Today officially kicked off New York Fashion Week: Men’s. While we eagerly await a few key designers, we couldn’t pass up the event’s opening party sponsored by Docker’s and the Council of Fashion Designers of America. Designers like David Hart, the Ovadia Brothers as well as Chris Stampd all made it out as well as celebrities. While Tyson Beckford was outfitted in all Dockers, NY Giant’s Victor Cruz turned up at the event wearing his own design. The athlete turned fashion player donned a raw edge peacoat made of denim and blue cotton “Ripper” jeans, both created in his collaboration with denim brand 3×1 last fall.

The football player has been cashing in big time on his fashion appeal. In addition to the collaboration with 3×1, Cruz also serves as a face of Givenchy.

The raw denim jacket featured in the collection is sold out on both Farfetch and at The Webster in Miami; the only two places that stocked the piece. If you are able to find it anywhere, it was originally available for $1,325 so be prepared to pay upwards of that price.

The destroyed jeans from the collection are also sold out. Expect to pay upwards of $400 for those if you can find them elsewhere.

If you’re hoping to get one of the last pieces from the collaboration, there are only two available: a tuxedo stripe jean and a mandarin collar denim shirt with an ombre arm.

With a Nike sneaker contract, close friendships with designers like Ronnie Fieg of Kith and Chris Stampd of Stampd, this isn’t the last you’ll see of Cruz this week. Did he start it off right?

The Zendaya train is showing no signs of slowing down! She launched her shoe line DAYA with stylist Law Roach in an Ashi Studio Fall 2013 Black Strapless Bow Dress:

Zendaya added dark berry lips and cage booties from her line to the look.

Another flawless look for the beauty.

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Beauty Bella Hadid beamed at the De Grisogono Photocall in Paris clad in a $134 Nookie Black Strappy Front HighNeck Shift Dress  and $620 Tamara Mellon Blalck Stiletto Sandals:

Her fully lined bodycon midi length dress features a stand out lace-up detail waist cut-out.

The back boasts a racer style and a concealed zipper.

Her black leather stiletto sandals boast a doable 4″ heel with a zip closure at the back.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, purchase her dress here and shoes here.

Thoughts?

Nicole Richie took to the 2016 G’Day Los Angeles Gala in an Opening Ceremony Beige Shearling Coat and Alberta Ferretti Spring 2016 Pleated Gown:

Her beige coat is crafted from cozy shearling.

Her gown was paired with statement-making gold earrings.

I live for her style!

What do you think? Hot! or Hmm…?

Since Erykah Badu burst onto the music scene, she instantly became known for her standout style. She is now exercising her fashion prowess by styling the Fall 2016 collection for Pyer Moss:

Moss’s shows have quickly become some of the most talked-about each season, with his Spring 2016 show centering about the Black Lives Matter movement and police brutality.

Badu has continuously been one of the most vocal and conscious artists in the industry, so we’re certain that the show will be epic. She recently sported the brand’s shearling-lined black leather overalls, which may just give us a peek into how she plans on styling the Fall 2016 offerings.

Stay tuned for the assortment which debuts on February 13th during NYFW.

Thoughts on Erykah’s new role?

While many of the fashion elite are scrambling around for last minute outfits and shoes for preparation of the kick off for Fashion Week (really, Fashion MONTH), there are now some designers who are scrambling for new dates and times for their shows starting at New York Fashion Week. The cause? Not the weather, not the guest list, not even money. No, the reason is Kanye West.

The CFDA has a digital system that ensures there will be no scheduling conflicts between two shows that might draw the same crowds, at times publishing scheduling updates up to six months ahead of time just so people will be aware.

Kanye West has decided (at a last minute decision made for his Yeezy collection and ‘Waves’ debut) to have his show the first day of NYFW at 4 p.m. The problem? Two labels were already slotted to show at the same time.

Banana Republic creative director Marissa Webb, whose show was also scheduled for 4 p.m. on the 11th; and Adam Selman whose show was scheduled for 5 p.m., both rescheduled their shows at the end of last week, after news broke of the Yeezy season 3 event.

West’s decision to make last minute decisions have put other designers in a tough spot. Although these are brands that have long-standings in the fashion world, everyone knows the anticipation that circles around Kanye West, his fashion brand and even his family (because Kim will obviously be there, right?)

Webb’s PR team sent out an email on Friday evening informing recipients of an “updated show time” to 3 p.m., writing: “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we are ‘swishing’ the time of the show to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 11. Sorry for making ‘waves.’” I enjoy the pun.

This isn’t the first time West has disrupted a designer’s Fashion Week plans by announcing his own show at the last minute. Last season, it was the new designer Anne Bowen, who amid frustration for the last second change , told WWD, “We have been prepping for a year for this at considerable financial, labor and commitment-cost to our company. Our show date has been scheduled for months and has been on the Fashion Calendar for weeks… Kanye knows he is a media sensation and it is just not ethical to do this.” She was forced to show on a different date, “which [was] a logistical nightmare.”

Something makes me believe Kanye doesn’t care, because Kanye is Kanye. He’ll continue to do what he wishes; thereby, the fashion world will just have to comply or suffer the wrath.

Guess we will all stencil the Yeezy collection into our calendars for the 11th.

All-black was on the agenda for Kourtney Kardashian at her favorite spot The Nice Guy. She slipped on a $250 Wolford Black Luxe Pullover Turtleneck, $1,470 Azzedine Alaïa Black Suede Fringed Belt, and Aquazzura Black Velvet Over The Knee Boots:

Her classic turtleneck features long sleeves and a stretchy fit.

Her black suede belt serves up a ’70s-inspired vibe with buckles at the front and long fringe detailing.

Her Fall 2015 black velvet boots boast an over-the-knee length, a stretch backing, and 4″ heels.

Hot!

If you’re up for the splurge, get Kourt’s turtleneck here, her belt here, and the suede version of her boots here.

Are you feeling it?

Back to the week grind, everyone! Hope you all had a wonderful weekend, but now it’s time to get back to business. Today for our Bombshells, we have Aniekeme from New York City:

She says, “I tend to describe my style as a representation of my journey…”  “A reflection of where I’m from, where I am right now, and where I’m going.” “There’s a Nigerian influence, a New York street-style simplicity and a corporate ‘put-togetherness’. “

“I’m a recent graduate in chemical engineering from Columbia University and I started my blog, TFLA: This Fashion Love Affair to write about and share my personal style and grow my interest in fashion.” 

“Some of my fashion inspirations are Micah Gianneli and Solange.” “They are both true to their style and their personal brand and very consistent where fashion is concerned.” 

Fashion Bombshell of the Day is a feature showcasing the singular style of Fashion Bomb Readers. Send your name, location, a description of your style, and 5-10 clear, unfiltered, head-to-toe pictures of 5-10 different outfits (no collages) to Bombshell@FashionBombDaily.com. Images submitted will be featured on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or any of our social media platforms. Comments can be harsh, so bring your A game! Please be advised: once published, pictures will not be removed or taken down.

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