November

issue 23 | vol. 2


Guest Contributor Series

FALL Looks & Trends
In the Pressroom Interviews!

New York FW Coverage
Investment Wardrobe Pieces

Categories

Deep Hibernation

If you’re a fan of the site….came and past by a couple of time within the past months and noticed the last post was ages ago, well we’ve been in deep hibernation. The site will be updated soon, thanks for checking by periodically!

WTFun for Funds event in SF tomorrow night!

Come out and shop, eat, and drink for a good cause! Raffle prizes include a membership to FTCombat Club, class time at Jackson Arms, gift cards to Brooklyn Circus, clothes from Fatlace, Hellz Bellz, IMPRM, dmpc, and a pole class from Sedusa Studios! much more prizes in store so come and claim yo shit!

Come through and eat delicious food, get ur nails did, or shop vintage digs, and get a chance to cop the creme de la creme of streetwear for just $2! Basically, do all the shit u’d probably be doing on a Saturday night anyway – except do it knowing that you will not be the only one benefitting from it. All donations, all raffle proceeds, all food sales, and a portion of the individual vendors profit will go towards the flood victims of Typhoon Ketsana.

“Because if it wasn’t for your parents struggle it would be YOU on that rooftop”

And when I say fundraiser, I mean FUNdraiser. Here is just a taste of what the evening has to offer:

Vendor Services:
Stephs Closet providing discount, unique vintage clothing
MJ’s Skin Mechanix, providing waxing and lash extensions
A. Sade, for them funky, fresh nail designs
Ladybird SF, with beautiful handmade jewelry
And more!

Food by:
Dashanhairolla – LUMPIA CART FOLKS. That’s RIDICULOUS yall know u aint gotta be Filipino to love lumpia!
Mercury Lounge
Le Colonial
Sweet Dreams Bakery
Ihaw Ihaw
Anthony’s Cookies

Raffle prizes by:
Hellz Bellz
WTForks?!
IMPRM
Adapt Clothing
Dimepiece Designs
Goorin
Sedusa Studios
FTCC
My Raw Fitness
Ruel’s Fitness Training
Bella Nirvana
Brooklyn Circus
Fatlace
Jackson Arms
And more!

With a special pre-party performance by the beautiful, and talented members of Nemenzo.
Then dance the night away to the sound of the Musonics and laugh ur asses off for the official Jo Koy afterparty.

So folks if you’re anywhere near SF please come through, say hi, have fun, and get fat all for a good cause. And if u can’t – tell someone who can. And tell them to tell someone. Thanks everyone!

 WTFun for Funds event in SF tomorrow night!

Jake & Dinos Chapman’s £5 notes for AnOther Magazine

AnOther Magazine’s new Decade In Style issue is available one week before general release exclusively at Liberty of London from today. The Decade In Style issue features four different covers; Katie Holmes in Alaia, Kate Moss in John Galliano, Natalie Portman in Lanvin and Vanessa Paradis in Chanel, in a celebration of fashion over the last ten years.

To celebrate our instore event with Liberty reprobate YBAs Jake & Dinos Chapman have illustrated five £5 notes to be won by Liberty customers. Each person buying a magazine from Liberty will be entered into a draw, with a chance of winning one prized banknote from these iconic artists.

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ReCap of the Sundance Channel series, “The Day Before.” launch

Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez (Proenza Schouler), Nathalie Rykiel (Sonia Rykiel) and acclaimed Paris-based producer Loic Prïgent hosted an invite-only event in celebration of the new Sundance Channel series, “The Day Before.”

The exclusive celebration included an advanced screening of Loic Prïgent’s “The Day Before,” which follows designers Sonia Rykiel, Proenza Schouler, Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld and Jean Paul Gaultier, in the frantic final 36 hours leading up to their runway shows. Following the screening, model-turned-DJ Alexandra Richards entertained the A-list crowd of celebrities and bold-faced names, among them some of fashion’s most influential designers, editorialists and about-towners.

