JEFFREY FASHION CARES REVEALS 2016 SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION ITEMS

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The 24th annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta is right around the corner and will once again give patrons the opportunity to bid on an array of silent and live auction items including lavish trips, once-in-a-lifetime experiences, designer jewelry and handbags, and much more. Benefiting Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF), on Monday, August 29th beginning at 7 p.m., attendees are invited to mix and mingle in a completely transformed environment in Phipps Plaza while enjoying a pre-show cocktail reception, a silent auction, a high-energy live auction, a runway show featuring style selections from high-end designers such as Lanvin, Celine, Christian Dior, Givenchy, Gucci, Valentino, Dries van Noten, Saint Laurent Paris, Balenciaga, Christian Louboutin and Manolo Blahnik.  



A sampling of this year’s silent and live auction items includes:

·   Vogue Fantasy Trip for Two to NYC – One of the most iconic and prolific fashion magazines in the world, two lucky patrons will get to attend an exclusive event at New York Fashion Week. The package includes airfare, hotel and lunch with a Vogue Market Stylist. 

·    Private Jet Experience and an Atlanta Falcons Game – More than $9000 value, take a deluxe private jet to and from Atlanta to Philadelphia to watch the Falcons take on the Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday, November 13, 2016.

·   South African Safari at Thulani Game Lodge & Eco Estate – This once in a lifetime experience includes lodging for two couples for one week, two game drives per day, and breakfast daily prepared by a personal chef.  The luxuriously beautiful lodge features five impeccably-appointed bedrooms, elegant ensuite baths, a private wine chamber and a falling waters pool.

·   Crystal Cruises “Azure Reflections” Voyage – An all-inclusive, 10-day luxury cruise for two aboard Crystal Cruises’ Six-Star ship, Crystal Serenity, from Barbados/Bridgetown, British West Indies to Miami, FL.  

·   MONIQUE PÉAN Earrings – Known for creating fine jewelry with a conscience, Péan employs unusual, ethically sourced materials to create her avant-garde designs and works to raise awareness of global issues. For this year’s Jeffrey Fashion Cares live auction, Péan has donated a stunning pair of earrings valued at more than $21,000.

·      Four VIP Passes to LIVE! With Kelly

·      Four VIP Passes to Good Morning America

·      Marc Jacobs Snapshot Double Take signature camera bag.

·      Marc Jacobs West End Top Handle Shoulder Handbag. 

·      Barton Perreira and Tom Ford sunglasses. 

·      Eva Fehren necklace with a signature “X” beveled pendant in 18K yellow gold.

The official kick-off to the fall social season, Jeffrey Fashion Cares was founded by Jeffrey Kalinsky, arbiter of style and creator of two namesake boutiques in Atlanta and Manhattan.  This year, Kalinsky will once again join Event Chairs Lila Hertz, Jeffrey McQuithy and Louise Sams in producing an unforgettable evening filled with philanthropy and fashion. Last year’s sold-out event raised $700,000 for Susan G. Komen Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta AIDS Fund (AAF).  In its history, Jeffrey Fashion Cares has grown into one of the largest combined AIDS and breast cancer benefits in the country. 

Jeffrey Fashion Cares will once again be held at Phipps Plaza Phipps Plaza at 3500 Peachtree Road, Atlanta, GA 30326. Tickets and Patron and Sponsors Packages are available starting at $500 for reserved seating via www.jeffreyfashioncares.com. 

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Henrik Vibskov Copenhagen Spring 2017

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Henrik Vibskov Copenhagen Spring 2017.

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Engineered Garments X The Woodlands

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Engineered Garments has collaborated on a couple of mens styles with Pacific Northwest retailer, The Woodlands. The shirt is made of cotton and the jacket, wool. Both pieces feature a plaid design. The Blackwatch Workshirt and the Wool Windowpane CPO Jacket are available exclusively at Tanner Goods.

