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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

PROJECT RUNWAY....My TOP 5 OMG MOMENTS and RECAP of "Project Runway" Season 15 Episode 6: Absolut Elyx Cocktail Wear Challenge!





Nick Verreos "Project Runway Season 15 Top 5 OMG Moments" YouTube



This past week on Lifetime's "Project Runway", it was time for the designers to attend an Absolut Elyx party. As we know, there's no such thing as a party on "Project Runway" since this one, of course, involved a challenge: To create a "luxurious" Cocktail Dress. For some reason, a lot of this season's remaining designers struggled...






 My sketch for "Cocktail Wear" if I was a "Streetwear" designer




My Fave--"Cocktail Dress" Challenge/Episode 6 Design by Laurence Basse, "Project Runway" Season 15 designer



I'm still a bit perplexed at the reason but, oh well...I had lots to say about this episode so...enjoy my latest "Top 5 OMG Moments" of "Project Runway" for Episode 6 by watching the video below. And if you keep scrolling, you can read my FULL RECAP of the episode as well. 

And PLEASE let me know what YOU thought! Leave your comments here, on my YouTube page!

Click below to watch the FULL "Top 5 OMG Moments" Video of "Project Runway" Season 15 Episode 6:








#1 OMG!.....There’s No Such Thing As A Party…On PROJECT RUNWAY! While I’m sure the designers were THRILLED to get a YUMMY Absolut Elyx cocktail—or two! We all know there’s NO SUCH THING AS A PARTY…on “Project Runway”! Listen, I love a good cocktail as much as the next person BUT…when you’re on “Project Runway”, Always know that... A) You’re being filmed, and B) You’re AT WORK! Order that drink, pretend to sip it, but know this isn’t really a PARTEEE. And a Challenge could be coming around the corner! In this case it was in the room and Heidi and Tim gave the designers the task of designing a COCKTAIL DRESS!








#2 OMG!.....Curious Commonalities??  This week, Jenni was making a cocktail dress using sequin appliqué that was VERY SIMILAR to details Erin has done previously, including last week on that fabulous yellow-and-mauve coat she made…Even Erin was like “Ummmm, that looks familiar!” Listen, it’s totally normal to get inspired by other designers in the workroom—your eyes wander and unconsciously (or consciously), design commonalities do occur. Does that make it OK? Talk amongst yourselves.







#3 OMG!.....Find Your Voice!  Whether you’re designing Streetwear, Ready-to-Wear, Activewear, Cocktail… or even an Unconventional Materials Challenge, the key to success is to FIND YOUR VOICE. In other words, know who you are and then apply that to the task—as opposed to forcing the TASK onto Who You Are as a designer. If you are a Streetwear designer designing for a Cocktail Challenge, make sure your voice is heard…









Sooo TASHA: Instead of fighting it, I would have suggested doing a luxe Hoodie-inspired dress with side pockets, ribbed banding and a copper sequined Absolut Pineapple back detail. Now THAT would be something I'd like to see!








#4 OMG!.....The Cocktail Struggle Is Real!! OK, now following along this same subject: Why was it SOOOOO difficult for A LOT of the designers to make a Cocktail Dress?? 6 out of the ELEVEN designers either kind-of failed, or failed! Exhibit A, B, C, D, E, and F: Cornelius' wasn’t cocktail but rather Daytime Wedding Guest at the Hamptons; Nathalia was Figure Skating Pageant; Dexter went Hoochie Vegas; Mah-jing almost did a Dripping Blood Dress!; Erin's was 90's feathered and brocade costume-y...And Tasha…well, I don't even know what to call that! What happened? Were they hung-over from too many Absolut Elyx Cocktails? As Zac said, it was disappointing, underwhelming and cocktail hour un-creative.












#5 OMG!....My Winner!  While I liked  Rik’s amazing bartender-inspired leather apron dress and Jenni’s 1920’s speakeasy-inspired satin and sequined shift dress, my favorite was—by far!—Laurence’s Little Black Dress which was based on a Chesterfield leather sofa. I loved how she ingeniously used the quilted details of that sofa and made exaggerated sleeves out of them: TRES FAB! If I was a judge, Laurence would have been my Top Vote Getter!...For Sure!





And now...Time for my FULL RECAP from MyLifetime.com:







Season 15, Episode 6 Recap: Unhappy Hour





“Project Runway” loves a party. But as we’ve learned time
and time again, a party on “Project Runway” is never truly a party. This
season, in fact, began with a soiree welcoming the new designers, but as they
quickly found out, the party was anything but a celebration and instead, the
source of their first unconventional materials challenge. This week’s episode
began yet again with a festive event, but quickly the designers’ happy hour
turned to work hour when they were tasked with creating a cocktail look inspired
by their surroundings. Grab your favorite drink kids, cause it’s the cocktail
dress challenge recap.





