KENNETH COLE JOINS HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN

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Human Rights Campaign and Kenneth Cole 

Join to Help Elect Equality

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 Kenneth Cole

Today the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, unveiled its latest collaboration with fashion designer and longtime activist Kenneth Cole as part of the designer’s AWEARNESS campaign. This collaboration aims to encourage Americans to support LGBT equality at the polls this election cycle.

"As Americans, our vote is our voice,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. "By lending his voice and retail prowess to the fight for LGBT equality, Kenneth Cole is not only sparking a conversation about increased voter participation, but also reminding Americans that equality is always in style. We are grateful for Kenneth Cole’s continued support for the LGBT community and his commitment to full equality in America.”

“Our brand’s message next season is a call to action to, ‘wear your voice,’ said Kenneth Cole. “In support of HRC, we ask: ‘where’s your voice?’”

Public support for LGBT equality is at an all-time high in America, yet many elected officials have yet to fully embrace and advocate for fairness and equality for LGBT people. This is the fourth collaboration between HRC and Kenneth Cole. One-hundred percent of the net-proceeds from the sale of this limited-edition T-shirt will be donated to HRC. “Vote Equality” signage will appear in all 97 of the Kenneth Cole retail and outlet stores nationwide during the month of June. In addition, Kenneth Cole stores in three key markets will host events benefiting HRC on June 23rd from 4-6pm, with 20 percent of the night’s proceeds going to HRC.

Events will take place at the following retail locations:

NYC, Fifth Ave Store

Philadelphia, Walnut Street

San Francisco, San Francisco Centre

Retailing for $35, the limited-edition t-shirt comes in sizes XS-2X and will be available at HRC Stores in Provincetown, MA; San Francisco, CA; Washington, D.C.; and shop.hrc.org.

Part of HRC's designer collaboration series, Kenneth Cole joins a long list of designers including Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, Perry Ellis, Alex & Chloe, Nike and American Apparel all committed to pushing equality and fashion forward. 


Photo By: RD/Leon/Retna

JULIANNA MARGULIES WEARS REED KRAKOFF

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CANNES FILM FESTIVAL FASHION

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Julianna Margulies

Superstar actress Julianna Margulies wore a custom Reed Krakoff gown to the premiere of "Cosmopolis" at the 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival the other evening. This actress really knows how to light up a red carpet!



Photo Courtesy Of: Getty Images

HUMAN RIGHTS CAMPAIGN AND MARC JACOBS

 Marc Jacobs Collection

Do you believe that all Fathers should be honored & celebrated on Father’s Day? We do.

The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender civil rights organization, would like to introduce you to our latest collaboration with openly gay designer and longtime activist Marc Jacobs in recognition of families with two Dads. Celebrated each year on the third Sunday of June, Father’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate ALL fathers. Little Marc Jacobs, the designer’s highly successful children’s line, is proud to embrace the diversity of American families - including those families with two dads.

Inspired by Marc Jacobs International President and gay dad Robert Duffy, these innovative and politically forward infant and toddler t-shirts feature a clever re-wording of the familiar saying: “If Dad says no, ask Dad.”

In every corner of our nation, there are loving, committed same-sex couples raising children or hoping to do so one day. While a growing number of states provide some form of legal recognition for their relationships – and the associated rights, benefits and protections critical to building safe and strong families – in most places in the United States, lesbian and gay couples are treated as legal strangers, to each other and in many cases to the children they are raising.

Constructed of 100 percent organic cotton and garment washed for a super soft feel, these infant and toddler t-shirts are available in unisex sizes 6-12M, 12-18M, 2T and 4T. With only 200 produced, the limited-edition collaboration will be sold exclusive at HRC Stores in Provincetown, MA; San Francisco, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Washington, D.C.; online at shop.hrc.org and in the Little Marc Jacobs store in NYC. Retailing for $35, 100 percent of net proceeds will go toward HRC's fight for LGBT equality.

