The 2011 Fashion Night Out is a mere 9 days away. How excited are you?
Three years ago, we were introduced to our first dose of sheer fashion bliss; and judging from everyone reactions ever since, New York City still can’t get enough.
This year, the expectations are high for the Big Apple, since we’ve been knocked off our No. 1 spot as the Global Fashion Capital of the World-London is reigning at the moment. Nevertheless, we are confident that we can still be awed and delighted by our city’s iconic and unabashedly extravagant luxury flagship stores. Bellow you will find a few of our favorites. For a complete schedule, visit www.fashionnightout.com.
So on Thursday, September 8th, why not Fall In Love all over again with Chanel, Tracy, and Giorgio?
In celebration of Fashion’s Night Out, Tracy Reese presents a night of music, dancing, and fashion at her flagship boutique in New York’s Meatpacking District. Tracy will host her 2nd annual FNO dance-a-thon, inviting guests to show-off their best moves with surprise performances and a DJ to keep the music going all night. Tracy Reese will judge the dance-a-thon and prizes will be awarded to the evening’s best dancers. Those not up for dancing can enjoy the music and wine from Clos du Bois while shopping the night away. Guests who spend more than $300 will automatically be entered in a raffle to win a TR FNO prize package
The Giorgio Armani boutique hosts a special evening with Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett in conversation with Vogue’s theater critic, Adam Green, regarding their upcoming Broadway play, “The Mountaintop,” by Katori Hall. RSVP 212.209.4102. Space is limited.
Be the first to get your hands on the newest CHANEL Nail Colour Collection, Les Jeans de Chanel – created exclusively for Fashion’s Night Out by Peter Philips, Creative Director of CHANEL Makeup. A favorite of past and present and the quintessence of casual chic, denim fabric is the inspiration for this trio of blue lacquers. Stop by for a complimentary mini manicure featuring these exclusive hues.
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or will she strike out on her own, and start developing her own “brand”, sort of speak?
Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene of Monaco reported $58 million wedding was staged as to “rival” Grace Kelly and Prince Rainier III, but history will note the asterisk that remained on their marriage, as Charlene almost became a run away bride, and rumors of more paternity tests in the works for Prince Albert.
Yes, Princess Charlene projects a serene personality which sometimes can be mistaken as being slightly austere, but pensive. Which is good, because it is most likely who she is, and why should anyone want her to change that?
As for Grace Kelly, well, Princess Grace remains in our memory as majestic and ultra chic. In modern times, her sense of style and savoir fair is often replicated, but alas, never duplicated.
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Diana Vreeland was dazzling. She was a tremendous talent, with taste, along with an outstanding instinct. She was also the greatest fashion editor ever.
As time passes, the memory often fades, and some today may be left wondering who was Diana Vreeland, and what made her the authoritative voice of fashion? Diana (who preferred to have her name pronounced “Dee-Ann”) had a long run career at Harper’s Bazaar magazine back in the 1930s. She started by writing a monthly column of audacious advice for living a more fashionable life entitled “Why Don’t You…?” (Each week, we feature a different quote from Mrs. Vreeland’s collection of “Why Don’t You”).
Written during the Great Depression, the column was widely popular, as it provided a fashionable escape by offering advice such as “why don’t you wear black paillette slacks with a hand-pleated white handkerchief linen blouse, black lacquer Chanel bracelets on each wrist and a huge multicolored jeweled pin at the throat?”, to decorating advice “why don’t you have a private staircase from your bedroom to the library with a needlework carpet with notes of music worked on each step – the whole spelling your favorite tune?”, and my personal favorite “why don’t you realize the return of black, and black and white, in decoration? It is of tremendous importance. Use it whenever you can”. She boldly claimed that “They were all very tried and true ideas”.
As an highly individual fashion editor, Diana brought consistency, knowledge, extravagance, imagination and perfection to Harper’s Bazaar. For those who who knew her, it seems that everything she did or say, somehow came from a cloud. After the second world war, she was the one who unassailable declared that the bikini was a bombastic element in fashion. And as time passes, that statement remained true.*
While she was working at Bazaar, and later as editor-in-chief at Vogue, many of Diana’s ideas quickly influenced fashion trends. Whether it was the thong sandal, animal prints, wigs, artificial flower, black cashmere sweaters worn as a uniform, a snood instead of a hat, and black ballet slippers, Diana’s conceptual ideas became the fashion world’s reality.
