Geek Chic featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Carmen Marc Valvo, a New York-raised designer, dipped his toe into nerd-chic in his Fall 2008 runway show when he sent 'BUtterfield 8' inspired dual-satin gowns down the runway with 'Revenge of the Nerds' glasses. And boy did we notice. The juxtaposition of Buddy Holly specs with his red carpet classic Hollywood design fused fashion classicism with the look of unorthodox intellectualism. more...
New York Fashion Week Spring 2008 :: Carmen Marc Valvo featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

For Mr. Valvo's Spring 2008 show he drew his inspiration from the exquisiteness of sea life. With color choices of Sand, Chocolate, Shell and a wonderfully iridescent Cerulean, this presentation offered an introspective peek at how Mr. Valvo's aquatic inspirations took form. [Kelley Quan] more...
New York Fashion Week Fall 2007:: Carmen Marc Valvo featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Is there a new creative director at Carmen Marc Valvo? Possibly...but a personnel shift is not the point of interest, instead our eager eyes are poised on bringing Carmen Marc's dramatic effects into the everyday pants suit, versatile winter coats, and the boundless beauty of the short dress. With gloves, accessories, smart voluminous pants and fur scarves, you can bring a little Valvo in without the floor length occasion. You no longer need a red carpet to wear a Valvo. All you need besides cash money is really good taste. [Xenia Viray] more...
New York Fashion Week Spring 2007 :: Carmen Marc Valvo featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Carmen Marc Valvo has always designed evening wear that takes us to a place of repose, no matter what the occasion. One of the most innovative treatments on some of the looks was the layering of a silk satin organza in a way that was reminiscent of the layering of rose petals in bloom. You might imagine that it would be bulky, but no, the fabric was delicate enough to mould onto the form and flow with its natural movements. As always, Carmen Marc Valvo has delivered a substantial array of lovely celebrity-worthy gowns and day wear to make us all happy and content. [Kelley Quan] more...
New York Fashion Week Fall 2006 :: Carmen Marc Valvo featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Clean lines, a monochromatic palette, and play with geometry made Valvo a soldier marching to his own beat. The gowns were delicate and showed off collar bones and backs, with deep V-necks surprising us as the models disappeared. more...
New York Fashion Week Scrapbook Part 2 featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Introducing a new multimedia feature, the ZOOZOOM click-drag scrapbook. Explore the latest spring fashions from New York Fashion Week, move and arrange the pictures to create your own scrapbook then print your creation. it's a whole new level of interactivity, featuring Marc Jacobs, Zac Posen, Kenneth Cole, Bill Blass and many many more. Photography by David McIntyre. New York Fashion Week Scrapbook, Part 2 more...
New York Fashion Week Part 3 featuring Carmen Marc Valvo

Photologue: The fashion and the people who make it.
Makeup, Hair, Change Catwalk, Change, Catwalk Soda, Taxi, "Hi How Are You" Makeup, Late, Super Late Catwalk, Flash-Flash Change, Catwalk, Taxi Makeup, Hair, Change Catwalk, Champagne Party, Party... more...