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Porsche Ferries Models Around at NY Fashion Week [video]

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels, Luxury Cars & Autos, Video

Some of the stunning models stalking the runways at New York Fashion Week are getting a free ride – literally – thanks to Porsche Cars North America. The famed German marque provided a fleet of chic 2011 Porsche Panameras and Porsche Cayennes to whisk the beauties from the tents at Lincoln Center to and from the Smartwater Model Lounge at the new Gansevoort Park Avenue South hotel. The Model Lounge is an exclusive retreat for female models at from top agencies where the girls can hang out in between castings, shoots, fittings and fashion shows and enjoy a number of stylish perks, plus the hotel's luxe amenities like its rooftop swimming pool and gym. As we reported last month, Gansevoort Hotels now have their own Panamera fleet. Check out the video for more.

Tags: fashion, fashion shows, fashion week, Gansevoort Hotel, Gansevoort Park Avenue South, Model Lounge, models, New York, New York Fashion Week, Porsche, Porsche Cayenne, Porsche Panamera

Scenes from NY Fashion Week: DVF and DKNY (video)

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Filed under: Apparel, Video

Diane von Furstenberg and Donna Karan are the grand dames of New York Fashion Week. As befitting her legendary status, Diane von Furstenberg's line was titled "Goddess" and was inspired by Isadora Duncan. The line was also influenced by the colors of Greece, bright indigo, mustard yellow and plenty of prints. At a show attended by Sarah Jessica Parker and Anderson Cooper among others, von Furstenberg and her new creative director Yvan Mispelaere showcased casual luxe combining flowing halter tops paired with shorts, draped dresses with deep cleavage and of course, colorful new takes on von Furstenberg's iconic wrap dresses.

Tags: diane von furstenberg, dkny, Donna Karan, New York Fashion Week

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New York City Fashion Week Hotel Packages

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

The stiletto-shod, couture-clad masses are about to desend on New York City for Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week September 9-16 and local hotels are ready with a variety of hotel packages that promise cocktails, tote bags and other amenities in addition to a soft place to sleep after a day of waiting and watching at the shows.

The Royalton Hotel is offering a special iPad Amenity for Fashion Week (and beyond). During Fashion Week, guests of Royalton Hotel will receive custom iPads during their stay for one touch access to hotel amenities, concierge services and real time updates on events, shows and gossip during NY Fashion Week. The iPad amenity will still be available after Fashion Week is over.

St Giles - The Court Hotel's all new package, Suite, Fashion, Spirits is priced at $399 per night and includes two tickets to one of Style 360 Metropolitan Pavilion amazing designer runway shows such as Gudnitz Couture, Walter, Malan Breton, Rajvi Mohan, SACHIKA and bobi/Boy Meets Girl/Caravan. Style 360 runs September 11 - 14, 2010. Other extras include VIP access to the Gerber Group new hotspot, LexBar along with complimentary drinks. An added bonus is priority access to celebrity stylist, Sarah Perpich. Consultation with Perpich is additional. A minimum stay of two nights is required.

The Plaza Hotel offers a package that includes accommodations in a guestroom or suite, a $500 credit redeemable at The Palm Court, The Rose Club, The Champagne Bar, The Food Hall by Todd English, Caudalie Vinothérapie Spa, Warren-Tricomi Salon, The Plaza Boutique and Eloise Shop. Fall Fashion Week Package guests staying at The Plaza on September 10 will receive VIP access to Grammy award nominee Corrine Bailey Rae's much anticipated performance at The Plaza. Rates start at $995 per night with a five night minimum stay.

Tags: fashion week, fashion week fall 2010, fashion week hotel deals, New York Fashion Week

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The Willow Club Launches in Manhattan

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Filed under: Luxury Travel & Hotels

Willow Club, the first-of-its-kind New York City private membership club, announced its launch on August 11th.

The club allows members to experience the best of New York City – in that it offers entrée to events and lifestyle experiences typically inaccessible or cost prohibitive. Examples of club benefits include: season tickets to all major New York sports teams, including the club's luxury suites at select venues; use of the club's private yacht; the club's tickets to premier Broadway shows and performing arts; access to New York Fashion Week; use of limited-edition, luxury and high-performance cars; complimentary entry into New York City's most celebrated and internationally-noteworthy cultural attractions and museums; member golf and tennis; and insider shopping and fashion experiences with personal stylists. Members have the best New York has to offer, and all included within the price of membership.

Tags: New York City, New York Fashion Week, points-based membership clubs, Private clubs, Willow Club

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How Much Would You Pay To Work For Vogue?

