Mr. Brainwash Icons NYC Solo Exhibition
February 12, 2010
Thursday February 11th, 2010 – Meatpacking District – Starting February 14th 2010 @ 3 pm
French born Pop artist Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) has landed in New York City. He didn’t came alone, with him he brought his icons pieces to fill up a 15,000 square feet gallery. We know the location but we’ll wait for mrbrainwash.com to reveal the exhibit exact address. Some said it has already been unvealed by the artist facebook fan page. The exhibit includes variation of the CD cover he created for Madonna’s greatest hits collection Celebration but also a full sized taxi cabs as Matchbox cars and many more “icons”. The first 300 people will receive a free hand finished screen print.
Exhibit’s location to be revealed on 02/12/2010 @ 12 pm EST on mrbrainwash.com
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Chanel Rouge Coco Intimate Dinner with Vanessa Paradis
February 9, 2010
Tuesday February 9th – The Mark
Chanel celebrated the launch of Rouge Coco, their new lipstick by hosting an intimate dinner with Vanessa Paradis at The Mark restaurant by Jean Georges. Vanessa Paradis which has been the image of the Coco Chanel fragrance in 1992 and the muse of the Cambon handbags in 2003, is now the Chanel Rouge Coco image. The dinner counted Caroline Sieber sporting the new Chanel tatouage, Rachel Zoe, Kate Bosworth, Terry Richardson, Olivier Zham, Daphnee Guinness, Frederic Fekkai, Alexandra Richards, Nina Garcia, Leigh Lezark, Amanda Brooks, Chiara Clemente, Allison Sarofim, Anouk Lepere, Margerita Missoni, Edita Vilkeviciute, Irina Lazareanu, Jennifer Brill, Poppy Delevingne, Sigrid Agren, Mary Frey, Mario Sorrenti and Heidi Mount.
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Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M Knitwear NYC Launch Party
February 5, 2010
Thursday February 5th, 2010 – Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M Knitwear Launch Party at Bobo
As if the Paris Grand Palais launch of Sonia Rykiel x H&M wasn’t enough, both fashion powerhouses commemorated the collaboration with a fête at Chelsea’s BoBo bar. With Chanel Iman dj-ing on the one’s and two’s, sultry beats pulsated throughout the bar’s 3 floors with tracks from Mariah Carey, Black Eyed Peas and Ladyhawke. We’re guessing if the whole ‘model’ thing doesn’t work out for Chanel, she definitely has a good plan B career.
Meanwhile upstairs, Leighton Meester chatted with Kelly Rutherford while Michelle Williams was pretty in pink, with her “Mon Pull” Rykiel Pin fuchsia jacket (Available starting February 20), talking up a storm with Sonia’s daughter and brand’s artistic director, Nathalie Rykiel. Posing for photogs, the two happily paused their conversations to give their best fashion forward face for the cameras. Drinks flowing, party revelers smiling, and mannequins dressed to the 9’s in Rykiel pour H&M, que voulez vous de plus?
Shop Sonia Rykiel Pour H&M in H&M stores worlwide starting February 20th 2010
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Tom Ford Premieres ‘A Single Man’ in Milan
January 12, 2010
Tom Ford’s Golden Globe-nominated “A Single Man” premiered in Milan on Monday night
“Milan has a wonderful energy and I love the fact that it’s so close to the mountains and you can go skiing every weekend,” said Ford.
Donatella Versace loves “films from the past, especially black-and-white ones with good lighting.” Margherita Missoni, Brian Atwood, Elio Fiorucci and Rosanna Armani also attended the screening, though most eyes were on model Jon Kortajarena, who plays Carlos in the film. He also appears in Ford’s men’s eyewear campaign, so he knows a little bit about the designer’s work ethic. “He really knows what he wants,” said Kortajarena. “He’s very easy to work with, plus he can be very funny.”
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Sapins de Noel des Createurs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Fondation
December 15, 2009
Marie Christiane Marek hosted the 14th edition of “Les Sapins de Noel des Createurs” at the Cité de larchitecture et du patrimoine in Paris. The charity event raised more than 40.000 euros. All the found from the charity auction went to the Carla Bruni-Sarkozy Foundation to support “l’enfant @ l’hôpital” association. The Louis Vuitton Christmas tree broke the record of the highest sold Tree, it was auctioned for $6500.
« Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs » Charity initiative has been created by Marie Christiane Marek, every year the fashion and design biggest names create a Christmas tree to be auctioned by Maître Pierre Blanchet. This year 24 designers such as : Agence Moatti et Rivière, Christian Biecher, Christian Ghion, Dsquared, Gucci, Hermès, Isabel Marant, India Madhavi, Jakob + Macfarlane, Jean-Charles et Louis-Marie de Castelbajac, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Vuitton, Marithé + François Girbaud, Marianne Guély pour Burma ,Mireille Darc, Odile Decq, Olivia Putman, Ora Ïto, Paco Rabanne, Sonia Rykiel, Thierry Mugler, Stella McCartney and Zaha Hadid.
Many designers made an appatence to present their creations, such as Mireille Darc, Jean Paul Gaultier, Louis Marie de Castelbajac, Nathalie Rykiel and Ora Ïto posing below with its Christmas tree creation.
« Les Sapins de Noël des Créateurs » exhibit is open to the public at the galeries de la Cité de l’architecture & du patrimoine. On december 25th at 5pm the TV channel TV5MONDE France-Belgique-Suisse will restransmit the event presented by Christiane Marek et Christian Lacroix.
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Frida Giannini Receives the Design Star Honoree Award
October 23, 2009
Thursday October 22, 2009 – New York, NY
Last night in New York, Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini received a Design Star Honoree award at the 26th annual Fashion Group International Night of Stars dinner held at Cipriani Wall Street.
Giannini received this prestigious industry accolade from award winning actor James Franco and Grammy award winning artist Mary J. Blige.
The evening included a cocktail, awards ceremony and seated dinner for over 500 fashion industry guests. Giannini was joined for dinner by Franco and Blige in addition to other friends including award winning music producer and artist Mark Ronson and Hollywood actress Evan Rachel Wood.
Mary J Blige wore a Spring/Summer 2010 black light caddy long halter gown with jeweled leather harness, black high heeled sandal with metal embroidery and black suede clutch with silver metal detail.
James Franco wore a Fall/Winter 2009-2010 black New Manhattan tuxedo with white fitted dress shirt, black silk tie and black leather lace up loafers.
Mark Ronson wore a Fall/Winter 2009-2010 black optical lurex single breasted Bowie evening jacket with diamante lining with white dress shirt, blk tie, New Manhattan tuxedo trousers and black patent lace up loafers.
Evan Rachel Wood wore a Fall/Winter 2009-2010 one of a kind burgundy gown with antique gold fringe detail, Cruise 2009 burgundy patent cage buckle high heeled shoe and Fall/Winter 2009-2010 gold python clutch with bamboo tassel detail.
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Pictures: Courtesy of BILLY FARRELL/PatrickMcMullan.com
The 2009 Angel Ball for Cancer Research
October 22, 2009
The Empire State Building lit the NYC skyline lit in red and purple last night in honor of the 2009 Angel Ball to honor Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research. Denise Rich hosted a star studded celebration at Cipriani Wall Street that included cocktail reception, dinner, show and a live auction hosted by Brook Hazelton.
Featuring music by DJ Cassidy, the gala’s star-studded lineup of performances include Academy Award and Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson, Robin Thicke, Estelle, British imports Blake, and other surprise guests.
Presenters, segment hosts and celebrity attendees included Blake Lively, Penn Badgley, Beth Ostrosky Stern & Howard Stern, Kathie Lee Gifford, Hoda Kotb, Natalie Cole and Sherri Shepherd, Bar Refaeli, Alan Cumming, Alina Puscau, Ashley & Jessica Hart, Benny Medina, Buzz & Lois Aldrin, Clive Davis, Crystal Hunt, Deborah Norville, Debra Lee, Diane Passage, Dori Cooperman, Dr. Stephen Nimer, Erica Reid, Ivana Trump, Julie Henderson, Russell Simmons, Karl Wellner, Lorraine Schwartz, Marty Richards, Michelle Herbert, Natalie Cole, Ofira Sandberg, Patricia Field, Paula Patton, Paula Zahn, Sheikh Hamdan, Star Jones and Swizz Beatz.
The evening raised nearly $4 million for cancer research. For more information about The Angel Ball and Gabrielle’s Angel Foundation for Cancer Research please visit www.gabriellesangels.org.
Bar Refaeli was wearing a Marchesa gown and Lorraine Schwartz jewels
Blake lively a Victoria Beckham dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewels, Christian Louboutin
Denise Rich was wearing Christian Lacroix dress and Lorraine Schwartz carved ruby and diamond earrings, set with 170 carats of rubies and 6 carats of diamonds; a Lorraine Schwartz mesh ruby cuff, set with 150 carats of rubies and15 carats of diamonds; and a Lorraine Schwartz heart shape ruby, pink sapphire and diamond ring.
