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Cherie Corso from g2organics.com, Cognac Wellerlane and Stylist Patricia Parenti Pose for a photo-op drinking champagne with the Manager Felix Rodriguez of Asia de Cuba – Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with Restaurant Owner Wolfgang at Wolfgang’s Steakhouse – Video by Mauro Botero

Darlings, I had dinner in so many wonderful restaurants during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, but my favorite choices was Wolfgang Steakhouse Restaurant and the very glamorous Asia De Cuba.

The steak for two was delicious, juicy, tender, and most importantly flavorful. I chatted with owner handsome Wolfgang himself. The restaurant has several locations around the globe including Hawaii and now South Beach in Miami.

Asia De Cuba Restaurant is all about the Soft billowing white curtains, two-story Philippe Starck design and sashaying samba music. The restaurant attracts a sophisticated elegant sexy crowd nightly, and the food has always been spectacular and still is. I love the crispy calamari salad with chayote and hearts of palm and the  miso-cured Alaskan black cod.

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Cognac chats with Beauty Expert Alison Blackman from advicesister.net – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

During Fashion Week I had the chance to experience the Daily Suites with my friends and entourage. It was place for all of us to retreat, relax and enjoy sipping cocktails and eating tasty morsels after a grueling Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. I was extremely frantic after running from show to show that it was so pleasurable just sitting and relaxing talking to my dear friend Alison Blackman, Beauty Expert from advicesisters.net who was also just as exhausted as I was.

We chatted about our favorite shows and experiences and how wonderful it was just to luxuriate at The Daily Suites.

Cognac chats with Makeup Artist John Henry and Aljana Banja from Dex New York – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

I also had the chance to interview two makeup artist, John Henry and Altjana Banja from DEX New York. They were busy making everyone look gorgeous after spending hours at the tents

DEX New York is a multi -faceted makeup studio, photography studio, progressive hair studio, learning center and a relaxing beauty oasis…..what more can a girl ask for? DEX New York offers prestige cosmetics retail & beauty services, photography production, and makeup workshops, all in a backstage beauty environment. As an image laboratory our mission is to create, interpret and perfect new looks that can work both sides of the runway: from the catwalk to the sidewalk.

Located in New York’s fashion district, DEX New York serves as the retail hub for DEX Modern Minerals the edgy, runway-inspired, yet natural line of modern makeup. The Mineral makeup evolution combines heath benefits in protecting against the sun and city living, while replenishing and nourishing the skins surface, always leaving it natural not neutral. The line was created by DEX with the assistance of global artists, photographers, and stylists creating a cruelty free, eco friendly line that is exploding with color.

The 6,000 square foot DEX location features dramatic and flexible stark white space; which occupies a Beauty Atrium, Studios, Workshop Center and Retail Boutique and in-house photographer. At DEX New York we are dedicated to bringing new and creative ideas to the beauty market place, both in our product offerings as well as our marketing initiatives. We will continue to develop our unique brand positioning, to grow and maintain solid brand recognition, and adhere to high quality customer service standards. We have the knowledge, the expertise and the desire to help our customers look absolutely gorgeous – because everyone’s a star at DEX New York.

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Designer Anthony Manfredonia and Cognac pose for a photo-op

Anthony Manfredonia Spring 2010
the last show was Designer Anthony Manfredonia Spring 2010.

Cognac chats with Designer Anthony Manfredonia about his Spring 2010 Collection

Anthony revealed in our interview that he was inspired by the rare and subtle flower women possess inside and how it connects to the art deco thrush of booming cities, this collection reflects the deep romance wrapped in the power of natural beauty.  Contemporary construction techniques complement classic elegance in this collection revolving around the Capri aesthetic of 1963, very Jean Shrimpton and influenced by the great master himself Fashion Designer Icon Valentino.

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TV Host Cognac Wellerlane poses with Designers Tamara Pogosian and April Torres during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 at the W Hotel- Photo by Mauro Botero

Tamara Pogosian Spring 2010

Cognac chats with Designers Tamara Pogosian and April Torres at the W Hotel – Video by Mauro Botero

During my week at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week I enjoyed many offsite shows including Tamara Pogosian and Sara Shepard.

Tamara Pogosian’s Spring 2010 was inspired by every man’s sensual dream’s desire of the perfect woman. Soft shades of teal, white and silver satin and sequins was the emphasis for this season’s collection.

Tamara also collaborated with jewelry designer April Torres of Isabella Grace Orignals to utilize jewelry pieces with Pogosian’s collection to give the line more impact.

Couture jewelry designer, April Schenk Torres, founder of IsabellaGraceOriginals, has created one of a kind, handcrafted, earth friendly jewelry and accessories using mainly recycled materials to bring original works of art to the fashion world. She thoroughly explores antique stores and estate sales for vintage treasures to inspire her designs then deconstructs and redesigns her findings to form new, innovative, and “green” pieces of wearable art.

