Fall Fashion 2014: Sue Wong's Edwardian Romance

Sue Wong’s Edwardian Romance Collection is an inspiration from "Downton Abbey", PBS's long running British TV Series. 

Photos & story by Karen Ostlund

Finale runway show, Sue Wong and artist Romio Shrestha

  Designer Sue Wong showed her new collection for Fall 2014 at her Los Angeles Atelier last Friday,  April 11.

The Fall season collection is called Edwardian Romance, which has a new theme of Hollywood Glamour and a touch of Downton Abbey vintage style. Her Edwardian signature style features empire silhouettes and long hobble skirts.

 -“ The Downton Abbey look never looked more seductively and elegantly refined in beige-black-champagne gowns with shimmering lace-illusion yoke, embroidery and bouquets of floral beadwork”, said Sue Wong.

Sue Wong Fall 2014

-“The Edwardian Era has always inspired my work”.”I loved the period costumes of Downton Abbey. I have an affinity for this era and its iconography in a way that is effortlessly aligned with my fascination with seductive stories, which are embedded in  bead work that I include in my work”. 

left, actors John Savage and Frank Telfer

                      The Edwardian Romance’s color palettes for Fall 2014 will be neutrals as: sandalwood, taupe, ivory and platinum.

Jewel tones as: sapphire, turquoise and amethyst, will be combined with
Fall colors such as chocolate, red and black.

Sue Wong Fall 2014

 The fabrication used for this collection is

a variety of lace, tulle, chiffon, taffeta & feather,  enriched with the time-honored SW signature.

                    

Center, Jewelry designer Vilaiwan with guests

 Couture techniques used for the Edwardian Romance collection are: embroidery, appliqué, hand bead work, sequins and seutache, which are accented with elements including hand-knotted beaded fringe and cascading tiered. 

Sue Wong's Edwardian Bridal Gowns for Fall 2014

 The Edwardian Bride for Sue Wong Fall 2014 is a romantic union of classic gowns adorned with floral details, ruffles, embroidered patterns and beadwork. Each gown is accented with vintage style head pieces.

Other credits: The models were wearing necklaces from Vilaiwan Fine Jewerly and handbags from Mary Francis Accessories. 

                                   

Center, Sue Wong and Pageant guests

The models were wearing Vilaiwan necklaces

Makeup was provided by Napoleon Perdis Academy, and hair-styling by TRUST! Hair Salon.

The invited guests were drinking cocktails sponsored by Svedka Vodka, Perrier and Hubert’s Lemonade.

For more info: www.SueWong.com
               

Sue Wong's Fall 2014 short style

The Winners of 2nd Annual L.A. Fashion Awards at Sunset Gower Studios

The 2nd Annual L.A. Fashion Awards at Sunset Gower Studios

Photos & facts by Karen Ostlund

The 2nd Annual L.A. Fashion Award

 

 HOLLYWOOD, CA - Endless Road Entertainment, Inc. (ERE) presented The 2nd Annual L.A.Fashion Awards at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, on April 5^th 2014.

Executive Producer, Mikey Koffman, of the show honored designers and sponsors who participated in an ERE 2013 runway show.

Award categories included Couture, Contemporary Women’s, Resort Swimwear, Emerging Designer and Design Suit.

           

Left, Mikey Koffman & LA Splash Editor Lawrence Davis

                                                                               Winners of each category included:

Founding Partner Award- Sunset Gower Studios

Title Sponsor Award- Nobu Hotel at Caesars Palace Las Vegas

Financial Partner Award- Bibby Financial Services

Beauty Partner Award- Planet Salon

Beverage Leader Award- Monster Energy

Station of the Year Award- AMP Radio

Media Award- Pozarazzi

Fashion Achievement Award- Troupe Productions

Fashion Icon Award- Lloyd Klein

Couture Award- Shail K.