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Filed under: Auctions, Charity

They say spending money on experiences versus material objects makes a person happier, so how much are you willing to pay to experience "The Devil Wears Prada" firsthand and spend a week at the Vogue office in New York City, including a chance to meet the legendary editor and icon Anna Wintour herself and attend a fashion show during New York Fashion Week? Well you best decide quickly as bids are piling up and the competition is looking fierce. Proceeds will benefit the RFK Center (since it's all for charity a little splurging could certainly be overlooked) and the prize package will be tailored to the winner's skills, tastes, and preferences so in theory anything is possible. The auction ends this Thursday at 12:29pm EST and the current high bid is $23,000.

UPDATE: This auction finally went for an astounding $42,500.

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Tags: anna wintour, charity, devil wears prada, new york fashion week, vogue

Fashion Week Makeup: Get the Look

by Ariston Anderson (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

We gave you the lowdown on the latest collection from Susan Woo this season. To mirror the stunning clothes, the models wore a perfect makeup palette embodying spring. Backstage, Tina Turnbow, lead makeup artist for Tarte has created the flawless look.

For an effortless, fresh face, achieve the look in three steps: a dewy complexion, kohl-rimmed eyes, and natural lips. After applying your tinted moisturizer, sweep cheeks with cheek stain Dollface. For the smoky-eye look that works all day long, line your eyes with a kohl liner, and smudge with empasEYES waterproof shadow/liner in charcoal to add depth at the lash line. Curl lashes and add several coats of mascara, then brush brows in an upward motion. Finish with a swipe of new LipSurgence, a natural mint-flavored lip stain.

We had the opportunity to sample the LipSurgence in "amused," a wonderfully bright fuschia shade. We can vouch that it adds just the right amount of color to your face without rubbing off on your wine glass.

Tags: beauty-pedia, fashion, lipsurgence, luxist-awards, makeup, new york fashion week, NewYorkFashionWeek, susan woo, SusanWoo

Fashion Week Style Off the Runway

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Filed under: Apparel

While designers from Bryant Park to Chelsea defined our trends over the next season, we found a few cues of inspiration off the runway. Check out the easy looks here for ways on incorporating tomorrow's top New York Fashion Week looks into your wardrobe today.

BiCoastal Style

While the week was all about our dear New York, a few out-of-towners managed to get their collections in the limelight. We enjoyed the new SuperTrash collection, which premiered at Landmarc, Columbus Circle, from Creative Director Olcay Gulsen, whose sleek silhouettes are entirely wearable on both coasts. SuperTrash fans range from Victoria Beckham to Rachel Bilson, and are remarkable for their refined style and high quality materials. "I started SuperTrash in 2004," Gulsen told Luxist. "And it was for this whole new generation of girls who were strong and independent and starting their careers and being who they were and not being ashamed of it." To get an easy idea of the look, the Supertrash woman is someone who pairs rich, textured leggings with a divine wool jacket. "That is the complete lifestyle of SuperTrash," said Gulsen. "Just travel all around the world, have a great time, and be proud."

Tags: emu, fashion, fashion week fall 2010, FashionWeek, FashionWeekFall2010, New York Fashion Week, NewYorkFashionWeek, rebecca minkoff, RebeccaMinkoff, supertrash

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The Fashion Statement: Fashion Week's a Wrap

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Filed under: The Fashion Statement

New York fashion week, which ends here today, will unfortunately be remembered as 1) the week during which Alexander McQueen committed suicide and 2) the last time Bryant Park hosted the shows.

As tragic as the loss of McQueen was, in particular, life went on as did the designers in the tents and elsewhere in the city. Here, a few highlights from the week:

Rodarte, shown above, looked as if heavy salvaged pieces of fabric had been caught up by a stiff fall wind and wrapped its wearer in bohemian luxe. Ironically, the Mulleavy sister design duo chose fall to lighten up with bright colors and florals, a stark contrast to the black goth-like collection they presented for spring.

Boyfriends and husbands, beware of closet raids. Preen set the tone for the new blazer silhouette -- a masculine and longer-body -- worn with a belt or not. After seasons of tight and short blazers, this roomier style looks just right.

Michael Quintanilla, a journalist friend of mine I bumped into after Donna Karan, made the comment that only the work of a master can transform basic black pieces into a phenomenal collection. Karan is such a master. Black off-the-shoulder gowns, black cocoon coats and black blazers accented with leather patches were simply gorgeous. The designer carefully punctuated the show with fuchsia coats and teal cocktail dresses that, against all that black, were all the more eye-popping.

