I TOLD @COSMOPOLITAN THE ONLY #NYFW COLLECTION I MADE A PRIORITY TO SEE IN PERSON WAS @PROJECTRUNWAY’S!
Posted by EricDamanStyle in #FASHIONFRIDAYS, ERIC DAMAN, NYFW, PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON 12 on September 13, 2013
WHEN MY CARRIE DIARIES FASHION RADAR WENT BEZERK!
Eric Daman, the Gossip Girl style maestro, in the throes of shooting the new season of The Carrie Diaries, who also assisted costume designer Patricia Field on Sex and the City, told @Cosmopolitan’s Michelle Ruiz how he’s sexing up Carrie Bradshaw’s style in season two, and why he’s scouring the Fashion Week runways online— just like the rest of us!
MR: How is Carrie’s style going to evolve in season two?
ED: Well, Carrie spent the summer in NYC. With any 18-year-old girl, it’s going to have an effect on her fashion. It’s a big part of a girl’s identity. Having met Samantha, we’re going to see Carrie exploring a little more body con, be a bit sexier, less ‘Connecticut’ when she’s in school. (+more)
MR: Do you use NYFW to shop for Carrie?
ED: We’re filming episodes now and it’s fun, but the days are long and high stress. I know I can peruse NYFW online, but this season I was a guest judge on Project Runway and decided to see their collection in person— and I definitely saw things I’d use on the show. (+more)
MR: What at NYFW screamed The Carrie Diaries to you the loudest?
ED: Stacey Bendet has a great overall Carrie look at Alice + Olivia. The whole Rodarte collection feels very 80s hair band girl. I think we could definitely see some of that on Samantha. Dom Streater had clear plastic trench coats that Larissa could definitely rock! (+more)
GET THE FULL #FASHION411 ONLINE AT COSMOPOLITAN.COM:
“Racy Fashion—and Sex— Are Coming to The Carrie Diaries” by Michelle Ruiz, the news editor for Cosmopolitan.com. She’s obsessed with interviewing celebrities and spotting the latest pop culture trends. Her life highlights include chatting with Ryan Gosling about sex dolls, dancing on stage at the Oprah show, and shopping with her mom on Long Island.
XOXOE!
@MTVStyle LIKE TOTALLY LOVES THE #80sFASHION TRENDS I TOLD @TeenVogue TO EXPECT ON #THECARRIEDIARIES! XOXOE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in #FASHIONFRIDAYS, ERICDAMANSTYLE on August 23, 2013
MISS BRADSHAW IF YOU’RE NASTY:
The Carrie Diaries Style Evolution!
Spending her summer in the city for the first time with the only man she’s ever fallen in love with will definitely have an effect on a young ladies wardrobe! In Carrie Bradshaw’s case, Manhattan and Mr. Right are actually one and the same! Needless to say in season two Carrie’s going to see her fashionable self evolve forward. She’ll experiment with body-con, and other ’80s aspirational, au-courant, fast-fashion trends like crop tops, dresses with cutouts, and sheer blouses with bras peeking through from underneath.
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN!
Samantha’s way atomic blonde way of dressing (her go-to accessories being wit and sass) will also have a distinct affect on Carrie.
Spot their styles at GLAMOUR.COM!
#TUESDAYTREND: I GAVE @redbookmag TIPS ON A TREND YOU’LL LOVE: MIXING PRINTS A LA BLAIR WALDORF! XOXOE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in Fashion on Gossip GIrl, HERE & NOW on August 20, 2013
VOILA BLAIR WALDORF:
Queen of the Paris Mix and Match!
I literally love her iconic style and fabulous print mixing savy. This mixed up Moschino ensemble is one of my favs! Delicieuse! She knows the ultimate secret to keeping her print mixing and matching looking savvy and sophisticated is to use discretion in how she pairs her pieces. She keeps the proportion of her patterns consistent, and keeps her tones together and her color palette controlled. She follows this rule all the way, with apropos accessories: a Chanel bag, beret and Louboutins bien sur! J’adore!
THIS TREND IS BIG FOR FALL
And you can wear it too! I shared my inside tips with AVA FEUER for exactly how to rock the trend and look like a celebrity at the same time.
Track this trend at REDBOOKMAG.COM!
