Join John Bartlett for Fashion’s Night Out!

Join John Bartlett at his store for Fashion Night Out to discover his men and women Fall 2010 Collection. Cocktails will be served!

John Bartlett Store
Friday, September 10th, 2010
143 Seventh Avenue at Charles Street
New York, NY 10014

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Donna’s a fan of baseball!

Donna Karan on the field during batting practice before the New York Yankees game on Friday, April 16.

The designer, who’s DKNY brand recently inked a long term sponsorship deal, was scene mingling with friend Alex Rodriguez, Yankees manager Joe Girardi and Joba Chamberlin on the field before the game. AJ Burnett was overheard talking to Donna about the players passion for tattoos and her interest in a Zen lifestyle.

Can we expect to see Donna’s influences at the stadium?

We think a juice bar in the DKNY Lounge would be a nice alternative for baseball fans!

Visit dkny.com to discover & shop the the DKNY Spring Summer 2010 Collection

RIP, Alexander McQueen

Vogue editor Anna Wintour has issued a statement on the passing of Alexander McQueen:

“We are devastated to learn of the death of Alexander McQueen, one of the greatest talents of his generation. He brought a uniquely British sense of daring and aesthetic fearlessness to the global stage of fashion. In such a short career, Alexander McQueen’s influence was astonishing — from street style, to music culture and the world’s museums. His passing marks an insurmountable loss.”

André Drawings at Colette

Thursday February 4, 2010 – Colette

On the street André is known by his graffiti-artist alter ego, Mr. A, and for his “Love Graffiti” concept. André moved from the street to galleries with much hesitation. After proactively changing the nightlife of cities such as Paris, New York, and Tokyo, and giving new life to his characters through multiple collaborations, he is now ready to share his quieter moments, which he draws on scraps of paper or in notebooks, constantly filling them, but rarely sharing them with others.

This is a more personal and intimate activity, far from the commercialism of art. This selection were influenced by the psychedelic love imagery of the 60s and 70s, along with his visual memories of the comic books he read as a kid.

In André’s world, drawings have a special currency, like billets-doux for sharing love. For him, the only way to escape the smothering blanket of capitalism, inside or outside of the art world, is in things you can’t buy: love and generosity.

Buy André’s work here: http://www.colette.fr

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Daisy Lowe for Swarovski Crystallized

Celebrity Model Daisy Lowe has just designed a capsule collection for Swarovski Crystallized consisting of a range of four pieces: a necklace, bracelet, ring and earrings which inspired by planets and stars in the night sky. Daisy Lowe which has been working non stop for the past year can now add designer to her resume. The collection will hit the stores on January 19th.

Daisy described her collection to Wmagazine:

“I’ve incorporated black and white, star and moon crystals and multiple strands of chains. I wanted it to be about the earth, moon and planetary movements, all that kind of weird stuff.”

Daisy Lowe has been declared recently has being the most influential model in term of style.

W Hotel The Store Fashion’s Night Out

Joining Retailers Around The Globe To Celebrate Fashion,  W Hotels The Store Will Debut Exclusive Private Collections With In-Store Designer Appearances.

W Hotels is proud to be participating in Fashion’s Night Out, the global initiative to promote retail, restore consumer confidence, and celebrate fashion.  W Hotels The Store will be debuting private, specially curated collections to celebrate the fashionable spirit of vibrant W Hotels destinations around the world.  Complimentary champagne will be served and a 20% discount on all items will be given.

Designers of these exclusive collections, including Rachel Leigh, Jay Lakhami for Deepa Gurnani, Sandy Hyun, and Amy Vennema of A.V. Max will be on site for an evening of champagne, shopping, and celebration.

W Hotels The Store has become a trusted authority for what’s hot in fashion and design.  Starting this fall, W Hotels The Store will release a new capsule collection each season, with exclusive items from Rachel Leigh, Lauren Merkin, Susan Daniels, Alex and Ani, Lisa Curran, Foley & Corrina, Amanda Uprichard, Daniel Benedict, and more, to capture the style essence of a particular destination where W now has a property be it Hong Kong, Santiago, Istanbul or South Beach.