Throughout her life, she has developed a true passion for creating all types of artwork. She has worked with many mediums such as painting, charcoal & pencil drawings, pottery and sculpture to name a few. As a determined and open-minded artist, April majored in graphic design throughout her college years. She then started out in the business world making custom handmade invitations and centerpieces, which were often embellished with lace, pearls, and rhinestones. It was at that point her interest in jewelry design began to heighten.

To learn more about the jewelry please visit

http://isabellagraceoriginals.com

To learn more about Tamara Pogosian’s Brand please visit ww.tamarapogosian.com

Cognac chats with Designer Sarah Shepard Spring 2010 – Video by Mauro Botero

In the afternoon my entourage and I took in the Sarah Shepard Show.  Beautiful lines and minimalistic attitude was her approach for Spring 2010.

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Tommy Hilfigers Spring 2010

Cognac attends Tommy Hilfigers Spring 2010 Show

A-list celebrities — Mary Louise Parker, Gossip Girl’s Penn Badgley, and Russell Simmons were just a few of the glitteri that came to enjoy Tommy Hilfigers new opening while being served lobster, caviar, and pigs-in-the-blanket on black trays, as suited hotties tended separate bars on all six floors of the store, and pushcarts of ice cold Peroni beers were stationed throughout the sprawling shopping destination.

As for the show in the tents, Glam, Rat Pack inspired clothes from Sinatra’s era, tuxedos, column dresses and gowns mixed in with a little bit of Martha Vineyards collegic blazers and khakis.

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Gottex Spring 2010

Cognac attends the Gottex Show – Video by Mauro Botero

Spring 2010 Gottex, designed by Molly Grad, showcased her glamorous swimwear collection on September 14, at the Tent in Bryant Park. The collection contained sophisticated stylish suits in a broad range of colors, textures and detailed embellishments.

Coral and Silver Embellishments was the emphasis a played a bold part in this season’s collection.  The suits were designed with strategically placed cutouts to flatter and enhance women’s curves. Like Rosa Cha Retro headbands were another key touch in styling the look for this season’s collection.  Gorgeous shawls, sexy beaded shear metallic coverups aided in completing the look for resort, pool and beachy cocktail looks.  Great for St. Tropez and Miami Beach.

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Rosa Cha Spring 2010

Cognac attends the Rosa Cha Spring 2010 Show – Video by Mauro Botero

One of the sexiest shows in the Tents was Rosa Cha. Retro Suits and accessories from 1950s inspired was the theme for this season Spring 2010 Collection. Adored the crystal-studded one pieces, braided a.k.a. tresse monokini. Amir Slama, the Brazilian-born designer behind the Brand did an exceptional job in recreating Hollywood 40-50’s glam via Lana Turner look from “The Postman Only rings Twice.”

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www.cuzlovekillz.com – Spring 2010 – Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with sexy new designer Andrea Cuomo from Cuzlovekillz.com – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

During the shows outside of the Tents at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 I happened to catch the hot new brand cuzlovekillz.com

This new label is designed by 19 year old Fashion Designer Andrea Cuomo.

Andrea Cuomo came to New York at the age of six from Bogotá, Colombia. Raised in Queens, Andrea was exposed to the street art scene and became very involved in it’s dominant culture. She first began incorporating her talent with graffiti on canvases. Always seeking to perfect her craft she tested out and experimented with different elements and styles. This garnered her recognition and led to her work being showcased on websites and the streets of NYC. After graduating from Fashion Industries High School, followed by F.I.T., she landed an internship with designer Camilla Staerk. After the internship, she worked on a freelance basis and eventually became an integral part of the Staerk team.

In 2008, Andrea met Jacinto Onofre, a fellow colleague at Staerk and quickly discovered they both had so much in common. Sharing similar backgrounds, upbringings, and interests, this helped fortify a tight bond between them. Jacinto, aside from working on production for Camilla Staerk, was also an established fashion stylist working on high-end editorials and ad campaigns. Upon seeing Andrea’s work, they both decided to enter into a partnership to produce a T-shirt line, utilizing Andrea’s artwork as prints.

The collaboration between Andrea and Jacinto has led to the creation of CUZ LOVE KILLZ. A simple yet colorful, urban but chic, stylish casual wear line. The centerpiece of this collection is based on the condemned heart icon, healing from being broken. There are also several other graffiti elements included in this line tying in with the morbid love theme. The fabric is constructed from ultra lightweight cotton that provides comfort and style.

to learn more please visit www.cuzlovekillz.com

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Fashion Designer Maggie Norris and TV Host Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the Jarluxe Foundation Luxe Scholarship & Charity Event during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010- photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

TV Host Cognac Wellerlane chats with Supermodel/Actress Debbie Dickinson and famous makeup artist Jerry Lopez- Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

On Tuesday, September 15th, 2009, $16,000 in academic scholarships were awarded to two minority students attending LIM College in Fall 2009.

The Award was presented in front of an audience of some 600 Luxury Fashion industry executives in NYC. The JarLuxe Fashionlanthropic Award, as the pioneer of its kind-is the most highly distinct accolade in luxury fashion. This annual award is presented to a highly distinguished Fashion Designer who immeasurably gives in the arena of charity.

