Home Designers and Show Info Press Sponsors Contact Us Show Photos NEW! BFF Editorial Shoot Join our Mailing List: For Updates on Show Info including special promotions and events.      Sponsored by	Sept '09 Show Program September 18th, Friday +AA- www.plusaanegative.com Andrew Lane and Andres Gonzalez, former head designers of Donna Karan lingerie and Vera wang sleepwear are now launching a daywear line with “intimate” touches. Styles that can travel the city morning, noon, and night; comfortable enough to get your morning coffee, stylish enough to wear out for dinner, and delicate enough for an evening in. +AA- combines high end jerseys with rich cottons and beautiful silks. JAMES YOEST www.jamesyoestdesigns.com James Yoest's designs encapsulate sustainability, and social awareness, implementing concepts such as unorthodox recycled materials e.g. parachutes, organic fabrics, and organic dying. James recently graduated from the Academy of Art University and has shown in Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week's student show in New York.  JADE www.jadechiu.com Jade Chiu has worked for such labels as Anna Sui, L.A.M.B. and Diane von Furstenberg. Now launching her own line of accessories and basics, her inspiration is derived from a fusion of Chinese culture and Western style. The theme of this collection is animal inspired from the Chinese zodiac. ANDOHA Thomas Ando-Hart, native New Yorker designing menswear and womenswear, finds inspiration across American and Japanese culture. The collection is comprised of denim, knits, wools and is both innovative and nostalgic. KALLISTI www.kallistifashion.com Kallisti body chains are designed to adorn and flatter the body while making a statement effortlessly. Each design can be worn multiple ways, and can complement an outfit unlike other accessories. The concept is founded on creating bold designs composed of minimal elements to make strong, edgy patterns with careful attention to how they drape on the body. Live Afterparty Performance by Beaty Brothers at midnight. September 19th, Saturday Special appearance by visual artist Olek. LINNEY WARREN Linney is a new designer starting her first collection with party dresses which are feminine, elaborate, with special attention to details. Her current collection is floral and sculptural. Linney has worked for DVF, Marc Jacobs, and is currently working on a collaboration with a costume designer. MAIRA SANTOS HOUCK Maira is a Brazilian designer who has been featured in the Fusion Fashion Show- FIT vs Parsons March ’09 with honorable mention. Maira currently has a collection of women's ready to wear, and sportswear- embracing sophistication, while pushing the envelope with the use of volume and color. TAR AND FEATHER www.tarandfeatherdesign.com Tar and Feather is exploring a new market for a cutting-edge style of clothing. Mixing D.I.Y. sensibility with deconstructionism, the result is clothing that's edgy, architectural, and transitional. They approach their designs with the dichotomy of being ornate yet practical, stuctural but soft, mixing casual and dressy fabrics, bold and faded colors. KELLY FASHION www.kellyfashion.net Kelly Dempsey is a young, self-taught designer from Boston. She has shown at NY Fashion Week as well as in shows all over the East coast. Kelly Fashion plays with color and texture; she is known for her fun and colorful cocktail dresses, and creates original pieces with vintage fabrics. Live Afterparty Performance by Mixel Pixel at midnight.