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Red Carpet Moments at The 70th Golden Globes Awards

Helen Mirren, Dress by Badgley Mischka.
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images via New York Magazine

“You Wear It Well”

Perhaps the chilly weather in Los Angeles yesterday left many scrambling for a second choice of outfit for the Golden Globes because the fashion was overall pretty awful. Even some of Hollywood’s best dressed were left looking like they didn’t bother to look at a full-length mirror. But amidst all of that, they were those who weathered the fashion storm and came out on top. This list comprised of a charming group of celebrities who were on my “fashion radar” during the Golden Globes’ red carpet moments. Who did you favor?

Gabrielle Douglas
Photo:Andreas Branch/Patrick McMullan, via New York Magazine
Naomi Watts, Dress by Zac Posen, clutch by Salvatore Ferragamo, shoes by Casadei.
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images via New York Magazine
Bradley Cooper
John Shearer / Invision / AP /via Los Angeles Times
Lucy Liu, Dress by Carolina Herrera, jewelry by Lorraine Schwartz.
Photo:Jason Merritt/2013 Getty Images, via New York Magazine
Jessica Chastain, Dress by Calvin Klein Collection
Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP via Los Angeles Times
Julianna Moore, Dress by Tom Ford.
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images, Photo via New York Magazine
Julianne Hough
Jason Merritt / Getty Images via Los Angeles Press
THE BADLY DRESSED
Lena Dunham, Dress by Zac Posen
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images, via New York Magazine
Halle Berry, Dress by Atelier Versace
Jason Merritt / Getty Images via Los Angeles Times
Katharine McPhee
Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP / January 13, 2013 via Los Angeles Times
Mayim Bialik
Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP via Los Angeles Times
Kerry Washington, dress by Miu Miu
Jordan Strauss / Invision / AP via Los Angeles Times
Eva Longoria, Dress by Emilio Pucci.
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images via New York Magazine
Kaley Cuoco
Jason Merritt/Getty Images via Los Angeles Times
Kristen Bell
John Shearer / Invision / AP via Los Angeles Times
Jennifer Lopez, Dress by Zuhair Murad, clutch by Jimmy Choo.
Photo:Jason Merritt/Getty Images via New York Magazine

High Fashion from Downton Abbey

Ralph Lauren, Downton Abbey Inspired Outfit from the 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
Photo via Ralph Lauren
“The best pleasure is the creativity.”
Ralph Lauren
Prolific fashion icon, astute businessman, museum-quality automobiles collector, recipient of the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur award, and according to an article in 2012 from Forbes magazine, Ralph Lauren’s net worth has placed him as the 122nd richest person in the world. And so now, the wildly popular British hit TV show Downton Abbey had caught the designer’s eye, and he has since produced a whole line of dazzling garments, inspired by the show. We loyal fans are ever so grateful. And by the way, did you happen to catch his advertisement at the end of Downtown Abbey on Sunday night? One word: Breathtaking.
Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Above Images: Ralph Lauren models at the Skylight Studio in the Soho district wearing a total of 57 outfits inspired by the British Drama Downton Abbey to mind.
Photo via Ralph Lauren
Photo via Ralph Lauren
Downton Abbey’s Michelle Dockery (Lady Mary Crawley) poses in a stunning fashion spread for Harper’s Bazaar. During the fashion shoot, Michelle wore several elegant gowns from Ralph Lauren, Alberta Ferretti and Tom Ford, which depicted the life and spirit of the addictive popular TV series.
Love the Art Deco carpet, don’t you?
Photo via Ralph Lauren
Edwardian inspired outfits worn by the cast in the 3rd series of Downton Abbey which is set in 1920 England. Photo via DailyMail.co.uk
High Drama: Academy Award® and Golden Globe® winner Shirley MacLaine joined the Downton Abbey cast as Martha Levinson, the mother of Lady Grantham (Elizabeth McGovern).
Photo via InsideTrack.com
Ralph Lauren Fall/Winter 2012 Collection inspired by Downton Abbey during New York Fashion Week. 
Image courtesy Carlo Allegri/Reuters, via www.timeslive.co/za
Ralph Lauren
On the runway with Ralph Lauren, Fall/Winter 2012 Collection
Image courtesy Carlo Allegri/Reuters, via www.timeslive.co/za

High End Weekly’s Year on Art, Design, and Fashion

Audrey Hepburn

Audrey Hepburn tops our Number 10 List this year as the most popular post. No surprise there. She was the face of grace and elegance, and everything stylish. And eventhough she exited the world’s stage in 1993, she remains an inspiration and role model for millions of women all over the world.