Gallery: The Fashion Statement--02/18/10

Tags: Alexander McQueen, AlexanderMcqueen, Catherine Malandrino, CatherineMalandrino, Donna Karan, DonnaKaran, Halston, New York Fashion Week, NewYorkFashionWeek, Oscar de la Renta, OscarDeLaRenta, Preen, Rodarte, Sarah Jessica Parker, SarahJessicaParker

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Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge at Fashion Week

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Filed under: Decor

With this year marking the end of Bryant Park tents, it also marks the end of another fashion week mainstay, the backstage lounges. To commemorate the occasion, Patrick McMullan installed a gallery of some of his hottest backstage and frontrow shots over the years. Before the front rows were regrettably filled with Real Housewives, McMullan's gallery shows the likes of Madonna, a young Leonardo, and Ben Affleck enjoying the view from Bryant Park. While the days of A-listers filling up the tents has long passed, if any celebs had made their way to the front lines, they would have passed through the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge. When it comes to fashion, Mercedes-Benz has always been the leader of Bryant Park, and their backstage lounge, the Mercedes-Benz Star Lounge, has for years welcomed press, celebs and fashion insiders to recharge after a day of catwalks.

Each year Mercedes-Benz partners with a new designer, and this year they chose an interiors classic, Mitchell Gold and Bob Williams, creators of some of the most innovative and comfortable furniture design in the country. The lounge was influenced by Mercedes-Benz latest ad campaign for their new SLS AMG, a modern reinterpretation of their classic 1954 Gullwing. The ad, taken by groundbreaking photographer Nick Knight features German supermodel Julia Stegner, who wears a Gareth Pugh metal dress inspired by the design of the SLS AMG itself. The futuristic photo set the mood for the forward thinking behind Mercedes in the lounge.

Mitchell Gold stopped by the lounge once complete to talk about his vision behind the decor. "We started with recognizing Mercedes-Benz's new introduction of the great SLS AMG," Gold told Luxist. "We thought it was very cool looking, very sleek, and yet when you're sitting in the cockpit you're enveloped in comfort." The resulting lounge mixed modern and classic elements with a white vinyl tufted bar with silver buttons, white Lucite coffee tables, gunmetal vinyl ottomans, and insanely soft white faux suede loveseats.

Tags: bryant park, BryantPark, fashion week fall 2010, FashionWeekFall2010, mercedes-benz, new york fashion week, NewYorkFashionWeek, Patrick McMullan, PatrickMcmullan

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New York Fashion Meets North African Dreams - Rachel Roy

by Annie Scott (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel

Rachel Roy's Fall/Winter 2010 presentation this Valentine's Day was a glamorous affair, with chocolates by Godiva, champagne by Moët & Chandon and a lush collection of fabulous, womanly garments inspired by Cleopatra. Roy's statement about the collection was rich with promising descriptives: "This fall, we unveil a desert-tomb palette infused with saturated blossom, moody elixir, onyx and deep river hues. It is a season of strength, mystery and allure -- an exploration in texture and luminosity."

In keeping with many of the other shows, the clothes were less focused on color and heavy on neutral metallics from silver through beige to gold. The collection also included fur and cashmere, adding softness without detracting from the opulence. There were several pieces in the extremely wearable presentation we'd love to have taken straight to our closets, but perhaps we can find enough gold and silver in there to create similar looks without mugging a model.

One thing you won't be able to fake: The shapes. Roy's artistry with draping and understanding of female body was well showcased, from interesting sweaters to immaculately tailored dresses and mini jackets with scarab-esque lines. The look is form-fitting, yet modest -- well, except for the see-through, cobweb like pieces (that must be her nod to the desert tomb).

Though we won't see these pieces again until next season, keep in mind that this spring's metallics will layer well with what's coming up for fall. One thing we know we need immediately: long gloves (the ones featured in the Rachel Roy show are by Portolano). Now, picture yourself in these:

Gallery: Rachel Roy Fall/Winter 2010

Tags: Fashion Week fall 2010, FashionWeekFall2010, New York Fashion Week, new york fashion week fall 2010, NewYorkFashionWeek, NewYorkFashionWeekFall2010, Rachel Roy, RachelRoy, runway

United Bamboo Fall 2010

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Every season designers strive to relive a decade on the runways, with varying levels of success. When it works, it can spark a whole year of fashion, and when it doesn't, the designer is nailed. We're thankful for United Bamboo, design team Miho Aoki and Thuy Pham, who drew inspiration from the 1930s this season for their Fall collection, and evolved the signature decade into something entirely their own. Their incredibly gorgeous and cohesive fashion consists of dresses, coats and pants that literally can be worn every day of the week.