Guests included celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe and assistant Brad Goreski, Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester, InStyle Managing Editor Ariel Foxman, V Magazine editor Christopher Bartley, designer Lars Nilsson, fashion industry staples Lynn Yaeger, Jen Brill, Lorenzo Martone, Julia Frakes, Jane Keltner, Becka Diamond and social-circuit regulars Cator Sparks, Chiara Clemente, Patrick McMullan, Victoria and Vanessa Traina, Lauren Santo Domingo and Julia Restoin-Roitfeld and Genevive Jones.

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Leighton Meester, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez

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Rodger Berman and Rachel Zoe

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Alexandra Richards

The original, four-part series airs as part of the launch of a multi-platform style destination inspired by the critically-acclaimed FULL FRONTAL FASHION franchise. “The Day Before” will cover the global fashion calendar – from Sonia Rykiel’s 40th anniversary celebration in Paris in October to Proenza Schouler in New York in February, Fendi by Karl Lagerfeld in Milan in March and Jean Paul Gaultier’s haute couture show in Paris in July – capturing influential designers at an intense period in time when creativity and commerce come together.

INTRODUCTION: the APAture PreParty! This Sat. @Otis, SF

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itsdesignrelated.com and ThomasJosephRoche has teamed up to give back to the art community. We are showing support by throwing the Kearny Street Workshops annual event APAture’s preparty. Be among musicians, writers, cinematographers, philanthropists, designers, photographers, & artists while you mingle, network, and celebrate this years launch. APAture is KSWs annual multidisciplinary arts festival showcasing the work of emerging Asian Pacific American artists.

INTRODUCTION, the APAture PreParty
At Otis, 25 Maiden Lane, SF.
9p-3a | 21+
$5, portion of proceeds benefit KSW
for further information: http://itsdesignrelated.com/featured-events/

Tracy Reese 2010 Spring Collection

So we got our lil grubby hands on some Tracy Reese spring preview pics….im kinda liken it! Here is their offish release:

The Tracy Reese spring 2010 collection is a study of juxtapositions; the contrast between architectural and relaxed silhouettes, hard and soft, sheer and opaque. Femininity enlivens current wardrobes, with a focus on draping and ruching and modern embellishments. Intense color combinations, vivacious prints and multi-layered shapes inject Reese’s spring collection with positivity.

“To enter spring with a modern and upbeat attitude we used vibrant hues and the combination of architectural shapes and easy folds on drapey materials. A passion fruit surplice frock in a relaxed, draped silhouette with textural embellishment is the perfect piece to kick off the season with a look that is elegant with edge,” Tracy Reese, Designer and Founder.

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Rebecca Taylor Spring 2010 Collection

The good folks that rep Rebecca Taylor gave us a sneak peek of her new TWENTY TEN SPRING LINE. Here is what they said:

The Rebecca Taylor girl for spring explores urban femininity.  She works, lives and plays in the city.  Towering printed sandals and architectural structured stretch dresses are softened with femme corset-inspired bustiers and flippy, fun, pull on printed skirts.  Our girl likes to wear her boyfriend’s blazers and super soft cashmere athletic inspired sweaters thrown over top tiny leather skirts.  Spring 2010 encompasses playful use of colors, prints and textures. The palette is intense with shades of big apple reds, shocking pinks, electric blues, and retro jades contrasted with desert tans and soft, peachy oranges. Sharper than seasons past, strong shoulders and a new, waisted silhouette enhance the look our girl wantonly craves.

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and what do you think? Yay or nay?

Thank you!

There are no words to explain how thankful I am.
What started out as an idea came out to be the best thing ever produced by iDR. Our Live Artist Summer Series started off as an idea to bring together up and coming artists in a social environment that friendly enough to the public as well as the art/creative community. As the series evolved so did our network. We have sold several pieces, atleast one in each show! We also cultivated an event that makes networking easier and sociable. Can you believe someone got an interview for a job at our event….now that makes every bit of stress worth it.

