Remember that episode of Sex and the City where the girls meet in the park and Carrie is wearing lederhosen? Yeah, it didn’t work then, either. The traditional Bavarian clothing seemed a motif on the runway for Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo, and although Asian fashion is known for unconventional, sometimes contextually mashed style, I’m not too sure it’s going to take the stores by storm. More »
The 4th International Rome Film Festival kicked off last week and is still going strong with some of our favorite celebrated actors and actresses currently stationed in Italy for the festivities. George Clooney with new girlfriend Elisabetta Canalis, Rose McGowan, Helen Mirren, Richard Gere, and many, many more have been hitting up the red carpets of Rome for screenings of 12 films including Up in the Air and The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus competing for the coveted Marc ‘Aurelio Awards. More »
You thought the appearance of Roller Blades would make the days of 8-wheeled fun obsolete, didn’t you? Well, think again. Roller Disco is back with a vengeance! The everything old is new again trend has New Yorkers reminiscing their Roller Derby hey-days. I mean, even Ellen Page is rocking out the Roller Skates look in the recent Drew Barrymore directed flick Whip It! Click below for the top ten reasons you should join the fun. More »
It’s all about purple, the Purple Magazine party that is. Lindsay Lohan, Margerita Missoni, Eugenie Niarchos and Leigh Lezark were seen chit chatting over drinks and cigarettes while taking a break from the huge crowd at the party in Paris on Friday night. More »
Kicking off Fashion Week Milan,AmfAR held an auction and show at La Permanente, which houses the city’s fine art. Chaired by Janet Jackson, the event raised a $1.1 million gift. Kanye West, Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, Donatella Versace, Chanel Iman, Rachel Bilson, Eva Herzigova, Poppy Delevinge, Margherita Missoni and Renzo Rosso were just some from an elite guest list gracing the red carpet. The affair also marked the birthday of attendee Dita Von Teese, who celebrated another year by performing “Le Bain Noir” for the group. More »
Brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2 unleashed their “I Love Camping” inspired Spring/Summer 2010 collection during Milan Fashion Week. The designing duo sent their models down the runway in boy scout caps, windbreakers, logo hoodies, flannels, and camouflage with bottles of Budweiser and back packs in tow, because whats a camping trip without beer and proper equipment… More »
The main difference between Milan Fashion Week and New York Fashion Week? Fewer housewives, more soccer players. Bottega Veneta, Ferragamo, Pucci, Cavalli and Max Mara, aka the Banana Republic of Italy, all showed their Spring 2010 lines, and Dolce and Gabbana launched their new perfume collection with a little help from Naomi Campbell, Eva Herzigova and Claudia Schiffer . More »
While we’ve all been trapped inside the fashion bubble that has currently taken over New York City, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world kick started in Toronto over the weekend with hundreds of theater-goers joining movie stars, directors, writers, and producers in audiences across the city with over 300 flicks being showcased. So what’s the buzz fluttering around this year’s festival so far?..
Each year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock City desert for Burning Man, a week of “community, art, self-expression and self-reliance,” or in other words, ab-so-lute insanity. Between the festival’s ten principles and its mission of burning the Man, it’s easy to see how mixing in a sandstorm or two, plenty of alcohol and what could be the most elaborate prop stages makes for this unforgettable experience, which long ago cemented a true cult following. More »
Where: NESPRESSO Boutique Bar, 92 Prince Street (at Mercer Street), New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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The New Yorker’s perenially popular Passport to the Arts event, back for a fifth year, includes a fantastic self-guided tour of leading Chelsea and SoHo galleries, a limited-edition art passport, a cocktail afterparty at Hudson Studios, and a silent auction of works by emerging and established artists, with proceeds to benefit Friends of the High Line.
A new line of clothing, Tom Christopher, a well known artist in NYC, who just teamed up with the eco friendly sustainable company Threads for Thought to launch a line a T-shirts a Macy's and Urban Outfitters.
