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EVENTSNovember 12: Stitch and B*+@#Stitch Factory6-10pm November 12: The Las Vegas Showgirl Celebration & Net-working EventLily Bar & Lounge in BellagioFree Admission

November 13: DIY Moccasins Stitch Factory6-10pm300 N. Las Vegas Blvd.

November 15: RECLAIM your CLOSETTrade and upgrade your closetReclaimed 1-3pm1114 S Casino Center Blvd #1

November 16:TRANSFUSION Runway ShowCollection by Mondo GuerraLiason Nightclub in Bally’s Hotel7-9pmwww.thecenterlv.org for tickets

November 19: Stitch Factory Speaker Series300 N. Las Vegas Blvd.5:30pm

November 19: Intro to FragranceStitch Factory1-3pm

November 20 : Stitch Factory’s Market Row4-9pm

November 22: Knitting 201Stitch Factory12-3pm

November 29: Neon Bazaar Luxury Pop-Up MarketTower of Jewels1-6pm896 E. Sahara Ave.

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DIY Ugly Sweater WorkshopMany dates available

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Founder/Creative Director: Catherine TreuEditor-in-Chief: Steven StrazzulloPhotographer: Charles Henry

STAFFLeticia Apablaza: WriterSunnie Heers: Lifestyle WriterStacey Shively: Street Style PhotographerRoger Talley: Writer, PhotographerAsia Thornton: Fashion World Writer

THIS MONTH

Models: Lashonza Featherston, Lastarza Featherston, Steven Strazzullo, Porcelain Rose, Karen Cano, Liberty Pfeffer

Photographers: Rebellious Freedom, Brie Seavey, Miguel Cortes, Robert John Kley, Roger Talley

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EDITORIAL

An Endless Summer

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THE NOVEMBER ISSUE

Local-Designer: Cierra Laidler

Amber Joy’s Pinup PageantFashion Fridays’ Hallow-eenBoulevard Mall Fashion Show

Fashion World: Jean Paul Gaultier

Street Style

Local-Boutique: Hipster Emporium

Lifestyle: Green Vegas

Lots of fashion happenings this fall. Let’s do a recap, shall we?

Starting with THE Las Vegas fashion moment of 2014: 15 year old Brendan Jordan’s Ga-Ga tribute at the grand opening of Downtown Summerlin, which went viral in a matter of days. Since then he has been on a whirlwind of fierceness, doing media appearances both locally

and nationally. Now, if only we could get our hands on him and play dress up.

And, of course, the aforementioned grand opening of Downtown Summerlin was also a big deal. Fireworks, fashion shows, and celebrity appearances were some of the highlights at-tendees enjoyed over the weekend of October 8-12. For a project whose prospects looked

dim since the real estate crash, it has certainly come through with a victory.

Speaking of projects, the word on the street is that there is an even bigger one brewing with Jack Kashani, one of the developers of the World Market Center. His plans to build the 2

million square ft. International Fashion Center, just south of Mandalay Bay, are in the works. Well, at least it appears that way. He has not been available for comment. Now, if only we

could get him to do an exclusive interview with us.

Okay...this is huge. Buffalo Exchange opened up a new location downtown on Main Street! Obviously the FFLV crew descended upon it like a flock of ravens to bask in Jeffrey Camp-bells, Versace, UNIF, Jeremy Scott, and of course, vintage. For another recycled fashion

spot, go around the corner to Reclaimed (1114 Casino Center), which hosts the Open Closet Project. You can literally walk in and exchange your clothing for whatever you fancy. And, while you are there, make some art too! The owners, Jen and Quency, will show you the

ropes.

Costume Couture was big in October, with several students from IADT debuting ultra spooky/glam pieces both at the David Tupaz Showroom as well as at the first ever runway show on East Fremont Street, which was produced by Olwen Zarlengo. Yes, Halloween is over, but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t wear costumes, think about them, or shoot in

them. It’s Las Vegas, we wear costumes here like other people wear track suits.

Now, off with you, FFLV-ers, go look through our November Issue, like everybody else has already done. We have some amazing things to look at.

“I didn’t get dressed like this to go unnoticed.”- Liberace

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Yours all the way there and back again,Catherine Treu, Founder/Artistic Director

Steven Strazzullo, Editor-in-Chief

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Presenting: Local Designer Cierra Laidler

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THEMOVIE STARCOLLECTION

Devoting herself to creating extravagant garments that are not only eco-friendly,

but also affordable, designer Cierra Laidler brings the Avant Garde through upcycling.

