A Very Fashionable Holiday at East Kennedy Newport Beach

The East Kennedy Boutique in Newport Beach celebrated the Holiday season in style last Friday night with a black and white party complete with a fashion show and charity auction held at the boutique. Local OC celebs came out to support the event including bloggers, fashion designers, models and more. Everyone showed up in their best holiday attire featuring sparkles, fur, fringe, and more all in black and white of course. Check out some of the outfits here. 

The event also featured a fashion show displaying the latest styles available at the shop including men's women's and vintage looks. Boutique founder and owner Hailey Aurelio herself was there and starred in the fashion show wearing a glamourous floor length dress and having a ball on the runway. 

I spoke to the visionary who told me about her journey from interior designer to fashion designer and boutique owner. After starting her career in the bay area she has decided to bring her signature sense of girly yet empowering style to the OC with the opening of her second boutique. She told me that it was an easy transition into the fashion world since as an interior designer she already had a good understanding of colors, and how design can reflect a customer's personality. She said that whether it's walking into someone's house or looking at their outfit you can always learn a little bit about their personality and what they are all about from the design they choose. After founding her boutique she began focusing on empowering her female customers and her motto for the store is #BuildHer and she was able to put her interior design skills to good use creating a welcoming environment where customers can feel comfortable trying risky styles and embracing their unique selves. Every area of the store is thoughtfully curated resulting in a warm but chic atmosphere that feels like hanging out in your best friend's bedroom! 

The event featured sips and bites as well as mini doughnuts which were a huge hit with the crowd. The night kicked off with the fashion show and then finished up with a charity auction to support United Way Orange County children's services. Guests had a great time shopping the boutique, mingling, and gathering for a good cause in the midst of the festive season. All in all the event was truly a success and we can't wait to see more from this new OC address serving up style and fun in Newport Beach! 

LAFW Returns with a Standout LineUp of Designers in Hollywood

This season LAFW returned for the second time under new ownership by N4XT with a standout lineup of designers and additional programming as well as experiences open to the public. The fashion week incorporated similar elements from New York fashion week such as the designer discovery shopping area open to the public while adding programming that was specific to LA such as a film screening and panels highlighting LA talent and sustainability. For NYFW veterans the event felt familiar while also adding a signature LA vibe to the week with a more relaxed and open vibe for networking and mingling. According to designer Maxwell Osborne of An Only Child, LA brought a unique perspective to the fashion week experience. He said, "I think LAFW is different from New York or Paris or London because it's its own thing and its people based and less editorial based. It's a community and a vibe and its a great place to hang out and that's why its great to di it here berceuse its an all day thing with panels and shows and everything's is very intimate and intertwined and it has a space in entertainment and it feels like it should be entertaining. Like they are doing movie screenings panel talks, shows, and presentations so that's what I think LAFW brings to it that's different."

Designer Sergio Hudson echoed this sentiment backstage at his show later in the evening telling me, "It's relaxing very much more relaxing than New York I mean but that's LA it's relaxed you don't really have to have all the extra I really love the feeling of it and I had a great time." 

The week kicked off with the IMITATION OF CHRIST show which brought out fashion lovers form all over as well as influencers and celebs based in LA. The iconic brand showed their collection against the backdrop of the Hole Gallery on La Brea in West Hollywood. The crowd dressed accordingly with denim, rhinestones, and vintage LA inspired looks taking center stage amongst the street style. One of my favorite looks was this vintage DIORANGELES jacket worn by one of the guests. 

Even the art was on the theme of LAFW with the gallery featuring California inspired pieces such as a photograph of JUICY sweatpants set against a vibrant sunset. 

