Kate Upton Launches Fall Campaign With Express

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Kate Upton Is The New Brand Ambassador For Retailer Express

Kate Upton Is The New Brand Ambassador For Retailer Express

Supermodel/actress Kate Upton has teamed up with fashion retailer Express as their new brand ambassador, appearing in their fall 2014 denim ads. To mark the occasion, Upton will celebrate the launch with an exclusive party at the newly opened Times Square store on July 8th. The new denim collection highlights premium fabrics in flairs ranging from acid wash mid-rise to sleek and sexy indigo high-rise all reflecting Upton’s iconic style. “I grew up wearing Express jeans,” noted Upton. “When I’m not dressing for the red carpet, I love to dress up in a pair of great fitting jeans and boots. It’s my go-to look.” Kate Upton has quickly risen to fame appearing frequently on the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issues and appearing on the covers of Vogue Italia, British Vogue, Elle and GQ.

Photo Credit: Express

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DVF Makes New Eyewear Collection For Google Glass

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DVF Goes Into Smart Eyewear With Google Glass

 

DVF Goes Into Smart Eyewear With Google Glass

Living in a world that is quickly advancing with new technology such as smart eyewear, means wearable technology and fashion can successfully merge especially with simple and beautiful designs. Diane von Furstenberg recently launched a limited edition smart eyewear collection for Google Glass , DVF Made for Glass with this in mind. The collection is available in five different color ways including black, white, brown, plum and green. An exclusive package sold at Net-A-Porter includes the glass, a frame and shade, a mono earbud and a case for $1800. The glass enhances daily routines such as getting directions while biking, or tracking your runs with GPS, taking photos, and answering messages all hands free.

Photo: NET-A-PORTER.COM

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Cindy Cho & SJP Create A Dancer’s Dream: The Ballerina Butterfly

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On Pointe: The Ballerina Butterfly

 

On Pointe: The Ballerina Butterfly

Contemporary fine jewelry artist Cindy Cho and actress/philanthropist Sarah Jessica Parker co-designed an extraordinary jewelry piece to be auctioned at Sotheby’s Hong Kong in October benefitting the New York City Ballet. The “Ballerina Butterfly” brooch, the 6thdesign from the Black Label Masterpiece Butterfly Collection was inspired by the poise and elegance of the ballet. It is made of titanium and 18-karat gold body, and features a cushion-cut brown diamond weighing 26.27 carats, three rough brown diamond slices weighing 47.71 carats, and three pieces of conch pearls weighing 7.25 carats, surrounded by 4,698 diamonds en mass weighing 98.09 carats. The Ballerina Butterfly brooch was completed over the course of two years combining Chao’s workmanship with Parker’s insightfulness on style and design. The two met in 2011 during Chao’s Masterpiece Exhibition in Beijing. “I have had the great pleasure of knowing Cindy and her work for several years, and it has been an incredibly special experience to collaborate with her,” articulates Parker, “I am so pleased to partner with her on this project, which benefits the wonderful work of the New York City Ballet, an organization that is close to my heart.”

The Ballerina Butterfly brooch will be unveiled July 7-10 during Paris Haute Couture Week. It will then travel throughout Asia and make an appearance in New York on September 23rd at the New York City Ballet’s Fall Gala, where Chao and Parker will serve as co-chairs and then arrive Hong Kong in October, prior to the auction.

 

Photo: Cindy Chao The Art Jewel

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H&M Teams Up With Jeff Koons

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When Fashion Loves Art- H&M Opens Museum Inspired Store On Fifth Avenue

When Fashion Loves Art- H&M Opens Museum Inspired Store On Fifth Avenue

Swedish retailer H&M continues to wow the New York fashion crowd by opening a museum-inspired flagship store highlighting a remarkable collaboration with American artist Jeff Koons this summer. The 57,000 square foot space located at 589 Fifth Avenue at 48th street scheduled for a July 17th unveiling boasts six floors with a five-story atrium and 26′ x 20′ LED screen. Decorated with green and white marble tiles, herringbone wood work and equipped with concierge service will create a unique H&M experience on Fifth Avenue.

The store opening will coincide with the Whitney Museum of American Art’s “Jeff Koons: A Retrospective” Exhibit on June 27th– October 19th in which H&M sponsors. The retrospective will be Koon’s first major museum presentation in New York, and will also be the last exhibition before the Museum opens in the Meatpacking District in 2015. Jeff Koons created a limited edition Balloon Dog leather handbag that will be sold at the opening of 589 Fifth Avenue and select stores across the United States including Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas and online at hm.com. Limited quantities will also be sold at the Whitney during the Retrospective. “The partnership with H&M was really exciting for me and the chance to showcase one of my most popular works to a new generation of people was inspiring. H&M delivers great fashion season after season and it’s nice to see my work at their new store,” noted Jeff Koons. For the opening, the Yellow Balloon Dog will be blown up to cover the store’s windows with the message “Fashion Loves Art” written across the storefront facade.

Photo: Courtesy of H&M

 

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Karlie Kloss Fêtes Warby Parker Collaboration

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KARLIE KLOSS x WARBY PARKER Collaboration Launch Dinner

Model Behavior: Karlie Kloss Teams Up With Eyewear Company Warby Parker

Monday night Karlie Kloss fêted the launch of her new collaboration with Warby Parker with an intimate dinner party held at Fleurs Bella in New York City’s Greenwich Village. Guests were treated to entrees including a pan roasted Atlantic Hake and delectable Karlie’s Kookies ice cream sandwiches for dessert. Loss teamed up with the eyewear compnay’s cofounders Neil Blumenthal and Dave Gilboa on a capsule collection consisting of three sunglasses: Julia, Marple, and Clara retailing for $145. The sunglasses are ultra-strong and lightweight made of Japanese titanium in silver and gold. The frames feature gradient lenses, available in Violet Clover, Sepia Wash, Faded Slate, Copper Fade, and Indigo Wash. Edible Schoolyard NYC, an organization that Kloss supports will benefit in the sale of the Karlie Kloss x Warby Parker sunglasses. The capsule collection is available online and at Warby Parker boutiques.

Photos: BFANyc

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