Photographed by Charles Henry

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Models Karen Cano + Liberty Pfeffer

“My favorite way to express my creativity is through fashion. It’s my pleasure to make treasure out of trash. Upcycling and using alternative materials is my true passion. I

strive to create pieces that are unique and innovative.”

Las Vegas is slowly, steadily, growing a commu-nity of fashion designers. Like any population in the seedling stage, a proper infrastructure needs to be established in order for it to flour-ish. Deborah Harris has made it her mission to make this happen by creating the Fashion Art-ists Guild, a non-profit community outreach for students and emerging designers whose career focus and endeavors lie within the arts of fashion.

Deborah and her sister and co-founder, Vashti Harris, were inspired to help on various projects with the fashion design programs at IADT (In-ternational Academy of Design Technology) and SWCTA (Southwest Career and Technical Acad-emy) in areas of sponsoring services for students and interning programs. Students began to open up about their needs and what they looked for-ward to having in Las Vegas in order to build suc-cessful careers as fashion desginers and artists.

“My sister and I started as local designers here in Las Vegas and ran a custom clothing business called Couture Slave”, says Deborah. “Over the past two years we’ve had the opportunity to set aside designing and work with other local de-signers at the high school, college level, and be-yond and truly look into the fashion design and arts community in Las Vegas. To our discovery, we’ve found raw, beautiful talent in our city.”

Looking to further help the community, they de-cided to start Fashion Artist Guild (FAGI), with efforts concentrated on placing local designers and fashion artists into sponsoring facilities and businesses that center around advanced educa-tion, boutique placement opportunities, mar-keting and branding mentoring, textile creation and manufacturing, showroom space sponsors and funding for product line manufacturing.

In October 2013, FAGI held their first kickstarter event entitled Next Top Stitch, where 25 local fashion designers competed for a scholarship package to help cultivate and further educate them about the fashion industry. The winning population of 4 are now working with the team of FAGI in order to seek community partners within Las Vegas that will help engage them in ac-tivity that will expand their career opportunities.

Future plans include programs involving spon-sorship from local businesses that would en-able designers to travel to the LA garment district to get materials, as well as opportu-nities for them to hose their product lines in local boutiques. This month will also be the start of an ongoing series of collabora-tions with our magazine to create and publish a high quality editorial for these individuals.

“We are also working with a local business owner who has graciously opened his doors to us and is allowing events to take place in his building free of charge for artists and designers wanting to hold private showings of their works, pop-up shops, business workshops with Fashion Poten-tial, etc.,” states Harris. “The programs that will be put into place once approval and commu-nity partner sponsors for 2015 come through (...) will benefit artists and designers greatly because their knowledge and hands on experi-ence in the industry will be broadened. Unfor-tunately we can’t disclose too much...don’t want to count chickens before they hatch, but it will be a complete joy to watch everything unfold.

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LAYING THE FOUNDATION: DEBORAH HARRIS, FOUNDER OF FASHION ARTIST GUILD INCORPORATED

Learn more about FAGI at:http://deborah-harris-91t4.

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A HAUTE

Decision

Fashion lovers every-where are shedding tears not only for the recent death of Os-car De La Renta, but also upon receiving the news that Pari-sian fashion designer Jean Paul Gault-ier has officially re-nounced his line of men’s and wom-en’s ready-to-wear.

The 62 year old designer has been consistently pushing out collections for the last 38 years, but claims that “the frenetic pace of collections doesn’t leave any freedom, nor the necessary time to find fresh ideas and innovate.” (Style.com) Instead he has chosen to fully devote his time to haute couture and perfumes. While the industry is constantly lifting, it does not seem far-fetched to consider the possibility that the demand of multiple collections a year (sometimes eight or more) can preclude designers from successfully creating pieces with the utmost integrity to their brand. In essence, it seems as though Gaultier is presenting a new face of fashion in the form of a rebirth of haute couture.

The House’s decision to leave RTW has sent a surge through the fashion industry, rais-ing the question, “Does fashion need to slow down?” Considering the immense attention to detail that it takes to successfully keep a pow-erhouse such as Jean Paul Gaultier thriving col-lection after collection, it is completely mad to fathom the idea of a designer presenting inno-vative clothing with such little time to prepare.