Other memorable stories were my Q&A with furniture designer John Lyle, my series on the awesome works of Fernand Léger, The Kips Bay Decoration Showhouse, and more.


No. 2
Higher Grounds: Twiggy with Richard Avedon

What strikes me the most about Twiggy is that she has remained strong and confident throughout her career, and her popularity hasn’t waned as seasons passed. This is quite a feat considering that most models and actors usually do not experience this outcome.

No. 3
A pretty pair of pink wing chairs from Leah Antiques, as well as painting of Joan Collins from the early 1960’s take center stage in this exceedingly lively room. 
No wonder Joan Collins chose John Lyle to design her New York City apartment, as she got ready to sell it through Core Real Estate. He is so intuitive, plus it doesn’t hurt to have a marvelous eye for great design.
No. 4
Fernand Léger
Fernand Léger’s work in the 1920s made his international reputation. They combined that certain quality of surrealism and the strong characteristic of the plain forms which he came to be known for.
No. 5
Eileen Gray Transat Chair
As an architect, Eileen Gray designed and furnished herself a new home, Tempe à Pailla, outside Menton, France. That building is an icon of Modernist architecture, and the design was an awesome example of form meets function.
No. 6
Composition, 1940 – 1942, oil on canvas – Fernand Léger
Image via 1artclub
With all the glory that later came as being a blue chip artist, Fernand Léger’s career spaned from early investigations of painting as a means of capturing modern sensations in abstract and near abstract dynamic compositions to heroic images of common life.

No. 7
Furniture trends tend to follow not just changing tastes, but changing needs as the ways in which we live our lives alter over time.
No. 8
Custom made red Zig Zag table stands as a tribute to the late designer Albert Hadley
Raji Radhakrishman’s Le Bureau Privé
The Curator’s Office
No. 9
Metal Boy Cabinet
Most Americans would agree that the kitchen is one of the most important room in a house, and should be treated as such. And de Giulio is happy to prove that point by providing them with some of the most inspiring kitchens to “live with”.

No. 10
Christian Deydier, Corice Arman, Xavier Samson
A global group of esteemed guests both from the US and France, gathered at the French Consulate in March 2012 to celebrate the official announcement of the Biennale des Antiquaires which took place on September 14 through the 23rd.

Classic American Style at its Best

Joseph Abboud’s Classic Tuxedo
The British have Savile Row, and Italians are well known for their fashion savor fair, and everything sartorial. And in America, we have some of the most trail blazing fashion designers. Joseph Abboud has long been recognized as having his own brand of classic style, and is by large a “style guardian”. In 1981, he began working along side the American Style Icon Ralph Lauren, and thus started his namesake label in 1986.

Written by Mark Scott
Joseph Abboud Super 120s Wool Tuxedo
photo via suitored.com

Joseph Abboud has furnished everyone from athletes, musicians and businessmen to everyday Men of Style (such as myself). His unique style is classic but still very relevant to American Fashion. In February 2013, I will look forward, once more, to the spin he puts on American Style during Fashion Week in New York!

photo via Joseph Abboud
photo via Joseph Abboud
photo via Joseph Abboud
photo via Joseph Abboud
Jospeh Abboud’s Runway Show/2013
photo via The Fine Young Gentleman
photo via Joseph Abboud
Cufflinks by Joseph Abboud
photo via modnique.com
Joseph Abboud’s Home Collection
via Joseph Abboud
Joseph Abboud’s runway show/2012
photo via Fresher than Chris
Joseph Abboud, Spring 2013
photo via The Fine Young Gentleman
Fashion designer, Joseph Abboud

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Central Asia’s Fashion Week

ON THE RUNWAYT with Loris Diran
Headed by Uzbekistan’s own Fist Daughter Gulnara Karimova and her Fund Forum Association, Art Week Style which took place in Uzbekistan’s Capital city, Tashkent, on October 4th through the 9th, focused on bringing together various international designers and artists in events ranging from Fashion shows to Master Classes for the country’s students. It was quite a cultural exchange for all involved and it introduced me to a country that, outside of some very vague geographical references, I knew relatively nothing about. I came away with it understanding the Central Asian region with an appreciation for an ancient culture that dates back to the reign of Gengis Khan and Amir Timor. The historical landmarks, the texures and literal fabrics of this land are truly inspiring. I never know where the next source of inspiration for my collection will come from.

