Equipment held its launch party at Saks Fifth Avenue on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 hosted by social butterfly Becka Diamond and Serge Azria. A fashionable crowd gathered to peruse the newly revamped line and socialize with other style minded folks. Among the guests were Krystal Simpson, Carine Roitfeld, Kelly Osbourne, Sue Stemp, Rebecca Minkoff and a group of downtown girls. For more information about Equipment, visit www.saksfifthavenue.com.

Becka Diamond, Serge Azria

The fantastical imagination and theatric creativity of fashion designer Timo Weiland infused the atmosphere for the after party he hosted at The Wooly (Woolworth Building 11, Barclay NYC 10007) following the presentation of his 2010 Fall/Winter Collection on Monday February 15. Guests were treated to cocktails courtesy of Svedka Vodka before enjoying the musical talents of rockers, The Pastels. Among the guests were many friends to the fashion and design world including Alison and Page Weiland, Paul Avarali, Andrew Bevin, Samantha Bellissielt, Katie Mossman, Salvia Heyman, Hanuk and many others. For more about Timo Weiland, visit www.timoweiland.com.

Alison Weiland, Timo Weiland, Page Weiland

Portland based Stumptown Coffee Roasters jumped coasts, landing at the Ace Hotel (which boasts a Portland location as well) (1192 Broadway NYC 10001) where they celebrated the Opening Ceremony of the Breslin Bar & Dining Room, NO.8A & NO. 7 SUB. on February 13, 2010. At 10:30pm, guests arrived at one of New York's trendiest destinations to raise a glass and enjoy performances by The Dirty Projectors and DJ Solange Knowles. Among the indie-fab crowd sipping Kettle One cocktails were Kelly Osborne, Jamie Biden, Derek Blasberg, DJ Equal, Darrell Hartman, Josh Hartnet, Jason Schwartzman, Justin Theroux, Kirsten Dunst, Michael Stipe, Nick Cannone, Olivier Zahm and many others. The event was sponsored by Havianas and Converse.

Jason Schwartzman

JOHN VARVATOS and L'UOMO VOGUE NY Fashion Week 2010 Event

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Hexa by KUHO Fall/Winter 2010 Runway Show

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Thursday, 2/11/2010 1:34 PM
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If mod-chic cuts in contrasting tints are your thing, you probably should have been at the Hexa by Kuho Fall/Winter 2010 runway show on Wednesday, February 10, 2010. Designer Jung Kuho's upcoming line of wearable art made its runway debut to appropriately reserved excitement from the seasoned galkers lining the catwalk. While blizzard like conditions threatened a less than optimal turnout, many fashionistas braved the cold and trudged their way to Eyebeam Atelier to their delight. For more information about Kuho, visit their website.

Jung Kuho, Models

JOHN BARTLETT Fall/Winter 2010 Runway Show

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Thursday, 2/11/2010 1:20 PM
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When throwback is in vogue, do you still call it throwback? Thank gosh new vintage is in because the Black Eyed Peas are starting to make me feel like I've been sucked into Tron. On Wednesday, February 10, 2010 men's designer John Bartlett confirmed that classic is cool at his Fall/Winter 2010 runway show at 174 Hudson St in Manhattan. It seems the public is harkening back to a time where people could trust their bankers and men wore hats, and many designers are responding with double breasted coats and the traditional patterns of yesteryear. Among the crowd filling the seats were Shirley Mallman, Eric Gaskins, Jenny Shimizu, Wilfried Knight, Edwige, Simon Doonan, Julie Gilhart, Rebecca Hessel, Erica Taylor, William Buckley, Cory Bond and many others. For more information about John Bartlett, visit ... Read More

DAVE DAWSON hosts cocktails to congratulate RICHARD MISHAAN's new collection

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 4:29 PM
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Illuminating designer Richard Mishaan debuts his new lighting collection this month and Dave Dawson, President of the Urban Electric Co. wanted to celebrate. On Tuesday, February 9, 2010, glasses were raised at the Richard Michaan Studio (145 Hudson St. NYC, 10013) to congratulate Mishaan and invite guests to a special evening preview of the ambiance enhancing pieces. The intimate fete was followed by a dinner held at a secret nearby restaurant. As a creator of sophisticated home design Mishaan has featured collections about the world and published Modern Luxury an elegant look book last fall.

Richard Mishaan

The Urban Electric Co. is New York's source for haute lighting design. For more information, visit www.urbanelectricco.com.

