Congrats to local designer Melani von Alexandria who previewed her Spring 2008 collection Wednesday night at the Sansom Street Sofitel Hotel. The 30-something designer presented 16 pieces of her collection: an ultrafeminine flowing grouping of crepe like dresses in neutral shades featuring ruching and feathers. See this picture by local photographer, Stephen Hudgins.
Von Alexandria is known for melting down guns confiscated from the Philadelphia Police Department, for accessories. In fact, she's in talks with Macy's to sell her 12- piece jewlery collection there. What do you think about von Alexandria's passion of melting down guns and using them in fashion?
In other fashion news, Jennifer Ramsey, owner of EchoChic celebrated her Center City's store's 13th anniversary Thursday night at G Lounge with a fashion show featuring a variety of architecturally structred Mod dresses. (More Yves Saint Laurent influences...) Multicolored bangs weaved into shoulder-length bobs were a cute touch.
And finally, fashion industry veteran, Venice Newton, introduced Fashion Frenzey T.V. in May. She says it's sort of a locally-based Style.com that features collections from European, African and Asian designers. And yes, there will also be an American section featuring designers from Philadelphia, of course. Check it out.
