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Date: July 13. Venue: 323 Franklin Avenue (Brooklyn, NY) Laura Lanz-Frolio of La Poubelle Vintage takes Street Style to a whole new level with her nomadic boutique. Nestled in the quaint neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, La Poubelle Vintage mobile shop offers an experience similar to rummaging through a charming attic filled with true one-of-a-kinds, graphic prints, floral […]
Read MoreDate: June 28. Venue: Bloomingdales (SoHo) In an exclusive trunk show presentation, New York City based jewelry designer Bita Pourtavoosi unveils her newest summer POP! Collection, filled with fascinating handmade, eco-friendly Persian-Middle Eastern meets Greco-Roman inspired necklaces, bracelets and rings. Bita explains to Jesenia’s Goodie Bag her vision for POP! With a background in Visual Arts, Bita played with contrasting […]
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Date: June 27. Venue: Saks Fifth Avenue (New York) Adam Schoenberg of hook+ALBERT presented a festive color spectrum fit for Gay Pride. With upbeat music and free-flowing cocktails, guests enjoyed a visual feast of hook+ALBERT men’s contemporary accessories. Lapel flowers in sumptuous brights from magenta to teal, canary yellow and coral. In conjunction with Saks Fifth Avenue, hook+ALBERT featured […]
Read MoreFrom the “greatest brand you never heard of” comes London Calling, a black-noir crocodile surfaced lambskin bow tie with a pony haired zippered knot and three dome studs on each flap, for a revamping like nothing you’ve ever seen or heard of. A classic canvas modernized with a revolutionary approach for a genderless, progressive appeal. […]
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Date: May 16. Venue: Macy’s (Herald Square) On March 13, Betsey Johnson gave fashion-voyeurs a peephole glance at her Dress Collection during a Macy’s store window appearance. The funky diva returns to Macy’s, but this time with a full display of her collection at Dresses on 5. Model-type girls in classic Betsey Johnson tutu skirts welcomed the crowd. Hosting this special […]
Read MoreDate: May 3. Venue: EVR NYC Situated in the Midtown West was a 2 level celebration of the Arts (courtesy of Herbert Fox Productions). First level (amidst an 80’s graffiti art décor) housed the film crew from Director Ari Taub’s 79 Parts, a hilarious comedy starring Eric Roberts and Sandra Bernhard. Simultaneously, in the upstairs level was […]
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Date: April 26. Venue: Bloomingdales (SoHo: Fashion Accessories on 1) Satya Scainetti of Satya Jewelry featured an exquisite collection, made exclusive to Bloomingdales. Handcrafted in New York, every cent from each design returns to its community. Richly filled with global appeal, Satya Jewelry is a perfectly intimate fit that stands the test of time. When asked about her inspiration for Spring […]
Read MoreDate: March 20. Venue: D.I.P. Aqua Bar + Lounge JASON CHRISTOPHER PETERS Designer Jason Christopher Peters served up a dazzling bejeweled-effect poolside collection. Womenswear bikini separates vividly colored in cool pink, black noir, and a tropical orange one-piece. JCP ladies looking to extend the wear of a JCP swim top would opt to wear under a […]
Read MoreMuch time has passed since my last countdown list of products worthy of a blog post, but fans deserve the very best, so here we go! FRAGRANCE Chanel (Fragrance): Responsible for concocting the most sought-after, luxuriously timeless aromas is the Chanel Perfumery. Chanel (Les Exclusifs: Gardenia eau de toilette): The undeniably lush fragrance of Gardenia is […]
Read MoreDate: December 20. Venue: WIP Fashion photographers came in droves to the South Village, huddling together in the Press Pit for a delightful fashion event by designer Pamela Quinzi of Kilame, featuring Persian-Middle Eastern newcomer Bita Pourtavoosi. A talented beauty, Bita has a niche for handmade bridge jewelry with influences from Ancient Egypt to the […]
Read MoreDate: October 17. Venue: Intermix (Madison Avenue) Intermix (the name says it all). Like a fashion stylist, they mix ultra-chic designs with an amazing twist. Housing only the most sought-after brands: Azzedine Alaïa, Brian Atwood, Chloé, DVF, Fendi, Giuseppe Zanotti, Helmut Lang, Herve Leger, J Brand, Jimmy Choo, McQ by Alexander McQueen, Missoni, Mulberry, 3.1 Phillip […]
Read MoreDate: September 12. Venue: Copacabana (New York) From dressing the ears and necks of some the most powerful in women in America (Barbara Walters, Cher and Hilary Clinton), to spreads in VOGUE Italia, Glamour and Modern Bride, The House of Roderick knows no boundaries. Inspired by 210 BC Terra Cotta Warriors, Roderick used the regional look […]
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