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Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: Crescendo Apparel

Crescendo Apparel designs clothes for women with “small waists and full hips.” The collection seems to emphasize a-line skirts/dresses with cinched or belted waists…which is pretty universally flattering. I appreciate the targeted nature of these designs, and even though I’m not a pear-shape, I know these dresses would work for me as well. Here is a video I took of the show and a few still shots. What do you think? Could you rock these fashions?

This was my favorite dress…it’s unexpectedly futuristic with the non-traditional portrait collar.
The founder of Crescendo Apparel, Kathryn McKetchnie, takes a bow.

Check out the other shows from the Fashion Fetish Fete:

Fashion For Good: Fashion Fetish Fete, part 1
Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: blank nation apparel

Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: Shavonne Dorsey

Another one of my favorite shows from Fashion Fetish Fete: Shavonne Dorsey. What I like especially about this line, is that it has something for woman of all shapes and sizes. Dresses that flatter thin shapes, and curvier shapes were sent down the runway one after another. I like that her line isn’t only for one body type…it is truly what fashion should be (in my humble opinion)…inclusive and celebratory…showing off the clothes and the woman in them to their best advantage. I can’t wait to see what else Shavonne Dorsey comes out with in the future! I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on her career!

I was so happy (and surprised!) to see my friend Nikeya Young walk the aisle in this stunning, colorful floral dress. It flattered her full-figure gorgeously!!!

I was still focusing on Nikeya in this pic…but this dress was gorgeous…so elegant! I’m sad I didn’t get a better picture!

Simple and elegant seem to be defining characteristics of this line.

Another beautiful dress for curvier physiques! Love the lattice work pattern and the fresh blue color.

These shoes were ridiculously fierce. 3 Spikes coming out of both sides!!! 

This is one of those dresses that will work for many different body types…and occasions.

What do you think of this line so far?

Check out the other shows from the Fashion Fetish Fete:

Fashion For Good: Fashion Fetish Fete, part 1
Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: blank nation apparel

Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: Modahnik

I’ve fled the city in order to enjoy some fall sunshine up in the mountains! Let’s hope the weather cooperates… But, while I’m romping through the wilderness, I’ll leave you with another runway show from the Fashion Fetish Fete. This line is called Modahnik. It’s bright, fun, a little wild and definitely surprising! It was one of my favorite shows of the night. What do you think?

How fun and different is this little bubble dress? Complete with pockets!!! The model definitely had fun walking in  it.!

This dress was pretty cool…but the model could barely walk in it! She had to take itty-bitty steps,  and it was still  touch and go. I hope the designer will alter it and put a slit in the back, just for simple mobility! 🙂
This collection is designed by Kahindo Mateene, who part of the 2011 Macy’s Fashion Incubator program. Overall, these dresses were fun, funky, cool, and colorful…and would definitely demand attention wherever one would go wearing it. 🙂
Could you see yourself wearing these designs?
Check out the other shows from the Fashion Fetish Fete:

Fashion For Good: Fashion Fetish Fete, part 1
Chicago Fashion Fetish Fete: blank nation apparel