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.
Leighton Meester, Jack McCollough, Lazaro Hernandez
Rodger Berman and Rachel Zoe
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.
Similar to the Venetian glass work known as Millefiori – or “thousand flowers” – nail canes take your favorite nail design and make them ridiculously itty-bitty.
They start with a rainbow of clay polymers - stack, shape, assemble and sculpt until intricate images are created. The cane is then stretched and rolled until the diameter is almost non-existent. But, when the cane is sliced - SURPRISE!!! – the image remains in miniature
When budgets run tight – a nail makeover can be a guilt free indulgence. For a girl who can barely do her own manicure without shaking, sputtering, spilling and sucking . . .
”excuse me – could you pass me the nail polish remover please”
nail canes are pretty effing rad.
C’mon doing a plain ol’ clean polish job takes enough practice – forget about trying to paint a flamingo on top of all that and spending 4 hours letting everything dry. Nail canes have no drying time and ensure you get a perfect kerokerokeroppi or hummingbird on each and every nail. Find out more HERE
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!
An Henri Bendel mall store in Boca Raton, FL. Image via jrgts/Flickr.
Natasha Khan’s costume at the Bat for Lashes show last night was so fantastic that one look had me mesmerized.
Indeed this songstress has captivated the music world since releasing her first album in 2006 (Fur and Gold) and now the critically acclaimed Two Suns ( released in April) has cemented her status as a powerhouse in the industry.
Watching her perform at Webster Hall was like wandering into a Pagan ritual with a gorgeous goddess singing to her adoring believers.
over the top ? maybe.
But you had to be there and since this show sold out within weeks it is highly unlikely that you were.
There was instrtuments of all types, candles, face paint, and a howling wolf in the background.
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!
What a fun event! We loved it here at Orson everytime we have have our happy hour event. Can’t wait until the next August Summer Series. Be on the look out…it should be bigger and better!
Peep the Hellz “Kicks After Six” capsule. Claimed as “bold”, but isn’t the brand as a whole a bold statement ? Not many companies do it as well as Lanie does. Reaffirming the feisty bitch in all of us in the clothes we wear is just what this collection is about. Do I see Agness Deyn on one of the shirts…love her!
Hellz Creative Director, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena expounds, “Inspiration for the graphics were drawn from familiar faces of fashion icons and iconic fashion brands who celebrate them.” To present this collection, we’ve created a short film available via vimeo – http://vimeo.com/5603112
“Kicks After Six” is currently available at your local fine retailers.
Bravos latest and greatest hit: NYC Prep has done so well that Kooba Handbags named their line after them! The bags named Blair, Blake, Kristie, and Logan. I’ve watched the show here and there…and its a guilty pleasure. While living in NY I had a private all girls catholic school next to me and the show isnt any different, all teenage girls in Manhatten have Chanel, LV, Miu Miu, etc. I was amazed. Prices for the NYC Prep Handbags go for 595.00
Bay Area’s DJ, The Les was generous to make a mix for our event which we played numerous times at our happy hour event. Now you have the chance to have it on your own ipod, iphone, mp3 players whatever. Feel free to enjoy it
With brands hanging on a thread, one new brand emerges. IMPRM a new lifestyle brand built by 5 different individuals with a common goal aligned, success. Our hustle, trials, and struggles, shape our brand and build our account of fashion through each untold story now being interpreted through art and our lifestyles.
2-8p IMPRM Launch
1800 San Jose Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112-2443
Our LIVE ARTIST SUMMER SERIES was an awesome night…nothing but great reviews from all the people that came out and supported to the wonderful staff at Orson. The aerosol artists were out in the front of the restuarant|bar|lounge so that the community, passerby-ers, and residents could enjoy. The artists were beyond talented, even Top Chef’s Master herself, Elizabeth came out to take pictures. Staff inside Orson came out to see what all the rave is about these artists, “amazing” is what they told me. Inside there were a lot of great conversations, networking, exchanging bcards, drinking, and of course eating (who couldn’t pass up those duck fries?). Goodie bags were quickly swept up by the end of the night. Everyone kept asking “is this a weekly, can I come back?“, well its not a weekly but we are continuing this series each month of the summer- July and Aug…so definitely come back, we’d love to see you! So we all drank, chatted, and ate until 10p which is beyond happy hour schedule, but who counting hours anyways?
On behalf of the iDR team i’d like to personally thank you the following people:
all of the artists: SATYR, DRAMA, WES WONG, TENFOLD
all of the staff at Orson and Elizabeth (thank you for the yummie cupcakes)
Todd of Snapademics who also covered our event
Fatlace, Made Jewelry, Papa Lo Down, The Les, and Love Made
our very own Tello, and….all of the friends and fam of iDR THANK YOU THANK YOU
*did I mention that the final works will also be for sale? thats those that aren’t already taken! look out for future post!!
now onto planning JULY LIVE ARTIST SERIES……
Tenfold working on his piece
inside when it was chill
girls girls girls
I was geeking out! I even got cupcakes from her : )
designed by yours truly!! See you there!
