Yesterday evening, ACP Magazines‘ Women’s Lifestyle division held a “30 Days of Fashion” VIP dinner at Quay restaurant in Sydney, Australia. With live music and the scene’s big names gathered by the PBL Media group member, the event was a highlight in the packed schedule of beauty related to-do’s, now in its second week. The models, designers and artists in attendance are excited to be part of the biggest-ever integrative advertising and retailer initiative designated to kick start consumer spending. More »
[Photos via Getty]. This week designer David Jones launched his Spring/Summer 2009 collection in Sydney, Australia. The debut included a red carpet event, fashion show and an in-store workshop hostessed by supermodel Miranda Kerr. Themed “A great southern summer 2008,” the new pieces brought a seasonal spark to the runway.
[Actress Mirando Otto opens the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. All photos by Getty.] Looks like Sydney is the place to be. Last week Sacha Baron Cohen (as Bruno) stopped by to promote his newest movie, and today the brand new Louis Vuitton store opened its doors in Bondi. Flanked by LV employees and models, Australian actress Miranda Otto cut the brown ribbon, officially opening the luxury store. Aussie socialites, fashionistas, and television personalities, including Pip Edwards, Erin McNaught, and Kerri Anne Kennerly were also on hand. More »
[Bruno dazzles the crowd at the Sydney premiere of his flick. All images via Getty] Everyone’s favorite gay Austrian fashion journalist made his way down under as part of the promotional tour for his aptly self-titled movie Bruno. And what’s a Bruno premiere without wacky hijinks? Right before British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in character, an impostor escorted by a group of barely-clothed men and women pulled up to the theater in a pink stretch Hummer. More »
GreenPoint: one square meter of land in Queensland, Australia! This summer, many of us are playing grateful guest at the summer house of a friend or relative. It is not easy to always mind our manners, or avoid spilling wine all over the brand new white carpet (sorry, Mom). More »
[Via TheCobrasnake]Question: What can make even the scankiest of outfits seem chic? Answer: The captain hat. Though it’s a bit clique, these captain hats win us over every time. It instantly propels this Aussie chick from the”tramp who I’d never speak to” to the girl that “looks like fun.”
Sartorially speaking, these Aussies are either ahead of the curve, or out to lunch. You decide. More photos below ….
“What’s this?” you ask, “An early glimpse of what’s to come at the Jersey Shore this summer?” Oh no. This, GofG reader, is a look at a rare breed of species known as the bogan, captured by The Cobrasnake on his current trip to Australia. These dudes are the Aussie answer to the guido, clearly. Bling? Check. Wifebeater? Check. Pencil-thin eyebrows? Check. Perma-tan? Check. Aussies… they’re just like us!
[Brandon Walters, Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin. All photos by JIMI CELESTE for PMc]
It was Australia Day in New York City on Friday night as the American Australian Association and Australian wine company Jacob’s Creek hosted a gala honoring the close of Australia Week USA, an event celebrating the best in Australian culture, business, art, and film for the past five years. The gala, held at the Waldorf Astoria, also honored one of our favorite Aussie’s, Baz Luhrmann, for his innovative work as a director particularly on his latest film, Australia.
Last night was the movie premiere of AUSTRALIA starring Hugh Jackman and Nicole Kidman (who were both at the premiere at the Ziegfeld Theatre), along with: Baz Luhrmann, Keith Urban, Catherine Martin, Lauren Bacall, Coco, Helena Christensen, Deborra-Lee Furness, Lydia Hearst, Richie Rich, Camille Grammer, Kelsey Grammer, Alicia Witt, Namoi Watts (ready to pop), Katie Lee Joel, Blake Lively, Padma Lakshmi, Derek Keeling, Eric Mabius, and Wendi Deng Murdoch and Rupert Murdoch.
Where: Caroline's on Broadway, 1626 Broadway, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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Theater Resources Unlimited (TRU) proudly announces the two honorees for their 8th annual TRU Love Benefit, which will be held on Sunday, November 8, 2009 from noon to 4pm at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC. Elysabeth Kleinhans of 59E59 Theatres will receive the TRU “Spirit of Theater” Award for her ongoing generosity towards TRU as well as the off-Broadway producing community in general; and Allan Buchman of Culture Project will be acknowledged with the TRU Humanitarian Award for his dedication to bringing politically and socially conscious works to life in New York theater, and successfully using the arts for social change.
The theme of this year’s benefit is “Opening Doors” in recognition of both the nurturing homes the honorees have provided for the development of new work and new opportunities; and for their dedication to keeping open doors of communication for political and international conversations in New York theater. The event will start with a cocktail hour at noon, followed by a full luncheon. Performances will include representative scenes and songs from shows developed at 59E59 or The Culture Project, including “Gutenberg the Musical”, Prospect Theater’s bluegrass musical” Golden Boy of Blue Ridge”, “Clean Alternatives” with writer Brian Dykstra and “The Exonerated” excerpts performed by celebrity guests. TRU will also present songs from upcoming musicals being developed by TRU producers. Nancy Anderson will perform a song from “Yank!”, the musical debuting off-Broadway in February 2010, and previewing a song from the upcoming Broadway musical “Pure Country”. In addition Brian Dykstra will perform a piece from his play “Clean Alternatives” and Radiotheatre will perform from one of their radio pieces.