The show featured live musical performances as well as dancing from the models and at the end the audience was encouraged to join in and everyone got a chance to participate in the show. The show featured rituals from religions around the world and according to the designer behind the brand Tara Subkoff the collection was meant to represent the need for community and connection in today's digital world. The collection started off with dark colors using veils of tulle and draped fabrics to represent how we can be pulled into darker thoughts while alone with too much media, and then slowly morphed into lighter tones featuring bright floral prints, light pinks, and delicate ruffles as well as long silk maxi dresses in neutral tones. The evolution represented how being out in the world and part of a community can brighten our thoughts and feelings according to the designer. The poignant theme of the collection resonated with the audience especially during a time saturated with bad news and tensions in the media that we get delivered directly to our phones and personal devices all day long. 

After the show fashion's in crowd gathered for a cocktail hour to officially open the LAFW campus in Hollywood. On Thursday the first official day of the campus, guests could experience the Lancome Beauty Days and the SAP shopping experiences that were open to the public starting at noon. In addition to the brand moments there were also tons of photo ops and free coffee sponsored by Arabica coffee where attendees could relax in between events. The Lancome beaty days experience offered a futuristic photo shoot as well as a complimentary skin test. There was also a nail bar sponsored by dazzledry nails and giveaways from Khalifa Kush. 

Thursday's opening events included several panels as well as a film screening. The Ice Cold: A History of Jewelry in Hip Hop panel was especially popular as it brought together music and fashion lovers to hear from the hottest trendsetters in the jewelery industry as well as music journalist and hip hop historian Vikki Tobak. The panel featured Maxwell Osborne who also spoke on an earlier panel in the day about design, jewelry designers David Tamargo of Alligator Jesus, Lillian Shalom jewelry designer to the stars, and Essence Ventures stylist Corey Stokes. 

The panelists spoke about the evolution of hip hop jewelry as well as the personal meaning and identity aspects that artists represent using jewelry choices. Afterwards there was also a cocktail hour for mingling where guests could buy the newly released book directly. 

Shortly following the panel was the film screening of fashion film "Fashion Reimagined" presented by Otis College of Art and Deisgn. The film's creator Becky as well as the star of the film Amy welcomed the audience and introduced the sustainability focused film which featured the British brand Mother of Pearl. Sustainability is still a thorny topic for the fashion industry and this film aptly described the production chain issues that brands face when trying to implement sustainability initiatives. LA has always been a hub for sustainably minded designers but in recent years Otis and other fashion colleges have been working diligently to make sustainable design a core part of the design curriculum. 

Finally, it was time for the highlight of the evening with the Sergio Hudson presentation that drew the biggest crowd of the day. The designer who regularly shows at NYFW created a special presentation experience showcasing his Spring/Summer 2024 collection in an ethereal candlelit backdrop featuring signature Sergio Hudson cocktails as well as upbeat jazz music and decadent floral centerpieces. The presentation had an intimate feel to it that was distinct from the NYFW shows. After the show, I spoke to the designer about the all white and neutral colored spring collection. He told me, "The inkwell black society wealthy black people that was my first point of inspiration and then it was my client and my customer what would they need in the summertime what would they need when it's really hot and you know they still wanna wear their suits but they can't wear heavy suits." He also told me about his process for creating the collection saying, "The simplicity of it and the smallness of it, it was very concise and very short and very enjoyable. I think the lightness of it and the airiness of it is where I am going next." 

And that's a wrap for Day 1 of LAFW! Check out my recap video on Instagram or visit the LAFW to find out more about the rest of the programming! 

Beauty Fans Unite! BeautyCon Los Angeles Returns After 3 Years

 This year BeautyCon LA the festival that celebrates beauty content creators and the latest trends in makeup returned with a new look after 3 years. The festival which was put on by Essence, came back with a stellar line-up of celebrity guest speakers and brands who came to show off how the beauty industry has evolved. 

While the festival was smaller than in years past, it still drew new and old fans alike who came to try out the free product giveaways and meet their favorite beauty content creators and business owners. This year the brands were more inclusive than ever featuring small female owned businesses and inclusive brands such as Good Weird that make makeup for all genders. The festival kicked off on Saturday with giveaways from Wal Mart, Palmers, As I Am, Black Radiance, and more. Female owned brand Keep it Classy nails, which was founded by Real Housewives star Moneytta Shaw-Carter made a special appearance with founder and influencer Moneytta working the booth and greeting fans. 

