Black V Fashion Event and KEN CHEN SF
Last weekend LALY designs attended the Black V Fashion Event hosted by PIGMENT COSMETICS and ASTONISH MAGAZINE.
Black V
I am so happy I got a chance to go backstage and chat with the designers at Black V, otherwise I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to fall in love last weekend. Yes, L O V E with the beautiful designs of SF’s establishing talent – Ken Chen! Everything I have heard about Ken Chen and his edgy designs is correct. He has the heart and look of a young boy, but talent much beyond his years.
KEN CHEN of San Francisco takes influence from all over the world in creating modern, daring clothing. He likes to play with leather, pays close attention to details of stitching, and only uses the best quality material. Standing by his rack of designs was very tempting, as it made me want to try on everything!! The first design I tried on was a leather jacket that felt like it was made just for my body, it was as if he knew my exact height, width, and style!!
leather jacket by Ken Chen
Given our experience in entertainment, fashion and art, Ken can bring a very unique perspective that challenges the contemporary with bold futurism. His designs have already been featured in major runway shows around the world, and he is currently making way to Europe, specifically France. KEN CHEN provides cutting edge and modern designs for both men and women.
Okay, this sounds like just what LALY designs likes! Lets take a look at some of his greatest work … let me know what you think!
KEN CHEN
KEN CHEN Modern
KEN CHEN MEN
KEN CHEN SF
Laly Team will be there!!!!
I’m SO excited for this event tomorrow night. I plan to head over to the salon at 3 to have my hair styled by their amazing team of stylists and then mingle with old friends and cocktails! Can you think of a better way to spend your hump-day? Come join me!
This event is available to the public and we hope that all you hair and beauty lovers will be there (boys are invited too)! Some of our former LALY talents that have been with us through the milestones of LALY designs will be attending (and modeling!!) as well. Can’t wait to see you Anna, Michelle, and Hang!!!
ANA from LALY glam rock! Bringing it back!
Hang graciously hosted our private trunk show and is wearing LALY designs!
Michelle takes it back to LALY's glam rock days in this LALY designs outfit!
The LALY designs team headed out to the city of angels last weekend and caught some of Brandi Shawnell of Shawnell O’shea Swimwear and Brad Carrick of SOLZ newest looks in the sunlight on a boat, provided by Newport’s Balboa Bay Club.
The day started at Standard in Downtown LA, where one of Kim Kardashian’s favorite makeup artist performed her waterproof magic on our models. Here is a clip from our LALY live stream, where the expert herself tells us how makeup is best done for a shoot on the water: Kim K’s Makeup artist gets LALY models ready for the shoot.
When we got to the bay club, our yacht was patiently waiting for our departure…
Thank you Balboa Bay Club for the beautiful Yacht!!!!
Wanna know what went down on the boat? Check out our man Jojo Serina’s photography:
Sara wearing Shawnell O'Shea Swimwear
This is available through Laura Moreno at Laly@lalydesigns.com!
Did you know that SOLZ shoes are waterproof?
White SOLZ go with everything, even a hot pink retro style O'shea Swimsuit!
Yeka looks gorgeous in the Jet Setter Monokini!
I consider myself very lucky to understand Daniela Cunha Lay personally because she is not like any other artist, designer, or even human being out there. Daniela Cunha Lay’s creativity is raw and beautiful. In my opinion her style of work is intoxicating and dark, but her intentions are pure and honest. She carries a heavy soul and each time she lifts a paint brush, her emotions translate into genuine masterpieces. Her work is always filled with the deepest of emotions…
Daniela is the face in front of and behind DCL Street Wear
She is a painter, driver, artist, lover, story teller, creator. She brings us Studio DCL live as of midnight today for SPRING 2012 Issue of LIKE Magazine. The LALY team is truly proud to see one of our own create so much in such a short period of time.
“My love for art has always been stronger than me.”
It’s refreshing to meet an artist with so much determination, focus, creativity and passion in the Bay Area. In her interview with LIKE Magazine she explains her obsession with art, and says that at times art takes full control of her time and attention. She can spend over 16 hours at once, merely perfecting her expertise. Well from what we see, it’s well worth the time put in Daniela, so keep going!
DCL Street Wear Magazine shoot with LIKE Magazine
So seductive...
All signs point to DCL Street Wear
We are overly ecstatic to have another unique talent on-board with the LALY team! Gabriella Martins Daher, designer and owner of Atelier Gabriella Daher‘s beauty shines in so many ways. Growing up under the teachings of her talented family members and her professors at the prestigious FIDM, she has translated her life-long passion into a reputable line of women’s attire. Her chiffon, satin, lacy and VERY girly dresses are available at LALY designs for purchase now. She will also be creating men’s wear in the future as well.
You can be one of the first in this very LALY girl approved look!
The Heart Lace Dress
The Heart Lace Dress is a floral chiffon bustier lined in crepe-back satin. It has a crepe-back satin contoured skirt with heart lace hem. The straps are satin-weave cotton. The Heart Lace Dress screams elegance and the attention to detail is impeccable.
