Monika Chiang
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| Born | May 22, 1974 New York City |
| Occupation | Fashion Designer |
| Label | Monika Chiang |
| Website | monikachiang.com |
Monika Chiang (born May 22, 1974) is an American fashion designer and businesswoman based in New York City.[1]
Double Seven
[edit]Chiang founded the lounge Double Seven in New York City's meatpacking district with restaurateur Jeffrey Jah and David Rabin in the summer of 2005,[2] and served as its managing partner.[3] The restaurant's drink selection featured cocktails developed by Chiang that were covered by media outlets including PBS,[4] the New York Times,[5] and the Toronto Star. The restaurant moved locations in July 2007.[6]
Fashion line
[edit]In 2011, Chiang began an eponymously named fashion collection, which included apparel, handbags, shoes, lingerie and jewellery. The Los Angeles Times described the line as "an ode to romance in seaside pales".[7] That year Chiang opened her first boutique in Los Angeles on Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood.[8] The official opening was on October 10, 2011, and was attended by film actresses and other celebrities.[9] In November 2011 Chiang launched a pop-up shop in the SoHo neighbourhood of New York City, near the intersection of Prince Street and West Broadway.[10] Chiang presented her first full collection as part of the Fall 2012 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Lincoln Center in New York City on February 10, 2012. That same month her designs were featured in Vogue Magazine.[11] Chiang next opened a flagship store in New York's SoHo district in April 2012.[12] In June 2012 Marie Claire magazine called Chiang "one to watch" after her first year of designing.[13]
On September 6, 2012, Chiang presented her first spring line as a part of Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, with a show at The Box at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts. The full line was covered by publications including Forbes Magazine,[14] and New York Magazine.[15] On December 4, 2012, Chiang's New York boutique was featured on the television show Million Dollar Decorators, showing the redesign of Chiang's store provided by interior designer Mary McDonald.[16]
In 2013 Chiang showed her second fall/winter line at New York Fashion Week.[17] That year she was named by Harper's Bazaar as one of the world's 17 most promising accessories designers.[18]
Overall, her style has been described by New York Magazine as designs "which have a chic, rock-and-roll twist and fuse both masculine and feminine styles".[19] She has stated that she only creates clothing that she would wear herself.[20]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week / Designers / Monika Chiang". Archived from the original on August 15, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Victoria de Silverio (September 4, 2005). "Go on and Talk, It's Encouraged". New York Times. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Christine Landry (December 1, 2006). "All Shook Up". Special Events Magazine. Archived from the original on December 16, 2012. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "Try a Chocolate Tasting Plate". PBS. April 29, 2006. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Miles, Jonathan (April 1, 2007). "Part Tux, Part Pajamas". New York Times. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
- ^ Linda Barnard (April 11, 2007). "Creative cocktails crafted by hand". Toronto Star. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Melissa Magsaysay (September 25, 2011). "Monika Chiang, high and mighty". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on September 29, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Brown, Rachel (October 10, 2011). "Monika Chiang Store Bows in Los Angeles". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Hollie McKay (October 26, 2011). "Celebrity Sightings: Sofia Vergara, Bar Refaeli, Blake Lively and More..." Fox News. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "Best Bet: Biddy Case". New York Magazine. November 17, 2011. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Esther Adams (February 2012). "The Verdict Is In: Pajama Dressing". Vogue Magazine. Archived from the original on September 25, 2013. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ Jessica Iredale. "Monika Chiang Opens SoHo Store". Women's Wear Daily. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Abby Gardner (July 24, 2012). "One to Watch: Monika Chiang". Marie Claire magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "Monika Chiang - Presentation - Spring 2013 Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "Monika Chiang: Spring 2013". New York Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "Million Dollar Decorators Season 2, Episode 4". Bravo. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ Michelle Doucette (January 22, 2013). "Guide To NYC Fashion Week". Forbes Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "ACCESSORIES BAZAAR: SPRING 2012". Harper's Bazaar. Spring 2002. Retrieved April 3, 2013.
- ^ Noelia de la Cruz. "Monika Chiang profile". New York Magazine. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
- ^ "7 Designers You Need to Know: Monika Chiang". InStyle. Archived from the original on January 9, 2013. Retrieved January 24, 2013.
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