Cognac chats with Fashion Designer Maggie Norris and Entertainer Josh Charles – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

The Honoree: Maggie Norris CFDA Member Maggie Norris Couture designs elegantly drape the socialite, including Princess Diana, Audrey Hepburn, Kiera Chaplin, & First Lady Michelle Obama. Maggie Norris Couture has graced the Elite Fashion Magazines of the world, including Vogue and Vanity Fair. Maggie, a former Senior Director of Women’s Collection for Ralph Lauren, went on as Creative Director for Mondi in Europe. Thereafter, Maggie took her knowledge of fashion, fine-tuned wit with her incomparable taste and expertise in creating Maggie Norris Couture. Her collection brings a sense of luxury and style to the American marketplace. Her collecton is currently carried in Bergdorf Goodman. Maggie Norris Couture embodies the true qualities of couture. www.maggienorriscouture.com

Giving is Luxurious: Visit www.jarluxe.org

Supermodel/Actress Debbie Dickinson. Makeup Artist Jerry Lopez and Cognac pose for a photo-op at the LarLuxe Foundation Luxe Scholarship & Charity Event – Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

Recording Artist Josh Charles and Cognac pose for a photo-op at the JarLuxe Foundation Luxe Scholarship & Charity Event – Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

The event was hosted by Supermodel/Actress Debbie Dickinson.  Debbie Dickinson is an American actress and former fashion model. Debbie began modelling in 1975 with the Elite Model Management in Paris, France. She is the sister of supermodel Janice Dickinson.  Guest were also entertained by Recording Artist Josh Charles.

Gorgeous Debbie invited me to the event after meeting backstage at the Loris Diran Spring 2010 Show and introducing me to two beautiful Designers, Liz and Laura Rymar.

Cognac interviews Designers Liz and Laurie Rymar, Elizabeth S. Marcuse President of LIM College and Princess Keisha Omilana from Nigeria – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

Cognac chats with Liz and Laurie Rymar at Loris Diran Spring 2010 Show – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

Liz and Laura Rymar spoke to me about the launch of their summer collection for ellelauri. This new collection focuses on clean, simple lines, elegant silhouettes and sophisticated colors. The line is chic, stylish, and glamorous, perfect for any occasion. Each timeless piece has a superior fit and is made from the most comfortable fabrics. This versatile collection is perfect for all women who effortlessly want to look stunning with a fun and flirty edge.

ellelauri was created by sisters Elizabeth and Laura Rymar, inspired by their love for fashion and styling. Even as children they loved playing dress up and gained an early appreciation of sewing from their grandmother who worked as a seamstress. After receiving a bachelors degree in fashion from the University of Delaware, Liz then went on to complete post graduate work at two of the most prestigious fashion schools worldwide, the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City and the London College of Fashion in the UK. Liz has worked in the fashion industry for years in both New York City and Philadelphia. Laura graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in finance, in addition to studying at Richmond University in London. Most of the first collection was inspired by their time spent between London, Paris and New York, the leading fashion capitals of the world.

ellelauri is based and run out of New York City, where both girls currently reside. ellelauri is coming soon to San Diego, CA!

For more info please visit www.ellelauri.com

Elizabeth S. Marcuse, President of LiM College  chatted with me about how important Lim College is in the development of today’s young career fashion woman.

LIM College’s MBA program offers a one-of-a-kind business degree with a strong fashion management focus and provides you with the critical-thinking skills and professional expertise required to become a leader in today’s dynamic, increasingly complex fashion industry.

Please visit www.limcollege.edu to learn more.

Princess Keisha Omilana from Nigeria and Cognac Wellerlane pose for a photo-op at the JarLuxe Foundation Luxe Scholarship & Charity Event- Photo by Lorenzo Esquivel

I also had the chance to chat with the Princess of Nigeria, Keisha Omilana.  We had briefly met at the Evidence event in the Hamptons during the summer and I was happy to see her again looking fabulous as always.  Princess Omilana is not only the Princess of Nigeria, but a model, actress and TV host.  She resides in New York City with her huband the Prince of Nigeria.

To learn more please visit www.keishaomilana.com

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Fashion Designer Abigail Lorick poses with TV Host Cognac Wellerlane for a photo-op- Photography by Lorenzo Esquivel

Lorick Spring 2010 Three Mediums

Cognac chats with Designer Abigail Lorick during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Spring 2010 – Video by Lorenzo Esquivel

Lorick’s Spring Collection was inspired by Three Mediums in a Artful playful kind of way, very much like the streets of Montmarte in Paris. The collection was shown in a retro beatnik Parisian cafe style at the Tribeca Grand.  Retro inspired prints galore, muted blues and juicy corals were the strong color hues in the collection.

The collection was showcased in three vignettes, the Watercolor, the Pastel and the Acrylic.

The crowd sipped cocktails while enjoying the show and I must say it was very Audrey Hepburn from “Breakfast at Tiffanys.”

Very wearable for today’s career gal, Very 60’s. I loved it

For more info please about Lorick Spring 2010, please visit http://www.loricknewyork.com/

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