LIAM HEMSWORTH OUT IN IPANEMA FASHION

 Liam Hemsworth

Super hunk Liam Hemsworth, was spotted in in the iPANEMA RJ Palm flip flop in Black while out and about in Studio City yesterday.

Photo Courtesy Of: X17 Agency

Usain Bolt's Interracial Relationship Causes Criticism That Is Undeserved

Lubica Slovak and Usain Bolt

There has been a bit of controversy over the past week, regarding black Jamaican Olympic gold medalist, Usain Bolt, 24, dating white fashion designer, Lubica Slovak, 28. The couple have been seeing each other for the past six months and some do not like it, due to the two coming from different races.

At the end of the day, it is their business whom they date and no one should meddle in that on the basis of color. People need to look at a person's heart and how they treat others, not their skin color or country of origin. That is what's most important - finding an honest, decent human being you are happy and comfortable with.

   

Lubica Slovak and Usain Bolt

One of my friends in Jamaica met Usain and had nothing but good things to say about him. He has done work for charity to benefit the less fortunate. He has also dated dark skinned black women, light skinned black women and a mixed raced woman. He has not shunned his culture or race. If he chooses to date a white woman, that's his business. Leave him and others alone that choose to date or marry outside their race. God doesn't care about color and neither should we.

AMY POEHLER STUNS ON JIMMY FALLON SHOW

Amy Poehler

Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler glimmered in a sapphire blue BCBGMAXAZRIA dress for her appearance on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. The star looked fantastic!

Photo Courtesy Of: BCBGMAXAZRIA

NEW FALL CHRISTOPHER FISCHER COLLECTION

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Christopher Fischer

For Fall 2012, the Christopher Fischer Cashmere collection has taken a totally unique and new creative direction. The collection literally mixes it up this season!

Designer Christopher Fischer was inspired by the mixed materials of modern architectural structures. Using panels knitted in various textures, materials and gauges, or inserts using woven silk materials, all asymmetrically inset on the bias into the sweaters, Christopher Fischer Fall 2012 is unlike any other cashmere collection and sets a new direction and genre to cashmere sweaters.

Always a leader in creativity, this season’s “hi-low” cuts and profiles, mixed media of knit textures and materials and innovative use of magnets, wraps and buckles as closures, allow pieces to be styled in multiple ways. These elements combine to form a collection that sets a new benchmark in knitwear design that others will be sure to follow.

“Cashmere sweaters seem to have become all too predictable and repetitive, so I wanted this collection to be totally fresh and unique, and to make a very new statement to the fashion buyer and fashion consumer alike,” says Fischer. “By mixing materials and ribbing with asymmetrical cuts in unexpected and novel ways, yet remaining totally easy, luxe and wearable, I was able to accomplish my goal.”

The collection colors focus on platinum's to deep greys, natural tones to rich browns, accented by purples and black, which all accentuate the structural and slouchy pieces. This season’s hottest bright hues also make a strong statement in this collection, with bright pinks, venetian red and magenta, as well as striking jewel like sapphire blue and emerald green. In addition, Fischer has used metallic foil over the fabrics giving them a copper, gold and silver sheen.

The Christopher Fischer Cashmere collection has a loyal and dedicated following of “in the know” fashionistas and celebrities, including Claire Danes, Mariska Hargitay, Renee Zellweger, Liv Tyler, Emma Watson, to name a just few.

For more information, please visit www.christopherfischer.com.

THE BOOK OF LOST FRAGRANCES BY M.J. ROSE

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The Book Of Lost Fragrances

M.J. Rose is a Renaissance woman. She is a respected journalist and the internationally bestselling author of twelve highly acclaimed novels. She is the founder of AuthorBuzz, the first marketing firm for authors and one of the founding board members of International Thriller Writers. Rose has also co-founded Peroozal.com and the popular website BookTrib.com. She has an enduring passion for art, mythology and esoterica, as evidenced her Museum of Mysteries blog. In essence, M.J. Rose is a force to be reckoned with.

