Reporting by Leah,
New York-based fashion designer Adrian Alicea presented his latest collectionduring Fashion Week in New York City on February 12, 2010.
The “Falling In Love Collection” for Fall/Winter 2010 marked the solo launch of Mr. Alicea of the Nico and Adrian New York label. The distinctive ensembles incorporate the designer’s original and edgy style in a fresh couture approach. The collectionwas inspired by the very essence of love and a wide variety of elements shine through: the designer’s love of world travel; flashes of shades of red; pink and gold; animal prints and exotic furs; the sleek lines of modern architecture combined with the soft flowing movement of the fabrics of dance – from flamenco to ballet. It’s all about the mix.
A native of Puerto Rico, Mr. Alicea is a gifted designer, creative director, and photographer who has traveled the world extensively and has spent many years moving in the chic fashionista circles of Paris, Japan, Brazil and New York. He began his career as an international model and dancer and that experience lead him to co-found the Nico and Adrian fashion house in 2001. The successful team’s designs have been featured on the covers of Vogue Italia and Vogue Russia, among others. Their innovative and provocative creations have captured the attention of supermodels and Hollywood celebrities including Linda Evangelista, Patricia Velasquez, Omahyra, India Arie, Lil’Kim and Paris Hilton. Their designs for men have been worn by the likes of Daddy Yankee and Nick Cannon, to name a few, inspiring a line of men’s sports briefs that debuted in Fall 2009 and that are currently available at Daffy’s and other fine retail outlets.
