LA's Fashion Night Out
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Some Backstage Pics from FNO (from NYMag)
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The Ultimate Guide to 2011’s Fashion’s Night Out (From NYMag.com)
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What New York lacks in Mardi Gras it makes up for in Fashion's Night Out. Tomorrow, for the third year in a row, the night meant to fight the recession by getting people out of their apartments and into stores will turn this city's retail landscape into a celebrity-and-booze-saturated amusement park for adults, where you might not get beads for boobs, but you're likely to get champagne and mini-burgers just for showing up somewhere. Since so much stuff is going on — involving so many celebrities, so many free drinks, and so much free food — you'll want a plan before you head into the madness, which is why we spent days going through every FNO event and putting together a guide to help you reach your personal FNO goals, whether you want to get drunk, get fed, or get photos with celebs for your Facebook page.
For example, if you like a little healthy competition: Tavi Gevinson is judging a forties-themed costume contest at Miu Miu and Barbie organized a scavenger hunt. If you're more into shameless celeb-spotting, the rumor is that Pauly D has left the Jersey Shore for a night to make an appearance at DASH.
If, however, sweat pants and takeout sound more appealing than tomorrow night’s forecast of rain, traffic jams, and drunken throngs, you can find photos and musings from the night as they happen on The Cut's twitter feed. For those of you venturing out into the elements, you should check the Fashion's Night Out site for specific times or call stores ahead to make sure they're not experiencing rain delays, because the only thing worse than meeting Anna Dello Russo with sopping wet hair is missing out on seeing Anna Dello Russo with sopping wet hair.
Related: The Complete Spring 2012 Fashion Week Calendar
35 Things to Buy on Fashion’s Night Out
| Stop by… | If you want to… |
|---|---|
Bloomingdale's | … beat Rachel Zoe to the punch and squeal “I die” first; swoon over Donald Glover and Eddie Cibrian who’ll both be hosting in-store events – also around are Alexander Wang, Richard Chai, Patrik Ervell, Alejandro Ingelmo, Erin Wasson and Edun founder Ali Hewson. |
Bergdorf Goodman | … fall in love with fashion folks’ dogs, who’ll walk their very own runway in the store’s second annual FNO Dog Show – Reem Acra, Joseph Altuzarra, Wes Gordon, Bibhu Mohapatra, and Lela Rose are among the designers with pets in the contest; regress back to your 10-year-old self and covet a special FNO doll created by Jason Wu; consider the pros and cons presented by Glenn O’Brien, Whoopi Goldberg, and Cintra Wilson at a debate on mustaches, and meet Oscar de la Renta too. |
| Macy's | … wear a sequin-embellished watermelon slice as a fascinator to impress Anna Dello Russo; take copious notes at ANTM's Miss Jay’s shoe seminar (and get a foot massage too); get a cookbook signed by Sandra Lee, and say hi to Tommy Hilfiger, Rachel Roy, Bobbi Brown, Kelly Rowland, Pretty Little Liars actress Shay Mitchell, and models Coco Rocha and Karolina Kurkova, who’ll all be making personal appearances. |
| Saks | … brave the tweeny hoards to get a tee signed by Simon Spurr and Joe Jonas; braid your hair with Rebecca Minkoff and The Man Repeller’s Leandra Medine; surf with Yigal Azrouël, paint digital masterpieces with Doo-Ri Chung, Christian Cota, and Pamella Roland, get a hat signed by singer Ne-Yo, and have heartfelt moments with many more fashion A-Listers including Prabal Gurung, Carmen Marc Valvo, Tilda Swinton, Pringle's Alistair Carr, Waris Ahluwalia, and Ryan McGinley. |
Billionaire Boy's Club  | … succumb to the crowds of hip-hop fans jostling for a glimpse of Pharrell Williams. |
Calvin Klein  | … crane your neck looking up at supermodel Lara Stone and basketball star Amar’e Stoudemire; and get some style advice from Vogue’s Tonne Goodman as well as Calvin Klein designers Francesco Costa and Italo Zucchetti. |
| Giorgio Armani | … listen to a conversation between Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett on the subject of the new Broadway plan, moderated by Vogue's theater critic Adam Green. |
Lord & Taylor  | … shake some pom-poms with New York Jets Flight Crew Cheerleaders, see Vogue’s Candy Pratts Price unveiling some special window displays, and rub shoulders with – among other big names – Tadashi Shoji and Ivanka Trump. |