Loris Diran’s Fall 2012 Fashion Collection
Carolina Herrera
Among the designers attending were: Versace, Carolina Herrera, Matthew Williamson, Dolce and Gabbana, Temperley London, and Hoss Intropia of Spain, as well as Me!
Life of the party
All roads leads to…
Founder and CEO of Loris Diran LLC
Loris Diran

Images courtesy Loris Diran
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Discarded treasures from HERMES

Lesailes Hermès

le petit h by HERMES


Another Hermès post by another blogger? Not exactly. This one is a bit different, and let me tell you why. The Internet is loaded with countless of images and posts about Hermes, the French luxury-goods house, but when it comes to Le Petit h, surprisingly enough, there simply isn’t enough said about the subject.
What exactly is Le Petit h? Simply put, it is a variety of discarded and excess materials from Hermès’ workshop. Since the end product didn’t meet Hermès rigorous standards, these pieces aren’t cast off, but have been given a second life, sort of speak, as various artists create a series of one-of-a-kind handcrafted accessories and toys ranging from leather stuffed animals, ready to wear, furniture, porcelain bracelets, bamboo and crocodile swing… Get the picture?

Hermès Fall/Winter Collection for Women

Do you see yourself lounging on this chaise? I do. I do.
If your creative mind can visualize it, most likely Hermès’ team of artists can as well
Visit their website and capture this fun and hypnotic screen saver. We just did today!
Iconic: The luxury brand’s bright orange boxes are often used in decoration. Have you seen their
latest ad in Marie Claire?
At work with Hermès

All images via Hermes
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The Weekender: The Fall Guy

The days are getting a bit shorter, and the nights a bit more longer, and you know that now is the time to officially put those summer clothes away and start putting together your fall wardrobe. This weekend, I’ve been thinking about the men’s fall fashion, and how beautiful they all seem. So to me, it’s only fitting to introduce these admirable designers whose elegant style have been a hallmark of what men’s fashion is all about. Bon weekend!
Pictured: Paul Stuart Fall 2012 Collection

 Autumn in the fall. It just feels right ….

 … Especially when you’re faced with some down time. Some me time

Tod’s Loafers

 Ralph Lauren Men Purple Label Fall 2012
Palette iPad Case from Nick & Beau

Burberry Prorsum Men’s Fall 2012

German unisex label Drykorn

 Ralph Lauren Men Purple Label Fall 2012

Tommy Hilfiger Men’s Fall 2012

Paul Stuart Fall 2012

Paul Stuart
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A Glamorous Past

Now that Fashion Week is slowly coming to an end, let’s rendez-vous at Bernheimer Fine Art Photography and Trinity house Paintings. Here’s why. This season most fashionable art exhibition will take center stage from September 13th until the 29th. The show highlights Beauty Endures: Studies of Glamour and Intrigue. The memorable, and glamorous images which you’ll discover while you there, are from Paul Cesar Helleu and Cathlenn Naundorf.

Pictured: Homage to Horst P. Horst, Coco Chanel’s Apartment at rue Cambon, Paris, 2008

Valentino en rose – HC Winter 2007, Atelier d’artiste, cite Jandelle, Paris 2007
La fille en plâtre IV, Dior by John Galliano, Les ateliers du Style, Paris, 2009
The Crying Game I, Dior – HC Summer 2008, Atelier d’artiste, cite Jandelle, Paris 2008
This show is a collaboration between Bernheimer Fine Art Photography and Trinity House Paintings. It brings together the work of painter Paul César Helleum and fashion photographer Cathleen Naundorf for a special exhibition dedicated to two elements which this city is well-known for: glamour and fashion. The collection of works on paper and photography, spanned over 100 years of haute couture, and it celebrates beauty, glamour and all things fabulous from two of the western world’s most captivating artists. So arrange your plans in order to attend this fabulous exhibition which runs from September 13-29, 2012 at Trinity House, 24 East 64th Street. The famed photographer herself, Cathleen Naundorf, will meet guests and sign copies of her book Haute Couture -The Polaroids of Cathleen Naundorf (Prestel, $60.00) at the preview which takes place today, Wednesday, September 12th from 6-8PM.