Where: The Boucarou Lounge, 64 East 1st Street, New York, NY 10003 (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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A beautiful spa event, hosted by Geralyn Lucas, author of Why I Wore to my Mastectomy. Slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned hair stylist, Sally Hershberger. The most soothing and beautiful way for women to help other women.
Event: Vanier Spa Party, November 7th, 3-10 pm. **RED CARPET 3-4 PM**
686 Lexington Ave. at 57th Street (2nd Floor)
"Spa For The Cure" Treatment Event: Hosted by Nick Brown from the 'Real World' and Sarah Hartshrone from 'America's Next Top Model'. Special appearance from Anthony Stallone (Celebrity Boxer, former WWE) who will be fighting the evening before in Springfield, MA with Rodney King and Jose Conseco.
Special guest speaker: Samantha Daniels (Author, TV Host and Celebrity Match Maker) will be speaking on dating with a Q&A.
Other Special CONFIRMED Celebrities to appear are: Vinny Parco from the Soparnos, Natasha Komis- Musician/Reality Star, To Be a Star cast: Angelina, Miram, Mercedes and Mary Jane , Extra Large-Hip Hop artist EMI, Be Orginal- Hip Hop Artist, Missy Hyatt- World Wrestling Champion, Eriam sisters from America's Got Talent, and Lifetime TV movie author of "Why I wore Red lipstick to my Mastectomy" Geralyn Lucas,
Arrive at 3 pm for a warm welcome, slip into comfortable robes and soft slippers, and embark on a luxurious experience benefiting the cure for breast cancer. Receive top of the line spa treatments (including massage, facials, body treatments, manicures and pedicures), have your makeup done by exclusive MAC artists, and have your hair styled by world renowned, Sally Hershberger and Riccardo Maggiore stylists of New York City salons Enjoy:
* Decadent catering and fabulous treats
* Live beauty blogging in our Dell-sponsored computer lounge by top blogging sites reaching +1million readers
* Exclusive tables and product boutiques, where all purchase proceeds will go directly to the charity. Enjoy a Think Pink Boutique from jewelry designers Stella & Dot, with top NYC designers making exclusive clothing to be donated to this event that is not sold anywhere else
*RF Runway Show and After Party: After you have been sufficiently pampered and spoiled, get ready for the after party at 8:30! Dress to impress (cocktail to formal attire preferable), and enjoy...
* A Breast Cancer Research Foundation fashion show! Watch real breast cancer survivors and fighters model BCA related apparel, accessories and fabulous beauty looks!
* A Fight Fashionable Auction: Enjoy bidding on all of the breast cancer fashion, jewels and products used and seen on the runway. All of the proceeds will go directly to the charity
* Enjoy live music and an open bar!
* Fabulous gift bags from our Breast Cancer Awareness sponsors
For tickets and further information please visit: http://www.vanierspa.eventbrite.com
Where: Invite Only, Invite Only , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Join Honorary Angel Christie Brinkley and her daughter Sailor for the launch of Tea Party Angels, a fundraising program that asks mothers and daughters to host tea parties in order to raise money for girls in need around the world and to teach girls here about social responsibility. The event at Doubles from 4:00 - 6:00 PM will be a fun-filled tea party with tea-shirt making, face painting and more.
Where: Junc Gallery, 4017 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA (map)
Admission: Open
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We’re turning 5 and we’ve asked our family of incredible artists & Junc Gallery to help us celebrate!
Blood is the New Black & Junc Gallery Present:
Blood is the New Black: 5 Year Anniversary Exhibition
November 7 - December 14, 2009
Opening Reception and Party Saturday November 7, 7-11 pm
4017 Sunset Blvd
Silverlake, CA 90029
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
http://www.juncgallery.com
Featuring new work by:
Skinner, Skye Parrott, Keaton Henson, Demonbabies, Porous Walker, Andrea Shear, Jesse Spears, Bryan Ray Turcotte, Brendan Donnelly, Sumi Ink Club, Patrick Jilbert, Sterling Bartlett, Michael Sieben, Jeff P, Dan Monick, Mel Kadel, Travis Millard, Scott Barry, Pete and Jo, Josh Slater, Jason Fischer, Hannah Stouffer, Dylan Haley, & more!