#FASHIONFRIDAYS: I TOLD @TEENVOGUE @LINDSEYGORT ROCKS FIERCE #80SFASHION FROM @URBANOUTFITTERS @GUESS @VERSACE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in HERE & NOW on August 16, 2013
‘Carrie Diaries’ Exclusive! Samantha Jones’s Style Secrets
Costume designer Eric Daman fills us on what to expect from the newest (and ’80s-est) Carrie Diaries character, Samantha Jones.
TeenVogue: How would you compare Carrie Diaries Samantha to Sex and the City Samantha? On SATC, Samantha’s style was actually sort of ’80s with all those suits!
Eric: Totally. When we met Samantha in Sex and the City, she’s older and her style’s more elevated, but in The Carrie Diaries, she’s in fringed T-shirts and leather skirts and layers of chunky studded belts. She’s growing up in the rock world, getting her first taste of power, and the power suits she wears in the ’90s are definitely a carryover of those from the ’80s.
TeenVogue: What brands are you dressing her in?
Eric: We did a big sweep of the fast fashion stores—there’s a lot of H&M and Topshop. Material Girl from Macy’s has tons of great pieces, and so do Bebe and Guess. We’re actually using vintage Guess which seems very appropriate, but the new Guess collection is also kind of perfect. Urban Outfitters has leather bralets and lace crop tops, and even though these pieces have an ’90s feel, we tailor them to have more of an ’80s silhouette. She’s into Manolo Blahnik shoes, and their pointy shape is key to her style. We’re also using things from Rodarte‘s acid-wash collection that are really perfect and Versace’s Versus line has a great leather jacket with gold studs. It feels very tongue-in-cheek and overdone, but that’s what those girls wore!
Read the full article by Julia Rubin about how Samantha’s style influences Carrie’s fashion choices in season two and what 80’s inspired trends you’ll want to discover on TeenVogue.com!
SHOP AT HOME WITH ERIC DAMAN:
Learn How To Revamp Your Style!
Eric Daman costume designer of The Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl, and author of personal style guide You Know You Want it teaches you how to sift through everything in your closet for a fresh take on the clothes & accessories you know you’ve been overlooking.
I TOLD @INTOUCHWEEKLY WHAT SCREAMS SEXY AND CONFIDENT!
Posted by EricDamanStyle in HERE & NOW, RECENT PRESS on August 15, 2013
THESE STARS HAVE A NUDE ATTITUDE!
Nothing screams sexy and confident like this seductive, in-the-buff hue,” Eric Daman, celebrity stylist and Century 21 Department Store brand ambassador, tells In Touch.
Pair with matching or metallic accessories as seen on Jessica Chastain in Armani Privé, Zoe Saldana in Rodarte, Stacy Keibler in Zac Posen, Solange Knowles in Stéphane Rolland Haute Couture, and Vanessa Hudgens in Jenny Packham. Stay away from black extras that will muddy the look.
Check out INTOUCHWEEKLY.COM for more fashion & beauty. XOXOE!
MAXIMIZE YOUR STYLE: ERIC DAMAN DISHES SUMMER SHORTS FOR YOUR SHAPE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in FASHION & STYLE, HERE & NOW, RECENT PRESS on July 31, 2013
GET A LEG UP ON SUMMER WITH SHORTS FOR YOUR SHAPE!
Century 21 brand ambassador and The Carrie Diaries costume designer Eric Daman visited the PIX11 Morning News share some secret style tips for wearing shorts this summer.
Outside the PIX11 studio in New York City with anchor Frances Rivera, I show how you can maximize your best features and choose shorts that work for your individual body shape: full figure, long-torsoed, bell-shaped, or leggy! Check out the video and get tips on how you can maximize your summer fashion options with minimum effort.
To see what else I’m up to check out my IN THE MEDIA page on EricDamanStyle.com!
And remember: Don’t blame your body; change your clothes!
XOXOE
SHOP YOUR CLOSET WITH ERIC DAMAN
Posted by EricDamanStyle in FASHION & STYLE, RECENT PRESS on July 26, 2013
HOW TO STYLE NEW LOOKS FROM YOUR OWN WARDROBE!
