MET GALA Red Carpet Fashion 2016

Claire Danes

in Zac Posen. Met Gala 2016

Lady Gaga

in Versace. Met Gala 2016.

Amanda Vikander

in Louis Vuitton. Met Gala 2016.

Amy Schumer

in Alexander Wang. Met Gala 2016.

Anna Wintour

in Chanel. Met Gala 2016.

Beyonce

in Givenchy. Met Gala 2016.

Blake Lively

in Burberry. Met Gala 2016.

Brie Larson

in Proenza Schouler. Met Gala 2016.

Ciara

in custom H&M. Met Gala 2016.

Cindy Crawford & Olivier Rousteing

in Balmain. Met Gala 2016.

Demi Lavato

in Moschino. Met Gala 2016.

Julie Macklowe

Emily Blunt

in Michael Kors. Met Gala 2016.

Emily Ratajkowski

in Prabal Gurung. Met Gala 2016.

Emma Watson

in Calvin Klein. Met Gala 2016. [Fashion should never over-power you.]

Florence Welch

in Gucci. Met Gala 2016.

Gigi Hadid & Zayn Malik

in Tommy Hilfiger. Met Gala 2016.

Kerry Washington & baby bump

in Marc Jacobs. Met Gala 2016.

Jennifer Hudson

in custom H&M. Met Gala 2016.

Karolina Kurkova

in an electric Marchesa gown. Met Gala 2016.

Katy Perry

in Prada. Met Gala 2016.

Madonna

in Givenchy. Met Gala 2016. 

Madonna...

this can not be unseen!!!

Kim Kardashian

in Balmain. Met Gala 2016.

Lily Aldridge

in Michael Kors. Met Gala 2016.

Kate Mara

in Paco Rabanne. Met Gala 2016.

Naomi Campbell

Met Gala 2016.

Taylor Swift

in Louis Vuitton. Met Gala 2016.

Naomi Watts

in Burberry. Met Gala 2016.

Nicole Kidman

in Alexander McQueen. Met Gala 2016.

Olivia Wilde

in Michael Kors. Met Gala 2016.

Rachel McAdams

in Valentino. Met Gala 2016.

Rita Ora

in Vera Wang. Met Gala 2016.

Kylie Jenner

in Balmain. Met Gala 2016.

Zoe Kravitz

in Valentino. Met Gala 2016.

Best-dressed, no question about it, goes to Claire Danes wearing Zac Posen. We have to really hand it to Zac Posen whose concept truly embodied the Met Gala's theme: "Manas X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology." Claire Danes was reminiscent of the elegant, old Hollywood glamour of the past but the dress gave a nod to the future by lighting up, transforming the look into something wondrous and fantastical, like a Disney Cinderella.

The Balmain Army was well represented with Kim, Kanye, Kylie and with one of the original supermodels, Cindy Crawford, who flawlessly wore Balmain on her back and Olivier Rousteing on her arm.

The Queen, Anna Wintour, arrived in a stunning Chanel; not a hair out of place.

Lady Gaga rocked it out in 10" heels and Madonna show it out, revealing her buttocks. [Not pretty.] 

Silver and white were the colors du jour. Most celebs had fun with the theme and played with their version of it. Many interpreted 'fashion in an age of technology' through textile. Like Beyonce in latex.

The Met Gala proved it really is the "Oscars of Fashion."

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Chanel cruises to Havana: Coco Cuba

Chanel will be presenting their cruise collection in Havana, Cuba on May 3rd. "Coco Cuba" is the invitation for the show. When I first heard of the news last Fall, my first inclination was to attend and now I'm kind of upset I'm not there! Some of the reports I've read say that Chanel will cruise down El Paseo del Prado in Havana. [If accurate] that is the perfect place for a runway show. El Paseo del Prado is an wide, long terrazzo walkway elegantly canopied by trees. It runs for many blocks.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan supports Karl Lagerfeld showing Chanel in Cuba she told The Cut: “Listen, it doesn’t matter, it’s there, the image is there, they’re seeing beautiful clothes, they’re seeing fashion,” Gloria said. “And by the way, Cuba was huge in the fashion world. In Cuba B.C. — before Castro — the fashion would come out in Paris, and it would be in Cuba the same day. And it was a very, very elegant country; people dressed to the nines there. If you look at the fashions of Cuba in the '30s, '40s’, '50s, it was always cutting edge of fashion. So one day again it shall be. Right now, they’re just trying to find something that they can wear, and it’s tough.”

