"Nothing can silence me anymore." -Ekaterina Estes
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SIES MARJAN: THE NEW FASHION BRAND /
By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram @skybfree)
Sies Marjan, the new fashion brand based in New York, is the center of attention because, as expected, it dominated NY’s street style during this past fashion week. Make yourself familiar now, as we’ll only be seeing more of Sies Marjan during the upcoming international fashion weeks.
Sander Lak is the 32-year-old Dutch designer responsible for Sies Marjan. He worked in the ateliers of Balmain, Marc Jacobs, and 3.1 Philip Lim before he became head of design for Dries van Noten.
Lak is certainly not afraid of color, print, or luxury. The use of bold colors, haute couture methods, optimal fabrics and artistry are basically synonymous with Sies Marjan collection. I see why everyone likes him so much!
Sies Marjan is the grouping of Lak’s parents’ names, as he wanted to pick something personal, yet still slightly obscure. The young designer explains, “I have no interest in fame or anything that would distract me really from the job that I love doing with people that I surround myself with. It’s about that, it’s about the work we all do together.” Selflessness and modesty in the fashion industry? Now I like him even more.
You can purchase Sies Marjan from the European website: matchesfashion.com.
Sneak Peek - Next Issue's Spotlight Feature /
By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)
During NYFW I had the pleasure of meeting with fellow artist/photographer, Chad Cosper. As we walked through Soho in downtown Manhattan, he shared a project with me. It’s called “Climbing Walls,” and features Kentucky-residing Ekaterina Estes as the model. She is also officially the next “Spotlight Model” in MFM’s October issue, explained in a brief, yet powerful blurb that was also contributed by friend and artist, Chad Cosper:
“Deep in the heart of Bluegrass Country, lie remnants of America's darker past. Remains of 200 year old, ‘slave walls’ adorn the Kentucky landscape and serve as reminders of slave culture in the deep south. In the 1800's, black slave laborers became expert craftsmen in the art of building these beautiful fences with skills learned from Irish Immigrants. Although slavery was outlawed in America in the 1860's, it remains as one of our fastest growing epidemics. The global rise of human trafficking for the purposes of forced labor and sexual exploitation enslave an estimated 27 million people across the globe. Kentucky model, Ekaterina Estes is bringing awareness to these issues. Ekaterina was born in Russia, in a rundown shack, to an alcoholic mother. At two days old she was left on the doorstep of a Russian orphanage. Although cared for, Ekaterina would later learn that other children in her orphanage generally faced one of two fates in life. Children were either adopted, or were released to the streets at 13 years old where most were bought and sold on the black-market and became victims of human trafficking. Fortunately, Ekaterina was adopted by a loving American family. Although life here in America hasn't been perfect, Ekaterina beat the odds, and escaped becoming a statistic. For many people around the world, the issue of human trafficking is very real. For more information about modern day slavery and how you can help in the fight, visit www.beautifuldream.tv or www.A21.org .”
I cannot wait to share more of Ekaterina's inspirational story with all of you. Be sure to check out the full feature in the next issue of McGlory Fashion Magazine.
Off-The-Runway: NYFW Street Style /
By: Sky Braun, MFM Editor/Writer, (Instagram: @skybfree)
As Spring 2017’s NYFW comes to an end, one can’t help but yearn for more! From the cobblestone streets of Soho to the edge of Manhattan’s piers, industry and everyday people were strutting their stuff!
Upon the commencement of this NYFW and every one before it, “street-style stars” donned their looks-of-the-day with the same sense of detail and confidence gracing the catwalks.
As these influencers arrived on the scene/sidewalks of New York City, Vogue’s resident photographer, Phil Oh, captured everything from graphic tops to sheer frocks.
Scroll to see our favorite street-style looks from Spring '17 New York Fashion Week:
