Denimology Meets Street Photog: Bill Cunningham
On the TopShop blog we saw a little picture they snapped of Bill Cunningham riding his little bicycle from show to show.
"Oh we can't help but sigh and smile at the sight of legendary photographer Bill Cunningham riding from show to show at New York Fashion Week."
They have every reason to smile too! We got to meet the lovely Mr. Cunningham as we left in the elevator from the Zero + Maria Cornejo SS12 RTW show at Milk. I don't know how he knew but we were both pondering the same question... one of the models had a tattoo of a lily (we thought) and was it real. It was perfectly visible through the design of one of the models dresses.
What a joy it was to talk to him. He was not full of himself like SO many people in the fashion industry are. He walked right up to me and carried a conversation with me. Regardless of the fact my voice was non-existent (Someone blessed me when I tried to talk during the show.... I suppose I sounded like a sneeze?). His camera is so sweet. It does not have a huge lense, nor did it run him oodles of cheddar, but it's sufficient and oh how he makes it work.
As a child I would look at his pictures in the New York Times and dream of just one day visiting New York City and maybe seeing a fashion show. My life has come so far. Maybe one day I will share my Jerry Springer life story.... but today I will just share this amazing milestone in my life. The man that first brought me fashion, struck up a conversation with me in the Milk Studios Lift.
After sharing that story, I should probably show a little appreciation. I could not have had that moment without people having faith in me and helping open fashionable doors. I am grateful for all the opportunities I have been afforded by Jennine by way of IFB and Milk Studios. But mostly, I am so thankful for the outlet I am provided courtesy of my boss and Denimology owner, Andy.
True Religion Knows How To Throw A Party
I was invited to a private party at Milk Studios last night. Aussie supermodel Abbey Lee Kershaw's band, Our Mountain, a psychedelic rock band, rocked the True Religion jam session in the basement. The stylish crowd was filled with tall, beautiful party goers all looking for a fun, lively night. We were not let down.
I was plum chuffed to run into the lovely Jessica Conatser at the venue. She was extremely hospitable and introduced me to her friends and fellow Milk Made co-workers.
September is Drop Dead Denim Month!
As I was searching out some crafty inspiration for my Lucky Brand Denim Jean-ius project, I came across an awesome crafty blog. During the entire month of September, Michele Pacey, crafter extraordinaire and owner of Michele Made Me will celebrate "the simple beauty, the ruggedness and the plain wonderfulness of that versatile material, DENIM". Her focus is to simply recycle of old jeans into new useful and beautiful items. It'll be all denim, all the time because creativity is in her jeans!
Lucky Brand Denim Jean-ius Supplies
I just wanted to show off my supplies for the project & event Lucky Brand is hosting on Fashion's Night Out in New York! In celebration of Fashion's Night Out and the launch of their "New Movement in Denim," Lucky Brand is giving select bloggers the chance to win a year's supply of Lucky Brand jeans, an exclusive Q&A session with Tim Gunn and an autographed copy of his New York Times best-seller Gunn's Golden Rules.
After the contest is complete, I will show my piece.
Photo courtesy of VMAC Photography (Like them on FaceBook!)
Fashion's Night Out Events!
Are you wondering where to go and what to do during Fashion's Night Out in New York during the city's 3rd annual FNO festivities? Well, so were we! That is... until we found these events to attend! Here is what we rounded up!
If you would like Denimology to plug your Fashion's Night Out event (or any other denim business), please send Jessie an email.
J Brand has created an exclusive jean for FNO and will be selling the style for $227 at select retailers nationwide and online at jbrandjeans.com. 100% of the pant's net proceeds will be donated to the New York City AIDS Fund.
New York City
Atrium, 644 Broadway, 212.473.3980
Bergdorf Goodman, 754 5th Ave., 212.753.7300
Bloomingdales, 1000 Third Ave., 212.705.2000
Intermix, 98 Prince St., 212.206.1272
Jeffrey, 449 W. 14th St., 212.206.1272
Saks Fifth Avenue, 611 5th Ave., 212.753.4000
To celebrate Fashion's Night Out, Earnest Sewn will be offering SL cocktails and music from Randy Watson at their Meatpacking store in NYC.
MEATPACKING DISTRICT @ 869 Washington St., New York,NY 10014, (212)807-1400
or
UPPER WEST SIDE @ 245 Columbus Ave., New York,NY 10023 (212)769-1500
or
SOHO @ 71 Mercer St., New York, NY 10012, (212)625-0800
6-11pm
Join Paige Denim as we celebrate the launch of our coated jean collection! Shop new arrivals while sipping refreshments & take a scoop of coated candy before you leave! Gift with purchase, while supplies last.
Chanel Makes Nail Polish to Compliment Jeans
Yeah! You read that correctly! Chanel made nail polish just to match your jeans! We are ridiculously excited! The brand's new collection is called "Les Jeans de Chanel", made up of three shades inspired by denim. The collection colors are derived of blue tones: Blue Rebel (a deep blue shade), Blue Boy (a medium tone) and Coco Blue (pale and bright). The polishes debut exclusively in Chanel stores on September 8th for Fashions Night Out.