Other celebrity appearances throughout the weekend included Peyton List who promoted her new brand Play Cosmetics, Kelly Rowland, Tia Mowry and more. The programming featured several panels that went in depth on hot topics in the beauty industry such as finding balance in motherhood, diversity and representation in the beauty industry, turning your passions into profit, and sustainability in the beauty industry. Fans got to see their favorite creators on stage discussing the latest on everything makeup, hair, and business. 

The event also featured tons of fun photo ops where guests enjoyed creating content and grabbing pics of their best beauty looks and outfits. 

The pink carpet featured several stunning fashion and beauty moments as well. Check out my best dressed video below to see the top looks from the beautycon pink carpet. 

Summer Style at the Hamptons Garden Party for Diabetes Research Hosted by Patricia and Roger Silverstein

This past Saturday evening celebrities and socialites came out to a lovely sunset soiree to raise money for Diabetes research to find a cure. The event was hosted by Patricia and Roger Silverstein who were both in attendance. Patricia wore a bright pink two piece Alice and Olivia dress and several other guests also sported the hot pink look for the event. She is actively involved in the cause to raise awareness since she has relatives who suffer from diabetes. The event featured dinner, dancing, and drinks. The wine was sponsored by SipChanne wines founded by entrepreneur Kavita Channe who was also in attendance wearing a fabulous pink slip dress. The founder spoke with guests about her signature Rose wine and gave out fans so guests could stay cool on the hot evening. 

The event also featured a silent auction and many creators donated pieces for the auction. The auction raised money for research and guests were also entertained by a speed painter who painted auction items live during the event. Kimberly Pucci, luxury accessories designer attended the event and donated her weekender bag to the auction. It was a huge hit with guests and she even brought an artist to sketch the guests with the bag. Check out my very own sketch below! 

I spoke with Kimberly about her brand as well as the event. Check out our interview below with the quiet luxury designer who is set to debut at NYFW this fall!

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Other notable guests in attendance included Doug Donaldson, Abigail Pollak, Susan Shin, Lauren Smart, Matthias von Herrath, M.D., Natalie von Herrath, Dr. Camillo Ricordi, Luann de Lesseps, Revel, Seth Herzog, Michael Burton, Jean Shafiroff, Carrie Packin, Brian Packin, Noreen Donovan, Jim Donovan, Kavita Channe, Valerie Greenberg, Maximilian Eicke, Irina Eicke, Viktoria von Siemens, Andrea Greeven Douzet, Laura Nicklas, and more.

Luann de Lesseps star of the Real Housewives of New York, wore an attention grabbing outfit styled by her daughter Victoria. 

Irina Eicke also wore a very stylish look for the event sporting a Simon Miller look. Other guests showed up in Dolce and Gabbana summer dresses, Valentino shoes and more! Everyone had a great time raising awareness for this important cause and showing off their best summer style as the Hamptons season winds down. 

Luisa Diaz Hosts Kindness Gala at the Plaza Hotel

 This past week Luisa Diaz founder of the MAG Gala decided to bring her "Making kindness cool" movement to NYC in style. There were several important red carpet guests in attendance including Peter Roth founder of Peter Roth Skincare who sponsored the event, Jean Shafiroff philanthropist, and many other celebs. Luisa Diaz spoke to me about her movement which was supporting domestic violence survivors for the night. She talked about how fashion can help women feel empowered as well as shared details of her amazing dress. Check out the video below to see her full interview.

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Guests enjoyed musical performances, dancing, and more. The gala also honored several domestic abuse survivors with the runway of hope where survivors were honored in custom created outfits to symbolize empowerment. The Gala was a huge success and everyone was excited to raise money for a great cause as well as spread kindness in style. 

