Fashion Exhibitions in NYC

To mark the new relationship with between the Brooklyn Museum and the Costume Institute at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Brooklyn Museum partnered with Polyvore , the leading fashion  and social shopping platform, to fashionably remix history!

The exhibition, American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection, will begin tomorrow May 7^th, and run until August 1, 2010.  American High Style will consist of approximately 85 dressed mannequins and a selection of hats, shoes, sketches and other fashion related material that will reintroduce the collection, long in storage, to the public. Polyvore will provide museum goers with digital styling tools to remix images from the exhibition live in the gallery, as well as online, to create and share their own interpretations of American High Style. This exhibition, will document the development of the Brooklyn Museum costume collection from its inception in the early 20^th century to its function as a working design lab, and its development into one of the premier costume collections in the country.

So if you happen to visit NYC this summer, make sure you do it “in style” and absorb the "History of Fashion" by checking out the Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibit American Woman: Fashioning a National Identity, on view May 5, 2010 – August 15, 2010; and head over to Brooklyn to see American High Style: Fashioning a National Collection, on view May 7 2010 – August 1, 2010.

Brooks Brothers Friends & Family Sale

The MET Costume Institute Gala 2010

If you know anything about fashion, then you know last night was a Big Deal at The Metropolitan Museum of Art. The Annual Costume Institute Gala Benefit took place with hosts, Oprah Winfrey, Anna Wintour (Vogue) and Patrick Robinson (the Gap). 

The Night was a sure hit, with a performance by Lady Gaga, and a chance to see some of the world’s best fashion designers, fashion icons and celebrities, who wouldn’t want to attend this Chic Event?

 The theme of the event: American Women: Fashionising a National Identity, exhibit will run from May 5, 2010 – August  15, 2010. This exhibit  will take a closer look at American Women from 1890-1940, and how they influenced our perceptions of  the Modern Woman.

If you happened to miss this event, then you missed a chance to see some of the biggest names in the industry, looking their best to support Fashion!

Here are some of my Best Dressed Pics of the Evening!

Oprah with Oscar de la Renta in one of his gowns

Anne Hathaway in Valentino

Camille Belle in Jason Wu

JLo in Zuhair Murad

SJP in Halston

Zoe Saldana in Calvin Klein

Blake Lively in Marchesa

Iman in Prada

Looking for a Suit

Here’s a little something  for the Men who have an eye for fashion.

Astor & Black Custom Clothiers who makes fully canvassed handmade suits, jackets, pants and shirts are making a statement! Located in Las Vegas’ most famous neighborhood, they are only minutes from the epicenter of activity. They have become a destination for VIP hosts looking to thrill their clients with clothing that speaks of luxury, sophistication and personalization! With custom suits starting at $499 you have to familiarize yourself with this Sharp and Sophisticated Clothing Company!

Astor & Black has been featured in WWD, MR and Details. They are currently dressing NFL players Tim Hightower, Beanie Wells, Larry Fitzgerald and Chad Ochocinco!

I just happen to love a man in a nice suit, talk about classy!

Checkout Chad Ochocinco who is the spokesperson for their ad in the May Issue of DETAILS…FLY & SEXY!

Party with 18E & JaQuita

When: Tonight @ 9pm

Where: Peter The Great

238 Franklin Ave.

Nutley, NJ

21+ Dress to Impress

$20 in advance

$25 at the door

Lady Millard

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of meeting with a fellow FIT graduate and dope artist, Diana Smith. Born in Jamaica, and raised in Queens, NY; Diana has traveled the world and wants to change the world through her art!

"I was born to save history and develop culture - I was born a poet - a dreamer - a monarch. Born with an urgent desire to fulfill destiny - born to live - born to be free - born to allow others to see freedom".
-Lady Millard pronounced "La'de Mill-ard"

Simply Stated, Powerful and Chic!

Diana embraces life, through her creations. In her mind, everything is Good and has Beauty. "God creates perfection and I just want to convey that message in my art"!

Diana's work has been featured in Jay-Z's "On to the Next One" Video.

Diana's work is currently on Display at Via Dei Mille in SOHO. If you have a chance within the next week, please go take a look, and support this Visionary/Artist.  For More Information, you can checkout http://www.millardboutique.com/

Cecilia Cassini

If you haven’t heard about Cecilia Cassini, then you better get familiar, this young diva fashionista is only 10 years old and she is taking over  the Fashion Industry with her Chic and Innovative Style.

Cecilia received her first sewing machine at the age of six and ever since, she has been making a name for herself! Cecilia has sparked so much awareness about her chic fashions, she was interviewed on the Today show yesterday with Jenna Bush Hager. Talk about “Buzzworthy” Notoriety!

Little girls are lining up all over the world to wear Cecilia’s designs!

What you see with Cecilia is Ingenious Kiddie Couture, that every young girl would love to wear. Besides being overly-talented, Cecilia exudes high fashion couture mentality. She loves to experiment with colors, fabrics, and different elements to create one of kind masterpieces. Cecilia’s fashions have been highlighted in Runway, Kids LA, Vogue, Daily News, Baby Couture and LA Times.

If you have a little girl and want to start her off fabulously with that Chic~Style, make sure you check out Cecilia Cassini’s Lux Fashions for Young Girls! I want some for my little girl ASAP!

www.ceciliacassini.com