I couldn't agree more with the Estefans. 

I've read comments like, the Cuban people can't afford Chanel... why are they showing in Cuba, etc, etc... My response to that: How many of us can afford New York Fashion Week? Or Paris Fashion Week; or London, Milan... you get the point... Bring it Karl!

I'll post Chanel Cruise photos as soon as possible.

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Culture of Fashion: THE FACE MAGAZINE

THE FACE

Magazine Issue No. 3

Jon Millner

Brandan M. Combs

Sanstitre

Brandan M. Combs

Sanstitre

Jon Millner

Sanstitre

Brandan M. Combs

Brandan M. Combs

Sanstitre

The Face - Culture of Fashion

Charlotte one-upped Atlanta with a fashion party New York would've been proud of... [not that it's a competition] but The Face Magazine issue release party had that NYFW vibe that separated and elevated it from most of the events I attend. The Face is the culture of fashion.

Wine, catering and non-stop fashion presentations flowed through the brick-walled, concrete-floored LaCa Projects space. LaCa Projects - Latin American of Contemporary Art - featured luxury fashion presentations by Jon Millner, Brandan M. Combs, Sanstitre, Sloan Boutique and Luna's By The Lake. Guest snapped away on social media but also got a chance to speak with the designers. 

The energy and feel of the evening was nothing less than spectacular. The well-attended event, stayed that way up to the end - a clear sign of its success.

As for The Face... this is what magazine's should look like. Less ads, more content with pages and pages of beautiful editorials. Take a look.

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Salon de Thé at the Four Seasons

A Four Seasons Afternoon Tea and Hat Fundraiser to support the Alliance Francaise of Atlanta. This year's theme is, "La Louisiane en Fête," where we will celebrate the Francophone state of Louisiana.

Highlights include: 
Silent & Live Auction
Anne Fontaine Fashion Show
Brass Band Feature
Celebration of Louisiana: Cajun-Creole Exploration
Local Boutique Vendors

Host
Reese McCranie
Director of Communications, Hartsfield-Jackson International Atlanta Airport

Guest Celebrity Judges
E. Vincent Martinez
Founder, Atlanta's Doggies on the Catwalk

Anneliese Reed / Marketing Coordinator The Shops Buckhead Atlanta                                                                                                                                  
                              
Melanie Boltax
Philanthropist & Best Hat Winner 2015

Attire: Spring chic, fashionable - hats encouraged

TICKETS

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Met Gala: “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology”

Anyone else thinking about the Met Gala?!

On Monday, May 2nd, the fashion world's biggest designers will gather to a celebrity packed house for the annual Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala, more commonly known as the Met Gala - though there is nothing common about it.

The star-studded event, labeled as the Oscars of Fashion by Andre Leon Tally, will deliver a red carpet like no other. Who'll be the most creative, who will play it safe and which celebs will be show-stoppers?

This year's theme is “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” and the Costume Institute exhibition will feature more than 100 haute couture and ready-to-wear pieces.

Andrew Bolton, curator of the Costume Institute had this to say about the exhibit to Vogue: “Traditionally, the distinction between the haute couture and prêt-à-porter was based on the handmade and the machine-made... But recently this distinction has become increasingly blurred as both disciplines have embraced the practices and techniques of the other.”

This exclusive fashion party has a guest list of about 600 A-listers and quite the impressive chairing committee to include Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jonathan Ive and Anna Wintour. Nicolas Ghesquière, Karl Lagerfeld, and Miuccia Prada will serve as honorary chairs.

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NIXON DEBUTS SECOND ITERATION OF ROCK LTD COLLECTION, A LIMITED EDITION WATCH CAPSULE

California-based, global watch and accessories brand Nixon announces the spring release of the Rock LTD Collection, a limited edition capsule of one-of-a-kind timepieces designed with donated leather jackets, pants and guitar straps from some of the world’s largest names in music and sport. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Rock LTD Collection will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund®, a charity that provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment. Offered in extremely limited quantities, the Rock LTD Collection is available globally mid-April 18, 2016.