Hoda Kotb was dressed by Adrienne Papp
Kathie Lee Gifford a Donna Karan dress
Jennifer Hudson a Yves Saint Laurent dress, Lorraine Schwartz jewelry and Margiela booties on carpet and same dress/jewels but YSL shoes from the performance
Natalie Cole a Haute Hippie dress
Sherri Shepherd a Carmen Marc Valvo dress & Judith Ripka jewels
Star Jones was wearing Marc Bouwer
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Merci x Gap
September 9, 2009
Wednesday September 9th 2009 – Gap store at 54th street – New York City
Gap has a new trick up its sleeve this fall. The trusty purveyor of blue jeans and khaki pants has teamed up with Merci, a chic, Parisian lifestyle boutique, to open a pop-up shop in New York City, called Merci Gap. For one month only, Merci Gap will occupy the 500-square foot space next to Gap’s flagship store on 5th Avenue.
The original Merci is the brainchild of Marie-France and Bernard Cohen, the founders of Bonpoint (a children’s clothing company they sold in 2003, giving them seed money for Merci). Merci is a “concept shop” stocked with unusual housewares, fashions, perfumes and even fresh flowers. All the proceeds from the shop benefit Accueil des Sans-abri, a non-profit that helps Madagascar’s homeless. (All profits from Merci Gap will go to various children’s charities).
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Hermès Pour Liberty Of London Celebrate their Collaboration
September 8, 2009
Hermès and Liberty Of London are collaborating on a scarf and tie shop, which will sit on the ground floor of London department store Liberty for six weeks. On Monday night Hermès and liberty celebrated the pop-up shop, Guests, included Shilpa Shetty, Roisin Murphy, Leah Wood, Jo Wood, Tom Dixon and Freida Pinto.
Freida Pinto discovers the Hermes Pour Liberty
Bali Barret Hermès creative director of women’s silks share her memory of the liberty smocked dresses she use to wear.
Hermès has screen printed its horseshoe and Ex-Libris motifs on Liberty micro-floral patterns for a series of limited-edition scarves and ties sold under the “Hermès Pour Liberty of London” label. It also temporarily swapped the horse in its logo for a zebra.
The limited-edition scarves and ties using Liberty’s famous Tana Lawn cottons, the shop also stocks Hermès silk accessories. Hermès will be offering scarf styling sessions for customers as well as custom embroidery services.
The scarves will come in two sizes, a 70 x 70 cm and a 45 x 45 cm, in six different micro floral prints, each one screen printed with a Hermès ex libris design. The line will start from 70 pounds, or $115, to 140 pounds, or $230.
Large Mabelle Cotton Scarf, Hermès Pour Liberty
More than a pop-up store, the temporary store comes complete with a series of stylists, photographers and interactive pieces, designed to encourage customers to experiment with different styles when sporting Hermes trademark scarves.
According to Geoffroy De la Bourdonnaye, CEO of Liberty, “Hermès is the ultimate house of real craftsmanship.” He added, “The common heritage of Liberty and Hermès makes it natural for both brands to tie the knot in a fashionable entente cordiale.”
Nowhere near London? don’t worry the line is available on liberty’s website: liberty.co.uk
The Hermès store at Liberty is on the ground floor at Liberty, Great Marlborough Street, London W1 from 7 September – 18 October 2009.
Costume National & Shinique Smith Fashion’s Night Out
August 28, 2009
Costume National is celebrating “Fashion’s Night Out” with Shinique Smith in conjunction with American Vogue, NYC & Company, the City of New York, AMEX, and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). The Costume National’s Fashion’s Night out will take place at the new SoHo space and take in the exciting visual art of Shinique Smith, from the Yvon Lambert Gallery, who will intrigue shoppers with an art installation brought in exclusively for this very important shopping event. Costume National Creative Director, Ennio Capasa, has always supported contemporary creativity in all its expressions: from art, to cinema to design. In addition, the boutique, along with other participating retailers, will remain open late until 11 p.m!
Special T-shirts created by the CFDA at the Costume National boutique for this shopping event. Your purchase of a “Fashion Night Out” tee will benefit the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. For more information, visit www.fashionsnightout.com.
Thursday, September 10, 2009 6pm -11pm
Costume National Boutique Located at 160 Mercer Street, SoHo, New York
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