Vassilios Kostetsos, Fall 2010. Photo by Stevyn Llewellyn

Modern Glossy’s Maria Giannakakis interviews Vassilios Kostetsos during fashion week in New York. Watch the exclusive video interview backstage and the runway show below.

Designer Vassilios Kostetsos frequently turns to his heritage for inspiration, as he did for Fall/Winter 2010. With his muse being the greek drama Antigone, Vassilios brought forth a sexually driven collection with strong undertones of love and war…read the entire review and see photos from the event here.

Designer Marcy Clark from the brand Shauntelé , is interviewed by Modern Glossy’s own Maria Giannakakis. Her collection is described as Alluring and flattering, creating a sophisticated balance between elegance and femininity. Her newest line is inspired by the artist Henri Rousseau, and Miss Josephine Baker. Shauntelé has tailored Jessica Simpson and Judy Reyes, and recently participated in the design competition Style Wars. She is a part of our ongoing series on Showroom New York, the collective dedicated to maintaining the Garment District in New York. Watch the exclusive interview filmed by Stevyn Llewellyn below.

Visit Shauntele here.

Dres, 2010

Dres Sport is a juxtaposition of luxurious fabrics with industrial materials. Their signature Lion symbol is prominent on their original clutches, and the signature rubber bottomed totes and bags are all entirely hand made. Dres was formerlly a ready-to-wear designer, showing several times at Mercedez Benz Fashion Week in Los Angeles and New York. Dres won the Independent handbag designer award for the “Best Green Handbag” in 2009. His designs have been featured in Vogue, WWD, Marie Claire, and The View. Modern Glossy’s own Maria Giannakakis has an exclusive interview with Dres at Showroom New York. Watch the interview filmed by Stevyn Llewellyn below.

© Dres, 2010

Visit Dres online store here.

Gina DeSilva Collection © Gina DeSilva 2010

Modern Glossy’s Maria Giannakakis had the pleasure of discussing designer Gina DeSilva’s fall 2010 collection at Showroom New York. Gina speaks about her inspiration, as well as winning the Supima design competition. DeSilva has been featured in notable publications such as Style.com, and the Daily.

Gina Desilva’s luxurious designs and exceptional talent make her a designer to watch. Visit her online here.

Watch the video below filmed by Stevyn Llewellyn

Gina DeSilva Fall 2010 collection © Gina DeSilva 2010

At Venexiana the main attraction was stunning floor length ballgowns that where tiered, pleated, fishtailed, and adorned with appliques, crystals and big satin bows. The color palette was very deep and saturated, enhanced with bold statement jewelry. Designer Kati Stern played with volumes, high necklines, backless pieces and different patterns that evoked an old Hollywood glamor feel. — Maria Giannakakis
Photos By Stevyn Llewellyn