Rose is also an impeccable researcher, often blending actual history into her spellbinding storylines. And her latest, The Book of Lost Fragrances (Atria Books), an engrossing thriller that weaves together reincarnation, ancient Egypt, international intrigue, and a lost book of fragrances, is no exception. It’s already been chosen as an Indie Next Pick for March and was recently named one of Publishers Weekly’s Top Ten Mysteries and Thrillers. Rose will also be part of Atria Great Mystery Bus Tour—In April, Atria Books will send four authors from three different countries to twelve cities.

In preparation for writing The Book of Lost Fragrances, Rose spent more than two and half years researching ancient treatises on perfumery and alchemy, traveling to flower farms and conventions, as well as studying with fragrance architects, famous “noses,” and niche perfumers. Based on that research, Rose provides exclusive author notes in The Book of Lost Fragrances, as well a comprehensive glossary that offers factual information about some of the topics, locations, theories and legends she vividly weaves into her plot.

While writing, to remain in the world of the novel, she burned incense and her favorite candles created by Frederick Bouchardy under the brand name JOYA. When the novel was finished she searched out Bouchardy to give him a copy of the yet to be published novel. Bouchardy was instantly intrigued by her book—first, as a reader, he said he was taken with the mystery and romance of the story. In Rose’s tale, scent plays a strong role as it pertains to memory. Bouchardy, who creates using oils and other classic ingredients, said this notion spoke to him as a designer and producer of fragrances. The ancient fictional fragrance at the heart of Rose’s novel is called Âmes Soeurs, which means “Soul Mates” in French. Inspired by the book, Bouchardy has brought the perfume to life with his version: Âmes Soeurs, The Scent of Soul Mates. Bouchardy interpreted Rose’s imagined fragrance with notes of Frankincense, Myrrh, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine.

It Wasn’t Always Easy—getting published has been an adventure for M.J. Rose who self-published her first novel, Lip Service late in 1998 after several traditional publishers didn't know how to position or market it since it didn't fit into any one genre. Frustrated, but curious and convinced that because of her advertising background she could figure out the marketing, Rose set up a web site where readers could download her book for $9.95 and began to seriously market the novel on the Internet. After selling over 2,500 copies (in both electronic and trade paper format) Lip Service became the first e-book and the first self-published novel discovered online. It was chosen by the Literary Guild/Doubleday Book Club and published by a mainstream New York publishing house. The rest, as they say, is history…



About The Book of Lost Fragrances:



Jac L'Etoile has always been haunted by the past, her memories infused with the exotic scents that she grew up surrounded by as the heir to a storied French perfume company. In order to flee the pain of those remembrances--and of her mother's suicide--she moved to America.

Now, fourteen years later she and her brother have inherited the company along with its financial problems. But when Robbie hints at an earth-shattering discovery in the family archives and then suddenly goes missing--leaving a dead body in his wake--Jac is plunged into a world she thought she'd left behind.

Back in Paris to investigate her brother's disappearance, Jac becomes haunted by the legend the House of L'Etoile has been espousing since 1799. Is there a scent that can unlock the mystery of reincarnation - or is it just another dream infused perfume?

The Book of Lost Fragrances fuses history, passion, and suspense, moving from Cleopatra's Egypt and the terrors of revolutionary France to Tibet's battle with China and the glamour of modern-day Paris. Jac's quest for the ancient perfume someone is willing to kill for becomes the key to understanding her own troubled past.

M.J. Rose is a skilled writer and a remarkable storyteller. Using Cleopatra’s lost book of fragrance formulas as a stepping stone, Rose spins a tale replete with stunning twists and compelling characters that will keep readers turning the pages late into the night.



About the Author:



M.J. Rose is the international bestselling author of eleven novels: Lip Service, In Fidelity, Flesh Tones, Sheet Music, Lying In Bed, The Halo Effect, The Delilah Complex, The Venus Fix, The Reincarnationist, The Memorist, and The Hypnotist. The Book of Lost Fragrances will be published in March 2012. Rose is also the co-author with Angela Adair Hoy of How To Publish And Promote Online, and with Doug Clegg on Buzz Your Book.

