MICHAEL NGO • NΞOKOZM Fall/Winter 2016 Runway The Archive Showroom x Art Hearts Fashion 10.09.16 • The Beverly Hilton LA-based Pop Culture designer MICHAEL NGO returns to LA Fashion Week to debut his newest body of work “NΞOKOZM FW16” the follow-up collection to last year’s highly acclaimed “Sovereigns of the Sea SS16”. After months of preparation and revisions, the anticipated collection hit the runway during the special opening night of The Archive Showroom x Art Hearts Fashion and delivered drama and the artistry that MICHAEL NGO has become known for. NΞOKOZM is inspired by the idea of a “new world” and “neo-futurism” where society is in the endless rush to predict the future, that it’s easy to forget that we are the ones shaping it. Technology comes to mind first, but the future is in us and how we battle social tribulations in order to coexist on this troubled planet. In order to survive and progress, humanity must reach a new level of awakening. The collection’s symbol is the “Neo-Lotus” and it’s “no mud no lotus” coming of age represents that new awakening. The lotus is rooted in the deepest of muddied water, but it rises from the darkness to bloom in its purest awakened form. Like mud, pain and suffering is crucial to the journey of life and just like a the lotus blooming, we need those dark times to rise, to grow, and to find future enlightenment. The urban luxe FW16 ready-to-wear collection embodies Western streetwear couture infused with Eastern and cultural influences and will showcase interchangeable womenswear and menswear. Collection design details include mixed media fabrication, textile manipulation, hardware & embellishments, patent & metallic accents, and universal silhouettes. With every single seam stitched and constructed by the designer himself, as well as runway direction, soundtrack, video and styling, MICHAEL NGO continues to breathe his artistry & aesthetic into his work which ultimately tells a complete story from the designer’s point of view. No Mud. No Lotus. Triumph Over Tribuation #MICHAELNGO | @imngo | www.DesignsbyMICHAELNGO.com Inquiries: info@thearchiveshowroom.com www.ArtHeartsFashion.com *************************************************** NΞOKOZM RUNWAY CREDITS Creative Direction by MICHAEL NGO Soundtrack mixed by MICHAEL NGO Visuals by MICHAEL NGO Styling by MICHAEL NGO Beauty by April Love Pro Makeup Academy Production by Erik Rosete / Art Hearts Fashion Marketing & Press by The Archive Showroom Choreography by Devin Walker, Jeremie Sibethal, Jonathan Silva Wardrobe & Backstage Mangers: Tamira Wells Giovanni Floresta Carmen Reyes Melissa Nunez Backstage Photographer: Darrell Amey Talent & Dancers: GEE Sasha Colby Clarys Biagi Devin Walker Jeremie Sibethal Jonathan Silva Models: Matthew Franklin Bryan Pearn Anna Kin Mike Sheridan Karis Dawn Delorean Vinnie Eric Mitchell Candice Zhao Nyadour Deng Andrew Biernat Mackenzie Lauren Tommy Kim Alexia Suzette Marcio Carvalho Kristina Menissova Christianna Knutson Sydney Pettaway Alan Soule Coura Sasha Gego Mak Paige Alexander Bryan Malyck Anna Asia Forest Tyler Thank you to the individuals who helped bring this vision to life! Thank you to everyone that came out to see the show--especially my special guest, my chi Jeannie Mai & friends! Thank you to anyone who has every supported my dreams and my work! Thank you to my family & friends who contributed to the funding of this runway! Special thank to my beautiful parents whom I ran off the runway during the final walk to hug & kiss. I love you mom & dad and I cant wait till I can repay you tenfold for all the endless love & support. Thank you all from every artery, capillary, and vein of my heart--you ignite the rhythm & creativity of my heart! I dedicate this to YOU and to the enlightened, unified, and awakened future we are shaping! We are the New World. WE ARE NΞOKOZM.
Visibility: 1204
Duration: 10m 56s
Rating: 7