Calling all Attention-Deficit-Fashion-Lovers: there is a new trend amongst film makers that includes compact narratives, acting, culture, and fashion all in a tight knit two minute project known as the video look book. Directors and photographers such as Olivier Zahm and Gia Coppola are just a few of the art-house film makers involved in this new generation of film making. Video lookbooks have recently become the norm amongst high end retailers and videographers, so here is a comprehensive guide to 5 great look books that are worth wrapping your mind around. More»

From the Phantom of the Opera to peacock feathers to rhinestones and glitter and lace, check out the coolest (and most fashionable) masks from the Black & White Masquerade Ball at the Soho Grand.

[All photos via Jessie Askinazi for Purple Diary] More»

In the seven-ish months since Paul & Andre opened its doors and diluted the obscenely over-saturated bottle service, fog cannons and dubstep scene to bring a little bit of NYC flavor up in Hollywood, the landscape of L.A. nightlife has changed. Namely, it gave us a reason to believe not all nightclubs in this city have to be tacky. I personally have come to love the place and spend entirely too much time there but at least I've been taking full advantage of a good thing while I still can before it closes on Sunday. More»

There is no rest for the fashion weary. Immediately following the mayhem of NYFW, many had to hop on planes to London to start all over again. Are you bummed that you're not across the pond at the Burberry show right now? Have no fear, there's a whole bunch of fashion elite that are there, and they are tweeting up a storm for you to follow in real time. Check out our list of the best tweeters to follow for LFW:   More»

Because L.A. wasn't doing it, two dudes had to come here from NYC to get this town with the program and open a spot without promoters, which is probably why you haven't heard much about Paul & Andre. But as promised when we broke the news it was coming, we're keeping you up on what's happening with that mysterious little alley lair with no address that officially opens tonight, so here's the deal... More»

Dalia Ermann, Alexandre de Betak, Francisca Vidues

We're genuinely excited about this one. Last week we broke the news that two of NYC nightlife's purveyors of cool were making their way out to Hollywood and have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Paul Sevigny and Andre Saraiva's spot since we first heard whispers of an L.A. opening. Although not yet open to the public (doorman "Calvin" says we're looking at an official opening next week), last night Paul & Andre opened its doors to begin its six-month occupation of a Hollywood loft to a handful of guests for a first look inside the place. More»