fashion shows

Christian Siriano describes his spring collection as a "psychedelic hallucination of what's inside my fantasy greenhouse."

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 12, 2017

New York Fashion Week (Men's) picks up where the women's clothing industry left off, with designers like Maryland's David Hart and Stevie Boi addressing social issues through their collections.

By John-John Williams IV

Jul 12, 2017

Annapolis native Christian Siriano was one of the New York Fashion Week designers to use his show as a political statement.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 15, 2017

Annapolis native Christian Siriano was one of the New York Fashion Week designers to use his show as a political statement.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 15, 2017

The show featured 14 senior designers from the program who showcased their individual 18 piece collections.

This spring, bridal dresses will stand out with sparkle and elaborate beading; 3D floral appliques; color and larger-than-life ballgown skirts. Brides will have daring choices — with plunging necklines and off-the-shoulder looks — and convenient options for separates and conversion dresses.

By John-John Williams IV

Oct 12, 2016

Under Armour presented its first New York Fashion Week collection Thursday when it unveiled Under Armour Sportswear, its fashionable take on performance wear.

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 21, 2016

This season, the top trend of New York Fashion Week was not a type of clothing or a favorite hue or fabric. Inclusion took center stage.

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 14, 2016

Health and beauty apps enter local market, where some providers had already established on-demand services

See video from the Christian Siriano x Lane Bryant fashion show in New York City

By John-John Williams IV

May 13, 2016

Alex Medeiros walked up to the catwalk in a black tux and yellow vest. Modeling might not have been his first choice, but Medeiros wanted to help out with the fashion show that was organized in honor of his sister.

Here's what to expect from designers at New York Fashion Week's fall 2016 shows and presentations.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 11, 2016

When David Hart set out to cast his fall and winter menswear collection this month in New York, he knew black models would be key to the show. Hart, a white fashion designer originally from Severna Park, showcased a collection inspired by 1960s jazz — the era of John Coltrane and Miles Davis — and cast exclusively black models for the presentation.

By John-John Williams IV

Feb 11, 2016

Menswear designer David Hart is putting the finishing touches on his 22-piece collection inspired by the blue note jazz era. But first, he has to deal with after-effects of Winter Storm Jonas.

By John-John Williams IV

Jan 27, 2016

Fashion show celebrates the work of Tech Center students in the fashion and textiles program at the school.

Christian Siriano knows the importance of seizing an opportunity. Maybe that's why his schedule leading up to the debut of his spring-summer collection at New York Fashion Week appeared so frenetic.

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 23, 2015

Deron Shields, who is pursuing a degree in fashion design at the Art Institute in New York City, is one of 12 designers chosen to showcase their designs during the annual Art Institute runway show.

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 9, 2015

Here's a preview of what to expect from some well-known designers, including two with Maryland ties -- Christian Siriano and Stevie Boi.

By John-John Williams IV

Sep 9, 2015

Sunshine King's "Notice Me Tour" fashion show was about offering designers and models — many of whom have spinal cord injuries — a sense of normalcy.

By Catherine Rentz

Sep 5, 2015

China Cross, 16, walked down an aisle at the Zigler Hospitality Center at the Brethren Service Center in New Windsor, beaming shyly as those in the audience snapped photos with cellphone cameras.

Guys, get ready for lace collars, sheer shirts and an occasional dress or skirt. Men's fashion designers are taking a more androgynous approach to their offerings this year.

By John-John Williams IV

Jul 22, 2015

Events at the Reisterstown Senior Center

Events at the Reisterstown Senior Center in Reisterstown

The alumni of Howard High know how to throw a party. Especially those "wild and crazy" kids from the classes of 1955 through 1958.

Congratulations to the Cyclones volleyball team, based out of the Gary Arthur Community Center in Glenwood, which recently won second place, earing a silver medal, during the Velocity Invitational Tournament.

The Glenwood Middle School Leo Club's annual bike drive will be Saturday, May 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the middle school parking lot. Bicycles in any condition will be collected and donated to Bikes for the World.

'Aida' coming to Westminster High School stage as spring musical

events at Howard county senior centers

List of events scheduled around the Cherrybration Day celebration.

Stylist Nicole Conway of Baltimore Spa and Salon at the Ritz-Carlton Residences has come up with five styles for the season that will keep you ahead of the curve. Conway worked some of the fashion shows at the most recent New York Fashion Week, including for designers Clover Canyon, Hood By Air and Thom Browne.

By John-John Williams IV

Mar 26, 2015

When Tamara Medeiros lost her 16-year-old daughter in a car accident, she found a way to turn something tragic into an opportunity to help others. On March 20, she is inviting members of the community to join her in that effort by attending the Fashion for All Stages of Life fashion show and tea at the Career and Technology Center in Westminster.

Prom Fashion Show at 7 p.m. Jan. 26 at South Carroll High School Performing Arts Theater to benefit school's instrumental music program

Crops, cutouts and colors march down the aisle for spring

By John-John Williams IV

Nov 6, 2014

The Annapolis-native has positioned himself among the world's top designers. And now he takes on the additional hat of judge on "Project Runway: Threads," a spin-off of "Project Runway" that focuses on young, aspiring designers. The show premiers Oct. 23 at 10:30 p.m. on Lifetime.

The ladies are back from the Sunshine State and instead of bringing sunshine to New Jersey they brought storms.

Leslye Solomon gains a following at Woolstock Knit & Sew, the shop she runs in Glyndon that offers supplies and hands-on instruction in knitting and sewing.

As a parade of designers and artisans swirls around him, Brian Keegan is an island of calm and a rock of assistance. He answers the telephone, keeps track of who comes and goes, replaces a few lightbulbs. It's his job for two months a year, and he loves it.

Bobbi Jo Bass, a Jarrettsville-based hair stylist, made the cut, literally, after she got picked to help make over the models at New York's high-profile Fashion Week.

Being part of the Southwest Area Park Modelers club provides its members a place to share their passion and appreciation for aviation, which they will soon share with the public at their annual Charm City Fly-in event to be held Friday, Sept. 26 through Sunday, Sept. 28 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

The Maryland native will help pick the best fan-created work for the show's new season

Severna Park High School alum earns positive reviews from GQ, WWD

Cross Keys event to collect donations for Ruth's Closet

Octavia Dugan, who founded a Village of Cross Keys boutique and was considered an arbiter of traditional fashion, died in her sleep of undetermined causes Saturday at Palm City Nursing Home in Palm City, Fla. The former Cromwell Valley resident was 98.

Expect an abundance of blue, a sprinkling of east Asian culture and garments inspired by nature when the world's top designers present their spring fashion collections this week in New York.

The catwalk at Baltimore Fashion Week is about to come to life with a ferocious roar -- with the help of designer Tenisha Campbell's wildlife-themed collection.