| Dolce & Gabbana | … watch some artsy foreign films – Italian romances, to be specific – in the company of glamorous folk including soccer star Thierry Henry, male model Tyson Beckford, and socialite Lauren Santo Domingo. |
| Target | … be the first to snap up pieces from the hotly anticipated collection of Missoni pieces for Target at a special pop-up store in Times Square. Spend over $100 and you can have your photo taken, prom-pic style, with Angela and Margherita Missoni, too. |
| David Yurman | … schmooze with actress Camille Belle and top models Joan Smalls and Arizona Muse. |
Stuart Weitzman | … chat with actresses Michelle Trachtenberg and Hayden Panettiere about the special shoes they’ve designed for Stuart Weitzman, proceeds from the sales of which will benefit ovarian cancer research. |
| Kirna Zabête | … shop exclusive FNO merch by designers including Joseph Altuzarra, Thakoon Panichgul, Prabal Gurung, Lizzie Fortunato, Peter Som, Sang A’s Sang A Im-Propp, and Proenza Schouler’s Jack and Lazaro, who’ll all be making appearances throughout the evening. |
Roger Vivier | … get your photo taken with supermodel Jessica Stam. And then feel frumpy. |
| Sunglass Hut | … get your photo taken with supermodel Chanel Iman. And then feel frumpy again, yay! |
| American Eagle | … get your photo taken with model Cintia Dicker. And then feel a sense of deja-vu-related frumpiness, by which point it may stop being fun. |
Victoria's Secret Soho | … brave sharing a room with Victoria’s Secret Angels Adriana Lima, Erin Heatherton, Alessandra Ambrosio, and Lily Aldridge. If you’re not feeling frumpy enough already (see above), you can have your photo taken with them, too. |
| Bottega Veneta | … gape at how pretty Rose Byrne is in real life, and then down some complimentary cocktails afterwards (in case you’re embittered by how pretty she is). |
| Alexis Bittar | … watch the sure-to-be-fascinating social dynamics between Vogue's senior accessories editor Selby Drummond and performance artist Ladyfag. (Purchase a cuff designed by Selby and Alexis Bittar and receive a free Rent the Runway dress rental too.) |
New York & Company | … mingle with some of New York’s Real Housewives: Ramona Singer, Kelly Killoren Bensimon and LuAnn du Lesseps. (Bonus points to anyone getting LuAnn to sing.) |
| Marc by Marc Jacobs | … give a toast to supermodel Bar Refaeli with complimentary cans of Sofia champagne. |
| Express | … smize with the contestants in America’s Next Top Model’s All Star cycle. And then ask them for gossip on Tyra, obviously. |
Manolo Blahnik | … have a pair of shoes signed by Sarah Jessica Parker – though this will likely mean you can never wear them in case you smudge her autograph. |
Jeffrey | … indulge in some Broadway-style theatrics with How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rose Hemingway. |
| Ralph Lauren | … sip champagne with polo player and face of the brand’s fragrance Nacho Figueras. |
| rag & bone | … party down with Carmelo and La La Anthony, as well as rag & bone designers Marcus Wainwright and David Neville. |
J.Crew | … maybe just bump into J.Crew’s president and creative director Jenna Lyons. |
| Payless Shoe Source | … pose for a photo with Payless’s designer collaborators Christian Siriano, Lela Rose, and Isabel Todelo. |
Lucky Brand Jeans | … spend $150 to get a signed copy of Tim Gunn’s book Gunn’s Golden Rules, and probably some warm words, too. Because that Tim is a charmer. |
| Sephora Times Square | … vamp it up with True Blood’s Kristin Bauer; meet Lancôme's video makeup artist Michelle Phan. |
| Nine West | … patronize Nine West’s Runway Relief program to raise money for breast cancer research, and chat with "noted fashion photographer" Nigel Barker in the process. (Ask for more gossip on Tyra Banks too, in case the Top Model contestants couldn't/wouldn't dish.) |
Big Drop | … consider learning how to look like Nicky Hilton. Or don't, but just go along and gawk all the same? |
| Swarovski | … risk hearing what George Kotsiopoulos, co-host on E!’s Fashion Police, thinks about your outfit. |
Some photos from Stylemint
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CommentEXPRESS DEBUTS VERY FIRST CATALOG FOR FALL 2011
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This just in from my friends at Express! Wanted to share this exclusive release with you guys!
EXPRESS DEBUTS VERY FIRST CATALOG FOR FALL 2011
New York, NY (August 25, 2011) - Express, Inc. (NYSE: EXPR),the specialty retail apparel chain announced the release of Express’s very first 48 glossy-paged catalog in support of the Fall 2011 men’s and women’s collections. Featuring casual looks, premium denim, work wear and party attire, this catalog will segue any wardrobe from summer to fall.
