Expert Panel

Expert panelist Erika Stanley has been a true style staple throughout our exclusive coverage of The Fashion Show. Week after week, we’ve called on her expert opinion to help us break down the drama, commentary and couture of each episode. Thus, you can probably understand why it saddens us to part (if only momentarily) with this chic investment. Read on to hear style expert Erika Stanley’s final thoughts on America’s vote and The Fashion Show season finale.  

SO!: Were you surprised by anything any of contestants said during the reunion show?

I wasn’t surprised by anything said, but I was happy that Andrew spoke up and voiced how he felt about the elimination the week he was sent home.  His dress, design and construction was much better than the dress that wasn’t eliminated on the chopping block, and I felt that it was important for him to get that off his chest and confront the judges with his thoughts.  And I couldn’t possibly be surprised by anything Merlin said, because, like Isaac, I don’t understand a word he says!

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We just wrapped up our interview about The Fashion Show finale with incomparable fashion expert Erika Stanley of SNOB Style. The hot topics of discussion? Anna, Daniella, Reco and James-Paul, of course! Read on to see what she had to say about their final collections, and even find out who she voted for…

SO!: In the elimination last night, the designers were critiqued for various mistakes in their collections. Among these were over-complexity, fit, lack of hanger appeal and discontinuity. Which of these errors do you think is the most unforgivable?

Either fit or hanger appeal. No matter how beautiful a piece is, no one is going to buy it if it doesn’t fit right. The line’s not going to sell to consumers, and the buyers just aren’t going to buy it. Take jeans, for example. A lot of people are dropping money on designer jeans because they fit so well.

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This morning, SeenON! sat down to chat with expert panelist Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to talk The Fashion Show finals and fashion faux pas! From Johnny’s losing Lanvin replica to Daniella’s winning original, you better believe that this fashionista paid close attention to the details and offered plenty of industry insight. Read on as stylist Erika Stanley relates her excitement, mortification and predictions for the remaining designers!

SO!: Johnny tried to pass off his design as an original. How big of a faux pas is creating a “knock-off” in the fashion world?

ES: I feel sorry for him. He’s going to be branded as a designer that creates knock-offs. He made the exact replica in a different color. Designers are very protective over their work. The industry is very small and the industry talks. Johnny can’t sew, he can’t drape… it all leads me to wonder, what can he do? After this challenge, you can bet that he doesn’t have his investor anymore and should be looking for new career. He lacks experience and being a designer is all about originality and inspiration.

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Today, SeenON! caught up with the oh so adorable Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to dish about  our favorite looks from The Fashion Show. But, as you know, it’s not all sugar and spice with this girl - she’s not afraid to tell it like it is! Read on as expert stylist Erika Stanley tells us what really should have been in the cards for this week’s episode.

SO!: Do you think Merlin’s fate would have changed had he drawn a different tarot card? Do you think the meaning  behind his tarot card weighed into the judges’ decision?

ES: I don’t like Merlin, but I thought his interpretation of his card was really smart. His silhouette is perfect for someone who travels a lot – I can’t believe it even had a passport pocket! If he had drawn a different card, I think there would be a different story. And, yes, I think it’s really interesting that one of the two desingers that chose the “traveling” card left. 

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This week, SeenON! connected with acclaimed jewelry designer Lisa Freede to dish about design inspiration and get her expert opinion on episode 8 of Bravo’s The Fashion Show. And who better to delve into the details of this business than someone who is already a celebrity favorite in the world of fashion and accessories? Read on as Lisa tells us like it is… and was.    

SO!: In this week’s Harper’s Bazaar mini-challenge, the designers were quizzed on their knowledge of the fashion greats. How important do you think it is to know the complete history of a business before trying to break into it?  

LF: That is rule #1.  You must know the history before entering any business.

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Today SeenON! got our weekly fix of all thing fashion when we spoke with our Expert Panelist, Erika Stanley of SNOB Style. Of course we had to discuss Episode 108 of The Fashion Show, but we also made time to chat about the designers that are the most influential for Erika! Find out who below…

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This week, SeenON! connected with fashion expert Erika Stanley of SNOB Style  to dish about episode 7 of Bravo’s The Fashion Show, discuss the good ol’ “walk of shame” and talk about what it takes to design for a big name in the industry.

SO!: In this week’s Harper’s Bazaar mini challenge, the designers were asked to clean up a “walk of shame” look and create something acceptable for the office. What are some simple tips that you can offer girls in a crunch to help them make the events from the night before not so obvious?

ES: I would say take a few things with you. Incorporate basics into your outfit so that you can “Macgyver it up” to work from day to night or night to day.  Bringing along a scarf or tights can make it more of a daytime look. Layering is definitely key. 

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This week SeenON! caught up with one of our favorite fashion insiders, model Amanda Fields. We love hearing Amanda’s thoughts about Bravo’s The Fashion Show and appreciate her perspective coming from the modeling industry. This week we chatted about modeling techniques and stereotypes.

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Today SeenON! chatted with the fabulous and fashionable Erika Stanley of SNOB Style to discuss episode 5 of The Fashion Show. Not only did we find out what this stylist would have done differently with the contestant’s designs, but we also found out what high school stereotype she fell into. Read more to find out!

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We were buzzing with delight when we found out that we would be chatting with designer Corey Lynn Calter about Episode 5 of The Fashion Show.  We love her elegant, bohemian designs (as do celebs like Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato and Maria Menounos). We asked Corey Lynn Calter about a variety of topics–from dressing women of different sizes to working in SeenON!’s home base of San Francisco. Read below for all that she had to say.

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