issue-fall-hvf-2017

TYRONE
CHABLIS
KUAN
YOUNG
DAVONE
MCCORD
FASHION
WEEK
The Imperial Bride
The Abandoned Urge
Urban Vogue
Coverage & Showcase

CONTENS
82
THE ABONDONED URGE
36
PHILLY FASHION
WEEK
ATLANTIC CITY
FASHION WEEK
104
FASHION WEEK
ACFW, DCFW &
PFW
62
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DC
FASHION WEEK

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Editor’s Note
As we wrap up the season
of couture and trends, there
comes the time to reflect and
reconcile all that we witnessed.
In this issue we cover
the Philadelphia, Atlantic
City and DC fashion weeks’
fall edition.
THE IMPERIAL BRIDE
THE URBAN VOUGE
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These local avenues have
been growing with tremendous
fervor and potential,
providing a great opportunity
and platform for local and
international talents alike.
Endless hours and the hard
work of several photographers,
designers, models,
makeup and hair artists
brought to fruition of three
editorials featured in this
issue. HVF stands to be a
non-profit entity.
Support the efforts of all the
talents involved in the making
of this issue and work
with them for your fashion
projects. Full credits and
contact details are available
on the last page of this issue.
PFW KIDS
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Priyanka

PHILLY FASHION WEEK
KIDS SHOW
This year Philadelphia fashion week featured a separate show for
Kids Fashionwear which included RM 67, VANNDALZ, DFI, MY LITTLE
GENT and CENTURY 21.
Kids Rock!! If you have missed it this season don’t miss it next
time. From couture to ready-to-wear, the entire show defined trendy
‘tots & teens’.
Many in the crowd were overwhelmed with joy seeing the kids walking
down the runway with ease and style.

THE IMPERIAL
BRIDE
TYRONE CHABLIS
The current collection looks equally stunning whether
you are walking down the aisle on your
special day or seizing the night attending a Hollywood
movie release.
This collection is a collision of worlds – industrial
fabrics colliding with the world of fantasy to
make the most beautiful bridal capsule; suitable for
black tie affairs and events.
The
biodegradable materials look stunning in the three
available shades: Cream, Steel Grey and
black.
THE IMPERIAL BRIDE EDITORIAL IS AN ARRAY OF BRIDAL
COLLECTION AND THE MAJESTIC FEELING CARRYING WITH IT.

The old saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure”
might certainly apply to fashion designer Tyrone
Chablis. While growing up in his hometown of Newark,
NJ, Chablis discovered an old discarded sewing
machine and it changed his life. What followed was
a path of learning, hard work and innovation. Initially
having taught himself, Tyrone furthered his education at Arts High
School in Newark, NJ and Traphagen School of Fashion in New
York City. He is credited as one of the architects of the still thriving
New Jersey fashion show production scene. A major influence on
the local fashion culture, for more than thirty years, Chablis has
been a fixture of the tristate area fashion scene. He plays many
roles - from commentator to show producer to master tailor to his
most prominent and passionate pursuit - designing and making
fabulous clothes.
His distinctive style is sultry, campy, daring and edgy! His experiences
while traveling in the Caribbean and throughout Europe
influence his unique concepts. His designs grace runways, boutiques
and a high profile clientele in the entertainment and private
sectors. His swimsuit collections are shown annually in well-appointed
beachfront and cruise events. Creating his own footsteps
while inspired by legendary artists such as Patrick Kelly, Alexander
McQueen and Edith Head; Chablis has developed a collection
which can only be described as art in and of itself. The Chablis
“going green collections” range from simple to extravagant and are
crafted from carefully selected recycled materials
and hardware. In addition, Chablis adds flair
and his personal touch to manipulate some of
the most sustainable, unconventional materials
including: metals, plastics and traditional textiles
generating excitement and pure drama where
ever they are displayed, sold or worn.
Most notable is Tyrone Chablis’ strong commitment
to cultivating and supporting the
aspirations of emerging models and designers.
Through his willingness to share his own expertise
or to create venues to highlight new talents,
Tyrone Chablis has clearly demonstrated that
he gives back to the community from which he
emerged. Tyrone Chablis is moving into a new
stage of life and preparing to take his designs
and his company to the next level. When you
wear Chablis designs you feel the freedom of
your own personal style and fashion choice….and
in case you didn’t realize it by now “You don’t just
drink Chablis, you wear it”!
Visit www.wix.com/pinkdragonmgt/chablisdesigns
Website: www.facebook.com/tyronechablis