Rose is a founding member and board member of International Thriller Writers and the founder of the first marketing company for authors: AuthorBuzz.com, as well as the co-founder of Peroozal.com and the popular website BookTrib.com.

Rose has been profiled in Time magazine, Forbes, The New York Times, Business 2.0, Working Woman, Newsweek and New York Magazine. Rose has appeared on "The Today Show," Fox News, "The Jim Lehrer News Hour" and features on her have appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers in the U.S. and abroad, including USA Today, Stern, L'Official, Poets and Writers and Publishers Weekly.

M.J. Rose lives in Connecticut with Doug Scofield, a composer, and their very spoiled dog, Winka. To learn more about M.J. Rose and her work, visit her website at: www.mjrose.com.

MADAME PAULETTE'S WINDOW MASTERPIECE

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Madame Paulette’s Window Display Rivals Bergdorf Goodman & Saks Fifth Avenue with Couture in the Woods
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Madame Paulette

Each and every season, world-renowned custom couture cleaner Madame Paulette® fashions its window displays showcasing the latest trends. Everyone is in awe this winter as Madame Paulette®, who partnered with L’Oasis Floral Design, decked the walls with the treasures of nature with fur and couture. This year’s windows are adorned with fur pieces designed by Helen Yarmak, elegant evening gowns designed by Naeem Khan, Valentino, Pronovias, and an original bear cub, a turkey, a wolf and a porcupine in a rich forest scenery with real pine trees and leaves topped with artificial snow.



Madame Paulette’s boutique is strategically nestled within the noted Upper East Side and Manhattan’s most affluent zip code of 10065 in an area with a high volume of foot and street traffic. Madame Paulette’s demographic includes the top three percent the world’s wealthiest people, high profile celebrities, socialites and fashionistas. Its detailed-oriented windows rival luxury department stores such as Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue.


Madame Paulette® offers an array of specialty cleaning services including designer, couture, vintage, leather, suede and fur apparel cleaning & restoration; European tailoring, including the creation of custom made one-of-a-kind pieces; bridal alterations, cleaning, restoration and archival preservation; fine hand-laundering of shirts, linens and bedding; interior cleaning and restoration services of all textiles and home furnishings, including fine art.


ABOUT MADAME PAULETTE®: Founded half more than century ago as leaders and pioneers in the cleaning industry Madame Paulette® achieved the status of being the cleaning and restoration specialists in the world. Madame Paulette® offers state-of-the-art, unrivaled cleaning services for its clientele — including internationally-renowned Couture designers (Vera Wang, Oscar de la Renta, Christian Dior and Chanel, among others), retail establishments (Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue), celebrities (Alicia Keys, Madonna and Shawn Carter (Jay-Z) ), high-profile VIPs (Victoria Secret Angels Miranda Kerr & Candance Swanepoel, 2012 Sports Illustrated Cover Model Chrissy Teigen and Anna Wintour), renowned hotels (The Plaza Hotel, The Four Seasons Hotel and The Mandarin Oriental), celebrated restaurants (Jean-Georges Restaurant, Perry Street and Bouley Restaurant) and iconic establishments (The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Museum of Modern Art and Radio City Music Hall). Madame Paulette® boasts an unparalleled expertise and attention to detail.

For further information, please visit www.madamepaulette.com.

THE DOUGLAS HANNANT 2012 FALL COLLECTION

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DOUGLAS HANNANT SHOWS “GENTRY” THE FALL 2012 COLLECTION
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“Gentry” Collection For Fall 2012

International fashion house Douglas Hannant, debuted his “Gentry” Collection for Fall 2012 at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Gentry, defined as ‘people of good social position’ was Hannant’s inspiration behind the Fall 2012 Collection. Hannant, a celebrated designer of modern classics, showcased a fierce collection that blended bold colors of orange and malachite with soft shades of cream, plum, sand and cadmium. The ready-to-wear collection made a stunning impression on the runway this season.



