Runway to Haiti in Orlando March 24th

Join Season 8 designer Nicholas D'Aurizio at "Runway to Haiti, A Night of Ethical Fashion."  

"Enjoy a live runway show featuring a mix of professional models and local Orlando celebrities wearing our beautiful sandals and accessories, all handmade by the Haitian artisans of deux mains designs."

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Project Runway Designers Featured at Haiti Fashion Week

Nicholas D'Aurizio and Saphora in Haiti (Saphora is an orphan)

Project Runway Season Eight designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio, talks to us about Haiti Fashion Week.  Thank you Nicholas!

BPR:  Tell us about Haiti Fashion Week.

ND:  Haiti Fashion Week will be November 5 - 8.  There will be a line-up of Haitian designers as well as designers from around the world. 

BPR:  Is this the first year?

ND:  This is the fourth year.

BPR:  Which Project Runway designers will be showing collections?

ND:  Myself, Michelle Lesniak, Gordana Gehlhausen, and Josh Christensen are all confirmed.  Michelle will be showing her "Pin Me / Pierce Me" collection.  Gordana is showing fifteen lingerie designs and fifteen gowns.  Josh is showing fifteen pieces - ten women's and five men's.

Sneak peek of one of Nicholas's designs

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Nicholas D'Aurizio Handbags Available at Bendel's This Weekend

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio has designed a fresh new handbag collection that is available this weekend during a trunk show at the New York City Fifth Avenue Henri Bendel store over Memorial Day weekend.

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A highlight:

How did you get the trunk show opportunity at Bendels?

D’Aurizio: There’s an open call twice a year for new designers, one in the fall and one in winter. Basically you bring your accessories, line up at 9 a.m. until the doors open at noon. I went there in the fall last year and they saw my bags and said, “They’re cute, but not quite Bendels. Bring us your next collection.” So I showed them my next one about a month and a half ago, and they loved it. They requested a few different colors and wanted to see black. And now it’s happening! It’s great that they’re giving me four days, especially ones where there are tons of tourists in the city that will probably be stopping by the store.

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Project Runway Designers Showing Collections at "Fame Rocks Fashion Week" Show February 15th

Nicholas D'Aurizio, Jesus Estrada and Project Accessory's Cotrice are among the designers showing collections at "Fame Rocks Fashion Week" on February 15th.



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NIcholas D'Aurizio Spring 2012

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio presented his Spring 2012 Nicolena collection on September 9th at The New York Fame Show.

Photo: Rick Louis

Team BPR had a great time at the event which also included collections from Korto Momolu, Jesus Estrada and Gordana Gehlhausen.





In addition to glamorous metallics, Nicolena featured designs created from humble materials such as jute and burlap.

Click here to see all of the designs from the show.

Nicholas D'Aurizio Prepares for The New York Fame Show September 9

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio joins other alums in the New York Fame Fashion Show. He graciously agreed to an interview.

Nicholas is creating fifteen safari-inspired looks for his Niko Lena show on Friday night.

Tickets are still available for this event. Click here for more information.

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Thank you Nicholas!

"The New York Fame" Charity Fashion Show Features Project Runway Designers

Nicholas D'Aurizio, Jesus Estrada, Gordana Gehlhausen, Qristyl Frazier and Korto Momolu are among the designers showing at "New York Fame" on September 9th.



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Nicholas D'Aurizio in Dallas March 31st

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio will be in Dallas on March 31st to present his NICOLENA collection at The Celebrity Fashion Experience II.


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Nico Lena by Nicholas D'Aurizio

Project Runway Season 8 designer Nicholas D'Aurizio presented his Fall 2011 Collection on Wednesday at the Chelsea Art Museum. Congratulations, Nicholas!

Nicholas D'Aurizio Designs Featured in Palisade Magazine

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio will be featured in the December issue of Palisade magazine. Click here to learn more.

More from Nicholas D'Aurizio Fall 2010

Champion Eye Media generously shares more photos of the Halloween Couture show featuring designs by Nicholas D'Aurizio. Thank you!




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Nicholas D'Aurizio Fall 2010

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio presenteded his Fall 2010 Collection last night at Eight Bond Studio in NYC and BPR Field Reporter Kenda Nunez sends us this fabulous report.





Nicholas D'Aurizio, showed his Fall 2010 Collection on September 25th in New York. The collection was feminine, fun and daring. There were beautiful open-back dresses as well as some with cutouts. He utilized a lot of lace and peppered the whole thing with some fun capelets. The audience applauded his finale dress - a white long ethereal gown.

Click here to listen to Kenda's interview with the designer.

Click here for the Nicolena website.

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Thank you Nicholas, and thank you Kenda!

Nicholas D'Aurizio Show Saturday Night

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio is showing his latest collection at the Halloween Couture Fashion Show on Saturday night. Click here for more information.

BPR Podcast with Nicholas D'Aurizio

Project Runway Season 8 designer, Nicholas D'Aurizio talks about his experience on the show.

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Click here for the Nicolena website.

Thank you Nicholas!

Meet Nicholas D'Aurizio

Age: 32
Hometown: New York, NY
Profession: Handbag designer
Favorite Designer: Yeohlee, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Dolce and Gabbana, Prada



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