This year, for the first time ever, the networks of NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment - Bravo, E!, Esquire Network, Oxygen, Sprout, Syfy and USA - joined together at the Javits Center North Hall today for one spectacular Upfront celebration.
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will host its annual Junior Society benefit, Dance Into Fashion, at The Jane Ballroom today, May 8, 2014 at 8pm. The evening will showcase the creations of Venezuelan-born fashion designer Angel Sanchez as modeled by Ballet Hispanico company dancers in a unique presentation choreographed by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro. Mr. Sanchez's collaboration with Ballet Hispanico includes the design of original costumes for a new choreographic work premiering at the Company's New York Season at the Joyce Theater on April 15-27, 2014.
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will host its annual Junior Society benefit, Dance Into Fashion, at The Jane Ballroom on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8pm. The evening will showcase the creations of Venezuelan-born fashion designer Angel Sanchez as modeled by Ballet Hispanico company dancers in a unique presentation choreographed by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro. Mr. Sanchez's collaboration with Ballet Hispanico includes the design of original costumes for a new choreographic work premiering at the Company's New York Season at the Joyce Theater on April 15-27, 2014.
Ballet Hispanico, recognized as the nation's leading Latino dance organization since 1970, will host its annual Junior Society benefit, Dance Into Fashion, at The Jane Ballroom on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 8pm. The evening will showcase the creations of Venezuelan-born fashion designer Angel Sanchez as modeled by Ballet Hispanico company dancers in a unique presentation choreographed by Artistic Director Eduardo Vilaro. Mr. Sanchez's collaboration with Ballet Hispanico includes the design of original costumes for a new choreographic work premiering at the Company's New York Season at the Joyce Theater on April 15-27, 2014.
Bringing more star power than ever to Miami, the 32nd annual Swimwear Association of Florida's SwimShow, with the support of the Miami Visitor and Convention Authority, will feature over 500 swimwear designers renowned throughout the industry for their elite talent. The SwimShow, the industry's most prestigious, largest and longest-running show, starts the buying season for the entire industry; this year's summer show will include more top swimwear brands and designers from across the globe from July 19-22, 2014.
Top designers Boys + Arrows, Elizabeth Hurley, Jen's Pirate Booty, Heidi Klein, Badgley Mischka, Melissa Odabash and Wildfox are some of the highlights of the upcoming show.
'Incorporating the best designer brands, the largest crowds and the best swimwear fans, the SwimShow continues to grow in prestige and designer participation,' said SwimShow Executive Director, Judy Stein. 'We absolutely love hosting this event and appreciate how these designers and brands trust us to put on the best swim show in the world.'
Some of the designer brands that were featured in last summer's show include A. Che, Agent Provocateur Sunglasses, Agua Bendita, Agua de Coco, Amanda Wakeley, Ank, Anna Kosturova, Badgley Mischka, Beach Bunny, Betsey Johnson, Caitlin Kelly, Cecilia Prado Mare, Cia Maritima, Cynthia Rowley, DSQUARED2, Eberjey, Gottex, Issa London, Jo De Mer, L*Space by Monica Wise, Lauren Moffatt, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Lenny Niemeyer, Maryan Mehlhorn, Matthew Williamson, Melissa Odabash, Nanette Lepore, OndadeMar, Seafolly, Shoshanna, Suboo,Trina Turk, Vitamin A, Adriana Degreas, BCBGMAXAZRIA and many, many more. SwimShow 2014 also included special appearances by designers Betsey Johnson and Nanette Lepore at the trade show.
'We love to showcase the newest, hottest looks from the best designers in the industry at this one-of-a-kind event, and this year's show will be more prestigious and prominent than ever,' continued Stein. 'As always, we look forward to launching the buying season with a fashionable flourish and four incredible days of celebration.'
More than 8,500 members, buyers, and guests from 60 countries attended the SwimShow 2013, which encompassed 400,000 square feet to meet demand for interest in the best brands, designers and swimwear sensations. Thanks to new designers and ongoing interest in the swimwear industry, this year's show is expected to be bigger and better than ever. The can't-miss SwimShow 2015 will take place again at the Miami Beach Convention Center.
SwimShow is the premier resource for buyers from all swimwear categories, and caters to designer boutiques, resort shops, specialty stores, surf shops, department stores, mass merchants and more. This global trade show includes buyers, manufacturers, designers, corporate personnel, press, bloggers, fashion consultants, stylists and other fashion industry leaders. SwimShow features a variety of iconic women's, men's and children's swimwear companies.