Fashion, Diplomacy, and Dancing Come Together for Charity at the 67th Viennese Opera Ball

On Friday night the annual 67th Viennese Opera Ball returned to NYC where socialites and tastemakers from the NYC fashion scene as well as the Austrian community in NYC and some special musical guests came together to celebrate the 67th year of this special tradition as well as raise money for Gabriel's Angels Foundation a cancer charity founded by Denise Rich. The Austrian Ambassador to the US Dr. Scheenbauer also attended as well as several other members from the Austrian delegation including Peter Hanke the Executive City Councillor for Vienna. Other notable guests included Nicole Miller NYC fashion designer, Sasha Prendas pop singer, and Jean Shafiroff who co-chaired the gala with Denise Rich.

 The night also featured a special treat for guests with performances from Met Opera stars Stephen Costello, Joyce El-Khoury, and Nathalie Pena Comas. Stephen Costello performed his solo from La Boheme which he stars in at the Met Opera and then the trio performed an amazing song together.

 Afterwards guests enjoyed a live auction to raise money for Gabriel's Angels and and then ballroom dancing started.

A beautiful choreography to the Carmen Quadrille by Eduard Strauss was designed for the opening performance of the debutantes and escorts by Vienna Dance School Svabek, headed by Sandra Stockmayer and Roman Svabek. Later guests participated in a group lesson of the midnight Quadrille and then the live orchestra played waltz music “A Night inspired by ‘Carmen’”, from the opera Carmen by Bizet led under the artistic direction of Daniel Serafin with Austrian conductor, Maestro Vinicius Kattah until the afterparty where guests enjoyed traditional Austrian treats and more dancing! 

The event brought together fashion and diplomacy to highlight the strong ties between the two cities of NYC and Vienna and guests got to experience much cultural exchange during the galmourous affair. Everyone came dressed in their most fashionable formal eveningwear as the dress code was white tie. Many guests opted for fun accessories such as elbow length gloves, capes, and even tiaras. Sequins, and princess dress cuts were definitely trending. Both Austrian and New York design influences and tastemakers came together on the red carpet Friday night when designer Nicole Miller wore a dress she designed herself and Austrian fashion designer Carolin Sinemus also attended in a fabulous outfit inspired by Austrian design influences. 

The night ended with a great DJ and afterparty as well as a champagne toast to another successful Viennese Opera Ball. 

Cocktails for Canines: Celebs Come Out to Raise Money for Rescue Dogs Rock NYC

On Tuesday night NYC celebs and style icons came out to raise money for Rescue Dogs Rock NYC charity that rescues abandoned dogs and provides them with housing and medical care. The charity is currently planning to open a new shelter in Long Island that will allow them to care for even more furry friends. Guests came out to support the cause and enjoyed drinks, bites, and a raffle at Versa Lounge in the garment district. Some NYC style scene regulars attended including Jean Shafiroff, Olga Ferrera, Georgina Bloomberg, Leesa Rowland and more.

 Everyone stepped out in their best looks to support the cause. Local businesses also donated prizes to the raffle and donated proceeds from their sales to Rescue Dogs Rock. Brooklyn based LolaHemp founded by Joey DiFrancesco was giving out free samples to guests who had pets at home and donated proceeds the the charity. 

The event brough together style and dog lovers for a night of fun and raised awareness for a great cause. The charities co-founders Jackie O'Sullivan and Stacy Silverstein spoke to the audience about their journey founding the charity and the idea for the rescue center. Their inspiring speech was full of anecdotes about the adopted dogs they have been able to rescue. 

They thanked the audience for their support before introducing the youth co chair Marin Gellar was also honored and gave a speech to talk about volunteering and the importance of involving youth in community initiatives. 

The night was definitely a success and raised over $150,000 to open their new center. Check out my reel to see all the best styles of the night on Instagram here! 