Vogue Puts on the Ritz

Vogue’s Fashion Night Out with the ‘The Burlesque Beadles’
Vogue Fashion Night Out was an alluring spectacle that came with a circus and burlesque theme, show girls, blindfolded acrobatics, chameleon’s and snakes – not to mention an exciting crowds and the shopping! Our UK contributor David Stocker, was there to capture the unforgettable evening inside the Burlington Arcade – an epitome of luxury from its discreet location set back from the packed thoroughfares of the capital, where visitors can enjoy impeccable service and unparalleled specialist knowledge, and uncover rare examples of some of the world’s finest accessories.

Pictured: David Linley, English furniture maker and chairman of the auction house Christie’s UK and Theo Fennell, exclusive jeweler to the stars, with a Burlington Beadle


During VFNO, Popcorn and candyfloss, from fairground-style carnivalesque machines was served by performers dressed in costumes by Prangsta and two chocolate fountains, perched upon glowing tables and served with an assortment of fruit and sweets, were positioned at opposite ends of the Arcade. The fashionable crowds gathered together to celebrate this joyous occasion, among them were: Hugo Taylor, Natalie Joel and Frances Boulle from Made in Chelsea, Corrie Neilson and her models, Theo Fennell, Sophie Anderton, Olly Murray (Nickelodeon presenter), and Vince Kidd.

Full swagger, and ready to party
Burlington Arcade Style
The Last Tuesdays 
The Last Tuesdays Performers
Blindfolded Acrobat
Vogue Fashion Night Out
Francis Boulle (Made in Chelsea)
Hugo Taylor and Natalie Joel (Made in Chelsea) outside Theo Fennell at the Burlington Arcade
Olly Murray wearing Susannah Lovis jewels
Samantha Bond with her daughter celebrating Vogue Fashion Night Out at the Burlington Arcade in collaboration
with The Last Tuesday Society
Snaky Situation – At The Burlington Archade
VFNO
Theo Fennell and Mark Lord (Head Beadle) – Vogue Fashion Night Out at the Burlington Arcade
Vogue Fashion Night Out, UK
Burlington Arcade
Images Courtesy Thomas Chatt
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Nigel Barker’s West Village Apartment

Former host of America’s Top Model, and famed fashion photographer Nigel Barker, sat down with The New York Post last Thursday to talk about life after the show, his beloved family, and his eclectic collection of art, artifacts, photos and family mementos. High End Weekly™ was fortunate enough to obtain  permission to republish the interview, and naturally, we’re excited to share it with you on this glorious Monday morning in New York City.

Pictured: Photo by Michael Edwards




New York Post: On his treasure-filled home: 
Nigel Barker: “It’s colorful, and it’s real. It has a heartbeat. Everything means something.” 
Wife Crissy, who describes their apartment as a “souk” adds: “It’s like those little outdoor market places in Morocco, with knickknacks and collections.” 
NYP: On a treasured portrait of his mother:
NB: “This…is my mama. Crissy said whenever she’s in the kitchen she feels like my mom’s staring at her.” The painting used to hang in the bedroom. “But she got put in the hall, which is far more appropriate,” says Crissy.


NYP: On being axed by Tyra Banks:
NB: “I know it was tough on [Tyra] as well. It’s never easy to fire someone, least of all, of course, a friend. At the same time, this is business, and things change. She’s a good girl, a strong woman, and she’s done a lot with her life. I take my hat off to her, to be honest with you.” 
NYP: On his relationships with former fellow judges André Leon Talley,Twiggy, Miss J and Mr. Jay, and Paulina Porizkova: 
NB: “We became good friends. André came to one of my[documentary] screenings the other day in shorts and a T-shirt. That’s the real André.”

NYP: On his new gig, host of Oxygen’s new model reality competition project The Face: 
NB: “It’s a whole new take on the genre. Some people have been comparing it to The Voice in that there will be teams. I’m very excited. It’s going to be a great show.” 
Nigel Barker, former judge on America’s Next Top Model
Photos courtesy NYP/Michael Edwards
Check out the entire interview with Nigel Barker and exclusive photos of his home and family today at http://www.nypost.com/pagesixmag.
Interview conducted by Page Six Magazine writer Alison Prato.