Gottex Goes for Global Glamour for Spring 2009
@ 10:38 pm August 28, 2008Filed under: Runway Shows
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DALLAS, Aug 28, 2008 / FW/ — For the past 50 years, Gottex has become synonymous with luxe swimwear. It is not a stranger at Ibiza, Saint Tropez, Mykonos and Porto Cervo, the playgrounds of the rich and famous.
And these are exactly the locations where Gottex Creative Director Gideon Oberson will take us for Spring 2009.
“For me, dressing for the beach is no different than dressing for a night out. My clientele is able to go from poolside straight to cocktails and dinner by simply adding a breathtaking pareo or skirt to complete her ensemble,” says Oberson.
That said, all we have to do is sit back and relax while Gottex takes our breaths away.
GOTTEX Spring 2008
Monday, Sep 8, 2008, 8:00 PM
The Tent, Bryant Park
New York, NY
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Wizard of Oz Ruby Slippers Collection at Saks Fifth Avenue Store Windows
@ 8:53 pm August 24, 2008Filed under: Store Windows
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DALLAS, Aug 24, 2008 / FW/ — We are of to see the wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz at Saks Fifth’s Avenue’s store windows beginning Sep 4, 2008.
As part of the 70th anniversary celebration of the classic tale, Warner Brothers and CRYSTALLIZED - Swarovski Elements collaborated with top shoe designers to re-imagine Dorothy’s iconic ruby slippers.
Participating designers includeA. Testoni, Abaete, Alberta Ferretti, Betsey Johnson, Botkier, Christian Louboutin, Diane von Furstenberg, Giuseppe Zanotti, Jimmy Choo, L.A.M.B. by Gwen Stefani, Lisa Pliner, Manolo Blahnik, Moschino, Oscar de la Renta, Roger Vivier, Sergio Rossi, Stuart Weitzman, Tibi and Tuleh.
Their version of the red ruby slippers will be unveiled on Sep 4, 2008 at Saks Fifth Avenue’s 10022-SHOE and will be on display at the retailer’s store windows.
The event will benefit philanthropic partner, Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation. Additionally, CRYSTALLIZED ™ - Swarovski Elements ruby bracelets will be sold exclusively at Saks New York with 100% of the proceeds going to The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, beginning the evening of September 4.
The Wizard of Oz Ruby Slipper Collection will be exhibited in a special installation surrounding the fountain at MBFW’s Bryant Park tents beginning Sept. 5.
[MARI DAVIS]
Crystallized Store Windows to Grace Saks Fifth Avenue During Christmas
@ 4:13 pm August 21, 2008Filed under: Store Windows
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DALLAS, Aug 21, 2008 / FW/ — Huh? Is it that time of year already? Yes, if you are in visual merchandising. Swarovski and Saks Fifth Avenue are collaborating this holiday season to create dazzling and glittering store windows featuring the biggest names in fashion - Ralph Lauren, Zac Posen, Missoni, Giambattista Valli, Isaac Mizrahi, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Carolina Herrera, Michael Kors and KaufmanFranco, to name a few.
Scheduled to be unveiled during the traditional Monday before Thanksgiving date (November 24, 2008 this year), this partnership brings CRYSTALLIZED ™ - Swarovski Elements front and center to the mainstream.
Already well-known to the fashion set, CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements is the product brand for Swarovski’s precision-cut loose crystals, a source of inspiration to leading designers in fashion, jewelry, accessories, lifestyle and home accessories and interiors.
During the 2008 Holiday season, all 26 of Saks Fifth Avenue New York store windows will be branded and decorated with CRYSTALLIZED™ - Swarovski Elements for six weeks. It will also be on display at the Saks Holiday Season festivities in Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Chicago, Bal Harbor, Boston, Atlanta and Houston.
[MARI DAVIS]
Photos courtesy of Swarovski
Rubens Display World: Where Hollywood Gets its FX
@ 7:20 pm August 18, 2008Filed under: Visual Merchandising
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LOS ANGELES, Aug 18, 2008 / FW/ — Believe it or not, Hollywood’s special effects are not just done by CGI (Computer Generated Imagery). A lot of special effects or FX for short, are still done the old fashioned way – artistry and a fertile imagination.
Rubens Display, a custom manufacturer of mannequins, focuses on ‘special effects’ mannequins or forms, be it for a retail environment, or entertainment such as the movies, even museums.
Their expertise lies on creating special mechanisms for movement, lighting or voice activation given to a mannequin or form. These types of mannequins are used as focal points, and in other times to ‘imitate’ or ‘duplicate’ a real person, i.e., become a body double.
Some of the most famous works of Rubens Display are the mannequin body doubles of Keanu Reves, Laurence Fishburne and Carrie Moss in the Matrix Trilogy. These units were used for a producers exhibit in New Orleans and now they are stationed in the Warner Bros archives in Burbank CA.
Rubens Display can also customize mannequins for you. Do you want a Bette Middler or Will Smith look-alike? They can do it for you.
The usual turn-around time is 2 weeks. Add a few more days for shipping, Rubens Display ship all over the United States. For international orders, please discuss this before making an order.
Mechanical mannequins? No problem! Rubens Display can make those for you also. Turn-around time for mechanical mannequins vary. It depends on what you want the mannequin to do.
Rubens Display expertise is not limited to just mannequins and forms. They also design creations in animals and display props with movement and sound.
To contact Rubens Display:
RUBENS DISPLAY WORLD
Contact: Ruben J. Esparza
1428 East Francis
Ontario CA 91761
Tel: 909-923-5671
Fax: 909-923-5670
Web: www.rubensdisplay.com
Email: ruben@rubensdisplay.com
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American Express Brings ‘Behind-the-Seams’ Experiences to its Members
@ 10:21 am August 14, 2008Filed under: Focal Point
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DALLAS, Aug 14, 2008 / FW/ — Do you want to see the preview of the Spring 2009 collections? If you’re an American Express Gold or Platinum or Centurion card members, you can! Returning to Bryant Park for its second season, the American Express® Skybox provides its members the opportunity to experience the world of fashion like never before.
On sale starting yesterday, American Express offers a selection of packages to experience the world of fashion in a dynamic and meaningful way:
- American Express Skybox: American Express unveils a newly enhanced Skybox this season that provides premium access for American Express Gold Card members, Platinum(R) Card members and Centurion(R) members to experience the runway shows in a truly unique way.
Overlooking both the Tent and Promenade but undetectable from the runway, the Skybox features a VIP lounge-style viewing room where Card members can mix and mingle over great refreshments and premium beverages, and converse with influencers from the world of fashion.
This season’s Skybox will be designed by American Express OPEN(SM) Card member Frank Carfaro, acclaimed founder and creative director of contemporary home furnishings company, DESIRON. Special guests and other surprises are in store for guests of the Skybox, making this an experience not to be missed.
To purchase, visit www.americanexpress.com/entertainment.
- ‘By Invitation Only’® Experiences: The American Express “By Invitation Only” Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week packages, available exclusively for Platinum and Centurion members, offer full-day access to the Skybox on September 6 and 7, coordinated meet-and-greets with fashion industry insiders, behind-the-scenes tours and a visit with hair and make-up stylists onsite to perfect their red-carpet-ready look.
To purchase, visit www.americanexpress.com/platinum.
And the best part, as a part of American Express’ continued support of designers and the fashion industry, proceeds from the sale of event packages will contribute to the $500,000 American Express donation to the Council of Fashion Designers of America Vogue Fashion Fund which helps emerging American designers find continued success in the business of fashion.