In that world, she became an inspiration for fashion heavy weights like Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Bill Blass. In the 1960s she advised the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in matters of style, and connected her to fashion designer, Oleg Cassini. In the 1980s, and leading up to her death in 1989, Mrs. Vreeland helped launched the careers of many fashion designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Manolo Blahnik, and Diane von Furstenberg.
She was and will remain the grande dame of fashion, and one of the most inspirational one. At the time of her death, renowned photographer, Richard Avedon claimed that “She was the only genius fashion editor.” The distinguished English photographer Cecil Beaton once said “Among the women whose vocations involve them with the world of fashion, none is more strikingly individual than Mrs. Vreeland.” Even today, that statement still holds true.
*In 1949, French mechanical engineer Louis Reard, designed the bikini and it was first presented at the fashion show in Paris that very same year. Upon seeing the bikini, Diana dubbed it as the “swoonsuit”, remarking that it “revealed everything about a girl except her mother’s maiden name.”
Diana Vreeland was dazzling. She was a tremendous talent, with taste, along with an outstanding instinct. She was also the greatest fashion editor ever.
As time passes, the memory often fades, and some today may be left wondering who was Diana Vreeland, and what made her the authoritative voice of fashion? Diana (who preferred to have her name pronounced “Dee-Ann”) had a long run career at Harper’s Bazaar magazine back in the 1930s. She started by writing a monthly column of audacious advice for living a more fashionable life entitled “Why Don’t You…?” (Each week, we feature a different quote from Mrs. Vreeland’s collection of “Why Don’t You”).
Written during the Great Depression, the column was widely popular, as it provided a fashionable escape by offering advice such as “why don’t you wear black paleitte slacks with a hand-pleated white handkerchief linen blouse, black lacquer Chanel bracelets on each wrist and a huge multicolored jeweled pin at the throat?”, to decorating advice “why don’t you have a private staircase from your bedroom to the library with a needlework carpet with notes of music worked on each step – the spelling your favorite tune?”, and my personal favorite “why don’t you realize the return of black, and black and white, in decoration? It is of tremendous importance. Use it when you can”. She boldly claimed that “They were all very tried and true ideas”.
While she was working at Bazaar, and later as editor-in-chief at Vogue, many of Diana’s ideas quickly influenced fashion trends. Whether it was the thong sandal, animal prints, wigs, artificial flower, black cashmere sweaters worn as a uniform, a snood instead of a hat, and black ballet slippers, Diana’s conceptual ideas became the fashion world’s reality.
As a highly personal fashion editor, Diana brought consistency, knowledge, extravagance, imagination and perfection to Harper’s Bazaar. For those who knew her, it seems that everything she did or say, somehow came from a cloud. After the second world war, she was the one who unassailable declared that the bikini was a bombastic element in fashion. And as time passes, that statement remained true.
In that world, she became an inspiration for fashion heavy weights like Issey Miyake, Yves Saint Laurent, Valentino, and Bill Blass. In the 1960s she advised the First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy in matters of style, and connected her to fashion designer, Oleg Cassini. In the 1980s, and leading up to her death in 1989, Mrs. Vreeland helped launched the careers of many fashion designers, including Oscar de la Renta, Manolo Blahnik, and Diane von Furstenberg.
She was and will remain the grande dame of fashion, and one of the most inspirational one. At the time of her death, renowned photographer, Richard Avedon claimed that “She was the only genius fashion editor.”
The distinguished English photographer Cecil Beaton once said “Among the women whose vocations involve them with the world of fashion, none is more striking than Mrs. Vreeland.” Even today, that statement still holds true.
In 1949, French mechanical engineer Louis Reard, designed the bikini and it was first presented at the fashion show in Paris that very same year. Upon seeing the bikini, Diana dubbed it as the “swoonsuit”, remarking that it “revealed everything about a girl except her mother’s maiden name.”
There’s a certain theatrical feel to wearing equestrian footwear when one has no intention of going riding… Just as well. There’s no rule which indicates that one have to be a polo player or off galloping about in order to wear one of these devastatingly beautiful work of art, aka ARIAT Footwear. I don’t know about you, but wearing a pair of equestrian boots, always make me feel 10′ tall.
Men’s Monaco Field Boot Zip
Ariat was founded in 1993, by co-founders Beth Cross and Pam Parker, who created a company whose main objective was to revolutionized footwear for riders worldwide. And they’ve done exactly that by creating products which are driven by excellence and innovation. They’ve extended their products to the global community of people who have dedicated their lives to horses and the equestrian lifestyle (and to fashionistas worldwide).
