Debut was the name of the game this week. Costume National celebrated its first appearance at Saks with a trunk show, Folli Follie unveiled its new Soho store with a shopping soiree, and Zac Posen hosted the launch of Belvedere Bloody Mary over brunch at Le Caprice. Take a look!
Debut of Costume National at Saks Fifth Avenue
Costume National celebrated its debut at Saks Fifth Avenue with host Stella Schanbel sporting an electric blue blazer, a signature color inspiration from the 2011 Spring/Summer collection. Designer Ennio Capasa mingled with guests including Marina Abramovic, Martine Assouline, Loris Diran, Khirma Eliazov, Malcolm Harris, Suzanne Rae Pelaez and Arden Wohl, all of whom enjoyed the acoustic melodies of Martha Wainwright.
[Ennio Capasa, Suzanne Rae Pelaez, Marina Abramovic, Stella Schnabel, Arden Wohl]
[Ennio Capasa, Christina Ehrlich]
[Photo Credit: Joe Schildhorn for Billy Farrell Agency]
Folli Follie Store Opening
Folli Follie, the Greek company responsible for creating jewelry and watches among other accessories for the "fashion-conscious working man and woman", opened its doors this weekend to celebrities, stylists and shoppers alike to celebrate the launch of a new store in SoHo. Minka Kelly, Johnny Wujek, Lauren Bush and other lucky guests enjoyed perusing the tasteful and affordable accessories while Alexandra Richards played DJ. Proceeds from the shopping event went to the Art Elysium.
[Minka Kelly, Johnny Wujek, Lauren Bush]
[Photo Credit: David X Prutting or Billy Farrell Agency]
Zac Posen Host Brunch/Launch of Belvedere Bloody Mary
Zac Posen and his close, equally-fashionable, cohorts celebrated the launch of Belvedere Bloody Mary with brunch at Le Caprice New York. The brunchers ordered from a special limited edition menu, created by the designer himself, of course, which will be available at Le Caprice starting Saturday, April 16th until June 26th. The guest list included Genevieve Jones, Charlotte di Calypso, Leigh Lezark, Dani Stahl, Kate Lanphear, Derek Blasberg, Gordin Nicol, Anna and Pat Cleveland, Jessica White, Marjorie Gubelman, Zani Gugleman, Masha Orloff, Stephanie La Cava, Poppy de Villeneuve, Michelle Harper and Mia Rosing.
[Zac Posen, Leigh Lezark, Michelle Harper, Charlotte di Calypso, Anna Cleveland]
[Photo Credit: Joe Schildhorn for Billy Farrell Agency]