LALY girls in Atelier Gabriella Daher
And one of my favorites so far…
Gabriella Patent Leather Dress
Gabriella looks so hot in another version of her Patent Leather Dress.
Patent Leather Dress on Gabriella
Again, I can’t emphasize how happy we are to have you on-board with us and can’t wait to see your looks spread across San Francisco and beyond!
Keep on rocking Gabriella!
Gabriella rocking out in her own dress, deeFind boots, and Black Iris Creations head peice on LALY designs set
I’ve been hanging out with ten beautiful women in our awesome house in Indio, CA since last Tuesday. It’s East Coast girls meet West Coast girls, and for most of us, we’ve only just met on this trip!
It’s fashion overload here, from our online shopping, impromptu Coachella fashion previews, poolside photo-shoots, and our conversations while enjoying champagne in the jacuzzi. I’ve noticed how much we’ve bonded in these two days and how fashion has been a fundamental part of it.
Fashion is, undeniably, a bonding point between women. We like to get glammed up together, talk about fashion trends and our outfits, play dress up, and share our accessories, shoes, and clothes. We compliment each other and build each other’s self-confidence. Fashion connects us, whether we’re playing dress up, following trends and styles, designing outfits, or doing some retail therapy, it’s a conversation point that relates us to each other.
Oh San Francisco and your insatiable taste for life, how I love you…
She is known to tourists for her historic cable cars, savory clam chowder by Pier29 and monumental Golden Gate Bridge, but to those that live with her everyday, she is apprecaited for much more!
San Francisco offers sunny days at Dolores Park after a mid-morning brunch at Foreign Cinema. She likes to indulge you in a classic culinary experience at Kokkari Estatiatorio or Chez Spencer, followed by mixology drinks from Bar Agricole or vino with friends at RN74 and BIN38. There is always something of quality to capture your interest — especially when it comes to SF art.
Last month we had the chance to visit Jean Paul Gaultier’s exhibition & fashion show (a.k.a c-r-a-z-y artistic fashion party), Gianni Vercase show at the Regency Center, and of course LALY designs Decades! Decades was featured in a full editorial spread sandwiching Gianni Vercase and Jean Paul Gaultier.
The city that never stops creating gives us
more to look forward to this month!
On April 25th, LALY designs will be attending The Modern Ball at the SFMOMA – another fav location for SF locals and beyond.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
It’s the biggest art bash of the year! Join us for this signature celebration featuring dining, dancing, and art in support of SFMOMA’s renowned exhibitions and innovative education programs, serving more than 50,000 students, teachers, and families each year.
Three decked-out venues to explore, with entertainment, gourmet food stations, and signature cocktails by Patrόn Tequila throughout the night.
Late-night bites generously provided by SF food at it’s best: 5A5 Steak Lounge, Bacetti, Bix, Darn Good Food, Garden Creamery, Jablow’s Meats, Papalote, Socola Chocolatier, and Tacolicious.
Individual tickets: $100 SFMOMA members; $125 advance purchase; $150 at the door.
For more information or to order tickets you can contact SFMOMA: 415.618.3263 or email modernball@sfmoma.org.
Note: It’s a 21 and over event, since we will all be getting boozed up. 
T-4 Days until the first weekend of Coachella!!! & T-11 Days until the 2nd weekend!!
We are looking forward to the Keys, Swedish House, Afrojack, Miike Snow, Radiohead, tUne yArDs, Avicii and the list goes on…. (I just saw Gotye in little font for Sunday!) You will find us running from stage to stage, tent to tent. We will have coverage on all of your favorite styles and post our best selections after the festival.
Over the past few years, the music festival culture has blown up. Who knew you could have house, rock, dance, folk, blues and dubstep in one place, and love it all? Music festivals have not only diversified our taste in music, they have also influenced our style. Fashion has become a vital element to the music festival scene.
Last year was hi-rise Levi’s cut off shorts, midriff tops, and sun hats.
What will you be rockin’ this year?
Here’s the 2012 Coachella Lineup! Don’t forget to check the schedule for performance times so you can plan who to see and when to leave the stage to run to the next performance!
Also, great news! You don’t need to get a VIP pass to get alcohol. There will be full bars open to general admissions wristbands!
A while back I had the chance to interview creator, visionary, and designer behind Black Iris Creations – Tora Engle. I love her masterpieces because they are so exquisite, imaginary, and powerful. Lets start off with my very favorite mohawk, it’s almost as if this hair piece is a natural extension of the human body.
Hedieh- What would you want your customers to know about your designs when they wear it?
Tora- It’s the only piece that will ever look and feel the way it does. My work is unique and custom-made, I will never replicate any of my pieces. If you like a style from one of my creations, I can make something similar, but special in it’s own way.
“Expect authentic one of
a kind pieces every time!”
Hedieh- What is the best part of your job?