Shot in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the Express “Rock the Sidewalk” runway show, the catalog pays homage to the unique culture embodied by the city while capturing the sexiness that is Express. The catalog comes to life with fall’s most desirable looks that will help re-define any style for the upcoming season. From the cobblestone-friendly City Chic wedge, to the must-have mod accessories for men, the fashion-forward pages showcase the Fall collection in a new and exciting way. “The September catalog articulates our fall fashion point of view to our customer with a level of richness we had yet to achieve in the past. Mailed to over 8 million people, this vibrant 48 page catalog tells a great story as it covers all of our lifestyle categories for women and men,” says Lisa Gavales, Chief Marketing Officer of Express.
Those lucky enough to have the Express Fall 2011 catalog land on their doorsteps in late August will receive exclusive coupons and must-have offers for both online and in-store shopping. There will be no better way to kick off fall 2011 than with a stop at a local Express store.
About Express, Inc.:
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EXPRESS DEBUTS VERY FIRST CATALOG FOR FALL 2011
BE THE FIRST TO PREVIEW THE ANTICIPATED FALL 2011 COMMERCIAL!
Shot in the French Quarter of New Orleans during the Express “Rock the Sidewalk” runway show, the catalog pays homage to the unique culture embodied by the city while capturing the sexiness that is Express. The catalog comes to life with fall’s most desirable looks that will help re-define any style for the upcoming season. From the cobblestone-friendly City Chic wedge, to the must-have mod accessories for men, the fashion-forward pages showcase the Fall collection in a new and exciting way. “The September catalog articulates our fall fashion point of view to our customer with a level of richness we had yet to achieve in the past. Mailed to over 8 million people, this vibrant 48 page catalog tells a great story as it covers all of our lifestyle categories for women and men,” says Lisa Gavales, Chief Marketing Officer of Express.
Those lucky enough to have the Express Fall 2011 catalog land on their doorsteps in late August will receive exclusive coupons and must-have offers for both online and in-store shopping. There will be no better way to kick off fall 2011 than with a stop at a local Express store.
On Friday, September 5th, all fans who “like” Express on Facebook will be lucky enough to get a sneak preview of the Express Fall 2011 commercial!
About Express, Inc.:
Express is a specialty apparel and accessories retailer of women's and men's merchandise, targeting the 20 to 30 year old customer. The Company has over 30 years of experience offering a distinct combination of fashion and quality for multiple lifestyle occasions at an attractive value addressing fashion needs across work, casual, jeanswear, and going-out occasions. The Company currently operates 599 retail stores, located primarily in high-traffic shopping malls, lifestyle centers, and street locations across the United States and in Puerto Rico, and also distributes its products through the Company's e-commerce website, www.express.com.
For more information, please contact BrandLink Communications:
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Leaving on a jet plane...
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I'm heading out of town in two days... (heartbroken to leave my one true love, New York City) but is beyond stoked for one of my best friend's wedding! Then off to Los Angeles to see if all that glitters is gold... xxx Candy
The New York FAME Fashion Week and Twin Tower Orphan Fund Kick-off 2011 Partnership
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New York, NY (September 2011) - Friday, September 9th, 2011, will mark the kick-off of The New York FAME’s “Fashion Show Charity Benefit” at the Metropolitan Pavilion 125 West 18th Street NY, NY 10011. The purpose of New York FAME and The Twin Tower Orphan Fund’s partnership is to honor and remember the 10th Anniversary of 9/11 through a Fashion Week Charity Fashion Show.
The benefit will increase awareness and raise funds for the admirable organization. Additionally, the event is endorsed by Council Member Margaret Chin, Chairman Julie Menin, and Vice Chairman Catherine McVay Hughes.
Featured celebrity designers include:
NICOLENA
HAUS OF ESTRADA
AMY KIRCHEN
BIPOLAR COUTURE
RECO CHAPPLE
GORDANA GEHLHAUSEN
TREFLE DESIGNS
KAROLYNE ASHLEY
KORTO MOMOLU
POSHE DESIGNS
NELLI MILLARD
GI FASHION
NIKKI BLAINE COUTURE
“The New York Fame is proud to be associated with the 9/11 Orphan Fund. An education is a necessity for any child, but we feel it is even more important to empower and support children who lost one or more parent to the terrorist attacks in New York City on 9-11-01 and help ensure they have the best chance possible to succeed” said Melisa Brown, President & CEO of The New York FAME. “Our commitment includes donating a percent of all proceeds associated with any of our events leading up to and including Fashion Week, 2011 in the form of $20,000 scholarships for as many children as possible.”