We started backstage where Shiseido artists furiously coiled individual locks of hair on models, set, and unfurled to reveal a sprouting coif, which matched with dark lipstick provided the perfect complement of mess and glamour to the flawless clothes.

United Bamboo created an amazing wardrobe in homage to the 1930s liberated woman, according to the designer's statement, "the kind of sophisticated wildcat Clark Gable chased all across Asia, and who wasn't affected by the Great Depression because she never got depressed." They drew from the styles of Amelia Earhart to Norma Shearer, a tan oversized cardigan, a flight jacket, long hemlined skirts and a Technicolor dress. Using menswear fabrics they created a variety of structured pants meant for a woman who means business.

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Generra Hits Fashion Week - Exclusive Interview

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Filed under: Apparel

Remember Generra?

Generra, the brand which brought us the Hypercolor t-shirt back in the 80s and the Second Skin tees in 2004 is back on the scene with a full fledged New York Fashion Week showing. We sat down with the latest designers, husband-and-wife Swaim and Christina Hutson (pictured), who recently charmed the world with Obedient Sons & Daughters, backstage on Saturday, just before their Snow White themed presentation burst onto the runway.

Luxist: So, we hear the show was inspired by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves -- are we talking Disney or the Grimm Brothers?

Swaim Hutson: Whoa.

Christina Hutson: The Disney version.

L: What inspired you about it?

CH: We were figuring the direction of the brand and the formula for this ... somewhat of a relaunch, and we first discussed that we wanted to do color and be known for color. So, Snow White came about because of the color. For Fall, we went with Snow White ... more for the Seven Dwarves in the background; the color, the optimism and the sweet, happy spirit of it.

L: What are your materials like?

CH: Well, for girls it's a balance of silks, lighter weights, chiffons and heavier silks in small proportions, with chunky mohairs and angoras to balance it with a tomboy aspect. For guys, yeah --

SH: It's like, chunky, chunky sweaters, cotton twills, washed cotton, puffer jackets --

CH: Touches of shearling, touches of fur --

SH: Yeah.

CH: Overall, it's all more on the lighter side, more wearable fabrics for when fall's actually ...

SH: When fall's actually fall.

CH: Yeah.

SH: We deliver in July; this collection will be hitting stores in July, so --

CH: So, lovely, light fall fabrics that we all love, but we also went with a "wear now" sort of thing.

SH: You can layer if it for some reason snows in July.

L: Individually, which of the Seven Dwarves do you most identify with?

SH: I was not prepared for this.

CH: I don't know if I'd get Grumpy or Shy ...

L: I don't think there is a Shy.

CH: Oh no, Bashful.

SH: Bashful. We don't even know them all.

CH: I know Grumpy.

L: What about you, Swaim?

SH: I think Sleepy.

CH: Yeah, Sleepy.

L: What celebrity would you most like to dress?

CH: Can we skip that one? We don't want to ...

SH: Sleepy.

L: That's fine, you don't have to pick. But tell us what your next collection's going to be like. Are you going to stick with the Disney theme?

CH: No, the most important message to stick with I think is about color, about casual --

SH: Youthful --

CH: Yeah, and youthful. So, it will always be something new, but that same optimistic, happy feeling.

SH: We're not going dark and moody next.

So, did the next Second Skin or Hypercolor come down the runway on a chisel-faced, handsome, 6'4" Dwarf? You be the judge -- check out this gallery with key looks and some exclusive backstage shots:

Gallery: Generra - New York Fashion Week, February 2010

Tags: Christina Hutson, ChristinaHutson, Generra, Hypercolor, New York Fashion Week, NewYorkFashionWeek, Obedient Sons and Daughters, ObedientSonsAndDaughters, Second Skin, SecondSkin, Swaim Hutson, SwaimHutson

Fashion 2.0 Social Media Awards

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Last year marked more than any other a move of marketing and PR toward social media. With Fashion Week taking over the entire city, it's hard to turn a corner in New York now without bumping into a social media "expert," a blogger, Tweeter or YouTuber. As more and more fashion brands direct their ad money away from print spreads toward digital campaigns, many industry watchers are taking note of who floated to the top and who failed miserably.

Last year the New York Times dubbed Burberry the leader of the pack. Their microsite, The Art of the Trench, began when they roped in online influencer Scott Schuman, creator of the amazing Sartorialist Blog to photograph people wearing its iconic slicker. Then users submitted their own posts, and could comment and approve on others, resulting in millions of pictures views. It was a mini Satorialist site, a trusted underground name co-opted by social marketing, all geared toward the traditional British brand. The stakes had been set, now who would follow suit?

