Author Archives: Jayme Cyk

In Conversation with The Reformation

The Reformation, an “environmentally sustainable fashion brand that repurposes vintage and surplus materials to create chic, limited-edition collections,” is well-known throughout New York City and Los Angeles—more so for its updated vintage style than its values. The brand’s inspiring origins and philosophy remain largely unknown. So, in honor of The Reformation’s new Ludlow Street location [...]

In Conversation with Sarah Frances Kuhn

A Cheek-ie + SFK camera strap. Image by Andrew De Francesco. Traditionally, the term “triple threat” refers to a singer, dancer and actress (think Marilyn Monroe, not J-Lo). But multi-tasking creative Sarah Frances Kuhn has redefined the term, combining a background in fashion with photographic and musical prowess. The result is a formidable force—and custom [...]

Chronicles of NY Fashion Week – Fall 2011: Nomia and Honor

Backstage at Nomia. Images by Bailey Roberts. At The Standard Hotel, Nomia started off with a carnivore howl, which balanced the light prints that appeared later on. Except for two pantsuits, the collection consisted of designer Yara Flinn’s signature flirty cocktail attire. There were cropped silk skirts and dresses—some draped and some fitted—in mostly black, [...]

Chronicles of NY Fashion Week – Fall 2011: United Bamboo, Rachel Antonoff, Kimberly Ovitz, G-Star…

Backstage at United Bamboo, along with Rachel Antonoff, Kimberly Ovitz, Band of Outsiders, G-Star and Thom Browne. Images by Samantha Casolari. A subtle concert of classic red, grey and black, with just a few vibrant accents, defined United Bamboo, as legendary musician Peter Kember accompanied menswear-influenced plaids and wool suits from designers Miho Aoki and [...]

Chronicles of NY Fashion Week – Fall 2011: Suno, VPL, Simon Spurr and Billy Reid

VPL. Images by Shawn Brackbill. Exhibiting her expertise at manipulating malleable materials, Victoria Bartlett for VPL presented covetable knits, lingerie and dresses in a warm alchemic collection of gold, saffron and sienna contrasted by cool aluminum, iron and steel hues, with accents of bordeaux. Collaborating with Jaclyn Meyer of Orly Genger, the designer also added [...]