The TRU Love “Opening Doors” Benefit will take place Sunday, November 8, 2009, at 12 noon, at Caroline’s on Broadway, 1626 Broadway at 49th Street, NYC, with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres at noon, luncheon at 1pm and performances and awards ceremony starting at 2:15. Tickets are $175 for Premium Patron level seats in the first tier, $150 for Patron level 2nd tier and $100 for general admission. Tickets may be purchased at www.truonline.org/store-new.html. Inquiries may be made by phoning 212/714-7628 or emailing TRUnltd@aol.com.
For more information, visit www.truonline.org or call 212-714-7628.
Where: BARNES & NOBLE, 150 East 86th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Open
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Barnes & Noble will host a book signing in celebration of the national launch of Park Avenue Potluck CELEBRATIONS, authored by members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and New York Times food columnist Florence Fabricant. A POTLUCK of cider, sweets and other treats for the family celebration will be brought by many of the authors’ favorite purveyors including Eleni’s Cookies, Smithfield, Dean & DeLuca, Taste Caterers, William Poll, Williams-Sonoma, Gristedes, MrsMonogram.com and others.
A percentage of net sales of products in Barnes & Noble stores nationally will support ‘Kids Express’, an individualized program -- funded by The Society of MSKCC – designed to help adult cancer patients communicate with their children about their illness.
Where: La Venue and The Tunnel, 608 west 28th Street, New York, NY (map)
Admission: Ticketed Event
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California wine country is heading east to New York with the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine Tour. Ted Allen, Robert Mondavi Private Selection Brand Ambassador, is thrilled to engage consumers in the Big Apple with live cooking demonstrations at the Tour and to encourage foodies to open up about their food and wine questions. Additionally, guests are invited to join Robert Mondavi Private Selection’s Avram Deitch and other wine experts at the Robert Mondavi Discover Wine tour to learn anything and everything - from wine making to wine pairing.
Where: SVA Theater, 333 23rd st , New York, NY (map)
Admission: Invite Only
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Edward R. Pressman Alan & Gabe Polsky
and
First Look Studios
Eva Mendes
special screening of
BAD LIEUTENANT
PORT OF CALL NEW ORLEANS
A FILM BY WERNER HERZOG
screenplay by William Finkelstein
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Yesterday evening, ACP Magazines‘ Women’s Lifestyle division held a “30 Days of Fashion” VIP dinner at Quay restaurant in Sydney, Australia. With live music and the scene’s big names gathered by the PBL Media group member, the event was a highlight in the packed schedule of beauty related to-do’s, now in its second week. The models, designers and artists in attendance are excited to be part of the biggest-ever integrative advertising and retailer initiative designated to kick start consumer spending. More »
[Photos via Getty]. This week designer David Jones launched his Spring/Summer 2009 collection in Sydney, Australia. The debut included a red carpet event, fashion show and an in-store workshop hostessed by supermodel Miranda Kerr. Themed “A great southern summer 2008,” the new pieces brought a seasonal spark to the runway.
[Actress Mirando Otto opens the Louis Vuitton store in Sydney, Australia. All photos by Getty.] Looks like Sydney is the place to be. Last week Sacha Baron Cohen (as Bruno) stopped by to promote his newest movie, and today the brand new Louis Vuitton store opened its doors in Bondi. Flanked by LV employees and models, Australian actress Miranda Otto cut the brown ribbon, officially opening the luxury store. Aussie socialites, fashionistas, and television personalities, including Pip Edwards, Erin McNaught, and Kerri Anne Kennerly were also on hand. More »
[Bruno dazzles the crowd at the Sydney premiere of his flick. All images via Getty] Everyone’s favorite gay Austrian fashion journalist made his way down under as part of the promotional tour for his aptly self-titled movie Bruno. And what’s a Bruno premiere without wacky hijinks? Right before British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen arrived in character, an impostor escorted by a group of barely-clothed men and women pulled up to the theater in a pink stretch Hummer. More »
GreenPoint: one square meter of land in Queensland, Australia! This summer, many of us are playing grateful guest at the summer house of a friend or relative. It is not easy to always mind our manners, or avoid spilling wine all over the brand new white carpet (sorry, Mom). More »
[Via TheCobrasnake] Question: What can make even the scankiest of outfits seem chic? Answer: The captain hat. Though it’s a bit clique, these captain hats win us over every time. It instantly propels this Aussie chick from the”tramp who I’d never speak to” to the girl that “looks like fun.”