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Adidas by Raf Simons

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I need these on my feet! Raf Simons, who was just announced as the new creative director at Calvin Klein has teamed up with adidas to create a stunning collection of Stan Smith footwear. There is something for everyone here - from the classic enthusiast to the modern man. From metallic velcro strapping to brightly colored laces. Raf Simons Stan Smith Comfort and the Raf Simons Matrix Spirit are the two styles introduced - Matrix Spirit featuring the more classic, retro styles. 

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THE FRYE COMPANY PARTNERS WITH PILGRIMAGE MUSIC & CULTURAL FESTIVAL

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the frye company pilgrimage music

The Frye Company has announced it will be the headlining sponsor of Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival’s Midnight Sun stage, which is returning to The Park at Harlinsdale in Franklin, TN on September 24 and 25, 2016. The two-day festival, which features renowned music artists from across the country, is The Frye Company’s first foray into main stage sponsorship in conjunction with the highly anticipated opening of their Nashville, TN store in October 2016. 

The Frye Company Midnight Sun stage, named for the Champion Tennessee Walker stallion who stood for 25 years and is buried at Harlinsdale, will carry a look reflective of the brand’s heritage that is steeped in 153 years of American craftsmanship. Featured artists for The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage will include: Beck, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Grace Potter, Violent Femmes, The Arcs, Kaleo, Margo Price, Anderson East, Blind Pilot, The Strumbellas, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, and Johnny P.

The Frye Company, will continue its retail expansion this Fall by opening a location in the Nashville area, just 20 minutes from the Pilgrimage grounds. The Nashville store, located at 401 11th Ave. South, will open in October 2016 and features a stage at the center of the store, in recognition of the rich, musical history the city is known for. Based on Frye’s heritage, the curated environments designed by Frye’s in-house team in partnership with Lochte Architectural Group, capture the spirit and essence of the brand’s history, while incorporating unique characteristics of each locale. The stores showcase the breadth of the brand’s finely manufactured footwear and accessories for men, women and children and will maintain the tradition of quality and craftsmanship that has been the hallmark of The Frye Company for 153 years.

For more details on The Frye Company Midnight Sun Stage, visit www.pilgrimagefestival.com. For more information on The Frye Company, visit www.thefryecompany.com.

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Han Kjøbenhavn 2016 Fall/Winter Lookbook

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Han Kjøbenhavn 2016 Fall/Winter Lookbook. The collection is inspired by athletic wear. The outerwear is fantastic but I especially love the narrow fit jeans with the cut off hem.

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Recap: A Conversation with Fern Mallis

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On Wednesday, August 3rd, the most fashionable destination in the city was without a doubt, the Art Institute of Atlanta. With programs of study such as fashion design, interior design and culinary arts, the Art Institute is a pretty stylish place on a daily basis, but when they hosted fashion icon, Fern Mallis this week, their style meter shot through the roof. 

Fern Mallis spoke to a standing room only audience about [her] early years at the CFDA and how [she] created New York Fashion Week. Before the "conversation" however, Fern graciously spent over an hour greeting guests, giving hugs and taking photos. 

In the lecture hall, Fern shared details about herself and career to a very captive audience. As she offered advice to students, it was clear that Fern Mallis is authentic, humbly recognizes her accomplishments and believes in giving back. She is so engaging and lights up when telling stories and talking (and humanizing) her famous designer friends such as Calvin Klein. One of my favorites stories - I've heard twice now! - is about a Michael Kors runway show pre-NYFW. The boom and bass from the massive DJ speakers shook the old building so badly that chunks of the ceiling fell onto the runway during the show. Supermodels, Naomi, Linda, Christy sashayed through the rubble, never missing a beat, after all, they were super-models. A large piece of plaster landed on the lap of fashion editor Suzy Menkes! Priceless, but also unsafe. This was the catalyst for creating a centralized fashion week location... the rest... is fashion history. 

Fern spoke passionately and proudly about her book Fashion Lives - a large, hardcover coffee table about the lives of some of the greatest American fashion designers - all who started from nothing, many who now have empires.

I'm not only a fashion blogger but a proud educator at the Art Institute of Atlanta. "A Conversation with Fern Mallis" was a huge fashion moment for us, our students and the Atlanta fashion community.

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