Country Star Drake Milligan Checks Stagecoach 2023 Off His Bucket List

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This weekend rising country star and America's Got Talent finalist Drake Milligan made his debut on the Stagecoach Main stage for an enthusiastic crowd. Last year, Milligan performed on the marketplace stage and attended the festival for the first time. You can check out my interview with him from Stagecoach 2022 on YT here! This year he returned as a star after releasing his album Dallas/Ft. Worth and finishing America's Got Talent as a top 3 finalist. The music video for his hit single "Sounds like something I'd do" was also nominated at the CMT Awards this year for Male Breakthrough Video of the Year category. I caught up with him before his show to talk about what it was like coming back for the 15th anniversary festival, his plans for a new album, and more! 

Milligan told me that "Last year feels like a long time ago compared to this year and we've really turned a corner with the tour and playing so many live shows." He was looking forward to playing on the main stage at the festival and planned to hang out and enjoy the rest of the weekend as well. He told me "I hope to be able to see Chris Stapleton's show. He's an absolute legend and one of my hero's Paul Franklin will be playing in his band." Milligan said, "Stagecoach is just magical and there is nothing else like it anywhere in the world. Last year I played on the marketplace stage but I was looking over at the main stage thinking about what it would be like to be up there. It's definitely a check off the old bucket list for me to be playing at the 15th anniversary this year." 

The past 12 months has been full of bucket list achievements for Milligan as he had a full circle moment attending the CMT Awards after launching his career as Elvis on the CMT show Sun Records back in 2017. He also played in Europe for the first time at C2C festival in London. made his Ole Opry debut and got to play his own music at the legendary Billy Bob's Saloon in his hometown in Texas. Milligan recounted growing up in Texas and told me what it was like playing at Billy Bob's as a native Texan saying, "It never feels real to be there. Billy Bob's is a country music staple and so many of my hero's have played there like George Strait, Merle Haggard and more. I grew up 15 minutes from there and used to sneak in there in high school and get kicked out. They have really good security. It was nice to be kicked in instead of kicked out this time. It was pretty special. I love getting to see family and friends in the crowd." 

The 24 year old singer shared what it was like releasing his own album and what he hopes fans will get from his music. He said, "It feels really good. I've been working on the album since 2017 so it's just great to see people reacting to the songs and see people relating to the stories. Seeing things people do like playing the songs at a wedding or something and being able to uplift their life with country music is so rewarding. I've never been one to make grand statements but I want people to experience a story. I think that's what country music is all about. I want my fans to feel that they can relate to the songs and help people feel understood whether its a sad song about drinking a beer alone or amplifying the good times like drinking a beer with friends on a Friday night." 

As for what's next, Milligan said he is focusing on having fun on the road for now. He told me, "I am always writing and I've been in Nashville pretty consistently. I'm definitely thinking about the next record. We're about to start looking for outside writers so it's a really exciting time." 

NYC Society Welcomes the Start of Summer with Hamptons Happenings Preview to Fight Cancer at Versa

This Wednesday night celebs gathered to support the Waxman cancer research foundation and celebrate the beginning of the summer season in the Hamptons at the Hamptons Happening Preview event at VERSA NYC. Guests enjoyed food, a raffle, and more fun as they prepared for a summer of sun fun and fashion in the Hamptons all while raising awareness for the important work of the cancer research foundation. Celebrity guest Leesa Rowland, author and lifestyle influencer told me she was looking forward to attending the Hamptons Happening event later this summer and was so excited to be raising awareness for such a great cause at the event. Lucky raffle winners won a ticket to the Hamptons Happening event and Hamptons Happening 2023 Honorees were celebrated with a video. Honorees included Chef Ralph Scamardella, EVP & Chief Culinary Officer, TAO Group, Lori and Scott Levine, Co-Founders, Scott’s Protein Balls, Denise Albert, CEO and Co-Founder, My Cancer Family, Anna Zuckerman, Founder, Chief Designer Anna Zuckerman. 

