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Isabella Rose Taylor, 12, Debuts Summer 2013 Day Glam Collection at Austin Fashion Week May 8th, 2013

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Artist and Fashion Designer Isabella Rose Taylor unveils a glamorous new look with her Summer 2013 Collection.  Taylor will debut the collection at Austin Fashion Week on Wednesday, May 8, 2013. A finalist for the Rising Star Award at Austin Fashion Week, Taylor who just turned 12, is a true prodigy. She launched her fashion line at 11 and has already received national press attention for her designs. Taylor is also a formidable fine artist whose paintings recently sold out at her first solo gallery show in Dallas.

For her Summer 2013 Collection Taylor took inspiration from her paintings. A muted grey, sand and pink palette accented with pops of turquoise and luminous silver sequins define this collection. These whimsical designs are playfully glamorous. Billowy cotton striped trapeze dresses, sequined shifts, and shorts and delicate lace tops all work together to create a youthful, yet chic collection that any tween would be inspired to wear.

 

 

 

Simon Miller Denim is Here!

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For Spring/Summer 2013 Simon Miller continues to stand at the crossroads of modernism and the American West, presenting a collection of classic jeans, knitwear and shirts made entirely in the US from natural fabrics. Timeless materials and durable construction are intrinsic traits of the Simon Miller brand.


Known for their wearable jeans that continue to get better with age, Simon Miller introduces one main silhouette for Spring/Summer 2013, a slim-straight fit made exclusively from Japanese selvedge denim and offered in a range of unwashed or vintage style color ways. Seasonal styles include dry denim in shades of white and steel blue, vintage treatments achieved with O-Zone waterless technology, and an expansion of the 2x1 series denim, which is noted for its tight construction and clean finish. Subtle details including classic punch-through rivets and antiqued hardware complete the look.

For the second consecutive season, Simon Miller offers a selection of shirts
and knitwear inspired by its denim roots with an emphasis on textured linen and
indigo piece dying. A shawl cardigan and a roll v-neck sweater are made from
100% linen and hand loomed in the US in Marine, Jungle, and Sand hues. For
shirting, the Ridge style presents a classic Americana work shirt, available in four
plaid color ways and a chambray version made from 100% Japanese linen that is
indigo piece dyed.

The Simon Miller collection is an interpretation of basics, designed in reliable fits
and aged with uniquely developed wash treatments for a lived-in feel. Quality
materials and construction combine with a thoughtful approach to fit for Spring/
Summer 2013 to further establish the brand’s uncompromising and authentic
aesthetic.

Met Gala Arrivals Live Stream on May 6

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Red carpet arrivals at The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s renowned Costume Institute Benefit will be live streamed on Monday, May 6, at 7:00 p.m. on the Moda Operandi, Vogue, Samsung, and Metropolitan Museum websites.  Hosted by Vogue’s William Norwich and model Hilary Rhoda, the broadcast will include interviews with the gala co-chairs including Rooney Mara, Lauren Santo Domingo, Riccardo Tisci, and Anna Wintour as well as celebrities from the worlds of fashion, film, society, sports, art, business, and music.  Special pre-taped segments will be shown on the history of the benefit and on this year’s corresponding exhibition Punk: Chaos to Couture.

WWD: Viktor & Rolf Returning to Couture

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Today's WWD reports that international design duo Viktor & Rolf are set to return to the Paris haute couture calendar in July after a 13-year absence. The Chambre Syndicale,French fashion’s governing body, named the label a correspondent member of the cou-ture calendar at a meeting of its management committee on Friday.

The Dutch design duo of Viktor Horsting and Rolf Snoeren would be coming back with a runway show that would celebrate the poetic and artistic dimension of fashion.  The Joelle Diderich article also mentions that the two intend to step up their red-carpet presence.  They recently made a trip to Los Angeles, meeting with Celebrity Stlyists for just such a purpose.

How fun!

*photo couresy of Dominique Maitre

THEIA Bridal Spring 2014 at NY International Bridal Week

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THEIA Bridal Spring 2014 showed its runway collection on Friday, April 19th at New York International Bridal Week. The first Blush of romance combined with the majesty and opulence of Versailles inspired the THEIA White Collection for Spring 2014. This is a collection of porcelain whites and ivories, with accents of delicate blush hues.

HOT TOPIC: The MTV Movie Awards Red Carpet

So who was there and what'd they wear? Selena Gomez, Zoe Saldana, Karlie Kloss, the list goes on and on. Who wore what the 2013 MTV Movie Awards red carpet? Click here to see.

EXCLUSIVE Q & A: Di Mondo Speaks on The Mask--Erection of Life

  Di Mondo wearing his 'Erection of Life' Mask

One week ago Friday, one of New York City's most beloved galas took place--Save Venice 2013, The Black and White Ball.   This year's masked ball, which took place at The Pierre a famed Taj Hotel, was a triumphant display of revelry and sparkle.