Tora- That moment when someone looks in the mirror and feels no judgment, only a spark of strength, all they know how to do is love themselves and others unconditionally. I want to see men and women illuminate with confidence in my art work.
Hedieh- What advice would you give someone wanting to start a career in fashion?
Tora- Be true to yourself and don’t forget your purpose. Keep your integrity and have fun with it! The journey will be hard, but at the end it will all be worth the while.
Hedieh- Where do you get your inspiration to design from?
Tora- - A lot of my inspiration comes from exploring new ideas and building on them by trying something new. Often times I have a vague idea of what I want to make next, so I go to fabric stores and search for little gems that can mesh together.
“I let my imagination take over…”
I find unique fabrics, diverse colors, feather trims and maybe a gold flower… I realize it looks gorgeous together, the fusion is intoxicating and I so I build on the spiraly ideas and I keep building until I am satisfied with the final product. I start by testing and eventually I let my imagination take over and make it into a Black Iris Creation!
Hedieh- Where do you see yourself in the next five years as a designer?
Tora- I actively try not to envision it, everytime I envision the distant future, it actually slows me down. Making beautiful masterpieces for beautiful people at affordable prices is my dream and what I plan to do, so lets stick to that and see where it takes me.
The purpose of DECADES was to bring SF much more than just a fashion show, we were determined to show how naturally different artists can collaborate together. From several months back, the LALY team and myself had the vision to make this show very different. Our first priority was to bring our cutting edge designs right to the runway. Secondly, we were willing to do whatever we could to make this event aesthetically gorgeous in every way possible. We started to do our homework early by dissecting fashion shows around the world from Milan, London, Tokyo, and Paris. During our search LALY designs was invited to the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week of events!
Laura Moreno and myself packed our bags
and headed straight to the fashion capital of the world
New York, New York.
LALY designs in NYC Fashion Week
After attending dozens of high profile fashion shows from some of our role models like Vera Wang, Narcisso Rodriguez, and Naeem Khan, mingling amongst celebrities and talents at their fashion parties, and exchanging SF/NY strategies, we came back INSPIRED to put on one hell of a show for the San Francisco world of fashion.
BlueSkyStudio was quickly transformed into LALY stomping ground!
DECADES was an inspiration of life! Throughout the night we celebrated the collaboration and union of music, dance, technology, art, entertainment with fashion while six of our seven designers showcased their work down the runway.
Showing off my LALY program right before I open the doors, wearing DCL street wear shirt.
The seats were sold out and we had over 200 + attendees consisting of press, journalists, bloggers, investors, and local SF fashionistas waiting to come in.
MUSIC
David Kim on the Electric Violin
LT performs her solo cover by Beyonce while wearing Victor Tung attire, Earths Ellement earings, and deeFind boots
DANCE
Professional dancer, Maria Benjamin performs a beautiful piece before the show
TECHNOLOGY
Models walked right off the runway into an advanced photo shoot consisting of patented one of a kind equipment - Light Grid.
Shawnell O'shea Swimwear in the Lightgrid at DECADES
Jenn L posing in lightgrid wearing DCL street wear (available to buy on LALY designs platform soon)
Vanessa in Black Iris Creations in the lightgrid
ART
Live Art by Daniela Cunha Lay of Studio DCL (coming to LALY site soon!)
ART by Studio DCL (coming to LALY designs soon)
DCL work completed at LALY designs DECADES show
ENTERTAINMENT
Such a great spokesperson that John Hilton!
Laura Moreno, Founder and President of LALY designs speaks a little about her inspirations for the show and future of LALY designs
DESIGNERS
Aglaya in Shawnell O'Shea Spring 2012 Swimwear collection (coming to LALY site soon)
Annette wearing Shawnell O'Shea spring 2012 Swimwear Collection (coming to LALY site soon)
Alisha in DCL street wear (coming to LALY site very soon)
Jenn in DCL street wear (coming to LALY site very soon!)
Kaila wearing Victor Tung Couture Spring and Summer 2012 Line. Email laly@lalydesigns.com if you want this look today!
Aubrey wearing Victor Tung Couture Spring and Summer 2012 Collection (Email Laly@lalydesigns.com for purchase)
Annette is wearing Victor Tung Couture Spring and Summer 2012 Collection (Contact Laly@lalydesigns.com for purchase)
Model in deeFind Spring and Summer 2012 Collection. Email laly@lalydesigns.com.
deeFind shoes spring and summer 2012 collection. Will be available at lalydesigns.com soon! Email laly@lalydesigns.com if you want to purchase now!
Leslie wearing Black Iris Creations. Email laly@lalydesigns.com for your custom look
Aglaya wearing Black Iris Creations. If you would like your own personal look today, please email laly@lalydesigns.com.
Izumi wearing a beautiful Black Iris Creations! Email Laly@lalydesigns.com for your unique and custom made look today.
and last but not least we had SOLZ shoes on display throughout the night which can be found at lalydesigns.com!
Solz shoes available at lalydesigns.com