Typically a designer is expected to produce a Fall/Winter, Spring/Summer, Couture, and a Ready-to-Wear line every year. However, with that comes the insatiable pressure to do multiple collabora-tions, whether with shoes, jewelry, or most no-tably H&M lines. Creative director of Moschino, Jeremy Scott, has addressed the news amicably saying, “Fashion has sped up to an accelerated rate that’s nearly inhuman, and I think that at least if he wants to stop this and focus on couture and take a little time for his own life, then I think it’s quite beautiful.” (Style.com) Even Gareth Pugh encour-aged the news of Gaultier’s departure from RTW noting “I don’t necessarily agree that you should always feel the need to just keep doing something if you don’t want to do it. I think it’s a very brave decision for someone to go, ‘You know what? I’d rather do other things.’ He needs a life. We all need a life, and sometimes it can get a little bit much for everybody. I’m sure there’s a lot more reasons than that, so good for him.” (Style.com) By Asia Thornton

Rick Owens proves to be an exception, however, claiming that he loves the speed the industry is taking. It seems as though many designers have an unsaid agreement to not only accept but expect the high demands of forcing out multiple collections in establishing relevancy; never falling ignorant to the fact that their brand is on a constant upswing of needed new material. In regards to Gaultier’s decision, Owen states “Everybody gets to do it the way they want, and the fact that he decided he’s going to do it the way he wants-how radical can you be? He’s always been radical, and that’s even more radical.” (Style.com) At the end of the day, no matter how powerful someone is, you can only force so much talent before you lose the essence of the brand entirely-a designer’s worst nightmare.

“...the fact that he decided he’s going to do it the way he wants-how radical can you be? He’s always been radical, and that’s even more radical.”

FASHION WORLD

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Widow Den Boutique @widowden107 E Charleston Blvd, Suite 120A

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Looking retro can be tricky, but the ladies of Amberjoys Pinup Pag-eant nailed it. Want to join in the fun? Take a class at Amberjoys Vintage Closet... their style gu-rus offer anything and everything you might want to learn about creating that classic pinup look.

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EVENTS

Amber Joy’s PINUP PAGEANT

October 1, 2014

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Photos by Miguel Cortes of highonpixels.com

DAVID TUPAZ PRESENTS:

LVFDC hosted it’s first annual costume couture student design contest at their monthly Fashion Friday event. Three winners were chosen, with the first place receiving $500 in prizes and a mentorship with

David Tupaz Couture.

Learn more about Fashion Friday at Facebook.com/FashionFridayLV

FASHION FRIDAYHalloween Edition

Photos by Brie Seavey of soulsynergyimagery.com

EVENTS

BOULEVARD MALL BEGINS MONTHLY FASHION SHOW

SERIES

On Saturday October 4 the Boulevard Mall in Las Ve-gas kicked off the first of a planned series of monthly fash-ion shows featuring stores in the mall. They partnered with The Model Factory, which supplied all the models and the Mistress of Ceremonies Jennifer Meza for the event.

The fashion show, which began a little after 3:00 PM, at-tracted well over 100 people – an auspicious start that is considerably greater than the typical crowd at the Fashion Show Mall. The fashion show lasted over an hour and in all a total of nine shops contributed clothing and accessories for the show, which used dozens of Model Factory models.

There was, as you might expect in a mall show, a wide vari-ety in the outfits shown. They ranged from informal cloth-ing from M’s Clothing, Yazz and “family clothing store” Crazy Jeans, to hipper outfits for men from Urban Necessities and dressier menswear from Dapper Factory. Princesa showed party dresses for proms, pageants and quincenaras, while Ever provided more trendy but casual clothing for women.

Two of the notable shows were Flawless Fashion and Glama-zone. Flawless Fashion was introducing itself to the commu-nity – the store had not even opened yet (scheduled for October

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EVENTS

10). As befits an introduction, they put twice as many outfits on the runway as other stores, in two separate segments so the models could “recycle”. Co-owners Gabriela Piñon, in her early 20s, and her mother Bertha Velasco, together with Gabriela’s 15 yeae-old sister and her father all contribute to the selection of clothing and many types of accessories. Gar-briela tells us that her mother’s “motherly taste” and father’s “fashion taste of class for women”, together with the more trendy and contemporary aesthetic of the two daughters, leads to an eclectic collection that focuse on taste, trend, quality and class, at an affordable price: from 99 cents to $45.00.

The surprise was Glamazone, a jewelry store. Boulevard is an off-the-strip mall catering to local residents, not tourists with a wallet full of money to spend, so Glamazone special-izes in affordable jewelry. The priciest piece in the show was only $150, with many under $50. Normally jewelry does not show well on the runway, but Glamazone specializes in “pieces that make a statement”, not just pretty things to wear, and they stood out quite well for the fashion show audience.

STREET STYLE Downtown Summerlin

Amidst the chaos during the grand opening of Downtown Summer-lin, Stacey Shively was able to cap-ture the fashion spirit brought to the new shopping destination.