AC FASHION WEEK
This season Atlantic city fashion week featured designers like
Karyn Kittrell, Lainy Gold, Ola Hawat, Jenny le Maas, Dell
Scott, Elon Mitchel, Llyod Crawford, Clavon Leonard, Tenae Stevenson,
Ric Lamar, Likoba and many other notable designers.
We have been following AC fashion week for a while now and
as always its all about the designers and their latest collection.
Overall it was stupendous event.

CLAVON LEONARD

DELL SCOTT

ELONA MITCHEL

JENNY LEE MAS

KARYN KITTREL

LAINY GOLD

LIKOBA

LLYOD CRAWFORD

OLA HAWAT

TENAE STEVENSON

RIC LAMAR

RIC LAMAR

Trends come and go so fast sometimes like if you look back to a short period
ago everyone was talking about male rompers. With the different lens of
creativity and thirst for originality from designers today we always strive to
be different.
DESIGNER INTERVIEW
THE URBAN VOGUE
DAVONE MCCORD
I want to be looked at as a top
designer worldwide. Of course I
want to be on the Forbes 30 under
30 list but I want my story
to be told to the world. I want
to help other designers tell their
stories through their art.
What sparked your interest in fashion?
have always been a creative person when
it came to arts and fashion. I always used
drawing designs and art work as a stress
reliever and creative outlet. I was motivated
to start my own brand and turn my creative
outlet into something sustainable that I can share with the world
once I seen another young entrepreneur jump into it. I have seen
how successful he was in owning his brand and creating a variety
of designs and thought to myself why can’t that be me? From
that day on I decided to learn more about photo-shoots, fabrics,
fashion shows, models and how to create the designs that I always
see in magazines and on television. Growing up I always been the
type of person to look at styling and have a high interest into the
how and materials.
What made you take fashion more seriously and make a
career out of it?
I took it more seriously and decided to really make a career out of
it when my brother was re-introduced into my life after being away
for some time. His daughter, my niece Halli was killed when I was a
senior in high-school. At that time, I had gone a different direction
and focused on sports because my brand that I had started actually
failed because I jumped into the fashion world without knowing
enough. Then two years down the line my brother came home
from being incarcerated and away from me for more than 6 years.
I only really got to see him behind bars even when his daughter

was killed. When we got reconnected we discussed my brand and
how we were going to promote it and take it to the next level. I was
excited to start my brand thorough my family because that’s like a
dream to me, to be successful with my family supporting me. However,
when I left for school in Philadelphia and came back home
for Christmas break I was notified that he was killed. After learning
of his death I used it as motivation to take my creations and brand
to the next level. To carry on Vaughn Clothing for my niece and
my brother. It became an easy career due to the motivation and
enjoyment behind my artistic creations. Each of my designs tells a
story about my life and telling my story through fashion brings me
a lot of enjoyment.
Are you self-taught or did you study fashion design?
I would have loved to study fashion design but I am self-taught.
I had to teach myself about fabrics and learning how to sew and
stitch. I learned most of it by attending workshops, classes, networking
with fashion designers and trial and error.
How has your work evolved since you began your own
label?
IIf you follow me and my social media pages you will see an entire
story being told. I went from three T-shirts in a single post to my
brand being in NYC Fashion Week and Atlantic City Fashion Week.
I decided to not stay within one field of fashion but to become
diverse and learn about all fields of fashion.
I would have loved to
study fashion design but
I am self-taught. I had to
teach myself about fabrics
and learning how to sew
and stitch. I learned most
of it by attending workshops,
classes, networking
with fashion designers
and trial and error.
I would like to open up
my own store. But in my
store it will feature small
brands and young designers
primarily so I can
offer an outlet for them.
I want to give young designers
a place to display
their work to the public
and an opportunity that
most big stores wouldn’t.
Everyone wants to wait
until someone becomes
a big name to finally
reach out and place their
designs somewhere. For
me it’s about giving young
designers a platform and
motivation to continuously
create. In addition,
I want to be the biggest
brand worldwide conquering
the U.S first and
expanding to eventually
Italy, France, China and
more countries.