This year, SwimShow has again partnered with Miami Beach Convention Authority to offer increased access to the endless possibilities of South Beach with negotiated rates at a range of hotels, complimentary transportation, and an onsite concierge. Full of activity, events and shopping, South Beach has an amazing synergy with the swimwear industry as a premier resort destination with designer boutiques, world-class hotels, five-star dining, beautiful beaches, and captivating nightlife.
About the Swimwear Association of Florida
Founded in 1982, the Swimwear Association of Florida produces and organizes SwimShow, the longest-running and largest annual swimwear trade show. Located at the Miami Beach Convention Center, the event features over 2,500 lines, attracts thousands of attendees and is recognized as a global industry leader in trends, news and business transactions.
E! announced today that it has greenlit the network's first-ever original scripted series, “The Royals,” a one hour drama about a fictional British Royal family set in modern day London. Produced by Lionsgate, the Royals inhabit a world of opulence and regal tradition that caters to any and every desire, but one that also comes with a price tag of duty, destiny and intense public scrutiny. The sweeping series, which is set to premiere in 2015, is executive produced, written and directed by Mark Schwahn (“One Tree Hill”), and executive produced by Brian Robbins and Joe Davola (“One Tree Hill,” “Smallville”).
According to Deadline, Willis has signed on to join Bethany Joy Lenz in E!'s upcoming scripted drama pilot SONGBYRD. The project comes from PRIVATE PRACTICE's Krista Vernoff and Diane Warren. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will executive produce.
According to Deadline, Lenz has been tapped by E! to lead its upcoming scripted pilot SONGBYRD. The project comes from PRIVATE PRACTICE's Krista Vernoff and Diane Warren. Craig Zadan and Neil Meron will executive produce.
According to Deadline, the famed British actress has been tapped to lead the upcoming scripted drama pilot THE ROYALS from ONE TREE HILL's Mark Schwahn.
Jordache unveiled its most exciting advertising campaign to date featuring the sexy supermodel, designer, entrepreneur and host of TV's Project Runway and America's Got Talent, Heidi Klum. Shot by photographer, director and longtime Klum collaborator, Rankin in Los Angeles, the commercial casts Klum as a pied piper and takes a turn for the fantastical as she leads a suburban cast (and a not so suburban cast) to the beat of Bee Gees Stayin' Alive. In addition to singing the track, Klum dances to a sequence choreographed by Fatima Robinson who has choreographed music videos for Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna and Michael Jackson just a few. The multifaceted campaign will include a national television commercial and print ad that will run in mid August through November.
On Wednesday, April 17, The Breast Cancer Research Foundation will host its annual Hot Pink Party at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City. This year's event, themed ¡Viva Fiesta!, will feature a performance by Multi-Grammy Award-winning artist Sir Elton John. The always sold-out affair will pay special tribute to Kay Krill, President and CEO of ANN INC., as she receives BCRF's Sandra Taub Humanitarian Award, presented by award-winning actress and ambassador of Ann Taylor's spring and summer 2013 campaigns, Kate Hudson. Joining the evening's festivities will be actress and supermodel Elizabeth Hurley, as well as co-chairs Donna Karan, Michael Kors, William Lauder, and Vera Wang, among others. The Foundation hopes to top last year's record-setting goal of more than $5 million in funds raised to support life-saving breast cancer research.
REEL13's featured classics for January - 'An Affair to Remember' (1957) on January 5, 'The Spirit of St. Louis' (1957) on January 12, 'Bedazzled' (1967) on January 19, and 'No Way Out' (1987) on January 26 - tell stories so popular that they have been told on film time and time again.
On tonight's episode of The CW's GOSSIP GIRL entitled 'The Next 'It Girl', Serena decides she is ready to relinquish the spotlight and sets out to make a reluctant Lola (guest star Ella Rae Peck) the next 'It Girl' of the Upper East Side, starting with modeling at a Kiki de Montparnasse lingerie show.
Hublot, the luxury Swiss brand which brings the 'Art of Fusion' to watchmaking, just presented the amfAR New York Gala last night February 8, honoring those who have led the global struggle against HIV/AIDS. The black-tie benefit, which was hosted by Sarah Jessica Parker, featured special performances by Janelle Monae and Theophilus London. Check out photos from the event below!
The much-anticipated 100th episode of The CW's GOSSIP GIRL will open with a musical dream sequence featuring Serena, Blair and all the men in their lives.