Eric Daman costume designer ofThe Carrie Diaries, Gossip Girl, and author of personal style guide You Know You Want it teaches you how to sift through everything in your closet for a fresh take on the clothes & accessories you know you’ve been overlooking.
In the HuffPost Live studio in New York City with host Lauren Mikler, I answer viewers’ questions in real-time, and discusses how you can rework your wardrobe to look like the stars I style for TV! Check out their live-streaming network that uses the HuffPost universe of stories, editors, reporters, bloggers, and community as its real-time script.
PS: Was there a bit of #Fashion411 you can’t live without? Ask me here at ASK ERIC!
And remember: Style is 80% Confidence + 20% Fashion!
XOXOE
SHOP YOUR CLOSET WITH ME @HUFFPOSTLIVE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in HUFFPOSTLIVE, RECENT PRESS on July 25, 2013
WE ARE LIVE RIGHT NOW! LEARN TO STYLE NEW LOOKS FROM WHAT YOU ALREADY OWN! http://huff.lv/13dUSYh
XOXOE
TONIGHT! MILLION DOLLAR RUNWAY BABY!
Posted by EricDamanStyle in FASHION & STYLE, PROJECT RUNWAY SEASON 12, RECENT PRESS on July 24, 2013
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ANTICIPATE GLAMOUR, DRAMA & COUTURE CONTROVERSY!
Project Runway Sneak Peek with Guest Judge Eric Daman! I sit in as guest judge this week, the second episode in 12th season of Bravo’s die-hard reality series featuring from judges Heidi Klum, Nina Garcia, Zac Posen. For the challenge, the contestants are tasked with creating designs inspired by more than $30 million worth of precious jewels. Usually the jewelry complements the fashion, but on the runway tonight it’s the other way around! I always say, “Don’t apologize— accessorize!”
CHECK OUT THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER for exclusive Project Runway Season 12 photos, and content. Meet the designers and get the full story by Kimberly Nordyke.
XOXOE!
PS: Was there a bit of #Fashion411 you can’t live without? Ask me here at ASK ERIC!
RED WHITE AND BLAIR: SUMMER HOLIDAY STYLE INSPIRATION! XOXOE
Posted by EricDamanStyle in ERICDAMANSTYLE, FASHION & STYLE on July 3, 2013
Summer holiday style inspired by the one & only Blair Waldorf—
Keep your style crisp year round with a classic combination.
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Season 1 Ep 18 “Much ‘I Do’ About Nothing” As the episode concludes Blair is packing for a summer getaway with Chuck Bass. Dress is vintage by Enza’s on Second Ave in NYC. Bag by Luis Vuitton, YSL shoes. See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Season 2 Ep 4 “The Ex-Files” As the episode progresses Blair feels Serena is increasingly replacing her as Queen of Constance. See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Season 3 Ep 2 “The Freshman” begins with Chuck seeing Blair off to move into her dorm at NYU. She is in full Blair mode in this Victoria Beckham peplum dress and white accessories. See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Season 3 Ep 22 “Last Tango, Then Paris” In the final scenes of Season 3, Blair wears this boat print, nautical theme blouse and red pencil skirt with matching D&G pumps as she packs (and convinces Serena to join her) in Paris for the summer! Bon Voyage! See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Leighton Meester was spotted (in real life!) headed to Sirius XM Radio in New York City wearing Giambattista Valli. See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
RED, WHITE AND BLAIR! Last but not least, Chuck’s J.Press scarf (aka Boris) is not to be left out of our Red, White & Blair lineup! See this pin and my other boards on Pinterest!
“Costume designer Eric Daman often put Leighton Meester’s “Gossip Girl” character in red, white and blue, but, he says, he also was keenly aware of balance, which doesn’t mean even. Stars are OK, stripes are OK, and sometimes they’re even OK together, but it’s easier to wade into overkill territory that way.
His favorite trick is a nautical theme: It could be a blue-and-red striped bateau neck top with white jeans, or a blue-and-white striped rugby with washed-out red chino shorts. “It’s a very Nantucket way to do it,” says Daman, a style adviser to retailer Century 21. A navy blazer, red tank and white pants offer a slightly dressier look.
And then he kicks it up with accessories, maybe red shoes or red bag, but…” (read more at news.yahoo.com)
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XOXOE!