Have your pieces become more appealing to people
as a result?
My pieces have definitely become more appealing as a
result.
What are you fascinated by at the moment and how
does it feed into your work?
I am fascinated by people, meanings behind designs and
stories. I like to send messages and make bold statements
through simplicity. I listen to every student’s story
on my campus because everyone is so different and culminate
it into something creative mentally. Continuously
going through life and experiencing new things gives
me the creative outlet that I need to continue designing.
What is the biggest lesson that you have learned
since you started your company?
The biggest lesson I have learned is that I represent
an entire group of people so I have to always remain a
leader. Being in a leadership position isn’t always easy
but you represent your company. With more reward
comes more responsibility and in order to keep your
company in good hands it starts with you.
What advice would you give to young designers?
Advice I would give is have a reason behind your designs
whether it’s just that you love creating or, you
have motivation behind your creations. Enjoy what you
do and never stop creating.

What would you like to achieve in near future?
I would like to open up my own store. But in my store it will feature small brands and young designers primarily
so I can offer an outlet for them. I want to give young designers a place to display their work to the public and an
opportunity that most big stores wouldn’t. Everyone wants to wait until someone becomes a big name to finally
reach out and place their designs somewhere. For me it’s about giving young designers a platform and motivation
to continuously create. In addition, I want to be the biggest brand worldwide conquering the U.S first and
expanding to eventually Italy, France, China and more countries.
Are you superstitious or do you have any rules you live by?
I live by the rule that you must remain humble because what is given to you today can be taken from you tomorrow.
I never get caught up in my accomplishments and always try and motivate and help others who ask me for
it. I create without looking for financial gain but to tell my story then I’ll look at the business side of things. A rule
I definitely live by is do what you do because you love it because the money will come.
What’s your motto?
“Your greatest struggle can become your best asset”.

Your biggest talent?
My biggest talent is motivating others and seeing the treasure in things that others wouldn’t. While others would
be quick to say no to a certain look or a certain decision I will be the one to see how we can turn that “weakness”
or unaccepted thing into a “strength” or the newly accepted thing.
What are the challenges of your profession?
Time you put into it is what you get out of it. Sometimes you may have a fashion show in another state you have
to make. In this profession it can be a challenge to sacrifice the amount of time you have to especially when you
are juggling as many things as I am.
What garment or fashion collection do you wish you had designed?
I wish I would have had time to work with leather and silk fabrics more and had released a Fall collection revolving
around that.
Describe your current collection for the editorial.
This collection is my first ever collection. This collection starts the story that everyone is waiting to hear. You can
consider it my teenage years up into to my college years. I always was a simple person who had a little something
extra to my personality. This collection brings the simplicity of my life with hidden messages. You’ll see things
such as an accessory like a colorful zipper that brings out the rest of a dress I create.

What is the importance of fashion?
Fashion has always played an important role. It’s the one thing that gives everyone the creative outlook they are
looking for. It can control one’s mood and feelings for the day. I know personally for me if I look good I feel good
and I walk eat and talk differently. Fashion is a means of communication between those who have similar tastes
and personalities.
What are you working on at the moment?
Currently I am working on the Spring 2018 collection and a mini Winter 2017 collection.
What’s a goal you’d dream of achieving?
I want to be looked at as a top designer worldwide. Of course I want to be on the Forbes 30 under 30 list but I
want my story to be told to the world. I want to help other designers tell their stories through their art.