Contemporary Women's Award- Nathanaelle Couture

Resort-wear Award- Amour Swim

Emerging Designer- Le Mali Designs

Design Suite Award- Straitjacket Sam 

Sabrina Antoinette performed

                   

 Sabrina Antoinette performed her new hit “Kiss Kiss x Bang Bang” and “Lois Lane” from her recently released EP as an opening act. Sabrina an up and coming artist on the CBE label, with a passion for fashion.

Nathanaelle designers at Oct.20th 2013 show

    

 Sponsors included Sunset Gower Studios, Bibby Financial Services VIP Lounge, Monster Energy and live DJs Mad Mike and DJ Diversity from AMP Radio.

Live model installations and designer presentations included Shail K., the official red carpet dress and Le Mali Designs. 

Designer Shail K.

 Fashion expert, Andréa Bernholtz from My Bijoux Box was accessorizing all of the models and had jewelry available for purchase.

 The Design Suite sponsors included Straitjacket Sam, the official bow tie of The 2nd Annual L.A. Fashion Awards at Sunset Gower Studios and the Planet Salon and NYX Beauty Bar where guests received beauty treatments and pampering.

Felix Omar Men’s Grooming Studio provided touch ups and scalp massages for male guests, which also enjoyed complimentary shoe shines from Shine Time Shoe Care.                  

Le Mal Li designers Tara and Marlene Herrera

Endless Road Entertainment, Inc. (ERE) is leading the way in turnkey grand-scale productions in all arenas with over nine years of experience in Los Angeles, Palm Springs and Las Vegas. www.ereLAinc.com

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Recap of The 15th Annual Children Uniting Nations Oscar Viewing Gala

Recap of  The 15th Annual Children Uniting Nations Oscar Viewing Gala (CUN) at the historic Warner Brothers Estate in Beverly Hills, March 2nd 2014.
Photos & story by Karen Ostlund

(Center in red) Host Daphna Ziman did interviews inbetween commercial brakes.

Founder Daphna Ziman launched CUN in 1999 with Honorary Chair and former First Lady and Secretary of State, Hillary Rodham Clinton and former President Bill Clinton to benefit at-risk youth in the foster care system (President Clinton was a foster child).

Seating area 15th Annual United Nation Oscar Viewing Gala

This event has become one of the most prestigious celebrations of the Awards season, honoring supporters and celebrities, who have shown compassion and commitment to improving the lives of at-risk youth and children in foster care.

(Right) Actor John Savage with friend

The Viewing Gala kicked off with a silent auction, followed by the viewing sit down dinner of the 86th Annual Academy Awards.

Maria Conchita Alonso performed

The 15th Annual Gala Event included the annual CUN’s Awards Ceremony, followed by an extravagant after-party with live performances by Jeff Goldblum and the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra with celebrity singers such as Chaka Khan, Scherrie Payne from the Supremes, Bobby Brown and actress Maria Conchita Alonso.

Actor Jeff Goldblom and singer Bobby Brown

Chaka Kahn sang

Also performed live were Abraham McDonald, Kenny Lattimore, Disney’s China McClain along with her sisters in their group, McClain and DJ for the event was Doug E Fresh.

Vegas Vodka "OscarTini"

The gala was hosted by former foster child turned comedian, Tommy Davidson and famed voice-over actor Shadoe Stevens. Cassidy Mack, young actress and former foster child, which was be the evenings’ special guest speaker. "On a day when we celebrate dreams coming true, let us not forget our foster children who are often afraid to dream. As the entertainment family, it behooves us to reach out to the most voiceless children in our country," said Ziman.
                                                       

Italian Fabio Viviani

(center)Director Boris Dante from Dante's Inferno Animated and the film's Wine Labels

The Warner Brothers Estate, is currently owned by Ziman, and is where former owner, Harry Warner, co-founder of Warner Bros. Studios, entertained iconic legends of film such as Marlene Dietrich, Judy Garland, Bette Davis, Gary Cooper, Frank Sinatra, Shirley Temple, Joan Crawford, Lana Turner, several U.S. Presidents, and dignitaries from all over the world.
Portraits of these and many other celebrities and American Royalty, photographed by George Horrell, adorn the walls of this beautiful estate.