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Fashionindie Week Brooklyn: New York Couture Brings Down the Mansion!

Last night's New York Couture party and fashion show at Mansion was two super hot floors of style scenesters who came to see Cassie Kogler and her models rock it on the runway, and rock it they did! DJ Benny Blanco spun up a storm as the crowd went wild for Kogler's unapologetically outrageous punk-rock-meets-prima-ballerina creations. Oversized tutus, hoop skirts, metallic leggings, and brightly printed dresses were topped off with big hair and glittery makeup, and the models (who partied with the crowd before the show) were easily having as much fun as the partygoers themselves- but would you really expect anything different from a designer who puts panda faces on dresses? Didn't think so!

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Fashion Week Preview: They're Doing One in Brooklyn, Too!

I've been to Brooklyn more times than I can count. And with Fashion Indie Week BROOKLYN literally just around the corner, there will be plenty of buzz to keep me hanging around this borough even as the rest of NYC gears up for the Spring '09 NYFW shows. The Fashion Indie Media production will kick off with a "No Sleep Till Brooklyn" fashion show on September 2nd where models will make the Brooklyn Bridge their runway for the night. Wait, were you really expecting tents? This isn't your ordinary fashion show, and with designers like Brooklyn Royalty, Love Brigade, Zulema Griffin, Mandate of Heaven, New York Couture and San & Soni showcasing collections, Fashion Indie Week is sure to hold its own amongst the fashion and frenzy the week will surely bring. In the NYC area and want to see the show for yourself? The party starts at 6:00 PM on September 2nd! Be sure to check back soon for more coverage as Stylehive hits the NYFW and Fashion Indie Week BROOKLYN shows, parties, and in-store events!

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Hive 5: Be a Queen in the Animal Kingdom

Sure everyone loves animals, and animal print is great, but why not show off more than their skin? Instead, opt for cute animal inspired apparel- we just love their little faces. You loved it so much as a kid and now you can have a much more age appropriate (and better fitting) version! Alright, so I don't mean go out and buy a Björk swan dress lookalike, but a foxy Insight bathing suit, a quiet-as-a-mouse Marc ballet flat, or a panda dress that will hug your curves can surely enhance your outfit and not scare away small children. These cute-as-a-button animal pieces will definitely put a smile on your face, well, unless you're Cruella De Vil, of course. Stop by the SLIDESHOW to see a couple of choices from the Hive's wild kingdom.

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Next Big Thing: Cassie Kogler of New York Couture

Last year we featured Cassie Kogler's journey from freak to fashion phenom. Since then, she and her flamboyantly fresh line New York Couture have caught fire. Fit for a punk princess, each of Cassie's one-of-a-kind pieces are hand cut, sewn, and detailed. New York Couture is now sold in over 20 boutiques in Canada, Japan, Panama, and the states (including Patricia Field's boutique in NYC). Cassie isn't surprised she's Stylehive's Next Big Thing. "I used to tell people in high school that I was going to be famous. I didn't know for what...I guess I know now :)" Click READ MORE to find out more about Cassie. Click SEE SLIDESHOW of her sizzling hot limited pieces! Click WATCH VIDEO to see Cassie featured on MTV's True Life: "I'm Going To Fashion Week."



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