Thursday, May 27, 2010

Embroidered Lanvin Cufflinks

Popping up on fashion blogs everywhere, these Lanvin cufflinks are hard to ignore. And why would you want to? You don't have to stop there, either. These little elephants and ponies have a tie pin counterpart. Lanvin hasn't stopped with spring for their embroidered accessories either; Lanvin's fall 2010 collection includes some slightly darker but still whimsical cufflinks and matching tie pins.

Friday, May 21, 2010

Philippe de Montebello's Gold

Last night at The National Arts Club President O. Aldon James honored Philippe de Montebello with the presentation of the sixth Gold Medal of Honor for Excellence in Presenting French Culture. Having served 31 years as Director of The Metropolitan Museum Rosamond Bernier put if best when she equated de Montebello's introduction to that of the Mona Lisa. In addition to a thoughtful reflection from the honoree highlights included congratulatory words from Dr. Ruth Westheimer and and a show-stopping ensemble (complete with Rodarte stockings) from Stacy Engman.

Thursday, May 20, 2010

Lisa Eisner's "Psychonauts"

With work inspired by New Age spirituality, nature and what she calls "ooga booga stuff," Lisa Eisner's new show "Psychonaut" takes the viewer through a collection of the photographer's work through the past four years. The former Vogue and Mademoiselle editor's work delights the viewer through the use of photo collage, scent sculptures, and a geodesic dome. Eisner collaborated with furniture designer Matt Monroe and perfume designer Haley Alexander van Oosten to execute this sensory experience. Eisner's show is running through June 5 at M+B Gallery in Los Angeles.

Monday, May 17, 2010

Vik Muniz: Born In Brazil

Friday evening at Espasso in Tribeca Tony Chambers of Wallpaper* Magazine along with Carlos Jereissati of IGUATEMI sipped caipirinhas with friends including Ana Beatriz Barros to celebrate the launch of the magazine's Born in Brazil issue. Dedicated to the country's creativity the magazine tapped native artist Vik Muniz to design the limited edition June cover.

Rosson Crow Bids Jeffrey Adieu

The farewell dinner for Jeffrey Deitch was full of heartfelt toasts and performances, including Rosson Crow singing a phenomenal number in what could be the start of the artist's second coming.

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Opera Meets Fashion at the W

The W Hotel's Global Fashion Director, Amanda Ross, pictured with New York City Opera Artistic Director George Steel, hosted a cocktail preview for the DIVA's annual Shop for Opera event, taking place May 20th.
25 designers will showcase exclusive sketches inspired by their favorite opera characters to be offered at auctioned. Bringing together both fashion and opera enthusiasts proceeds will go to the New York City Opera.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Rolls Royce x Friends With You for N.E.R.D.

Pharrell and N.E.R.D. collaborated with Miami based design collective, Friends With You, for the extra colorful artwork painted across a classic Rolls Royce from their "Hot 'N Fun" video.

MAY DAY

ON VIEW NOW be sure to catch Shepard Fairey's MAY DAY at Deitch Projects. Open through May 29th the exhibition will be the gallery's final show before Jeffrey Deitch assumes the position of Director at LA's MoCA June 1. Image courtesy of Gilles Bensimon.

Slick Rick

Synonymous with coveted leather jackets and meticulously draped and sewn clothing, Rick Owens has transitioned his expertise into a new vein, furniture design. Still in his trademark monotone color palette, Owens has managed to put together some of the most extraordinarily luxe yet minimalist pieces for the home. Currently on show at Jeanne Greenberg Rohatyn's Salon 94 in NYC and his first U.S. exhibition, Pavane for a Dead Princess yields a small bedroom installation based on the designer's very own living quarters. Owens has managed to install a 2 ton alabaster bed, a curtain of sheared mink, abstracted lighting, bronzed stools with emerging abstract horns, and a marble and wood chaise. On view until June 25, this furniture is on the same level of must-have as his desirable pieces that corset the bodies of the cooler crowd.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Philippe Starck on The Selby

Check out Philippe & Jasmine Starck's eccentric Paris home as photographed by Todd Selby!!

Richard Prince "T-shirt Paintings"

We just received our t-shirt invite and can't wait for Richard Prince's "T-shirt Paintings: Hippie Punk" at Salon 94 Bowery. Opening May 15th the show will be on view through June 26th!