The fashion show was attended and honored by many supporters of the Douglas Hannant Collection including Frederick Anderson, Jean Shafiroff, Jamee Gregory, Hilary Geary Ross, Valesca Guerrand-Hermes, Amy Hoadley, Geoffrey Bradfield, Cassandra Seidenfeld, Liliana Cavendish, Alexandra Lebenthal, Stephanie Winston Wolkoff, Alexandra Lind Rose, Lola Astanova, Montgomery Frazier, Gillian Miniter, Michele Gerber Klein, Lucia Hwong Gordon, Adelina Wong Ettelson, Claudia Overstrom, Kimberly Guilfoyle, Ainsley Earhardt, Gigi Stone, Marcy Warren, Amber Rose, Chiu-Ti Jansen and Sharon Bush.



“Gentry… with a decidedly English manor sensibility. The muse. Wallis Simpson, understated, chic, aristocracy. Modern Classics with a sophisticated play on texture mixes.” – Douglas Hannant



For more information about Douglas Hannant, please visit www.douglashannant.com.

KENDALL JENNER AT RENT THE RUNWAY FETE

Kendall Jenner

Kendall Jenner and Rent the Runway hold a Pop-up shop held at the Andaz West Hollywood in West Hollywood, California.



Photo By: RD / Orchon / Retna Digital

MERLE GINSBERG HOSTS AT THE SOHO HOUSE

Jacqueline Emerson With Alexandra Moosally

Merle Ginsberg, Style Editor of The Hollywood Reporter hosted a party for jewelry designer, Alexandra Moosally at The Soho House recently. Actresses Jacqueline Emerson one of the stars casted in the upcoming film "The Hunger Games" and actress Emmy Rossum were among the jewelry junkies who came to see the collection.


Photo Courtesy Of: Patrick McMullan

CHRISTOPHER FISCHER'S NEW COLLECTION

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Christopher Fischer

80 Wooster Street New, NY 10012

Open Monday-Saturday, 10-6 and Sunday 12-6

(212) 965.9009
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Christopher Fischer Fashion

The King of Cashmere, Christopher Fischer’s new Spring 2012 Men’s Collection is luxurious, comfortable, and exceptionally fashionable. With sweaters that complement any stylish man’s wardrobe, as well as adding warmth for the ever fluctuating seasonal temperatures, Christopher Fischer’s new collection incorporates bold stripes, geometric shapes, and a splash of bright neon colors, balanced with an “ever so easy” neutral palette of soft grey and natural. Everything is meticulously produced for the most discerning modern male using only the very finest of cashmere or cotton materials to ensure the softest and coziest hand feel, as well as a great look and great fit.



Innovation and creativity in wearable designs, as well as updates to classic fashion favorites ,set Christopher Fischer and the men who wear it apart from the crowd. Always putting the quality and the utmost purity of its cashmere and manufacture above all else, Christopher Fischer supersedes all other brands.



The timelessly modern, globally-inspired designs of Christopher Fischer are the cashmere brand of choice for many distinguished celebrities and fashion savvy gents, including Alec Baldwin, Seth Green, Keanu Reeves, John Mayer, Sir Paul McCartney.



Christopher Fischer’s Spring 2012 Men’s Collection is available at Christopher Fischer stores in the Hamptons, New York City and Greenwich CT., as well as online and at prestigious retailers both nationwide and internationally.


For more information, please visit www.christopherfischer.com.

Photo Courtesy Of: Christopher Fischer

HARRODS NAMES VACCA TOP LAUNCH FOR OCT

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WORLD-FAMOUS HARRODS NAMES VACCA
AMONG ITS TOP 20 LAUNCHES FOR 2011
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Julie Vacca

Harrods, the exclusive British retailer, has named VACCA among its Top 20 Launches for October 2011. Part of the Domenico Vacca fashion house, VACCA is an exquisite womenswear collection created by Domenico’s wife, Julie Vacca, who serves as the line’s creative director.