The episode begins with a press party at Absolut Elyx House,
a well-appointed apartment/events space in Manhattan’s Meatpacking District. Heidi, Nina
and Zac are there along with bloggers interviewing them. Soon enough, Tim Gunn
arrives with the designers in tow. As they are all enjoying their Elyx
pineapple copper-mug’ed Absolut drinks, all I can think of is that they
shouldn’t get too liquored up since… there’s no such thing as a “party” on
“Project Runway.”



















Click HERE to
continue reading my RECAP on MyLifetime.com 




Thursday, December 24, 2015

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays 2015! XO Nick








Christmas 2015 NIKOLAKI Fashion Diva (and our little Benny!)--Sketch by Nick Verreos





Wishing you and your loved ones a Wonderful and Fabulous Holiday and Stylish New Year!


XO Nick Verreos




Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!!!




Happy Thanksgiving 2015 Fashion Sketch by Nick Verreos










May you have a wonderful time this Thanksgiving, with friends and family! Enjoy, and HAPPY THANKSGIVING! Oh, and always keep it stylish! XONick

Sunday, November 15, 2015

NV NICK VERREOS.....BLOG Photo Recap of "NV NICK VERREOS" Premiere on QVC UK--Lots of Photos!




Fab Fashion Collage: Nick Verreos at the Premiere Day of "NV Nick Verreos" line on QVC UK, London



Almost two weeks ago, I had the privilege of flying to London, UK, to be there for the Premiere Day of my NV Nick Verreos clothing line on QVC UK TV Shopping Network. I was A) beyond excited to be going to Europe and especially, one of my favorite cities, London but more importantly to be there for the launch of my NV Nick Verreos line on QVC UK.




NV Nick Verreos, QVC UK



I had a blast and was so happy to know that many of my styles sold out--or at least almost did! Here are photos from my NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK. Oh, and by the way, if you are in the UK, you can still shop my line HERE!






Nick Verreos with QVC UK presenter Claire Sutton (wearing NV Nick Verreos Knit Jersey Leopard Print Jumpsuit)--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK






 Nick Verreos at QVC UK headquarters--with mannequin behind him in "NV Nick Verreos" Color Blocked Moto Jacket and Wide-leg Trousers








 QVC UK presenters in "NV Nick Verreos" 






Nick Verreos showing details of his NV Nick Verreos line on models--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK







QVC UK presenter Claire Sutton and model in NV Nick Verreos Knit Jersey Leopard Print Jumpsuit--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK






 Model wearing NV Nick Verreos Felt with Faux Leather Trim "Poncho" Vest Coat, Sequin Trimmed Sweater, "Tuxedo" Ponte with Faux Leather Outseam Band Pants (L) and "Tribal Print" Knit Jersey Tunic Top and Textured Knit Wide-leg Trousers--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK








 Model in NV Nick Verreos White "Car Coat", Marsala-colored tie-neck Blouse, Textured Knit Wide-Leg Trousers (and Fashion Illustration by Nick Verreos)--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK










 Model in NV Nick Verreos Faux Leather-and-Jersey Knit Top and "Tribal Print" Knit Jersey Pants--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK






 Model in NV Nick Verreos White-and-Black Draped Top Textured Knit Jumpsuit and Stretch Velvet Leopard Print Biker Jacket--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK






Models in NV Nick Verreos Stretch Crepe Sharkbite Top, "Tuxedo" Poonte and Faux Leather Outseam Band Pants (L) and "Tribal" Print Knit Jersey Pants--NV Nick Verreos Premierev Day on QVC UK






Nick Verreos and QVC UK presenter Claire Sutton--NV Nick Verreos Premiere Day on QVC UK



CHEERS to EVERYONE at QVC UK for making my Premiere Day so special and a special Thank You and LOVE to all the UK Fashion Divas who bought items in my clothing line! XOXO


Thursday, October 29, 2015

NV NICK VERREOS....."NV by Nick Verreos" DEBUTING on QVC UK November 2nd!!






Nick Verreos Debuts his "NV Nick Verreos" line on QVC UK



I am SUPER EXCITED to announce the DEBUT of my NV Nick Verreos line in EUROPE! I will be on QVC UK in London on Monday November 2nd (London time), presenting my fabulous NV Nick Verreos designs. This is the first time I have presented my designs in Great Britain and I am BEYOND excited!






NV Nick Verreos QVC UK--Designs from "NV Nick Verreos" QVC UK





A Chic Wrap: Felt Vest/Coat with Faux Leather Trim and Pockets---NV Nick Verreos QVC UK






Leopard Print Fab: NV Nick Verreos QVC UK Leopard Print Stretch Velour Biker Jacket







If you are in Europe--and LOVE FASHION!--check out my NV Nick Verreos clothing line on QVC UK HERE!




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