Experience unmatched performance with the Monaco Field Boot Zip. The culmination of superior innovation and craftsmanship in a truly elegant boot for the world’s finest riders. French baby calf leather with a stretch leather panel creates a glove-like fit. The oiled inner leg panel provides a secure grip in the saddle. The square toe, contoured ankle, and high Spanish cut create a commanding profile. ATS™ technology adds stability.
Women’s Westchester Baker Dress Boot
Performance that spans disciplines. ATS suspension in the foot keeps the ride stable and secure. Beautiful uppers have a full leather lining and contoured fit through the ankle. A high Spanish cut and piping detail on the toe cap, topline, and bridle-stitched swagger tab provide a look that supports the versatile rider’s command and expertise.
Women’s Monaco RT Field Boot Zip
Every inch of the Monaco is built for victory. The proven support and stability of ATS technology, the beauty and supple feel of French baby calf leather, and now available with a round toe (RT) to satisfy the most ardent traditionalist. Premium full-grain leather lining, authoritative high Spanish cut, leather sole with Duratread rubber overlay, sterling-silver logo plaque, zipper guard, and leather-covered spur rest.
Coco before Chanel, celebrates the design legend and we do the same here by bringing some of our favorite Chanel-inspired look – for less.
From Left:
Jacket: Marks & Spencer. Skirt: Matalan, Pearls: Topshop, Shoes: Hobs
Jacket & Skirt: Ted Baker. Shirt: Hobbs. Brooch: Debenhams.
Hat & Shoes: Hobbs
From Left:
Iconic Chanel jackets with their clean cut lines, round neck and contrasting colors at the collar and cuffs are often imitated today by famed designers, including Max Mara. Far Top:
Chanel’s signature ballet shoes
Bottom left:
Bloch Shoes, and ChanelFrom Left:
French Connection’s “little black dress” and Urban Outfitters boots
Audrey Tautou as Mlle. Coco Chanel in the new film, Coco Avant Chanel
From Left Clockwise:
Pants: Slim and chic by Chloé , Ring: 24-carat gold and jade by NazanineTassoudji. Hat: Bailey of Hollywood, Necklace by Asos. Shirt: Kenneth Cole
Maison E. Goyard’s new addition to their iconic luggages are an array of colorful scarves which comes in blue, white, orange, and pink! Of course, pink!
No travel plans for this summer? Keep in mind that a little accessory goes a long way.
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NOTE: Please notify us directly, if you believe that certain images on this post are alleged to infringe upon the copyrights of others, according to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). Thank you.
“Tall and tan and young and lovely, The girl from Ipanema goes walking, And when she passes each one she passes goes “a-a-ah!”
Brazilian fashion designer Sonjja Baram will launch her Spring 2011 this coming Tuesday at the Chelsea Arts Tower, and I’m beyond excited. Summer is but a few weeks away, and it’s time to get bikini ready!
Sonjja’s collection is shaping up to be a sensational look inspired by the romantic gardens of the French impressionist painter Pierre-August Renoir. With Memorial Day right around the corner, now’s the perfect time to pick your favorite beachwear style at her Fashion Show on Tuesday, May 24th. Held at the Glass House in the Chelsea Art Tower, the event starts at 7:00 PM with a cocktail reception featuring passed hors d’oeuvres and Summer drinks. RSVP at: rsvp@blablablanyc.com
What will you see at the show?
Expect to see vibrant oranges, greens, lilacs and rich browns, as well as prints inspired by Renoir’s paintings. Sonjja’s line was specially designed to fit all shapes and sizes. It has thirty looks that involve tops, bottoms, one-piece swimsuits, skirt, covers, short and long dresses. All are sold separately for easy sizing and include a unique adjustable design to fit your body comfortably.
Although designed in New York, Sonjja Baram’s collection is manufactured in Brazil with a variety of handcrafted accents including colorful stones and delicate metallic bands (not heat conductive). Every stone accent piece can be customized to one’s individual style with different gems such as crystals and diamonds. This sophisticated line represents exceptional value and high quality without costing a fortune. All styles are sewn in spandex, which resists sagging and is easy to dry, so swimwear looks and fits like new, longer.
Sonjja Baram designed the right beachwear for your style – just in time for beach season! Get ready to be beautiful, attractive and fun while enjoying what the Summer season brings to life: energy, sunny days and outdoor fun.