The phrase escaping most people's lips were "Di Mondo, that mask!", DiMondo, a well-travelled, wildly creative, avid New Yorker (by way of Chile) had never before attended the Save Venice Ball.  So it only stands to reason that he should WIN one of the evening's coveted awards-- Best Male Mask, right? Well, not exactly, I mean is anything in life ever guaranteed? Suffice to say Di Mondo's mask entitled Erection of Life was the clear winner from the moment he arrived to the cocktail hour.

The Swarovski encrusted mask (a true sparkling stunner) turned heads, grabbed the attention of Celeb Stylist Phillip Bloch in seconds flat, and immediately garnered Di Mondo mention in WWD among other publications. What inspired Erection of Life  and how was the mask made? Read on...

LONDON: VOGUE Festival 2013 is Coming!

 

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The VOGUE Festival 2013 is COMING! Beginning April 27th and ending on April 28th.  Said to be the most glamorous festival in London, leading designers, photographers, celebrities,  models, and fashion editors will be giving audiences a unique insight into their lives and world through interviews, panel discussions and talks.

Participants include: Victoria Beckham, Alexa Chung, Cara Delevingne, Anna Dello Russo, Alber Elbaz, Livia Firth, David Gandy, Anya Hindmarch, Christopher Kane, Michael Kors, Yasmin Le Bon, Natalie Massenet, Tamara Mellon, Mario Testino, Donatella Versace, and many more. Click here for ticket info

 

 

HOT TOPIC: Michael Kors and Halle Berry Talk Partnership, WFP

 

Fighting world hunger is a cause that Actress Halle Berry seems pass expresses passion for. What does Designer Michael Kors and the words "partnership" have to do with anything? Click here for more!

The Results of Jeffrey Fashion Cares 10th Anniversary

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Actress Emmy Rossum

It was a perfectly crisp evening on Tuesday, April 2nd when several hundred well-coifed men, and a few well-coiffed women headed to the U.S.S. Intrepid at Pier 86, in New York City, for the 10th Anniversary of Jeffrey Fashion Cares.  The evening complete with celebrities, socialites and VIPs was hosted by Actress Emmy Rossum of Showtime’s “Shameless” and featured an appearance by Singer and LGBT Activist Cyndi Lauper, who presented the Jeffrey Fashion Cares’ Community Leadership Award to Broadway legend Choreographer, Jerry Mitchell.

Jeffrey Kalinsky, President & CEO of Jeffrey New York/Atlanta & EVP Design & Merchandising, Nordstrom once again brought a diverse crowd out in support of his now ten year old Fashion Cares.*** 2013's noteworthy attendees included: Sean Avery, Scott Lipps,  Miss USA 2013 Olivia Culpo, Kelly Killoren Bensimon, Ireland Baldwin, Aaron Walton (Walton Isaacson), Cory Isaacson (Walton Isaacson), Allen Cohen (Hetrick Martin Institute), et al

2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT
 

 The evening was made possible by the support of geneorus sponsors ranging from Ketel One Vodka to luxury car brand Lexus.   Lexus consistently known for its LGBT outreach and support prominently displayed a blazing new 2014 Lexus IS 350 F SPORT,  just past the grand red carpet.

During cocktails, amidst all of the VIP red carpet arrivals, delicious passed hors d'oeuvres, and silent auction bidding, we spoke with Community Leadership Award recipient Jerry Mitchell who shared thoughts on his impending award.  "I feel like I'm really accepting it for all the dancers who are part of my show 'Broadway Bears'. Hundreds of dancers every year, come together and put on a burlesque show, and we raise a million dollars for Broadway Cares. It's sort of an amazing event. I started it 23 years ago, I was one of the strippers. I don't do that anymore. I was actually a go-go dancer.  I did it to raise money for Broadway Cares."

Model on Runway

The runway show kicked off at a little past 9:00 pm featuring a brief live auction featuring big ticket items ranging from an all-inclusive package to the Aspen Food & Wine Festival to a 1982 Richard Corman print of Madonna; the presentation of Mr. Mitchell's award by Cyndi Lauper;  followed by a bevy of male models sporting a number of daywear ensembles from various designers including Lacoste, Roger Vivier, Staff USA to name a few.

Attendees departed the event as late as 10:30 pm with Jeffrey's signature stuffed gift bags.

***Fashion Cares was established in 1992 in Atlanta, GA by Jeffrey Kalinsky,

fashion pioneer and community leader. He launched the first-ever Jeffery

Fashion Cares event to heighten awareness of the plight of people living with

HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ community. When Jeffrey brought his fashion show and reception benefit to New York in 2003, he brought with it a legacy of community involvement and philanthropy. In just 10 years, the event has raised over $4 million for LGBT and LGBT youth charities here in New York City. 

*photos courtesy of Derrick Salters for The Quest for "it"