From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

If you haven't been to The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, go! The exhibition dedicated to the French couturier, running until February 23, 2014, is a one of a kind show that any fashion enthusiast should see. Not to give too much away, let's just say that you will experience up close and personal the wonders of Jean Paul Gaultier from the beginning, to the most recent Madonna coned corset, such as the ones shown below. I know for most people, Brooklyn might be a trek, but let me tell you, it is totally worth it. If you do, you will encounter the infamous nautical themed fashions that Gaultier even uses in his design for the men's cologne bottle. Le Male, illustrations and polaroids of a few Madonna tours including her most recent MDNA Tour, 140 ensembles from couture to prêt-à-porter, and much more. To me this presentation is MET Costume Institute worthy and should have been replaced for this years flop, Punk: Chaos to Couture. The Fashion world of Jean Paul Gaultier was everything and you can get tickets until 5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and until 9pm on Thursdays. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. If you are a member you can go to the members only viewings on Saturdays between 11am and 1pm.

G.O.N.T. Is The New Black

My new favorite accessories designer is at it again! G.O.N.T. has revamped the tote bag. Making it more fashionable and convenient for any occasion, this tote should be on everyone's must have list. G.O.N.T. has joined illustrious designers such as JW Anderson, John Paul Gualtier, and Helmut Lang and has created a unisex tote.  This bag exudes a sense of sophistication which makes it perfect for a night on the town. However, don't be too shy to carry this beauty around with you during the day, because it's day to night versatility is undeniable. This bag is perfect to carry around during the work day to store your goodies in. G.O.N.T. is mixing things up with their tote and introducing to the world their Vex Tote which is a two-tone bag with an astounding mix of color. My personal favorite is the essential black tote that they offer. For me black is the easiest to work with any color combination and can look elegant as well as punk. I have spent countless hours scouting for 'the perfect bag' and really couldn't find one that was refined and chic until I discovered G.O.N.T. Check out the photos of the Vex Tote below as well as what these stunning totes look like inside. With names like Dark Lux, Baroque, The Vamps and Holy Trinity you can ensure that this line is marketing to anyone who enjoys simple, yet aphotic elegance.

Chromeo + Snarkitecture

Last night at Milk Studios the Canadian electrofunk duo, Chromeo, previewed their upcoming album White Women accompanied with an collaborative installation piece done by Snarkitecture. As music from their upcoming album blared through speakers throughout The White Room exhibit, fashionable New Yorkers started to flood the space making the evening just a little more exciting and interesting. Not only were the boys from Chromeo and Snarkitecture fashionable in their own way, but they have a following that is quite fashionable too. Maria was a girl that I met whom brought a classic punk look to life, and put her own twist on it. Instead of the original I heart NY tee shirts you see crowding the crossroads of 42nd street and Broadway, her's said I heart Nueva York which was also appropriate as she looked like she was from some Latin background. Maria wasn't the only chick turning out looks at this New York party but she was definitely catching everyones eye. For everyone who couldn't make it to the fabulous party yesterday the exhibit will be available to see today from 12-6 and a version of the installation will be available to view online at irlirl.tumblr.com

An International Chic Secret Society

For some, keeping a secret can be a hard thing to do. To tell a secret to 4,000 people and keep it mum is nearly absurd, but somehow it has been done. Last night a few thousand lucky people were given a secret location somewhere amidst the inner-city slabs of Manhattan in which they would throw one of the chicest picnics around. The Dîner en Blanc is a gorgeous occasion where hundreds of people gather round in public and have a picnic where everything is white, from the dress code to the linens to the chairs and accessories. Think P-Diddy's notorious White Party only more elegant and Parisian. Yes this fabulous affair started out in Paris when Parisian, Françios Pasquier, returned to the City of Light after being away for a long time and many of his friends wanted to catch up with him. Because there was so many people, Pasquier decided to give them all a meeting place and told them to wear white so that they could pick the party apart from the general public. This tradition of meeting in public, decked out in white has lived on, but in Paris, as you would expect, it is quite exclusive and an invitation to the 4,000+ people party is only by word of mouth of friends and friends of friends. Most Parisians don't even know about it. Like most Parisian trends this one spread internationally and made it's way to New York City. Last night they frolicked in Bryant Park where half of the people were invited by word of mouth and the other half signed up on a waiting list and were picked to join the event. Picnickers supply their own food, tables, chairs, silverware napkins and linens, mingle with everyone, and at the end of the night they pick up after themselves and it was like nothing had ever taken place just hours before to the waking crowd of Manhattan's work force as they speed down the pavements.  White parties are fabulous because the party goers tend to be more flamboyant with their fashion and this tasteful picnic was no exception.