Julie is no stranger to the British fashion scene, as she began at the iconic fashion house Burberry. To obtain this recognition from Harrods is a great honor for the young brand, which is headed by Julie along with her son, Robert. Other notable launches listed alongside Vacca include Ted Baker, Burberry Prorsum, La Perla, Jimmy Choo, and more.



VACCA’s designs are all about luxurious simplicity and take cues from classic Italian shapes, yet Julie adds her own personal touches with unexpected textiles and unique details. For VACCA’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection, Julie was inspired by the film Indochine (featuring Catherine Deneuve), and created a range of pieces to fit the wardrobe of a cosmopolitan woman—from luxurious silk gowns to tailored separates with menswear-inspired finishes, like VACCA’s caramel Napa leather suit.



VACCA is available at Harrods in the United Kingdom, as well as Tsum in Russia and Domenico Vacca Boutiques (New York, Los Angeles, Palm Beach, and Qatar).



For more information, please visit www.domenicovacca.com.



ABOUT JULIE VACCA:



Julie Vacca has been in the fashion industry for more than twenty years, beginning with a career at Burberry, followed later by founding the fashion company Domenico Vacca with her husband Domenico, and expanding with the launch of Julie’s line, VACCA. Julie and her son Robert created a women’s line in VACCA that was inspired by the timeless and classical world of sartorial clothing but brought into a fashion-forward dimension.

SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT CELEBRATES

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Matt Coatsworth With Jason Morgan And Patrick Rukai

Danny Beauchamp And Max Rogers

Models Doug Pickett With Simon Nessman And Robyn Sinclair

Soul Artist Management, who represents some of the world’s top male models, celebrated their first anniversary and the addition of stunning female models to their roster at The Hotel on Rivington this week. Guests toasted to the agency’s successful milestone and met founder and veteran model agent Jason Kanner. Among some of their models who joined to toast their agency’s success were agency stars Simon Nessman, the face of Michael Kors, Doug Pickett, the face of Louis Vuitton and Ralph Lauren, Danny Beauchamp, the face of Calvin Klein, Max Rogers, the face of Tommy Hilfiger, and Justin Hopwood, the face of Polo. Attendees of the festive anniversary bash enjoyed a night of mingling and dancing to the beats of DJ Derek Milhem.



ABOUT SOUL ARTIST MANAGEMENT:


Within its first year, Soul Artist Management is already considered one of the leading modeling agencies in the world and boasts one of the most prominent rosters of male and female models who appear in major runway shows and fashion ad campaigns. The agency’s talent includes Simon Nessman, Dmitry Tanner, Lowell Tautchin, Anthon Wellsjo, River Viiperi, Patrick Kafka, and Sebastian Sauvé, Doug Pickett, Desiree Cordero, Jacqueline Wiegand, Janessa Dornstauder, Julier Buggi, Martina Dimitrova and Pauline Jaskulski.



For more information about Soul Artist Management, please visit www.soulartistmanagement.com.

VACCA A FASHION FORWARD WOMAN'S LABEL

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Creative Director Julie Vacca

VACCA, a fashion forward women’s label from the Italian fashion house, Domenico Vacca, is only in its sophomoric collection and is already garnering buzz for its exuberant colors, prints and use of luxurious fabrics and skins. In the October, 2011 issue of ISOLA Magazine, a luxury lifestyle publication from Qatar, Julie Vacca, the creative director of VACCA, personally models the Fall/Winter 2011 collection in a spread with a title that perfectly suits the magnificent collection, “Blaze of Glory.”



The article, which was photographed in New York City and stylized by Julie’s son and business partner, Robert Vacca, which displays the artistry and wearability of each piece in the collection. From the glamorous blue velvet gown with faille trimming to the white oxford cotton pleated tuxedo shirt with gold press buttons, it is apparent that the VACCA collection effortlessly blends femininity with menswear inspired silhouettes to create original designs.