Hermes Men's Store Opening

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 4:17 PM
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In addition to all the snow, New York is getting two Hermes firsts: a men's-only store in two locations (690 Madison Ave. NYC, 894 Lexington Ave NYC). The Stores will feature the brand's entire range of menswear as well as an entire floor devoted to custom and made-to-measure merchandise. The store is a follow up to the success of their financial district location, which opened last year that had a focus on menswear. The opening had a gaggle of special guests including Katie Holmes, Robert Chavez, Kyra Sedgwick, Kevin Bacon, Martha Stewart, John Slattery, Federico Sandino, Robert Chavez, Kelly Rutherford, Talia Balsam and many more. Following the joint openings, a party was held at the Seventh Regiment Armory in Manhattan featuring games and lights and lots of pretty things (643 Park Ave. NYC 10021, 212.616.3930) For more information, visit ... Read More

"The Atlanticists" Lunch in Honor of DAVID NEVILLE and PATRICK MCMULLAN

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 3:54 PM
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Meals are best enjoyed with a close group of friends, especially when your friends are some of the most socially and culturally progressive folks in the country! The first lunch meeting of "the Atlanticists", a group who believe they "know where europe is," gathered on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at Billy Gilroy's (along with Patrick McMullan) East Side Social Club (230 E. 51st. NYC 10022, 212.355.9442) to honor David Neville and Patrick McMullan.

Alina Cho, Patrick McMullan

Business guru and social provocateur Euan Rellie organized the premiere lunch, inviting some rather interesting company including Alan Risch, Alina Cho, Lucy Sykes Rellie, Marissa Noel Brown, Alexandra Kotur, Alan Rish, Peter Davis, Luigi Tadini, Betsy Matthews, Kelly Killoren, Bob Morris, Bettina Zilkha and many others. The group plans to meet from time to time to enjoy ... Read More

CHANEL ROUGE COCO Dinner

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 1:32 PM
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Iconic lipstick is as familiar to CHANEL as sunglasses are to Bono's forehead. Since 1924 when Coco's first colour was introduced, her name became inextricably tied to the beauty staple. On Tuesday, February 9, 2010,  The Mark Hotel (25 E. 77th St. NYC, 10075, 212.744.4300) housed an intimate dinner celebration for Chanel's new modern interpretation of the designer's classic creme lip colour. The dinner honored long time beauty muse and the face of Rouge COCO worldwide, Vanessa Paradis. Vanessa embodies the modern, active, independent and free women that Rouge COCO supports.

Daphne Guinness, Vanessa Paradis

Among a crowd of elegant guests who dined on a delicious meal provided by The Mark Restaurant Jean Georges were a number of selects including Kate Bosworth, Tom Sachs, Rachel Zoe, Alexandra Richards, Daphne Guinness, Aaron Young, Poppy De Villeneuve, Marjorie Gubelmann, Lauren ... Read More

LULU-FROST Pre-Fashion Week Loan Party

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 1:14 PM
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When the desserts look as enticing as the pearl necklaces and jeweled earrings strewn about the tables, you know you came to the right party. On Monday, February 8, 2010, Lisa Salzer of Lulu Frost held a private pre-Fashion Week Loan Party for elite fashion industry VIPs. In addition to Lisa, the evening's hostesses were Alexis Bryan Morgan, Amanda Hearst, Annie Churchill Albert and Dalia Oberlander. Other lovely ladies and gents in attendance were Jenna Lyons, Fern Mallis, Hanuk, Andrew Bevan, Lauren Goodman, Zani Gugleman, Julia Erdman, Peter Davis and Sabine Heller. Guests were treated to delicious delectables by Jennifer Lynn Pelka, while admiring Lulu Frost's new Silver and Gold Collection. Before leaving, all guests were able to take a bauble or two on loan, which was documented with a souvenir Polaroid, before casting off ... Read More

The Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Spring Ball Kick-Off Party

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Tuesday, 2/9/2010 1:12 PM
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Some of New York's fairest, finest and most brilliant gathered to kick-off the Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center's Spring Ball. The party was held at New York's mod-chic Core Club (66 E. 55th St. NYC 10022, 212.486.6600). Mingling amongst the crowd were Dee Dee Ricks, Shelley Carr, Jamie Tisch, Dr. Charles Sawyers, Tory Burch, Heather Leeds and many others. The society's events are held to support the center's patient care and research programs. For more information visit, www.mskcc.org.

Dee Dee Ricks, Shelley Carr, Jamie Tisch, Dr. Charles Sawyers, Tory Burch, Heather Leeds

MARY J BLIGE and WYCLEF JEAN concert to launch Haiti Initiative

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Monday, 2/8/2010 3:18 PM
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When the fashion, entertainment, arts and music industries gather around a cause, ripples become waves. Hope, Help & Relief Haiti is their most recent project to support relief efforts in Haiti. On Monday, February 8, 2010, the "Tents Today, Home Tomorrow" campaign launched with a performance by Mary J Blige and Wyclef Jean. The concert was the first of a series of events designed as a "call to action" to help rebuild and revitalize devastated communities in Haiti.