Tickets are available for purchase on Ticket Leap, Charity Happenings. For more information, please visit www.thenyfame.com.
For press and sponsorship information, please email Melisa brown at Melisa@thenyfame.com or call 347-210-6391.
About The New York FAME
The mission of “THE NEW YORK FAME” is to provide a creative outlet for fashion and music industry professionals to come together to create a dynamic event that feature high-end fashion lines while infusing musical performances from today’s hottest artists to celebrate social good. For more information, visit www.thenyfame.com.
About The Twin Tower Orphan Fund
The Twin Towers Orphan Fund was founded on September 11, 2001 for the sole purpose of providing educational and welfare assistance to the children who were orphaned (who lost one or both parents) by the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The mission of the Twin Towers Orphan Fund is to provide long-term higher educational assistance and mental and physical healthcare assistance for (a) children who lost parents in the World Trade Center, at the Pentagon, or onboard the four downed airliners, and (b) children of victims of future terrorist attacks.
CONTACT: Melisa Brown (347) 210-6391 Melisa@thenyfame.com www.thenyfame.com
EFG PR Beauty Roster
2 CommentsGlōminerals - A clinical mineral makeup system uniquely formulated for skincare professionals and their clients. These advanced formulations combine UV protection, pharmaceutical grade ingredients, natural high-pigment minerals and the power of antioxidants. The result is skin nurturing makeup that provides superior camouflage and helps correct and protect. New for fall, glōminerals launches the Alloy Eye Kit, Cream Color for Cheeks and Lips, Revive Hydration Mist, and special edition Gloss in Pink Blossom for Breast Cancer Awareness Mont. Additionally, glōminerals introduces several holiday products including the Star Dust 24K Kit, Holiday Luxe Collection and Mini Lip Pouch. www.gloprofessional.com
Glōtherapeutics - A trusted source for women of all ages and professional estheticians worldwide, glōtherapeutics has been the collection of choice for at-home and in-spa skincare since March 2006. Merging the best that medical, marine and botanical sciences have to offer, glōtherapeutics’ breakthrough-ingredient cocktails, high-performance formulations, and signature systematic approach to skincare effectively address the skin’s health, vitality and aging process. glōtherapeutics exciting new launches for fall includes their Advanced B5 Hydration, Advanced Revitalize Starter Kit (includes the Advanced B5 Hydration and Ultra 15% Vitamin C), Tretinol 0.5%, and their new Cyto-Luxe product line including their cyto-luxe eye cream, cyto-luxe serum and cyto-luxe cream . www.gloprofessional.com
KeratinPerfect - KeratinPerfect is the next generation of smoothing treatments with the only at-home product collection that offers salon-style results. KeratinPerfect utilizes an exclusive Keratin ReBonding technology to penetrate damaged cuticles –breathing life into dull, lackluster hair and making blow-drying faster, styling easier and tresses completely gorgeous with a line-up of supplementary treatment-extending hair care products and styling tools. You can find information about KeratinPerfect, which is sold exclusively at Sephora, on www.sephora.com
O.N.E. Olive Oil Nourishing Enrichment- A true all-in-one beauty product based on the hydrating and soothing power of antioxidant rich Olive Oil. Combined with just four other all-natural ingredients – sunflower oil, vitamin E, lavender and geranium essential oils – O.N.E is paraben-free, USDA-certified organic and the most natural way to revitalize from head-to-toe. www.one-skincare.com
StocknGo.com – The number one online shopping destination for the best in brand name beauty, hair care, personal care, and household products made available for the lowest possible prices. Stockn’Go has over 5,000 products so whether you’re looking for skin cream, perfume, paper goods or gift baskets, you can find it here at the click of a mouse. The budget-conscious site provides consumer reviews, promotions and discounts, free shipping on orders over $25 and their Price Beat Guarantee. Stockngo.com takes the “running” out of “running errands.” Now consumers can simply search, click and go! www.stockngo.com
Christina - Christina is a collection of comprehensive professional in-cabinet treatments and at-home products uniquely formulated for aestheticians and their clients. An Israeli based skincare company who has been around for 28 years, Christina is just now launching in the United States. These advanced formulations combine a classic aesthetic approach with clinically proven scientific ingredients to address various skin conditions. The result is skin that is healthy and clear with the look and feel of youth. Christina professional treatments and home care products are available exclusively at salons and spas across the United States. www.christina-cosmeceuticals.