What do you think of designers who try to be trendy?
I love trendy designers because sometimes they give me a reminder of what is going on in the industry. That
allows me to redevelop some of my designs to attempt to start a new trend.
Who or what inspires you?
My family is 100% my inspiration and then after them others and my own story.
What’s a typical day of work like?
Class and making sure my school work done comes first. Sometimes it can be so hard to juggle school, designing
and running a company. After class and homework, I have to follow up with my marketing team and brand
models on a daily basis to ensure everyone is on the same page. After, I always look at my potential designs,
finished designs and future designs chart. Then after, I do a final walk though of my email to ensure I am not
forgetting anything or forgetting to respond to anyone.
How would you define your style?
My style is a mixture of urban and luxury. You may catch me with jeans, shoes and a button down shirt with
a sports coat. I love combining the two styles because they give a different outlook on the rules of fashion. I
enjoy attempting new questionable styles that some may not approve of because it makes you stand out. I like
making bold statements through simplicity. I will have on the simplest things that would look as if it weren’t as
simple.

If you could live the life of another artist, who would it be and why?
I would want to live the life of Marc Jacobs because of his tenure in the industry and how he got to where he is.
What are your main professional objectives?
To have my brand and company thrive financially and to have my designs continuously be innovative to a point
where it keeps people attention. I want to continuously expand my brand.
Which of your pieces are you most proud of?
I am most proud of the luxury dresses Vaughn Clothing offers because it took me so long to learn about the fabrics
that were necessary and how to cut and sew in order to make them what they are. I show what those items
how I can turn my simplicity into something extravagant.
Do you think there was a crucial turning point in your career as a designer?
When my brother was killed was a turning point in my career as a designer. It made me stop waiting to do what
I enjoy and got me to get up and just do it.
You’ve been active in the field of design for some time, have you noticed an evolution?
I definitely have. Trends come and go so fast sometimes like if you look back to a short period ago everyone was
talking about male rompers. With the different lens of creativity and thirst for originality from designers today
we always strive to be different.

DC FASHION WEEK
Ean Williams, DC Fashion week founder and executive director,
brought us the best of the best, yet again with a great week of
fashion extravaganza.
D.C. Fashion Week is a non-profit organization dedicated to
increasing economic development in the fashion design, merchandising
and modeling industries.
It is becoming a platform that Designers, Bloggers, and true
Fashion patrons want to see grow and be a part of .

7TWENTY5DESIGNS

A MAN DRESSED

AINSLEY & TROUPE

ANJOREEN COUTURE

CORJOR INTERNATIONAL

ELLEN LONDON

FANCY FOX

FRANCES JERARD

HOUSE OF PRIETO

ITES INTERNATIONAL

JADES GALLERIA

JAMES BOGGS

JASMINE BOUTIQUE

NANDI

SL FASHION DESIGNS

STANLION

VI II VI CLOTHING

VRS

THE
ABANDONED
URGE
Set
against the
backdrop of the
infamous Pennhurst
State School and Hospital,
abandoned back in 1987,
more commonly referred to as the
‘scourge of Pennsylvania’ (due to its
century long controversial history) or simply
the ‘Pennhurst Asylum’. THE ABANDONED URGE
portrays the desire to break free of the surroundings
and it’s dreary history.
The wardrobe (by Kuan Young) is a deliberate attempt to display
a light and airy style with subtle hints of a dark history, depicting
the urge to be free. The jewelry designed by Liz Torpey of Zulli Designs
utilizing materials like scrap metal and moss, drawing a connect with the
elements of the location.

THE DESIRE TO
BREAK FREE
KUAN YOUNG
What advice would you give to
young designers?
Never give up on your own belief
continue being your own person and
trust the creative process
What would you like to achieve in
near future?
Expanding the brand on multiple
levels
On his creative process.
All designs and concepts come from my dreams and then in the process of
execution they start to change and evolve
What sparked your interest in fashion?
Bring back old world elegance
What made you take fashion more seriously and make a career out of it?
I have always took it seriously it’s never been just a hobby
Are you self taught or did you study fashion design?
Self taught
Are you superstitious or do you
have any rules you live by?
Do what he will harm on, what you
give is what you get
What’s your motto?
Nothing splendid has ever been
achieved except by those who dared
believed that something in side them
is superior to circumstances - Bruce
Barton
What is the importance of fashion
?
To create art
© matusciac - Fotolia.com

