Nicole Richie Hosts FIT's Future of Fashion 2015

The Fashion Institute of Technology's graduating class held a showcase of their students best designs on Thursday night. The FIT class of 2015 fashion show was hosted by Nicole Richie, mentor of NBC's Fashion Star and founder of the House of Harlow brand.

The fashion design students were mentored by top designers in the industry, like Reem Acra for evening wear, Nicholas K, Tess Giberson and Victoria Bartlett. The graduates also had the opportunity to work with and win awards for Best Use of Color with magazine Siempre Mujer and designing with cotton with the Cotton Inc. Awarrd.

The Future of Fashion show drew fans from all over industry, including Calvin Klein's Francisco Costa, Nicky Hilton. Judges who helped curate the show down to its top looks included Lucky Magazine fashion director Anne Keane, Collen Sherin of Saks Fifth Avenue and blogger BryanBoy. 

This year, the school's faculty chose their top looks from their classes for their students to compete in a People's Choice Award. The winner, designer Caroline Vagnone was chosen over social media over a two-day period from 17000 votes cast. 

I am always impressed with the level of talent each year when I see the graduating shows. Young designers now are very savvy with both marketing and garment technology in addition to their creative skills. Good luck to FIT's class of 2015!

Best looks from the Future of Fashion 2015

Photos courtesy of /Dave Kotinsky & Slaven Vlasic for Fashion Institute of Technology

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Coachella Fashion Extravaganza

The Coachelle Music Festival was originally launched in 1993 to celebrate alternative, indie and electronic music in the Empire Polo fields of Indio, California.  The inaugural lineup include Pearl Jam, Morissey and Beck.  In 2011, the lineup included everyone from Duran Duran, to Kanye West, PJ Harvey to Cee Lo Green.

What is more notable, is that the festival has become increasingly famous for its fashion influence.  Big brands and stylish celebs are flocking to the event.  Big brands like Diesel, Mulberry, Armani Exchange and Philip Lim all threw parties to draw the chic set.  Starlets Nicole Richie, Katy Perry, Alexa Chung and Rihanna are only  a few of the ladies seen lounging in desert designer looks.

Photos by Jordan Strauss,Kristin Burns, Donato Sardella and Courtesy Photo

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