PFW 2011 Wrap Up - Fri., Oct 7
Amai Unmei
Collier
Ms Wood
Seth Aaron
Stephanie D Couture
-Sarah Kiley
PFW 2011 Featured Designer: Amai Unmei
Known for simplicity, clean lines, and rich eclectic colors, amai unmei updates traditional classics with modern fit and impeccable style.
amai unmei can be found in the Nob Hill District of Portland, 2275 NW Johnson St, online at amaiunmei.com, as well as throughout the US in high end boutiques and specialty shops.
Amai Unmei will be launching a Spring/Summer 2012 Collection at Portland Fashion Week on Friday, October 7th
Doors @ 6pm / Show seating @ 8pm
5555 N. Channel Ave., Swan Island
Portland, OR 97217
PFW Designers S/S 11 Lines: In Stores Worldwide.
Let me bring you back… back to early October 2010… back to the event that is easily the best week in fashion Portland sees each year… obviously… I’m talking about Portland Fashion Week. Five days of local, national, and international designers unveil their Spring/Summer 2011 lines to myriad boutique owners, celebrities and buyers aplenty. Each night is capped with an exclusive late night blockbuster of an after party where people in the know talk about their “must-haves” for the warm weather that’s sure to come once the long rainy season has ended. Well, hold on to your hat because it’s nearly March and the Spring/Summer 2011 lines we’ve been waiting for are here! PFW 2010 Designers are selling their wears all over the world and below is a list telling you where to get them. Check it out for yourself.
-Bree Perry.
Amai Unmei. Such a sweet, sweet destiny.
Allison Covington is the creative inspiration behind Amai Unmei. Since 2006 she has been producing easy to wear frocks from her studio right here in Portland. Her use of silky fabrics mixed with bold prints, constructed in time-honored silhouettes all add up to garments that speak to the fashionable sophisticate.
Included in her collections are throwbacks to the 1960’s day dress, blouses kissed with kimono inspiration, bold and chunky jewelry and even make-your-teeth-hurt sweet wedding dresses.
Amai Unmei’s 2009 appearance at Portland Fashion Week included an impressive showing of garments. For me, the appearance of delicate sheers and lovely lace overlays, balanced by the aforementioned bold patterns and solid black detailing, were among the standout looks. Check it out for yourself, on Portland Fashion Week’s YouTube channel.
-Bree
Amai Unmei will be showing at PFW on Friday, October 8th.
Portland. Move Fashion. Forward.
