Sidewalk Catwalk NYC

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 5:20pm

Here is a bit more background on the event. This summary is from a pamphlet that is available near the mannequin catwalk. The event is presented by LF USA and is a one of a kind public art exhibit, created by the Fashion Center BID and featuring the work of New York City's top fashion designers (note, the pamphlet says "top fashion designers", however, the Fashion Industry Network did not judge... I bet their are some better designers in our NY Fashion Group). The exhibition is free to the public all summer long in the heart of New York City's Fashion District.

The event is from June 24, 2010 to September 3rd, 2010. The sidewalk catwalk is offering the artistic interpretations of a fashion industry icon - the mannequin - by 30 of New York's leading designers and two student design teams (that is cool that they let the students join in the fun). The exhibit showcaes custom-built mannequins, displayed runway-style down Broadway from Times Square to Herald Square. Each mannequin modeling a bold, one of a kind manifestation of its designer's artistic vision.

You can learn more at the Sidewalk Catwalk website.

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 5:25pm

Here is an example of one of the mannequins along with two young ladies posing along side.

I think that these mannequins are a fashion bloggers dream come true. Great photo opportunities...

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 6:31pm

WOW, what amazing luck I have. I think that I snapped this photo of the actual designers of this mannequin. These two lovely ladies may be Emily Saunders and Niyati Karwat from Parsons The New School For Design. What amazing random luck... I took this picture as I was running to catch the bus on June 24, 2010. I am so excited that I actually captured a picture of the mannequin with the actual designers. How cool is that?? I wish I had told them that they should join the Fashion Industry Network... If anyone knows them, ask them to stop by and tell us about their experience during the creation of the mannequin and garment.

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Permalink Reply by Emily Saunders on July 8, 2010 at 5:01pm

Hiya - i was wandering around cyberspace and I found your mention of our mannequin - this is indeed a picture of me (right) and the lovely Niyai Karwat (left). Thanks for the shout out! It's been a very exciting time for both of us!
I just posted a bunch of pictures and a little about our process on my blog:

www.ishouldcoco.tumblr.com

All the best,
Emily

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 8, 2010 at 8:13pm

It is really amazing how the internet works.. I take a random picture in one of the largest cities in the world. I post it online and then a few days later, the person that I took the picture of finds my website. Makes the world seam small... Anyway, very glad that you found the Fashion Industry Network. If you are interested, please share your thoughts with us regarding your experience with this project. You can either write something here in this section, or you can use the blog feature in your profile. For example, how were you selected to design one of the mannequins?

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 5:30pm

How well do you think these fashionable creations will hold up in New York City??? Will the weather and the tourists take their toll on the designs.. I have not personally seen anyone touching the mannequinns, but my guess is that some people can not resist. Here is the only sign of damage I have seen thus far. I took this photo yesterday. Scratch on the designers mannequin and missing hat.

Here is what the mannequin looked like on June 24th. Actually, maybe that scratch was always on the mannequinns left shoulder. Possibly, the strap was covering it...

Do you think that more signs of damage or theft will appear before the event ends in September?
Will the designers be making continuous repairs and adjustments?

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 5:51pm

Here is a design that is high maintenance. This particular design appears to have real flowers. If you look at this photo, you will see the tupes are filled with water. I wonder how often they plan to change the flowers. Possibly, fake flowers will replace the real ones in time. Long time between now and September third when this party is over...

Note: I took this photo this morning around before the heat of the day. I wonder what the flowers looked like at the end of the day.

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 6, 2010 at 8:50pm

Actually, I am not sure if the flowers are real or fake. Possibly they are fake flowers, but still set in water. Maybe I should sniff them tomorrow...

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 6:04pm

Today I noticed another side of fashion.. The back side.. Possibly, they should have given lady liberty some patriotic shorts or flag underwear.

You can see a better shot of this patriotic mannequin in the photos section.

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on July 1, 2010 at 6:25pm

There are 32 fashion designer mannequins on display as part of the Sidewalk Catwalk. Here are the names behind the designs. In fairness, I am not sure if these people actually did all the work to design the mannequins or if they pawned it off to their staff. I assume the designers had at least been involved in the final approval process. Possibly, not all of these designers had actually been out on the street bolting down their own creations... Really not sure.. Anyway, here is a list of the designers making the headlines...

Christopher Ciaccia and Ariel Penzer (Students at Fashion Institute of Technology)
Emily Saunders and Niyati Karwat (students from Parsons The New School for Design)
Victor Alfaro
Badgley Mischka
John Bartlett
Thom Browne
Stephen Burrows
Kenneth Cole
Maria Cornejo
Carlos Falchi
Prabal Gurung
Tommy Hilfiger
Betsey Johnson
Norma Kamali
Donna Karan
Naeem Khan
Michael Kors
Nanette Lepore
Adam F. Lippes
Catherine Malandrino
Nicole Miller
Isaac Mizrahi
Rebecca Moses
Rachel Roy
Jill Stuart
Elie Tahari
Rebecca Taylor
Yeohlee Teng
Isabel Toledo
Carmen Marc Valvo
Diane Von Furstenberg
Jason Wu

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Permalink Reply by Maryanne on July 3, 2010 at 8:46pm

yes ive heard about it, haven't had a chance to see them yet.
hopefully in the next week or so.
most new yorkers in the garment district who enjoy that bit of sunshine in the park outside macy's wouldn't destroy the mannequins.
and i would hope that no tourist wants a 'souvenir'.

In a statement, Fern Mallis (a chairperson for the project, in addition to being the senior vice president of IMG Fashion) said that the "groundbreaking, outdoor, public runway is destined to become New York City's major tourist attraction this summer." Considering the location and the spectacle, we just might agree.
In a statement, Fern Mallis ,a chairperson for the project, said that the "groundbreaking, outdoor, public runway is destined to become New York City's major tourist attraction this summer." Considering the location and the spectacle, we just might agree.

There was no way to really showcase the idea that this is the home of American fashion, this is what we do here," says Barbara Randall, president of the Fashion Center BID.
"We wanted something that would bring people to the neighborhood and articulate who and what we are. So we came up with a mannequin parade," said Randal


"Sidewalk Catwalk," presented by the company LF USA,

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Permalink Reply by Apparel1 on August 31, 2010 at 9:08pm

Today August 31st (in the morning), I noticed all of the mannequins gathered into one location. I assume this was done in preparation for them to be removed from the street. According to the flier that I previously picked up near the mannequins, the event was supposed to end on September 3rd. I wonder if their has been a change in plans. Anyway, I did not check this evening to see if they were fully removed. However, as of this morning they were definately not in their original locations.

This is a picture I took with my iphone today August 31, 2010 of the Sidewalk Catwalk (new mannequin location for that moment).

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