Check out the link to get yourself an exclusive invitation to this extraordinary party.  newyork.dinerenblanc.info

Flaunt the G.O.N.T.

The oh-so trendy island of Manhattan has a sassy new accessories designer in town that every fashion savvy boy and girl should become familiar with. Trendsetters all around the city have been gallivanting around the grimy streets holding firmly on to their precious G.O.N.T. bags as almost to display them on a silver platter for all the world to see, because this hot new brand isn't even on shelves yet. With jewelry and bags already in the works, G.O.N.T. just released their new MAILBOX Bag which is something I am very excited about and hope maybe I can work a little something out with the designer. This bag is chic and has everything you could ever ask for in a shoulder bag including a discrete pocket for your iPad or MacBook Air. Fitting for both men and women this MAILBOX Bag is made out of leather and has precious metal finishings and is accompanied with a petite coin pouch. Look out for this cutting edge designer because God Of Nocturnal Thunder (G.O.N.T.) will be hitting luxury retail stores near you.

Check out their social media sites here: https://www.facebook.com/#!/thegont  http://thegont.tumblr.com/

L.A. Ends New York Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week has sadly come to an end. All of the excitement over new fashion collections, celebrity sightings, abundance of quirky street style, and model mayhem have taken a hiatus. Nobody nows how to throw an End of Fashion Week Party like Patricia Field and on Thursday night as New York Fashion Week came to a close, the famed stylist held a soiree in her downtown boutique. Waiting to celebrate the California designers Rickvilla, Dimepiece LA, Hologram City, Jonathan Burdine, Rojas, Adeen and Joseph Anthony the crowd waiting to get inside was an eyeful. As the two floor shop filled up with New York Cities gender bending youth and fashionably eccentric rappers such as Dai Burger the night just kept getting hotter and hotter. Before it got too hot to mingle, I snagged this photo of LA's own fashionistos Leo and Luis Lohan who were in the New York representing and supporting the Los Angeles designers. These boys brought the look to Bowery and did a fantastic job sporting leather, ponytails and floral print not to mention black on black on black. All I have to say is Yes, Yes, Yes to this ensemble.

Paris is Burning

We are in the midst of Paris Fashion Week for the Men and Couture Shows, and these summer shows couldn't get any hotter! Paris is the creme de la creme for fashion and the only thing hotter then the fashion on the catwalk is the fashion off the catwalk. The Parisian street style that covers the cobble stone streets of the fashion holy land is out of this world. Not everyone is fortunate enough to be in the City of Lights to witness all the wonder that occurs in this fashion capital and although I have been to the Parisian Paradise a couple times, I have yet to be there during Fashion Week. That being said, it does not stop me from getting a glimpse of not only the world's greatest designs by the world's greatest designers, I also make an extra effort to view the swag the style experts model as they meander through the crowds of fashion editors, buyers, celebrities and bloggers making their way to all the fashion shows around Paris. My favorite go to spot for the most up to date photos of all the fashion action is Tommy World, a section in Style.com devoted to all the fashion looks off the runway. This is one of the main places I get inspired in my own fashion and hope you can find some inspiration as Tommy Ton makes an effort to show the world, the beauty of style.