Visuals of Julie donning a stunning red jersey gown accessorized with a blue fox fur shawl and multi layered 18-carat gold necklace epitomizes the classic luxury of the VACCA line with its innovative touches.



While one item in the VACCA line can exude seductive, classic glamour, another demonstrates powerful femininity as displayed by Julie when modeling the caramel Napa leather jacket paired with a white oxford cotton dress shirt and caramel Napa leather pants; the outfit is completed with a 12-carat diamond ring in a platinum setting.



While VACCA is a young fashion house, it has become apparent that the designs have a classic appeal with an edgier style that will continue to make waves in the fashion industry.


ABOUT JULIE VACCA:



Julie Vacca has been in the fashion industry for more than twenty years, beginning with a career at Burberry, followed later by she and husband Domenico founding the fashion company Domenico Vacca. The fashion house of Domenico Vacca has expanded with the launch of Julie’s line VACCA. Julie and son Robert created a women’s line that has been inspired by the timeless and classical world of sartorial clothing, which is brought into a fashion-forward dimension.


Photo Credit: Isola Magazine, Qatar; Photographed by: Marko MacPherson
Stylist: Robert Vacca; Makeup: Kim Gray Jewelry by: VACCA

BLOWOUT FUNDRAISER AT THE BYU-TI SALON

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Byu-Ti Hair Therapy Salon
510 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
(310) 587-2270

Natasha Sunshine Antonioni Salon Owner and Celebrity Hair Stylist

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Natasha Sunshine Antonioni

Celebrity stylist and Byu-Ti Hair Therapy salon owner, Natasha Sunshine Antonioni, hosted a blowout bootcamp at her LA salon benefiting Global Green last week. Natasha held the bootcamp to teach women how to style and manage their hair on their own. The bootcamp unveiled the latest in hair care trends, and Natasha shared personal lessons from Byu-Ti Salon. Guests left with the knowledge of how to blowout their own hair, and with exclusive gift bags with items from Pureology®. All proceeds from the bootcamp benefited Global Green, a non-profit organization that works with businesses, schools and government officials to work towards creating a sustainable environment and eliminate weapons of mass destruction.



ABOUT BYU-TI HAIR THERAPY SALON: GIVE GOODNESS



Byu-Ti provides clients with more than just a beautifying experience. From the wholesome ingredients to the services provided, the goal is to “serve” with integrity, excellence and professionalism. Creating a salon experience that supersedes a client’s expectations, Byu-Ti Salon (pronounced beauty) is the premier hair boutique led by beauty industry veteran, Natasha Sunshine-Antonioni. A clean white-and-chocolate brown color palette highlighted with bursts of bright hues, Byu-Ti Salon blends a California-cool aesthetic with cutting-edge beauty with a chic air of sophistication. Natasha Sunshine-Antonioni has a celebrity clientele, which includes Molly Sims, Ivanka Trump, Kimora Lee Simons and Dan Aykroyd, to name a few.


If you missed the blowdry boot camp, Byu-ti Hair Therapy Salon offers one-on-one blow dry lessons. For Further information visit www.byu-ti.com.

JOHN VARVATOS BRINGS OUT FASHION CROWD

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Robin Thicke

Swizz Beatz

Terry Richardson

Jerry Ferrara With Alexandra Blodgett And Rembrandt Flores

Jeremy Piven And Camilla Alves

Jared Leto

Kate Mulleavy With Spike Jonze

Humberto Leon With Jack McCollough And Lazaro Hernandez

The Roots

Sebastian Stan

Missy from La Roux

Chace Crawford

Belvedere (RED) took over Fashion’s Night Out. From downtown to uptown, celebrities and fashionistas sipped on bespoke Belvedere (RED) cocktails late into the night.

Designer John Varvatos hosted a private concert at his store on Bowery with headlining act The Roots. In the old CBGB space, celebrities piled in to watch the performance. The cast of Gossip Girl and Real Housewives of New York were dressed to the nines while walking the red carpet and listening to the performance from the VIP area. Tika Sumpter sipped on the Belvedere Gimlet while dancing along to the music.