This season, the Rock LTD Collection features leathers worn by 13 world-renowned talents, such as Guns N’ Roses’ lead guitarist Slash, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, and Coldplay front man Chris Martin. The collection will also include exclusive watch designs from Nixon athlete and skateboarding pioneer, Tony Hawk, and Nick Rimando, goalkeeper for Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake. The donated leather goods are provided direct from each artist and athlete’s closet and are transformed into extremely rare and highly collectible timepieces. The resulting one-of-a-kind watch straps offer a worn, live-in feel.

Rock LTD Collection:

·         Slash — The 51-30 Chrono (Leather Pants)

·         James Hetfield — The 51-30 Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Kirk Hammett — The 51-30 Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Tony Hawk — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket)

·         Eminem — The 51-30 Chrono (Belts)

·         Nick Rimando — The 51-30 Chrono (Goalie Gloves)

·         Jared Leto — The Sentry Chrono (Belt)

·         Chris Martin — The Sentry Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Tim McGraw — The Sentry Chrono (Belt)

·         Brandon Steinekert — The Sentry Chrono (Leather Jacket)

·         Macklemore — The Time Teller (White Sleeveless Leather Top)

·         Alisa Xayalith — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket)

·         Jun K — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket; Available in Asia Only)

Each watch is individually, hand-numbered to denote its rarity. Additionally, each watch features a custom, etched caseback with the name of the artist and is packaged with a certificate of authenticity from Nixon and MusiCares®. Past Rock LTD Collections have used donated leathers from Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eddie Van Halen, Steven Tyler, Ringo Starr, Anthony Kiedis and Flea, and Dave Navarro, among others.

This exclusive delivery of the Rock LTD Collection will be available at global retailers, including: Westime (Sunset and Rodeo Dr. locations), RonRobinson | Fred Segal Melrose, Feldmar, Placio De Oro, Nixon Chadstone (AUS), Nixon London Carnaby, Nixon London Seven Dials, Nixon Paris and Nixon NYC, Nixon LCX (Hong Kong). 

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Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman, Chiara Ferragni in Dylanlex at Coachella

Kendall Jenner

at Coachella wearing a DYLANLEX necklace.

Kendall Jenner in DYLANLEX choker necklaces at Coachella Day 2, via Kendall Jenner on Instagram.

Chanel Iman

Chiara Ferragni

How you accessorize is as important as what you wear, especially when you're Kendall Jenner, Chanel Iman and Chiara Ferragni - and you're partying at Coachella. You want to achieve that balance between no fuss but I know what I'm doing... Well, these ladies know what they're doing all the time and they chose to make their Coachella statement in the most sparkly and divine way - with DYLANLEX.

DYLANLEX began as Drew Ginsburg, a young jewelry designer, took to documenting her unique jewelry creations in the form of an Instagram photo journal. Her designs and "selfies" ultimately garnered the attention of a cult following and evolved into a social media movement. As a result the young designer was able to cultivate a consumer fan base via her social media platforms. Today DYLANLEX exists as a full a line of original hand crafted statement pieces that has grown to include necklaces, rings, and bracelets. You can "Shop The Instagram" here: http://dylanlex.com/pages/shop-the-instagram

Each DYLANLEX piece is hand crafted in New York City, using the expertise and craftsmanship of artisans gathered from across the globe, to create pieces that blend modern edge with the elegance of traditional techniques. Swarovski Crystal, antiqued metals, and internationally curated elements combine to create statement jewelry that would normally only be possible by combining several distinct pieces. In a world where everyones fashion has something to say, statements must be louder. DYLANLEX.

Celebrity fans of DYLANLEX include Beyonce, Rihanna, Gigi Hadid, Bella Hadid, Katy Perry, Kendall Jenner, Zoe Kravitz, Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, Alicia Keys, Laverne Cox, Ashley Tisdale, Shay Mitchell, Hilary Rhoda, and more... 

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