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STREET STYLEAlexandria Finley Frank Sidoris

Shorts + Bag - American ApparelLongsleeve Crop - ZaraShoes - Nordstrom

Longsleeve - Urban OutfittersJeans - Trash and VaudevilleBeanie - JC Rags Belt - All Saints

STREET STYLE Christina

Jeans - All SaintsGlasses - RaybanHat - Penny SkateboardBoots - Roam

Shirt - NSF

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Mariah Lewis-Briley, owner of R+D Hipster Emporium, has made it her career to give her customers something different. Nestled in the shopping district of Boca Park, the Hipster Emporium of-fers styles for men, women, children, and even decor choices. We sat down with Mariah to learn more about her boutique.

By Leticia Apablaza

Where did the idea for R+D Hipster Emporium come from?

I wanted it to be an entire shopping experience versus bland shop-ping. I didn’t want it to be specific to clothing, shoes; I wanted it to be an emporium feel.

Why did you go with the hipster theme?

Hipster plays into R and D, which is research and development, what’s next, what’s happening, what’s trending. I feel like this goes hand-in-hand. I am doing the research and development and I feel like that is what hipsters do as well. They want to see what is out there and trending. This is what relates to what we offer in the store, which is new fresh items that you don’t see or find every-where. Nothing is average, some things stand out one way or an-other. The store is a representation of what I have experienced, my travels, what I have seen, what my interest have been. Things that I am taken by, I want others to be taken by as well. People sometimes come in not to purchase but to be visually entertained.

How does someone become a hipster? Is it an atti-tude or a look?

I think it’s more of an attitude. Someone is willing to put them-selves out there, does not take themselves to seriously, have fun with their dress, have fun with their clothing, someone who wants to be involved with the newest and lasts gadgets and technology. They travel and music festival goers.

Tell me three cool things about R+D Hipster Empo-rium?

1. It’s not traditional decor. We are big with mixing the old with the new. You will find more exclusive brands here than any other store, other than on the strip.2. We sell items that are safe but not typical. 3. We have cute and funny gift items. Interesting gift cards, collec-tors editions. Stuff that makes you feel good.

What are the top three most popular items?

1. Socks 2. Liven Royal3. Stance

What is in season for the hipster this fall and win-ter?

Vests, 90’s grudge, plaid, flannel, destroyed denim, jogger, perfo-rated leather, leggings, and playful leggings for the kids.

For new arrivals + fashion tips, visit:

RDHIPSTER.COM

LOCAL BOUTIQUE

BY SUNNIE HEERSMODERNGIRLNUTRITION.COM

ShopSmallIf you’ve ever ordered from Zappos.com, visited a Patty’s closet, or picked up a Bon Breads loaf from Whole Foods, then you’ve had a taste of what Las Vegas companies can bring to the world. With local busi-nesses booming, there’s never been an easier way to promote entrepre-neurship and fellow Las Vegans. Here’s five you need to know about.

An amazing new juice bar that uses raw, organic, and mostly local produce to make their cold pressed juices. The Bee Legendary cinnamon spiced nut milk gives even the best coffee shop chai lattes a run for their money.

A sustainable flower delivery company started by Las Vegas native Christina Cica-tello and her husband John Bunch- order online or visit their adorable shop downtown.

Local and Low-cal? It’s easy to see why the juice bar turned healthy kitchen is so raved about.

A super cute, super affordable boutique started by ambitious 21 year-old Lauren Feather.

A healthier take on comfort food- Owner Reza Arshadi serves everything from vegetar-ian lasagna to a “Green eggs and Ham Flat-bread”.

LIFESTYLE

1. THE JUICE STANDARD

2. BUD N VINE

3. GREENS & PROTEINS

4. BEST KEPT SECRET BOUTIQUE

5. PRESTO CAFE

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Elegy for

Summer

Photographer: Charles HenryModel: Porcelain RoseSunglasses: Georginasasha.com

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So Long, Summer...

The

SockAffair

Are we forgetting that the sock can make or break an outfit? Orange Beld Socks puts their take on the foot-warmer this fall, pho-tographed by Robert John Kley.

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Boy Victor Kolyszko Girl Rachel Williams Makeup Malie Bello Hair Anna Marie Ramirez Styling Alainah Paul

ORANGE BELD SOCKS

Available online or in Stitched in the Cosmopolitan

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The collaborations of collaborations, and it happened right here in Las Vegas. We teamed up with the shoe company, YRU, Coterie, and Container Park’s own Kappa Toys to bring some color to Fall. Photographed by Rebellious Freedom

Models Steven Strazzullo Lashonza Featherston Lastarza Featherston Stylist Catherine Treu Asst. Stylist Asia Thornton

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