Guests included Hayden Panetierre, Kyle McLaughlin, Chace Crawford, Tika Sumpter, Kaylee Defer, Rose McGowan, Corinne Bailey Rae, Kelly Bensimone, Sebastian Stan, Cindy Barshop, Matthew Settle, Bridget Mynahan and teammates from the New York Rangers.

Later on in the evening, Belvedere (RED) took over New York hotspot The Darby with Vevo. Entourage stars Jeremy Piven and Jerry Ferrara were seated next to one another, a bottle of Belvedere (RED) at both of their tables. Amar’e Stoudamire, Dwayne Wade and Swizz Beatz were all in attendance.


Photos Courtesy Of : www.BFAnyc.com And WireImage

CLAIRE SINCLAIR AT VEGAS FASHION NIGHT OUT

Claire Sinclair

Claire Sinclair And Tatyana

Claire Sinclair and Bettie Page Clothing Designer Tatyana strike a pose for Fashion's Night Out at The Bettie Page Store at The Forum Shops at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada. Claire Sinclair is the 2011 Playboy Playmate of The Year and Official Spokes model for Bettie Page Clothing.



Photos By: RD / Kabik / Retna Digital

BILL AND GIULIANA CELEBRATE VEGAS FASHION

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Bill And Giuliana Rancic

“E! News” and “Fashion Police” host Giuliana Rancic, and her husband Bill hosted Las Vegas’ fashion’s elite at Fashion's Night Out at The Shoppes at The Palazzo on Thursday evening.


The couple started the evening by shopping and mingling at a private reception at Barneys New York before arriving to the shops full of cheering fans.


Raving that Las Vegas is the ultimate shopping mecca; the couple said The Shoppes at The Palazzo is one of their all-time favorite places to shop since all of Guiliana's favorite brands are under one roof including Barneys New York and Christian Louboutin.


The fashionable couple arrived in style as Giuliana looked stunning in a plunging plum Diane von Furstenberg dress and statement necklace while Bill looked dapper in a pinstriped tailored Dolce & Gabbana suit. As Bill posed on the red carpet, Giuliana egged him on, shouting, “Handsome! Love that GQ look, baby!”


When asked about hosting the special evening, Giuliana exclaimed, “This is our first time doing Fashion’s Night Out in Vegas and you guys are doing it right. All of these people here – it’s great! I love celebrating fashion. I go to Barneys New York to see what I should be wearing.”


Commenting on the hottest fall trends, Giuliana said, “It’s all about the structured handbag for fall and a more professional look. Fur on shoes is a very hot look right now and tea length dresses are in.”


Giuliana shared her secret fashion tips: “When you’re wearing a strapless dress, use duct tape!” and “Shoes – the higher, the better!”


When asked if she would ever be a contestant on “Dancing with the Stars,” Giuliana quipped, “no, but I would love to do ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ and take the crown from Bill!’


Giulana and Bill led the crowd through their top five coveted items for fall including bracelets from Links of London, a colorful chameleon bag from Fendi, black hair calf kitten heels from Cole Haan, a blue paisley men’s shirt from Billionaire Italian Coutoure and fur stilettos from Christian Louboutin. The crowd was then treated to a fashion show featuring top three head-to-toe looks with signature items from Diane von Furstenberg, Canali, 7 For All Mankind and Chloe.


During a Q&A session with the audience, a guest asked about her favorite look on Bill to which Giuliana joked, "in a towel getting out of the shower," before saying that she fell in love with Bill watching him on 'The Apprentice' so she loves him in a tailored suit.


Giuliana and Bill concluded the evening by picking out shoes and purses for the lucky mom and daughter duo who won a $2,000 shopping spree before heading to The Venetian’s famed gondolas where Bill tried his hand as a gondolier.


Photos By: Jacob Andrzejczak/ ImagesOfVegas.com