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Guests could also sign up for the Step Up To Turn Cancer Off fundraiser. It is a virtual fundraising event where participants keep track of their physical activities in order to reach their daily “step” goal.  An easy-to-use online tool will convert nearly any activity such as walking, running swimming, dancing, yoga, gardening etc. into steps. Participants can register individually or as a team and then share progress with peers and family to garner donations. The week-long challenge runs from June 19th through 26th, 2023. For more information, to register, or to sponsor a participant or team, visit www.waxmancancer.org/events/stepup/. 

The event brought together style, food, and charity to raise awareness for a great cause! 

Taking BarbieCore to the Next Level: World of Barbie is Coming to LA This Spring

 

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BarbieCore is one style trend that is still going full force especially as the new Barbie movie premiere date gets closer. This spring BarbieCore fans will get a special treat when the World of Barbie experience opens in Santa Monica. 

This one-of-a-kind immersive experience is produced by leading global toy maker Mattel, live entertainment company Kilburn Live, and global sports, fashion and events giant IMG. The 20,000 square-foot attraction will allow fans of all generations the unique opportunity to step directly into an inspiring world where they can explore a life-size Barbie Dreamhouse, try out several Barbie careers displayed in various interactive rooms, and even sit behind the wheel of a full-size Barbie Camper Van.

The executives working on the project shared their thoughts on what the Los Angeles stop will look like for fans. 

“We are thrilled to bring this attraction to Los Angeles after a wildly successful, extended run in Toronto,” said Julie Freeland, Senior Director of Global Location Based Entertainment, Mattel. “As the number one doll property worldwide and the most diverse doll line on the market, Barbie is a global phenomenon. At World of Barbie we are excited to offer guests of all ages a larger than life, inspiring experience that reminds fans why they fell in love with Barbie and that they can do anything and be anything.”

 

“From day one this was much more than your typical experience. This is a world, a world built specifically for Barbie fans so they can experience what it is like to walk into a life-sized Barbie playset.” said Mark Manuel, CEO of Kilburn Live.

The immersive experience is a dream come true for Barbie fans but it will be even more interesting to see the different BarbieCore fashions that emerge since guests are encouraged to wear pink to special events such as Pink Carpet night and Sunset cocktail hour. LA is a unique location that will most likely influence the experience and have guests thinking about iconic Malibu Barbie or Surfer Barbie looks from the 90s and 2000s. The combination of the Barbie movie, new Barbie product lines, and iconic California inspired Barbie looks from the past is something fashionistas everywhere wont want to miss! 

According to the website:

World of Barbie will feature many interactive installations including: 

• Barbie Dreamhouse: Visitors will be able to explore the exquisitely designed rooms of the life-size Barbie Dreamhouse, complete with a patio and pool, a DJ kit for guests to mix music, and walk-in closets filled with garments from decades of iconic Barbie fashion history
• Barbie Camper Van: Fans can take the driver’s seat in this full-size camper van, built by leading car customization shop, West Coast Customs, or simply relax in a hammock
• Fashion Studio: Guests will have an opportunity to walk the pink carpet and pose inside of one of the six Barbie boxes
• TV Studio: Visitors can step onto the set and become a news anchor delivering headlines in front of various TV studio backdrops, interviewing their guests or giving the weather report
• Space Center: Visitors will be able to board a Barbie space shuttle to interact with mission control and travel to several interstellar destinations
• Salon: In partnership with Professional Beauty Brand, Paul Mitchell®, World of Barbie will feature a salon where guests can interact with Paul Mitchell products
• Movie Theater: Guests can also step into the neighborhood movie theater where classic Barbie content will be played.
• And so much more!

I can't wait to see this event! 

NYFW The Talks: Fluidity in Fashion with Tresemme

This season at NYFW Afterpay presented a great panel featuring  Jonathan Simkhai (Founder & Creative Director), Parris Goebel (Creative Director, Choreographer, Dancer & Muse), Lacy Redway (Tresemmé Stylist & Celebrity Hair Artist) and Moderator Jenna Rosenstein (Beauty Director, Harper’s Bazaar). 

