity line-ups!
I was able to cover the event on Saturday August 6th and interviewed Sponsors Real Estate Mogel Shawn Elliott from ShawnElliott.com and Nestseekers.com, Co-founder Julie Ratner from The Ellen Hermanson Foundation and Fashion Designer Gloria Lee.
The event was produced by Dee Rivera who is on the board of The Ellen Hermanson Foundation.
Dee Rivera started her career in editorial magazines as a Fashion + Beauty Editor at Modern Bride Magazine, Latina Magazine, Brio, Vibe, and Chaos Magazine. She then rolled up her sleeves in public relations as a publicist at one of New York City's top PR firms, Sandy Blye Media Relations, when she developed a "Nose for News" by pitching editorial stories, segments and tracking breaking news stories. In 2007, Dee started DCG Public Relations, a boutique firm in NYC specializing in beauty and fashion brands. In the last 10 years, her company has successfully grown, working with viable brands, such as IMAN Cosmetics, Vera Moore Cosmetics, Shimmer Med Spa, Rommy Beauty, Glamazon Beauty, Ogilvy & Mather-Latin read, Salud, Luscious Vines, Vanity Drink & many more.
Her scope of work covers the fields of food, sports, dance, music, health, fitness, charity, and fashion, with media placement seen on The Today Show, The Early Show, FOX News, Fox and Friends, Essence, CBS Sunday Morning, Access Hollywood, Extra, The New York Times, Associated Press, The New York Daily News, The New York Post, Latina Magazine and more.
DCG Public Relations specializes in Digital Marketing and Advertising for Brands seeking to reach the next level of growth.
ABOUT THE SHAWN ELLIOTT TEAM AT NEST SEEKERS INTERNATIONAL:
Power Broker Shawn Elliott is a legend. His name is synonymous with ultra-luxury real estate and he is one of the most respected and sought after experts in the industry. With over $5 billion in sales, Elliott has sold some of the most expensive homes in the world. Serving at the helm of Nest Seekers International’s Ultra Luxury Division, Shawn Elliott is also the global firm’s Chief Evangelist.
Extending his reach into key markets, Elliott leads a world-class national team of 25 highly accomplished multilingual agents positioned in New York City, Brooklyn, New Jersey, Gold Coast Long Island, The Hamptons, Palm Beach, Beverly Hills, and London. This global reach has helped Elliott build meaningful relationships with an exclusive roster of private clients including prominent public figures in sports, tech, business and entertainment. Shawn Elliott and his team provide exceptional client service with the highest levels of privacy and discretion.
ABOUT NEST SEEKERS INTERNATIONAL:
Nest Seekers is a game-changing firm in the rapidly expanding global real estate marketplace. The firm’s hybrid tech & brand enabled model has inspired a new wave of thinking in the industry, and its approach to daring and unconventional marketing has elevated and revolutionized the way people think of real estate.
Nest Seekers continues to expand with 25 offices and more than 1000 team members around the globe. Based in Manhattan, London, Beverly Hills, Brooklyn, Long Island City, The Hamptons, New Jersey, Miami, Greenwich and Asia, Nest Seekers International has emerged as a leading global real estate firm. Indeed, Nest Seekers has established itself as an innovative and successful marketer of New Developments and it continues to represent some of the most spectacular properties and a prized roster of high-net-worth clients.
The firm was established by founder Eddie Shapiro in 2001 and he continues to lead the firm and carry out its vision as President & CEO along with a growing management team of likeminded individuals. Eddie is also the creative visionary behind Nest Seekers foray into television and is the Executive Producer of "Million Dollar Beach House." Eddie created these opportunities for his agents and brokers to help them emerge as Celebrities. In fact, Nest Seekers professionals are frequently featured as experts on highest rated media outlets such as CNBC, BBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal, New York Times and all top-tier media outlets.
Equal Human is based on the concept that Mother Earth & humanity are equal. Throughout time, more now than ever, there seems to be a divide in humanity. We need to come together & support one another, with encouragement, as we fight through our individual challenges & struggles, through the journey of life. We should all strive to be a contributor towards the greater good! Uniting as one for the betterment of ourselves, our health & well being, our community, the environment & making a positive imprint towards being the change we all wish to see in the world!
We all have a story & an ability to create positive impacts on humanity, as well as our environment as we continue our journeys through life.
Equal Human chooses to make a statement in an effort of bringing people together.
All products created by Equal Human are designed to make an impact, inspire, raise awareness, motivate & support the spirits,
health & well being of our fellow human.
Humans are packs. It is time to come together in strength, enlightenment, inspiration, beauty, support, appreciation, love & value.
You are not alone! We all strive for the same, although have been built to believe, “you are on your own.” In truth, we connect through the relatable stories we share & our common grounds. Create unity & wear it with pride!
GLORIA LEE FASHON BRAND
Gloria Lee™ is a womenswear brand that offers elegant yet romantic dresses that women can wear from day to night. Inspired by mythology, nature, and history, Gloria Lee designs each and every garment with the purpose to highlight women's innate elegance, beauty, and love for all. The mission of the company is to deliver joy, style, and prosperity to everyone in the world and Earth. It starts with the promise of creating beautiful collections with compostable fibers, collaborating with domestic manufacturers, and embodying production processes (ex: Zero-Waste pattern-making, up-cycled fabrics) that are least harmful to our ecosystem. FOR MORE INFO PLEASE VISIT https://www.glorialee.com/
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