Vantan Tokyo, not a fashion label but esteemed design school (think Parsons of Japan), brought a few young designers stateside to present their collections in front of a packed house for the first time ever at New York Fashion Week. The result was a pleasing assortment of raw craftsmanship from four promising talents.

Although each segment had moments that screamed “senior thesis project,” the collections overall exhibited forward thinking aesthetics and strong points of view. The work of Yuya Kubohara — a 22-year-old wunderkind — stood out with quilted color block bomber jackets, geo knits, and unique prints recalling the best of Proenza Schouler.

Up and coming designers at there best.

Video & Edit: Othello Banaci
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Carolina Herrera Spring Summer 13 | Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York | Fashionizer.tv

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Ellery & Christopher Esber S13 | Mercedes Benz Fashion Week New York | Fashionizer.tv

It was so amazing to be in New York during fashion week and by surprise find out that Australian fashion brands were hitting the Big Apple and putting on a show at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. I couldn’t have been more proud! I love watching our beautiful brands make it internationally. And what a great show it was… the collaboration to put on two designers in the one room was great and the work - AMAZING! I interview Kym Ellery and Christopher Esber and foundout more about how they got to show in NY and what the inspiration for their collections were… Check out our footage and enjoy! x

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Young Australian fashion house, Bless’ed Are The Meek, presented a fresh collection for their Spring Summer 12/13 range at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in Sydney. We capture the highlights and interview the designers, Maria and Tarek, after the show. Enjoy x

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Camilla Spring Summer 2012/2013 called “Gypset” featured at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia - Print Clash & Colour Colour Colour! Absolutely gorgeous!!  

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Aurelio Costarella SS212/13 Collection & Interview at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia. A beautiful feminine collection with lace hand made from raffia and feathers that softened and created a whimsical story in every piece. A true master at his work! 

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