Mary J Blige (Performance)

The Hope, Help & Relief Haiti initiative was created by Andre Harrell, Donna Karan, the Urban Zen Foundation (a Donna Karen initiative), Andre Balazs, the Mary J Blige and Steve Stoute Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN) and partners with the New York City Housing Authority and Yele Haiti. The project will send 50,000 tents to homeless Haitians for temporary relief, but their long term goal is to provide ... Read More

The Robert Verdi Show Starring ROBERT VERDI Premiere

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Monday, 2/8/2010 2:56 PM
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Social and pop culture guru Robert Verdi finally has his own show! The Robert Verdi Show staring ROBERT VERDI debuted at the SVA Theater Monday, February 8th, 2010 (333 W. 23rd NYC 10011, 212.592.2980). The theater was packed to the rafters with exclusive guests who filed in to watch Verdi with Logo President, Lisa Sherman. Among the A-listers were Kristen Wiig, Ana Ortiz, Betsey Johnson, Sandra Bernhard, Bethenny Frankel, Roxy Olin, Liya Kebede, Fabiola Beracasa, Tinsley Mortimer, Casey Spooner, Adam Dugas, Genevieve Jones, Fern Mallis, Sally Singer, Erin Lucas, Zang Toi, Jack Mackenroth, Mike Ruiz, Dangerous Muse, Paula Dorf, Bobbie Thomas, Paul Wilmot, Alison Brod, Naeem Khan, Emma Snowdon-Jones, Phillip Bloch, The Ones, Cazwell, James Aguiar and many others.

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PaceWildenstein hosts Opening and Afterparty of STERLING RUBY: 2TRAPS

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Friday, 2/5/2010 8:15 PM
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Sterling Ruby's newest work was presented in its first solo exhibition by PaceWildenstein (32 E.57th St. NYC, 10022, 212.421.3292) and The Standard on Thursday, February 4, 2010. 2TRAPS is an installation of two large scale sculptural works created over the past year in the artist's LA studio and will be on display at the gallery's 545 West 22nd Street location through March 20, 2010.

The work is the newest product of his progressive multi-disciplinary style that has incorporated glazed biomorphic ceramics, large-scale spray-paint canvasses, poured urethane sculptures, various forms of collage and video work in the past. The Los Angeles based artist has found homes in the world's most renowned galleries including The Museum of Contemporary Art in LA, The MOMA in New York, the Galleria d'art Moderna e Contemporanea in Bergamo, Italy, the Macro Future Museum in Rome, Saatchi Gallery in London, Ullens Center of Contemporary ... Read More

VERDURA Hosts an Evening of New York Couture with Maggie Norris

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Verdura president Nico Landrigan celebrated the beginning of a unique partnership with Maggie Norris Couture on February 4, 2010 at the company's Fifth Avenue location (745 5th Ave. NYC 10151, 313.758.3388). During the two fete, guests were treated to hors d'oeuvres by Aquolina Catering as they observed the recreated design studio by Aman & Carson Interiors on display. Among the contributors to the design were Aman Carson Meeks Furniture Collection, Newel, Stark Carpet, Karen Augusta, George Torpe, Inc., DK Display and White Glove Transportation. Special Guests included some of the social and design world's most well knowns including Somers Farkas, Gillian Shaw Hearst, Prince Kunle Omilana and Princess Keisha Omilana, Cameron Silver, Alex McCord, Simon Van Kempen and more.

Nico Landrigan, Maggie Norris, Ward Landrigan

For more information about Verdura, visit www.verdura.com.

SoulCycle TriBeCa Opening Hosted by Charlie Walk, Stacy O'Neil and John Penotti

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Yesterday, SoulCycle, New York's full-body indoor cycling workout center, opened its doors with a kick-off celebration at their Tribeca location (103 Warren St NYC, 212.406.1300). Charlie & Lauran Walk, Stacy O'Neil, John Penotti, Elizabeth Cutler, Julie Rice, Laurie Cole and Stacey Griffith welcomed guests to join them for its debut spin class and an introduction to the progressive studio. The modern space was packed with a fit group who were treated to fine hors d'oeuvres and cocktails following the session featuring a delectable selection of cheese and charcuterie. Guests enjoyed tunes spun by DJ & Soul Swag as they perused the gallery of signature merchandise and socialized with other fitness minded folk.

Julie Rice, Charlie Walk, Elizabeth Cutler

For more information about SoulCycle and a schedule of classes, visit www.soulcycle.com.

SHOSHANNA Hosts the Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center's Associates Council Lunch at The Oak Room

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Wednesday, 2/3/2010 1:52 PM
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When the Associates Council of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center hosts an event, they don't mess about. On Tuesday, February 2, 2010, members gathered in The Oak Room at the Plaza Hotel (Central Park South & 5th Ave. NYC, 10019, 212.759.3000) to sip cocktails before a lunch reception that raised over $100,000 for the Pediatric Family Housing Endowment. The elegant space was neatly packed with some of New York's finest women (and men) to honor Dr. Michael La Quaglia, Chief of the Pediatric Surgical Service, and recognize the Council's dedicated support of MSKCC and its mission.

Anne Grauso, Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss

The event was co-chaired by Leslie Coleman, Melanie Holland, Anne Grauso, Dayssi Olarte de Kanavos, Suzie Kovner, Christina Smith and Leslie Stevens. Sponsor Shoshanna Lonstein Gruss attended the event and offered the council an exclusive preview of her Pre-Fall ... Read More