On work-life balance
Very difficult but not impossible
What are you working on at the moment?
marketing and expanding
Who or what inspires you?
My dreams
What’s a typical day of work like?
3 jobs and 2 business
Your biggest talent?
Creative direction
What are the challenges of your profession?
Focusing on a single thing
Describe your current collection for the editorial.
A blend of dream wear and ready to wear

PHILLY FASHION WEEK
PFW is the glitz & glamour week of Philadelphia featuring local talents, emerging
and international designers. The energy and enthusiasm of Philadelphia fashion
week was prodigious.
If there is one thing that Philly Fashion Week organizers Kevin Parker & Kerry
Scott seem to love, it is festivity with glamour. This season the fashion week venue
was in Dilworth park where they originally started the fashion week in Philadelphia.
This is the place for local designers to mingle with international talent. Overall
the fashion week was remarkably glamourous and carnivalesque.
Most highlighted designers were KE Collection, Mariah Lynn, Shahedah Textiles,
Tretu, Jpratt, Love Cilli, Shurstus Designs, Burning Guitars, Steel Pony, Victoria
Wright, TH3M, Tu De Core, Ace Blakely, Radical TZ, Christobal, Marc Cain, John
Leon, These Pink Lips, Nasheli Juliana

NASHELI JULIANA

NASHELI JULIANA

RADICALTZ

SHAHEDAH TEXTILES

SHURSTUS DESIGNS

STEEL PONY

TH3M

THESE PINK LIPS

TRETU

TU DE CORE

VICTORIA WRIGHT

VICTORIA WRIGHT

HIGH VOLTAGE
F A S H I O N M A G A Z I N E
CREDITS
URBAN VOGUE
Vaughn Clothing Editorial
https://www.vaughnclothing-nyc.com/
Designer : Davone McCord @davonemc
Models:
Dominic Tha- @dominictha and @dominictha_official and @dt.clothingco
Andrea Thomas (Drea)- @drea.models and @dreathegreat_
Jemima(Mima)- @mima_canan
Harold Lamour- @kontextkluez_
Tara Mahoney- @the.girl.wi.the.serpent.tattoo
Vaughn Clothing- @VaughnClothing
Kaushik Sarkar (photographer)- @pixilens
THE ABANDONED URGE
LOCATION: PennHurst Asylum
Designer & Stylist : Kuan Young @houseofsym
Jewelry & Accessories: Liz Torpey (@liz.torpey, www.zullidesigns.com)
Make & Hair : Ashlie Ferguson @snowconehead
Danielle Hyde @fabulousbydanielle
Models : Lexus McKinney @lexus.mckinney
Casey McKinney @caseymckinney_
Tara Mahoney- @the.girl.wi.the.serpent.tattoo
Melissa Staples - @lissa__cait
Kay Honoré - @madame__kay
Abhirup Sarkar (photographer)- @asarkarphotos
Kaushik Sarkar (photographer)- @pixilens
THE IMPERIAL BRIDE
Designer: Tyrone Chablis @tyronechablis
MUA: Zuri Johnson @makeupbyzurij and Tjameika Wilson FB - tjameika.wilson
Hair Stylists: Dana Crosby FB - dana.parkercrosby and Rockina Houston
Models:
Inez Robinson
Tameka Logan , Trestyle @trestyle
Jade Pitt @ja_pitt
Fabian J Amezguita @theofficialfabio_jay
Kat Raventhrone @katraventhorne
Lyesha Leak @official_queengloss
Alicia Macknowsky @lee_sii
Joy Guardino @joy_joyce_guardino
Amanda Lake @mandaa_panda
Melissa Collins @melissa.collins.10
Alexis Cook FB - lexcook1
Kaushik Sarkar (photographer)- @pixilens
DC FASHION WEEK PHOTOS BY: Phelan Marc - @phelanmarc
PHILLY & AC FASHION WEEK PHOTOS BY: Kaushik Sarkar (photographer)- @pixilens

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