Brooklyn Fashion Week: Chike Mordi, Viva La Coco, Joanna Hawrot

Date: March 2.  Venue: Industry City Bush Terminal.  

Collection: Fall/Winter 2013.  

Showcase Lineup: Designers 1-3.

Eight artistically brilliant Designers came together on one stage, for the most intense runway experience ever.

CHIKE MORDI

Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Designer of Chike Mordi
Designer of Chike Mordi

Chike Mordi opened with a series of tribal prints fashioned in contemporary styles.

Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi

Chike Mordi 

Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi

Monochrome graced the catwalk with splashes of patterned color, leather and sequins.

Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi
Chike Mordi

Show-stopping gowns in an espresso leather suit and blackened fish scale.

The Chike Mordi woman channels her wild side with equal measurement to her graceful side, able to embrace bold textures and fabrics with an appreciation for silhouette-enhancing cuts.

VIVA LA COCO

Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
Designer of Viva La Coco: Racquel CoCo Mills
Designer of Viva La Coco: Racquel CoCo Mills

Viva La Coco impressed us with studded dresses, color-blocking patent leather separates and animal printed urban-wear design.

 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
Brian Bunn for  Viva La Coco
Brian Bunn for Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco

Practical and fun, this fuss-free line works for easy integration into your wardrobe, but don’t just take my word for it, ask the list of satisfied clients that include the likes of VH1 Mobwives Karen Gravano and Ramona Rizzo, and musical artists Waka Flocka, Jadakiss and Mya.

 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Viva La Coco
 Viva La Coco
Paulo DaCruz for Viva La Coco

JOANNA HAWROT 

Designers of Joanna Hawrot
Designers of Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot

Combining the fluid nature of futuristic fashion with the architectural craftsmanship found in art installation, comes Joanna Hawrot statement pieces, built to captivate and seduce. From work to play, you’re covered.

Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot

Work-friendly apparel include wrapped cardigans over draped skirts and harem pants, hook-n-eye blouses with harem pants, a quilted two-set blouse and skirt, and a quilted wrap dress with wide leather belt.

Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot
Joanna Hawrot (Models finale)

For fun, Janna Hawrot serves up caped, draped, knitted, leather and latex dresses, with a finale kicker; a caped leather-jersey hybrid blouse with long leather skirt.

Individuals seeking adventure and versatility will find themselves right at home with Joanna Hawrot(Please stay tuned for more coverage on Brooklyn Fashion Week until we reach our eighth Designer.)

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