KATYA ESTES: ON BEING A WARRIOR /  by Alarick McGlory

"Nothing can silence me anymore." -Ekaterina Estes

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The 20 Best PFW Street Style Looks /  by Alarick McGlory

Tilda Swinton in Haider Ackermann velvet coat

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)

From billowy-sleeved dresses to amped-up outerwear, the scene on the streets of Paris Fashion Week should be considered your fall style guide. Aside from the seemingly eternal procession of absurdly cool French girls, the final stop of the Spring 2017 shows was a “who’s who” of celebs, with Jennifer Lawrence stealing the spotlight at Dior and Tilda Swinton seated front row at Haider Ackermann. Scroll down for infinite fall style brilliance, all captured by Vogue’s Phil Oh.

Chanel - Paris Fashion Week /  by Alarick McGlory

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)

Technology is the new black.

On Tuesday, Chanel’s Karl Lagerfeld turned the Paris Fashion Week Runway into a tech center, complete with Ethernet cables, colorful wires, and black blinking handbags. Guests who arrived at Paris’ Grand Palais were greeted by an enormous sign that read just that: “Chanel Data Center.”

While Chanel stayed true to its classic tweed suits and flowing dresses for its Spring 2017 collection, the futuristic accessories are what really stole the show. Coined the “cocobot” on social media, the robotic look included helmets, collars, mittens, and shin guards.

While Lagerfeld expressed how much we all depend on technology, this may very well be the mark of the beginning of some ultra-modern trends!

Photo posted by Sam McKnight (@sammcknight1)

 

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Photo posted by Nadine Dabboussi Kabbara (@daretoweardubai)

Beauty & The Beach /  by Alarick McGlory

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)

My flight from LAX to JFK the day before yesterday was sullen, to say the least. In a span of eight hours, I went from soaking up the sun and Pacific Ocean breeze, only to be interrupted by a Virgin America plane cabin with lighting strangely identical to that of an after-hours nightclub rave, that brought me to a -50 degree temperature difference, rain, and rushed, runny-nosed New-Yorkers.

As I snuggle up to write this in a newly unpacked fall sweater and faux fur, whilst sipping my beloved and greatly missed cup of New York coffee (PSL’s just do not cut it – sorry), I can still smell what’s left of that beachy breeze in my hair. I can almost still taste the salt. I am fighting the inevitable though, as tonight I’ll need to shampoo it all away. This fall, I may not have real beach-produced waves, but this city girl won’t let matters of geography stand in the way:

  • Step 1: Starting on air-dried or blow-dried hair, draw large sections forward to wrap around your iron or preferably, wand.
  • Step 2: While wrapping these sections, remember to start the curl a couple inches from the root and also, hold on to the ends to keep them safe from the heat.
  • Step 3: If using an iron, upon completion of entire head, run it through the lengths of the hair to relax the curl into a wave.
  • Step 4: Spray with your favorite hair product. (Keep an eye out for some of mine in a future post!)
  • Step 5: Finger through / shake up hair for an effortless appearance, and have everyone wondering if you, too, just came from a Cali vacation.

 

SIES MARJAN: THE NEW FASHION BRAND /  by Alarick McGlory

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram @skybfree)

Sies Marjan, the new fashion brand based in New York, is the center of attention because, as expected, it dominated NY’s street style during this past fashion week. Make yourself familiar now, as we’ll only be seeing more of Sies Marjan during the upcoming international fashion weeks.

Sander Lak is the 32-year-old Dutch designer responsible for Sies Marjan. He worked in the ateliers of Balmain, Marc Jacobs, and 3.1 Philip Lim before he became head of design for Dries van Noten.

Lak is certainly not afraid of color, print, or luxury. The use of bold colors, haute couture methods, optimal fabrics and artistry are basically synonymous with Sies Marjan collection. I see why everyone likes him so much!

Sies Marjan is the grouping of Lak’s parents’ names, as he wanted to pick something personal, yet still slightly obscure. The young designer explains,  “I have no interest in fame or anything that would distract me really from the job that I love doing with people that I surround myself with. It’s about that, it’s about the work we all do together.” Selflessness and modesty in the fashion industry? Now I like him even more.

You can purchase Sies Marjan from the European website: matchesfashion.com.

 

Sneak Peek - Next Issue's Spotlight Feature /  by Alarick McGlory

By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)

During NYFW I had the pleasure of meeting with fellow artist/photographer, Chad Cosper. As we walked through Soho in downtown Manhattan, he shared a project with me. It’s called “Climbing Walls,” and features Kentucky-residing Ekaterina Estes as the model. She is also officially the next “Spotlight Model” in MFM’s October issue, explained in a brief, yet powerful blurb that was also contributed by friend and artist, Chad Cosper:

“Deep in the heart of Bluegrass Country, lie remnants of America's darker past. Remains of 200 year old, ‘slave walls’ adorn the Kentucky landscape and serve as reminders of slave culture in the deep south. In the 1800's, black slave laborers became expert craftsmen in the art of building these beautiful fences with skills learned from Irish Immigrants. Although slavery was outlawed in America in the 1860's, it remains as one of our fastest growing epidemics. The global rise of human trafficking for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation enslave an estimated 27 million people across the globe. Kentucky model, Ekaterina Estes is bringing awareness to these issues. Ekaterina was born in Russia, in a rundown shack, to an alcoholic mother. At two days old she was left on the doorstep of a Russian orphanage. Although cared for, Ekaterina would later learn that other children in her orphanage generally faced one of two fates in life. Children were either adopted, or were released to the streets at 13 years old where most were bought and sold on the black-market and became victims of human trafficking. Fortunately, Ekaterina was adopted by a loving American family. Although life here in America hasn't been perfect, Ekaterina beat the odds, and escaped becoming a statistic. For many people around the world, the issue of human trafficking is very real. For more information about modern day slavery and how you can help in the fight, visit www.beautifuldream.tv or www.A21.org .”

 

I cannot wait to share more of Ekaterina's inspirational story with all of you. Be sure to check out the full feature in the next issue of McGlory Fashion Magazine.