Style Coalition and ideeli, in partnership with Lucky Magazine announced the Fashion 2.0 Social Media awards this fashion season, to recognize some of the more clever campaigns in a special reception at the W Hotel, New York City. The nominees were chosen by a panel of industry influencers, and awards were, of course, chosen by the people, with over 10,000 online users ringing in their votes. Inside the packed room, executives from Donna Karen, Kate Spade, and Coach were on hand to receive awards. FourSquare was awared an Innovator award. When we were at the tents today, a mere thirteen users had checked into Bryant Park on FourSquare. Only time will tell what the landscape looks like come next Fashion week.

And the complete winners are:

· Best Online Video: Chanel, Coco In Motion
· Best Twitter – Donna Karan, @DKNY
· Best Facebook Page: Coach
· Best Blog: Free People
· Best Website: Kate Spade
· Next Big Thing: FourSquare
· Top Innovator: Burberry

Check out the winning campaigns and let us know what you think. This author is reachable on Twitter.

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Band of Outsiders 2010 Presentation

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Filed under: Apparel

Last night Milk Studios was packed to the brim with painfully stylish downtowners eager to get a glimpse at the Band of Outsiders 2010 presentation. Scott Sternberg's latest production did not disappoint.

An avalanche of dinner party chairs set the scene upon entering the room. Models leaned on the furniture, each other, alternately chatting and posing for photos amidst a Pink Floyd soundtrack. They played with Swarovski encrusted walkie talkies and typewriter props. From the Boy line, one model was the center of attention wearing a black and gold silk habotai v-neck outfit, complete with cordovan saddle oxfords lined with stark metal cleats. A man hanging from a ceiling swing wore tightly knitted black and white melange wool blend sweatpants, a comfortable look that was anything but casual. Anna Wintour and daughter, with no front row seat to occupy, settled for a private tour of the clothes.

Continuing on to the center of the room, the collection took to the outdoors showcasing looks for a day on the waters or on the slopes. A tree-lined office showcased more of Sternberg's impeccably dressed suits, another collection from the L.A. designer that is redefining the meaning of tailored for both men and women. Sleek vertical lines conquered the room, whether on a perfectly buttoned up Boy hunter green flannel shirt, or a slim-fitting Band gold and navy gingham check shirt covered with a navy pinstripe worsted wool suit.

A vintage Jaguar and piles of suitcases ended the presentation with a line of ready-to-wear ensembles perfect for travel. With fitted vests and effortless trenchcoats, Sternberg's collection gives us no excuse for dressing down on a trip. We bumped into Bored to Death star and the face of the Band of Outsiders fall campaign, Jason Schwartzman, who was eyeing a hooded toggle coat. "It was my honor," Schwartman told us of the collaboration. "I love what Scott does. Finally, something that fits me."

Gallery: Band of Outsiders Presentation

Tags: band of outsiders, BandOfOutsiders, fashion, fashion week, FashionWeek, new york fashion week, NewYorkFashionWeek

The Fashion Statement: Farewell, Bryant Park

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Filed under: The Fashion Statement

Fashion weeks gets underway here in New York today but, even before one model could place a stiletto on a crisp white catwalk, the mood was bittersweet.

That's because this week will be the final time the collections will be unveiled in the Bryant Park Tents. Bryant Park management had long been locking horns with fashion week producers, complaining that American fashion's biggest spectacle was growing too large and restricted public access to the park. In September, the shows will move to Lincoln Center's Damrosch Park, a venue that can better accommodate the twice-annual event.

The shows have been held at Bryant Park since 1993 catapulting more than a few designers' and models' careers and fostering many more memories. Several fashion insiders took the time to reflect recently and the Tents will be adorned with their quotes. Here, a preview:

"I began modeling in 1965 when there were only shows in Paris. When Bryant Park started, fashion became a world event. It was exhilarating." -Lauren Hutton

"Bryant Park became the beacon of what New York fashion stands for-an industry that's fearless, tireless, and always moving forward." -Anna Wintour, Vogue

"Bryant Park became the heartbeat of fashion twice a year... we will miss it!" -Diane von Furstenberg

"Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week is when all of New York comes together to shine a light on its family of designers. We share a runway, a calendar, an audience-and of course, the spotlight. As a result, it has given us a world presence. There's no better way to support our industry than when we stand together as one." -Donna Karan

"I'll always have fond memories of the Tents in Bryant Park, it was one of the earlier highlights of my career." -Gisele Bündchen

"I propose that a plaque be mounted in the park as a legacy: 'The Bryant Park Tents 1993-2010 branded New York as the indisputable Fashion Capital of the World.'" -Tim Gunn

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