For the first time ever, the world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will be joined by rising stars of Ailey II, gifted young dancers from The Ailey School, and talented students from AileyCamp in a spectacular Ailey At The Apollo performance on Tuesday, May 7th at 7pm. Led by Artistic Director Robert Battle, the Spring Gala Benefit performance will take place on the world famous Apollo Theater stage. A gala party with festive dress, decor and dancing to music by the famed DJ Kiss will follow the one-night-only performance.
Brooklyn designer Haleh Nematzadeh is suing Yoko Ono for allegedly ripping off her Spring 2013 fetish-inspired collection that featured hand prints. Ono designed a a menswear line for Opening Ceremony that, similar to Nematzadeh's, featured handprints over the crotch or chest region, sheer fabric, and nip slips/tassels.
You know what a great way to spice up last year's Spring wardrobe? New accessories! Buying classic staples and switching out accessories is a great way to keep your pieces feeling current and on trend without you having to buy a whole new wardrobe every year. Nordstrom's always has a great selection of fashion accessories from a wide range of brands. Right now they have up to 50% off a ton of awesome Spring must have pieces.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) has signed its first Chinese partnership with Shangpin.com, China's leading online fashion retailer.
New York Women in Communications will present the 2013 Matrix Awards on Monday, April 22, 2013 to honor seven remarkable women who have established themselves in the communications industry. The awards will be given in a luncheon ceremony hosted by WE tv at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York City. The distinguished honorees will include Audra McDonald, Joanna Coles, Bonnie Hammer and Mindy Grossman.
For the third year running, the Council of Fashion Designers of America and eBay have teamed up on the You Can't Fake Fashion campaign. This years bag designers include Diane von Furstenberg, BCBG, Prabal Gurung and Alice + Olivia.
Ahhh The Outnet has an ah-ma-zing sale on Diane von Furstenberg today! Dresses, skirts, tops, accessories up to 65% off. In true DVF fasion, there are pops of colors, funky prints and classic, ladylike shapes. Something I love about DVF is that the color palette and prints may change season to season, but the pieces never go out of style. A good printed wrap dress is always on trend.
G-Star RAW announced a licensing deal with Marchon Eyewear, Inc. The license will grant Marchon the rights to manufacture and distribute eyewear collections under the G-Star brand. The first deliveries will be effective from October 2013.
Loreen Arbus, Founder & Chair of Women Who Care and Edward R. Matthews, CEO of United Cerebral Palsy of New York City, today announced Natalie Morales, News Anchor and Co-Host of the third hour of NBC's TODAY Show, will host the 12th Annual Women Who Care Luncheon.
Michael Kors tops the list of the most-sought-after American fashion brand on the Internet, according to Digital Luxury Group, which creates market intelligence for luxury brands.
The Academy and Disney/ABC Television Group's Digital Media team have unveiled the talent lineup for their Emmy Award-winning Oscar second screen experience, Backstage Pass, on Oscar.com and the official Oscars app. Hosts and correspondents include "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, television personality Cameron Mathison, "Modern Family's" Rico Rodriquez, Entertainment Weekly's Jess Cagle and PEOPLE's Peter Castro. The Backstage Pass will also debut a multimedia Red Carpet Digital Lounge anchored by Radio Disney's Jake Whetter, POPSUGAR's Allison McNamara and Mashable's Brian Anthony Hernandez.
Sing for Hope is proud to announce that The Sing for Hope Pianos will return to New York City this summer for its third year. This year's programis being made possible by the generous support of Chobani, Inc., maker of America's #1 selling yogurt brand, and in collaboration with the City of New York.
Many successful seasons at New York Fashion Week have earned essie, the ultimate color authority andgo-to professional nail brand, the distinction of being one of the top backstage nail lines. For the Fall/Winter 2013 shows, essie will partner with the nail industry's leading talent to develop trendsetting looks while using the brand's iconic and extensive color collection.
Sirius XM Radio (SIRI) announced that renowned American designer and humanitarian Kenneth Cole will sit down for a special Q&A session at SiriusXM studios in New York City.
Gap announced plans for a second GapKids and babyGap collection by Diane von Furstenberg. The Spring 2013 DVF for Gap collection is expected to be available for purchase in April 2013 in select GapKids, babyGap and DVF stores globally and online at Gap.com.
Yoox is offering an extra 10% off Spring/Summer collections to remind you that Spring is not that far away. I know, it's hard to believe as forecasts are prediciting snow in many parts of the country. But, with Yoox, you can shop until you drop on amazing fashions to wear when the temperatures heat up again.
Months before Michelle Obama gave menswear designer Thom Browne the honor of wearing his designs to President Obama's inauguration Monday, the designer was honored with this year's Pratt Visionary Award.
Who doesn't love a DVF sale? I certainly can't resist one. Diane von Furstenberg is one of those designers that never ever disappoints when it comes to style, fit and just plain awesomeness. You will always find a classic dress, something sexy and fun for the nightime and everything in between. So when DVF.com offers 20% off their favorites, I say, 'Yes, please!'
