Layana Aguilar, most famously known for her beautiful and sexy garments on Project Runway Season 11, unveiled her Fall/Winter 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week to a big crowd. The Brazilian born designer is a former dancer and uses the movement of the body as inspiration for her designs. Having watched Project Runway, it was amazing to see the […]

Earlier this week, Mannhattan with a Twist attended the Alice & Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2014 Preview at the McKittrick Hotel. Definitely the most theatrical of all the fashion presentations, Alice & Olivia featured an elaborate fairy tale-esque set that kept you looking at every tiny detail. Yes, Rapunzel and Sleeping Beauty both made appearances…donning A&O, of course. The […]

Earlier this week DARKOH made its debut on the runway during New York Fashion Week, making  girls go gaga and men green with envy. The young menswear brand was recently launched by German designer Joyce Darkoh, who is one of the rare females designing mens suits. The brand focuses on bespoke tailoring to produce customized suits in a ready-to-wear collection. […]

Last week, 5:31 Jerome debuted their Fall/Winter 2014 collection during New York Fashion Week. The line, created by Jerome LaMaar, was tailored impeccably and was designed for a modern, polished woman. Recently, Elle Magazine named the designer at the Next Twentysomething Fashion Designer to Watch, so it comes as no surprise that the presentation was packed. The collection featured some […]

  It’s that time of year again, New Yorkers. You know that thrilling time in New York when stylists, designers, bloggers, editors, models and showrooms come together for fashion week. My first fashion week invite was from exceptional designer Ann Yee. For fall/winter 2014, Ann Yee found inspiration in the concept of the modern nomad. A mix of textures represent […]

Last week, as New York Fashion Week began, so did the inaugural Launch NYC Fashion Week. This new fashion week incorporates runway, retail and showrooms into one experience, launched by Manufacture New York, a fashion incubator and factory for independent designers. The event was also produced in partnership with photography retailer Adorama. All brands being showcased were produced locally and […]

As a great prelude to New York Fashion Week, Derek Warburton, Style Editor of Bella NYC Magazine, along with Courtenay Hall, Editor in Chief, hosted a fashion frenzied evening out last week for Dine with Derek. The event, which took place at Manon, was the kick off of the magazine’s new ‘Slammin’ Six’ fashion bloggers in-book feature, which will feature […]

Music and fashion are my two favorite things, which is why I became elated when I had the opportunity to chat with fashion stylist Kimberly V Gedeon. She has been responsible for some of my favorite looks on some of my favorite musicians. Kimberly V has styled everyone from Ne-Yo and Drake to late night shows like Chelsea Lately. Never […]

There’s no need to be shy when it comes to surprising your guy with a little lingerie-clad sexy time this Valentine’s Day! Lingerie expert and retailer Emily Tulloh, owner of Beloved Intimates, tells us how to find the perfect lingerie for your body type! Curvy “A flattering yet slimming lace paneled slip like this ‘Mira’ slip from Fortnight is the perfect complement to […]

Last week, Manhattan with a Twist had the opportunity to get a sneak peek at Shauns 2014 Spring/Summer eyewear collection. Wearing glasses or shades shouldn’t have to be dull, and with this new collection it will be anything but. What we love so much about Shauns is their vast array of shapes and styles and exciting colors. As with all […]