Even though she skipped the shows in Milan last week, Brazilian Daniela Borges was selected one of the Top 10 Newcomers of the season by Models.com. Made In Brazil has exclusive images of a recent test shoot Daniela did in New York.
I first mentioned her here last season. More exclusive pictures after the jump.
Newcomer Daniela Borges booked pretty major shows like Narciso Rodriguez and Marchesa, but it is her Marc Jacobs booking that is definitely going to put her on the map this season. She sent me a picture from the dressing room of the show last Friday.
Love it. Expect to see a lot more from her.
Alexandre Herchcovitch scored only mild reviews from Style.com. I liked the collection when I saw it in São Paulo last month, but agree that it never actually took off. If all the cocktail dresses on parade had been paired with outerwear the story could have been different.
Brazilian label Iodice made its New York debut on Monday night, but I have not found reviews for it online yet. Considering the (extremely distasteful) collection I saw in São Paulo last month, it is better off unreviewed.
Raquel opened the Halston show, which looked to me like one of the worst investments Harvey Weinstein ever made. Rachel Zoe is going to have a rough time convincing celebs to wear those dresses.
I am digging Patrick Ervell, especially because of the gold section that closed his rather somber presentation. Unlike so many of the new menswear designers, he does not seem inspired by an indie rocker who has never seen the sun, which is refreshing.
The men's collections confirmed the need for plaid and tartan next fall.
Shorts for fall? Sign me up. I loved everything from Michael Bastian.
Sexy Brazilian Bruno Santos returned to the runways at the Nautica show.
Southern Brazilian Kees Hattem is having his best New York season ever.
Newcomer Daniela Borges has already scored bookings for Narciso Rodriguez, Monique Lhuillier, and DKNY.
For my favorite candid coverage of the New York shows, check out Ford Models TV. My friend Matthew is doing an amazing job.
Now do yourself a favor and read what Cathy Horyn has to say about the shows.
Henzo Hülle and Daniela Borges started modeling about a year ago, but are already piling up some strong editorial work. Below is an exclusive picture of the two shot for Teen Vogue by Arthur Elgort.
Another picture from the same editorial after the jump.
The fall shows kicked off yesterday in São Paulo. Expect tons of coverage here in the next few days. Here is my take on the first day of shows.
Izabel Goulart was the main attraction of the Forum Tufi Duek show, inspired by Brazilian artist Paulo Von Poser, with obvious nods to Gucci. Inspiration was a little too literal, and the roses which permeate Mr. Von Poser's work completely took over the collection. The idea of having the show at the designer's home would have been great if it weren't for the 90 degree heat.
Fause Haten tried to be innovative in his presentation. He had sheer shower curtains dividing the runway in two, and presented each theme of his collection on one side. At the end, the curtains were pulled back, and surprise... The show started again, only switching sides. It was unnecessary, especially considering that the side I had not seen at the beginning should have been left that way. The only good pieces were the black belted sheer dresses, but I had already seen a better version of them before on the Dolce & Gabbana runway a year ago.
Neon designers Dudu Bertholini and Rita Comparato presented their first collection for Cori, after the departure of creative director Ale Herchcovitch. Viviane Orth opened the show, which was loaded with references to men's eveningwear, 70's disco, and Tina Turner. The designers' famous tropical prints made their way into the collection as well, along with their love for jumpsuits, high waists, and bustier tops.
Alexandre Herchcovitch proposed a geometric funeral for fall. Bruna Tenório opened a march of black looks, in a collection which emphasized and distorted the shoulders, and developed into colorful pastel plaids and stripes. I just wish some of the dresses in the end had been paired with some of his exquisitely tailored jackets, absent from the collection this season.
Everyone loved the new heels at Herchcovitch.
Model Daniela Borges is too young to work in Brazil, but you will be seeing her in New York very soon.
I heard Irina Lazareanu was not able to come to Brazil for the Zoomp show today because she did not have a page on her passport left to be stamped at customs.
Newcomer Henzo Hülle is booked exclusively for Ellus.
Make-up artist Ricardo dos Anjos launched his website this week, featuring trends, editorial work, and beauty tips on video.
Brazilian newcomer Daniela Borges was absent in New York this season, but broke into the Gucci spring show in Milan yesterday. Is it a sign of big things to come?
