Lady Gaga Buzzing in Black

London, England


Lady Gaga really knows how to make an entrance. Recently, she left a London hotel wear a white monochrome circle dress made by designer Liz Black. She came out resembling a nun. But, don’t let her appearance fool you, she is quite the trendy fashionistas who does not mind being bold or daring in her appearance. This Liz Black dress is minimal and stunning with a circular shape. The garment is also part of her Fall-Winter 2011 collection.

Designer Liz Black is a fashion fringe finalist. She maintains that Lady Gaga has always been an inspiration to her. Liz is truly moved a flattered that Gaga is wearing one of her garments in this years collection. This piece is from Liz Black’s debut collection which is inspired by a futuristic theme with minimal items.

FCM will continue to follow Liz Black as she ascends through the Fashion Fringe competition. We wish her the best of luck. I hope she wins the competition. Her new collection is very creative and wearable.


Azhar Harris

International Bridal Issue Coming Soon!

Here is a sneak preview of International Bridal Cover for the May 2011 issue. It is a double cover. The editorial is titled "Golden Bride" This issue features Italian Fashion Photographer Alessandro Mari. Others include Marco Bigotti , Model Ilaria Capponi, Makeup & Hair Giuseppe Bicceri, and Dresses Luca Rondoni-LR Design.

The issue hit newstands on May, 2011.


Azhar Harris

Valentino is VA Vroom

Valentino Fall 2011 collection is amazing. His brand continues to have the pulse of understanding the silhouette of the women’s body. This season he has designers Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli inspiring and leading the brand. They emphasize a light and demure look that is very feminine juxtaposing lace and sheer detailing.

The look is smart and mature. This collection also features the gauzy dresses which is the signature of these designers. But for the Valentino Fall collection, they expanded the pieces to have an airy look that mixes structured separates for day, floral printed gowns with different trend python accessories. Regardless of the style, an ethereal feel ran through the entire collection. The thick fur worn by Patricia Van Der Vliet and the laser cut leather skirt on Daphne Groeneveld was breathtaking.

Chiuri and Piccioli have the ability to take materials that dense and imbue juxtaposing them to lightness. Technique illustrates the strength of their powerful design signature. It also shows these designers enormous talent.

Azhar Harris

It’s Retro for fall 2011

Regardless of style and budget, the staple fashion accessory is beauty. Clothing constantly changes, beauty trends have the tendency to last longer. In fact, beauty trends often go beyond the normal trends evolving into one’s personal style. Fall 2011 does not disappoint. The 2011 collections are beauty’s inspired that are wearable and adaptable. The beauty trend is ‘90s inspired with afresh, modern and updated twist.

Retro beauty is the recurring theme, but each designer must recreate this style to make it appealing to a modern audience. The fall 2011 catwalks had a strong showing of retro-inspired beauty that resembled the ‘60s in New York fashion week. The retro theme then moved on to the European fashion shows. The retro theme is eclectic with mod and flower power inspirations and ranging from ‘40s and ‘50s glamour to ‘90s grunge.

The most prominent retro look of the season was Peter Philips for Jil Sander. His retro beauty look very polished and controlled reminding you of Alfred Hitchcock’s stunning iconic leading ladies like Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, and Tippi Hedren. Philips brilliantly creates this pristine look resulting in a flawless demi-matte complexion. Peter uses a cool shade of aqua eyeliner across the eyelid, finished off with perfect lashes and impeccably groomed eyebrows. The look is accentuated with red lips. Hair is coiffed and perfectly lacquered. Diane Von Furstenberg has a 50s chic look. Gucci had‘70s twist on ‘40s glamour .The look consisted of metallic doe-eyed lids with exaggerated lashes and deep burgundy stained lips. Then we have the most popular retro beauty trends a modern soft slept-in look reminisce of ‘60s sex-kitten. This look was seen at Carolina Herrera, Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana shows.

Azhar Harris

Model on the Move: February-March 2011

This month’s cover Model Kiersten Brada is a ferocious model. She is only 17 years old.

This girl has that it factor of confidence
and talent.

Currently, she is represented by Ford Models
in Los Angeles.

Kiersten can transform herself into
any character effortlessly in front of the camera. According to FCM photographer Gail Bowman, Kiersten needs little direction. Her energy just flows from there. She also display s a full range of facial emotion at a moments notice.

She moves her body gracefully resembling an experienced model. I am in awe of her talent and charisma.

Kiersten has a passion for modeling. This model really loves being in front of the camera. Looking at the pictures, the camera also loves Kiersten too. She is an extremely hard working model who is very focused and driven. What next for the fashion superstar? Acting or Victoria’s Secret? Only Kiersten knows. What ever she decides, FCM will be there to capture the spectacular moment.

Please take the time to check out Kiersten in our February Issue. You can see this issue by clicking on the banner Keirsten on the cover below.

Photo Credits:

Gail Bowman (Photographer) http://www.gailbowmanphotography.com
Char Sanchez (Hairstylist) http:// www.charhairandmakeup.com/
Flora Wade (Make-up) http://www.florawade.com/
Daniel Magana (Fashion Designer) http://www.danielmagana.com/
Kiersten Brada (Model) http://www.fordmodels.com


Azhar Harris