We asked young creatives working in the fashion industry to recount their Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week experiences. Each journal entry tells a different perspective; sharing the good, the bad, the exhausting and fabulous moments that is fashion week. We’d like to introduce you to Jared.

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As Editor in Chief of a fairly new fashion blog, lowefactor, this past New York fashion week was my team and I’s first experience of the rush and chaos that fashion entails. We covered 13 major shows including: Carlos Campos, Concept Korea, Monique Lhuillier, Simon Spurr, Loden Dager, Temperley London and The Blonds.

The scenes were chaotic. There were celebrities, plenty of bubbly and mobs of photogs. Yet there was one moment that was endearing. I got to sit behind none other than the devil or high priestess of fashion herself, Anna Wintour, at the Simon…

Fall/Winter 2010 Makeup How-to: Lanvin

A makeup series by: Kristin Gallegos

The F/W 2010 look at Lanvin was very strong.  It consisted of a dark black and glittery gold eye.  The skin is pale and even while the lip is neutral but not completely pale. This look channels rock icon, Joan Jett.

1. Start by prepping the skin with moisturizer.…

We asked young creatives working in the fashion industry to recount their Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week experiences. Each journal entry tells a different perspective; sharing the good, the bad, the exhausting and fabulous moments that is fashion week. The first in this series features David Roberts brother to artist Danny Roberts.

My brother Danny and I rather overslept on Saturday morning as we went out with…

The Allied eye takes a peek at some of the inspired and inspiring appearances of New York Fashion Week.

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All photos were snapped and solely owned by Allied staff member Paul Wax. Please visit his site for a complete collection of his work.

Fall/Winter 2010 Makeup How-to: Proenza Schouler

A makeup series by: Kristin Gallegos

The look at Proenza’s F/W 2010 fashion show , was a pale matte face.  Nothing on the eyes and a dark wine, matte lip.  Doing a dark lip is a big statement. This look is reminiscent of 90′s…

Fall/Winter 2010 Makeup How-to: Miu Miu

A makeup series by: Kristin Gallegos

The look at Miu Miu was very interesting and colorful.  This is definitely a runway look but you can be inspired by it to create a look that is more wearable.  I feel like its a futuristic yet…

Danny Roberts is a name that is notoriously synonymous with fashion illustration. The young innovator has designed a lookbook for the Academy of Art Senior Show during Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week and additionally had the pleasure of working on numerous collaborations including Forever 21 and Donna Karan . His latest major project is with the W Hotel for Fashion’s Night Out NYC.

AS: What was it like designing the lookbook for the Academy of Art Senior Show for New York Fashion Week?

Danny: It was a really exciting…

The brilliant Timo Weiland brings us his newest wallet and passport collection full of more 3D effects, international maps and sassy collaborations. Henry Hargreaves uses his photographic edge partnering with the sensational chicness of  the super slim timo! to present boobs (with the help of mini 3D glasses).  Graphic artist,…