Boston Fashion Week: Nude. Local Talent Exposed

The designers of nude. pose with their models. Second from left, Susan Troy; fourth from left, Jonathan Joseph Peters; sixth from left, Jess Abernethy; eighth from left, Sarah Prost, tenth from left, Amy Stetkiewicz; far right, Kent Stetson. (All photos by Margaret Burdge)

Who said Fashion Week looks are unattainable? Last night’s “nude. Local Talent Exposed” show gave Boston fashionistas the chance to immediately purchase the designer goods that they saw, as the venue at BOND Restaurant and Lounge was transformed into a pop-up boutique with handmade items straight from the runway.

Designers who presented at the show included Jonathan Joseph Peters (who competed on Project Runway), Jess Abernethy, Yellow Clover by Sarah Prost, Amy Stetkiewicz, Kent Stetson, and Susan Troy. Peters and Abernethy brought the group together — they are based out of Rhode Island’s historic Arcade—after they met at StyleWeek Providence.

Peters and Abernethy prep a model for the runway in Abernethy’s wool blazer, Peters’s mint full skirt, and Troy’s sleeveless bamboo chemise.

The designers opted for nude makeup to complement their pieces. With six very different styles, the designers decided to work within a color story going from soft and feminine to neutral, then transitioning into bold and quirky, and finally finishing with a “sleek city gal on the go,” as described by Peters.

Stetkiewicz’s lamb-leather dress paired with Stetson’s “New Arcade” oversized clutch was the first look of the night.

The Yellow Clover “Aria” cocktail dress and Stetson embossed lambskin clutch.

Stetson’s urban “Chain Reaction” purple clutch with Troy’s linen and burnout silk dress.

Peters’s cotton boucle jacket wowed over Troy’s bamboo dress. Stetson’s mixed-media hide satchel accompanied the look.

A Yellow Clover “Coventina” top with bamboo “Sydney” leggings from Troy, with the fun and flirty addition of Stetson’s “Donuts!” clutch.

A Yellow Clover “Leucothea” dress.

Stetkiewicz’s lamb-leather color-block shirt topped Abernethy’s silver high-low skirt, adorned with a “Chain Reaction” clutch from Stetson in beige.

A Yellow Clover “Scribble” tunic and Troy’s rayon-twill “Lily” pant.

Stetkiewicz’s lamb-leather color block shirt and chambray track pant.

Troy’s cotton half-zip and Abernethy’s slim navy pants.

Peters’s blouse was paired with Stetkiewicz’s cowhide shorts and Stetson’s “Bank” clutch.

Abernethy’s drop-waist tunic dress and Stetson’s “French Fries” oversize clutch.

Peters’s sequin jumper and stripe full skirt with Stetson’s “Bridge” clutch.

Abernethy’s lace and patent-leather shift went down the aisle with Stetson’s “Cheeseburger” clutch.

A Yellow Clover bustier, Peters’s wrap blouse, Abernethy’s wide-leg trouser, and Stetson’s “Providence” folio clutch.

This Yellow Clover “Stencil” day dress matched Stetson’s “State House” clutch.

Stetson’s “Chain Reaction” tote in the show went down the catwalk with Troy’s “Aster” top and Stetkiewicz’s fused leather track pant.

Abernethy’s smocked wool romper, shown with the Yellow Clover “Artist” blouse, Abernethy’s knit bralette, and Stetson’s python tote/clutch set.

Peters’s “Leno” wrap blouse, Troy’s cigarette pant, and Stetson’s tote/clutch set.

The Yellow Clover “Falsetti” tunic, Abernethy’s slim pant, and Stetson’s “Hi-Fi” art clutch finished off the show.

Stetson talks shop after the show with attendees and potential buyers.

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