Eau D’Italie - In 2004, to celebrate over half a century of style, the luxury Italian hotel, Le Sirenuse, launched its first fragrance, Eau d’Italie. An instant classic, Eau d’Italie became the brand name for a collection of exclusive fragrances and body care products. Eau d’Italie quickly traveled the world, the key to its success being a truly Italian ingredient: la passion. At Eau d’Italie we work with the greatest creators in the world – “noses”, as they are called in the industry – and we use only top grade materials, to create fragrances and body care products which are always contemporary, always original, always inspiring. Notable celebrity fans include: Ralph Lauren, Sienna Miller, Jude Law, Francis Ford Coppola, U2, Denzel Washington, Christy Turlington, Robert Downey Jr., and H.R.H. Prince Rainier and Princess Grace. http://eauditalie.com/en
Santa Maria Novella - The oldest and most prestigious original ancient apothecary in the world. Started by the Dominican monks in 1210 to dispense their healing and soothing remedies and lotions to the nobles and royalty across Europe, it opened its doors to the public in 1612. Since then it has become world renowned for its quality body and face care for men and women, perfumes and legendary products for the home. Santa Maria Novella is privately owned and all products are still meticulously handmade according to recipes that are centuries old. All ingredients are local and organic and all products (including distillation of fragrances) are made onsite in the Florence workrooms as much as possible. Most recently, SMN added line for children and pets. http://www.lafcony.com/
Keratin Complex – In 2007, Keratin Complex revolutionized the beauty industry with the launch of its signature Smoothing Therapy, a professional keratin treatment that reduces frizz, curl and styling time. With an advanced technology that encapsulates keratin inside the cuticle, this revitalizing treatment makes hair healthier, smoother and easier to style while blocking humidity and environmental toxins. This beauty breakthrough has changed the way women view—and do—their hair. After creating a full product line for all hair types, Keratin Complex expanded its award-winning Smoothing Therapy category to include Express Blow Out, a speedy keratin smoother that delivers soft, silky texture in just one hour. As the leader in the smoothing system category, Keratin Complex continues to develop advancements in the hair industry and beyond, including Style Therapy, a full line of keratin-infused styling products. www.keratincomplex.com
Doctors/Experts:
Dr. Kenneth Mark, M.D. – A renowned fellowship-trained cosmetic dermatologist and laser and skin cancer surgeon. He is considered an expert in the field of Mohs treatment and is a Fellow of The American College of Mohs Surgery, which is the most prestigious group of this type of surgeon. Dr. Mark has offices in Manhattan, Aspen, and two in the Hamptons and also has his own line of skin care products, the Dr. Kenneth Mark Skin Care Collection. Dr. Mark can offer his expertise on subjects ranging from cosmetic dermatology, to laser use, to skin cancer and skin care. www.kennethmarkmd.com
Dr. Victoria Karlinsky, M.D. - A nationally recognized board certified surgeon specializing in aesthetics. As a highly-skilled facial and body sculpting specialist, she has extensive experience working with all aspects of cosmetic surgery and treatments. Committed to enhancing a patient’s natural appearance for improved aesthetic results, she performs post-bariatric/weight loss body sculpting, breast augmentation and reduction, non-surgical facial contouring treatments as well as additional invasive and non-invasive procedures. Dr. Karlinksy founded New Look New Life Surgical Arts in Brooklyn (2009) and Manhattan (2011), uniting all aspects of medical and aesthetic treatment in state-of-the-art, luxurious environments. Dr Karlinsky is available to offer her medical expertise for stories about a range of topics including but not limited to body sculpting, cosmetic surgery and non-invasive and invasive facial contouring treatments. www.newlooknewlife.com
Gina Marí - Utilizing a revolutionary and refreshing approach to healthy, flawless skin, Gina Marí provides unparalleled services by being in the vanguard of the newest technologies and advanced science, without going under the knife. Incorporating the most prestigious skin solutions, Gina Marí Skincare customizes a series of treatments for the face and body using the most sophisticated technologies and products for repair, preservation and rejuvenation, such as LED photomodulation, Dry
and Wet Dermabrasion and Pure Oxygen. Treatment programs carefully consider each individual skin type for its particular problem or concern. Finally winning the battle against aging is possible and the search for a radiant, youthful complexion can be yours at the miraculous hands of Gina Marí. Gina Marí is available to offer expert commentary on all things skin care including the most sophisticated new technologies in skin care treatments. www.ginamari.com