Be sure to check out the Blood is the New Black pop up store opening night with shirts, prints, zines and more!
Beer courtesy of Nakhon Beer and cupcakes from Lemonade (yum!)
Thank you for giving us the opportunity to support the artists we love for the last five years!
We hope we can do even more for our friends in the next five years.
xo
Blood is the New Black
http://www.bloodisthenewblack.com
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http://www.myspace.com/bloodisthenewblack
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Honey is a lounge / resturant catering to the locals, foodies and night owls. With exposed brick, warm mahogany paneling, chocolate brown leather banquettes and a 25 foot amber backlit bar, this 3,000 square foot venue is the neighborhood sweet spot!
New York's Hottest Hangout In The Meat Packing District:
HONEY
243 W 14th Street
Between 7th & 8th Ave
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Music By Rotating DJ's Spinning Top 40's, Mashups, Hip Hop
Free Bottle of Champagne For Groups of 20 or More
PRIVATE ROOM AVAILABLE FOR PARTIES
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Have Dinner at Honey and Receive A VIP Table & Admission To The Club
(Subject To Availability)
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Remember that episode of Sex and the City where the girls meet in the park and Carrie is wearing lederhosen? Yeah, it didn’t work then, either. The traditional Bavarian clothing seemed a motif on the runway for Japan Fashion Week in Tokyo, and although Asian fashion is known for unconventional, sometimes contextually mashed style, I’m not too sure it’s going to take the stores by storm. More »
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You thought the appearance of Roller Blades would make the days of 8-wheeled fun obsolete, didn’t you? Well, think again. Roller Disco is back with a vengeance! The everything old is new again trend has New Yorkers reminiscing their Roller Derby hey-days. I mean, even Ellen Page is rocking out the Roller Skates look in the recent Drew Barrymore directed flick Whip It! Click below for the top ten reasons you should join the fun. More »
Kicking off Fashion Week Milan, AmfAR held an auction and show at La Permanente, which houses the city’s fine art. Chaired by Janet Jackson, the event raised a $1.1 million gift. Kanye West, Bianca Brandolini d’Adda, Donatella Versace, Chanel Iman, Rachel Bilson, Eva Herzigova, Poppy Delevinge, Margherita Missoni and Renzo Rosso were just some from an elite guest list gracing the red carpet. The affair also marked the birthday of attendee Dita Von Teese, who celebrated another year by performing “Le Bain Noir” for the group. More »
Brothers Dean and Dan Caten of DSquared2 unleashed their “I Love Camping” inspired Spring/Summer 2010 collection during Milan Fashion Week. The designing duo sent their models down the runway in boy scout caps, windbreakers, logo hoodies, flannels, and camouflage with bottles of Budweiser and back packs in tow, because whats a camping trip without beer and proper equipment… More »
While we’ve all been trapped inside the fashion bubble that has currently taken over New York City, one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world kick started in Toronto over the weekend with hundreds of theater-goers joining movie stars, directors, writers, and producers in audiences across the city with over 300 flicks being showcased. So what’s the buzz fluttering around this year’s festival so far?..
Each year, tens of thousands of people gather in Nevada’s Black Rock City desert for Burning Man, a week of “community, art, self-expression and self-reliance,” or in other words, ab-so-lute insanity. Between the festival’s ten principles and its mission of burning the Man, it’s easy to see how mixing in a sandstorm or two, plenty of alcohol and what could be the most elaborate prop stages makes for this unforgettable experience, which long ago cemented a true cult following. More »
