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GEN ART again shined the spotlight on six winning fashion designers from around the world at STYLES MIAMI 2005, held at the Gusman Center for the Performing Arts.
Presented by Nova Southeastern's Fischler School of Education and Human Services, Styles Miami 2005 was hosted by Jay McCarroll of Bravo TV’s “Project Runway." The award-winning work of six designers from Japan, Spain, England and the United States were chosen in May at the Styles International Design Competition and Fashion Show held by Gen Art in New York.
The runway show began with Ashley Reid’s collection, which was awarded with the Perrier Bubbling Under Award. Ashley Reid’s studies abroad in Kenya and in Western Samoa lead her to discover her passion for clothing and body adornment.
She designs unique and wearable women's clothing with attention to responsible production of the garments. Flowing dresses and skirts culminated in a collection of easy elegance and grace.
Karolina Zmarlak’s collection, which won the Vision Award for Eveningwear, was also showcased at the event. Her elegant and refined designs were highlighted against the dramatic and beautiful backdrop of the Gusman Theater.
With designs that are inspired by modern art, world cultures and an ever-evolving world, Zmarlak creates progressive looks with tailoring techniques and craftsmanship of the old masters.
The Design Vision Award for Women’s Ready to wear was awarded to a group of five designers, The Avant. Focusing on detail, elegance, quality and innovation, The Avant is the collaborative effort based throughout Barcelona, London and Paris, the group, which includes Silvia G. Presas, Nicole Schütz, Lucy Fine, Meritxell Call, and Isabelle Mayuko.
Design Vision Award for Accessories was awarded to Lulu Frost of New York. The Lulu Frost jewelry collection, created by Lisa Salzer, combines one-of-a-kind pieces from found period antiques, including cut steel buckles from the 1890’s, forgotten keys, locks and other resurrected finds paired with modern elements including the finest gold and precious stones.
Omar Kashoura of England, was awarded Design Vision Award Menswear.
Of British and Jordanian descent, Omar Kashoura’s childhood influences inspire his fresh looks and have helped to develop his taste for British design and originality.
English inspired riding jackets and pants were embellished with zippers and attitude; as Kashoura highlighted a new take on traditional British design elements.
Design Vision Award for Avant Garde was awarded to Anrealage. Based in Tokyo, Japan, Anrealage designer Kunihiko Morinaga’s designs reexamine ordinary lives by through a close eye on details. Tattered patchwork and stitching defined his deconstructed collection, which closed the always innovative GenArt Styles event.
For more information on Styles Miami, please visit www.genart.org
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