There are so many people to thank. Especially Orson Restaurant, they are beyond great…great to work with and great overall. They have an awesome staff that delivers great service! Honestly try their duck fat fries, its deliiiiish!

Thanks to all the artists August Photographers: Albert Lam, Jeffrey Dojillio, and Todd Posadas. July’s Multimedia Artists: Orly and JBoo. June’s Aerosol Artists: Wes Wong, Tenfold, Satyr, & Drama. Thank you to the Make Up and Hair Artists that worked on our models for the August Show, CHA and April. Thank you to our Models (Adeanna, Christina Cross, Elizabeth Moody, and Michelle Ruiz) that made our encore party HOT HOT HOT! Thanks to the DJs that rocked the house: Sake 1, Mr. Mention, and Mike Nice.

and Congrats to Groop Swoop for participating in our raffle giveaway! They won a 2 hour photoshoot including 60 illuminous photos with light retouching.

….until next time!
(the Aug video is in the work and will be up shortly!)

iDR LIVE ARTIST SUMMER SERIES July Recap from itsdesignrelated.com on Vimeo.

iDR LIVE ARTIST SUMMER SERIES June Recap from itsdesignrelated.com on Vimeo.

itsdesignrelated.com’s Art Unlimited from itsdesignrelated.com on Vimeo

Photo of the Week 8.31

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Photo of the Week 8.24

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I save a folder on my desktop for inspiration and I am sharing them with you on a weekly basis. Some are artful, some are commercial, some are just plain fun, however, all is in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy!

Photo of the Week 8.17

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I save a folder on my desktop for inspiration and I am sharing them with you on a weekly basis. Some are artful, some are commercial, some are just plain fun, however, all is in the eye of the beholder. Enjoy!

Guest Contributor Nadia

We’ve got lovely Nadia on as well. Check her out!

Nadia
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I believe in two things beauty and subtlety. I’m a big dreamer but i thrive on actualities. My best times are usually spent searching for the newest song, latest trends or upcoming films. http://weweredamsels.blogspot.com/

Henri Bendel in LA, whaaaaaat?

Remember when we posted back in May ‘09 that the historic department store Henri Bendel was leaving NYC? Well now it has showed up in LA’s hot hot Beverly Center. Who knew?! Im so happy its on the west coast, but does that mean this department store was sniffing for new money? I suppose shoppers in LA don’t feel as ressionista as the rest of America. Well the store officially opens in November with its beloved premium priced goods and brands as well as their signature line of bath, home, and fragrances. Can’t wait!

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Guest Contributors Caroline and Dannie

Meet more of our newest guest contributors. Let me tell you these girls have some really great posts coming your way. Be on the look out!

Caroline Robianto
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Im 20 and from Indonesia. I love fashion and all. To work in a fashion industry is my dream, so hopefully this could be the start of something great. http://sergeantkero.blogspot.com/

Dannie
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I’m Dannie! I’m beginning to believe I’m obsessed with fashion, like to the point where I may need a 12 step program. I love that it allows you to fully express yourself without even saying a word. I am the canvas and my style is the masterpiece! http://www.danniedoll.blogspot.com

Anna Sheffield for Target

Anna Sheffield is collaborating with Target on a jewelry collection that hits stores August 30 and features an eclectic design style using sterling silver to create a flirty assortment that will kickoff the fall season in style.  The designer pulls inspiration from her surroundings to create a collection of keepsake pieces, including a range of delicate drop and playful stud earrings, charm necklaces with multi-chains and rings adorned with colored stones.

The exclusive Anna Sheffield for Target collection is available at a great value, ranging in price from $19.99 to $79.99.
More info coming soon!

Inspired: Two Minutes with Anna Sheffield from Anna Sheffield on Vimeo.