Thursday, September 10, 2009
8pm-11pm – Complimentary Champagne and 20% Shopping Discount
8pm-10pm – Selected Designers to appear at the stores:
W New York: Jay Lakhami for Deepa Gurnani and Rachel Leigh
W Times Square: Amy Vennema for A.V. Max and Sandy Hyun

W Hotels The Store at W New York
541 Lexington Avenue, Ground Floor
New York, New York 10022

W Hotels The Store at W New York – Times Square
1567 Broadway, 7th Floor
New York, New York 10036

More information on FashionsNightOut.com

Gottex Swimwear Spring Summer 2010 Collection Preview

Molly Grad debuts her vision as the head of design for swimwear brand Gottex September 14th at 7PM in the Tent  in Bryant Park during New York Fashion Week . Grad comes to Gottex with an impressive resume, graduating from London’s Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design where she received her undergraduate and graduate degrees.  Her career began working with Stella McCartney and continued by honing her skills designing for Stefano Pilati at Yves Saint Laurent.  Prior to Gottex she most recently held the title of senior designer at Gianfranco Ferre.

“ Gottex has an amazing  heritage. I am going to take the DNA of the brand and give it a fresh direction with out foresaking its incredible past ” said Molly.

Reiss Launches 1971 Denim Label

Reiss, the U.K. brand that define itself as Iconic, sexy, confident, modern is launching a new denim line, Reiss 1971.

The first reiss store opened in 1971 selling European quality men’s tailoring in the city of London. David reiss, founder and owner kept his vision alive while developing and diversifying the brand.  By 2000, reiss put in place its own in-house design team and atelier securing its design credentials and focusing on expanding its unique offer into a complete range of  Womenswear as well as menswear and accessories.

The collection, which is made up of a mix of men’s and women’s denim jeans and separates, is part of brand director Andy Rogers’s vision to reinvigorate the overall Reiss brand.

The women’s collection comprises five denim fits, including high-waisted, straight-leg, a boyfriend slouch style and a high-waisted kick flare, which will be constants in the line across the seasons, along with pieces such as military-inspired jackets, a swing coat in a black-and-white vintage-inspired print, and pink-and-black zebra print knit sweaters.

Prices for the 1971 line will go from $60 for a tank top to $580 for a coat.

The collection will launch at 10 U.S. stores this month and the company is planning to launch e-commerce as well.

1971reiss.com the company line website showcases a short film. The music is surrended by a female talking in french saying things like: “I’m looking for my toothbrush…”. You can see models walking the streets of Paris wearing the collection.

Marchesa’s Georgina Chapman & Tory Burch on Gossip Girl

Marchesa designer Georgina Chapman and Tory Burch respectively shot some scenes for a Gossip Girl episode that will air Oct. 5. We don’t know yet if the Georgina and Tory will play them-selves like Zac Pozen on Ugly Betty or not.

Georgina Chapman and Tory Burch live both in NY and happen to bump onto the Gossip Girl socially active cast members Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Taylor Momsen and Ed Westwick on the New York party circuit. While Chapman appeared in numerous film such as “The Nanny Diaries” and “Factory Girl” she still anxious about Gossip Girl.

Gossip had guest appearance in the past such as Michael Kors (playing himself) and Tinsley Mortimer.

Ne-Yo for Macy’s, Jason Wu will show at the St. Regis, Agyness deyn channels Michael Jackson

Ne-Yo, the new Macy’s pitchman will be featured in a black & white ad (WWD)

Jason Wu, who showed his fall collection at Exit Art on 10th Avenue in February,  will present his spring 2010 show on the second floor of the St. Regis Hotel (WWD)

Agyness Deyn channels Michael Jackson (Models)

D&G duo frolicking in Italy’s Aeolian Islands with Giovanna Battaglia and Vladimir Restoin-Roitfeld (FWD)

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