The panel focused on how fluidity can help the creative process in art, fashion and beauty industries and panelists had an engaging conversation that offers an inside look at how fluidity is represented and impacts each partner's professional work and personal expression. The audience got a treat listening to Parris Goebel discuss her latest work as Rihanna's Superbowl choreographer. Fluidity played a bug role in her work on this project and she stated that Rihanna wanted the whole performance to feel seamless so fluidity was key in her choreography planning. The dancer and choreographer has also worked with many other celebrities'and was most recently tapped by Tresemme to create their new marketing campaign video featuring dancers in the water. The project was a very interesting artistic challenge according to Parris who had to come up with dance moves that would highlight hair movement in and out of the water. Hearing from the artist only a few days after the career-making Superbowl halftime performance that had immediately gone viral was very revealing about how much work goes into creating a performance like that. Parris shared that fashion week was her first opportunity to get dressed up in over 10 months as she had been working hard on practicing the SuperBowl performance for so long. 

All the artists shared similar perspectives on keeping fluidity in the artistic and creative processes. Parris said that working with Rihanna was a fun challenge because she was often spontaneous and could change her mind at any moment about music, and the performance. Jonathan Simkhai also agreed that in the design process he aimed to incorporate fluidity by embracing mistakes and getting inspired at every stage of design. Lacey Redway agreed referencing that working with clients and on sets under tight deadlines requires a lot of fluidity and creativity. 

This was a very important panel because creative industries can often be misunderstand and with the advent of technology the creative process can sometimes be expected to be very predictable or rigid. But this panel reminds us that the best artists agree that the spontaneity and fluidity lead to the best work. 

The Green Carpet Fashion Awards Announce New Date During Oscars Week

This year, the green carpet fashion awards will take place during Oscars Week on March 9th at Neuehouse Los Angeles. The GCFA (Green Carpet Fashion Awards), co-chaired by Cate Blanchett, Quannah Chasinghorse, Viola Davis, Tom Ford, Simu Liu, and Simone Ashley will take place on March 9th at NeueHouse, uniting the power of fashion and entertainment for positive transformation.

Today the GCFA announces that this year’s honors will include 6 societal archetypes – The Visionary, The Messenger, The Rebel, The Healer, The Sage, and The Futurist alongside two special entertainment honors, for personalities who have distinguished themselves for their work on social and environmental justice.

Mr. Tom Ford will receive The Visionary Honor for launching the TOM FORD Plastic Innovation Prize in partnership with Lonely Whale, the only global competition focused on creating scalable and biologically degradable alternatives to thin-film plastic.

The Green Carpet Fashion Awards are a highly anticipated event bringing together the entertainment industry, fashion industry, and sustainability. Sustainability is receiving more attention from young consumers and events like the Green Carpet Awards are an exciting new development for conscious consumers especially Gen Z and younger consumers. Stay tuned for more coverage from this exciting event! 

Grammy's Style RoundUp

 

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This weekend the Grammy's red carpet shined in Los Angeles while major stars like Beyonce and Taylor Swift came out to show off their latest looks at the music awards. There were several trends from the red carpet but my favorite was the two piece sets I saw celebs sporting for the big night. The trend is youthful and can be adapted for different body types and occasions. It has definitely made a come back for this season. 

Taylor Swift wore a midnight blue two piece set by Roberto Cavalli which looked stunning. The long sleeve top and fitted skirt lengthened the silhouette and the sparkly material added a touch of glamour for the red carpet. 

Camila Cabello also sported the trend in this black and white number by Pat BO called the hand beaded rosette gown. The embroidered bodice was a statement piece that was hand made with over 40 hours of work. The designers constructed it like a piece of jewelry and was crafted by Brazilian artisans who learned their art at Patricia Bonaldi's tuition free sewing school for women's empowerment. The high slit added drama to the look and it was the perfect outfit for Cabello. 

The night was definitely a success and there was so much great style inspo from the red carpet.