Severin's Pop-Up Shop, Party, & Presentation

Brenna Wallace's new line Severin is having it's first presentation and party on Wednesday, August 10th from 7-10 pm. The event will take place at the LES's one stop art, fashion, and music wateringhole - Gallery Bar (120 Orchard St). Severin, founded in 2010, is a contemporary womenswear collection that is minimalistic in body, rock & roll at heart, and aims for comfort and quality in its soul. Enjoy the mid-week drinks and beats while picking up some hot new Severin designs. Open bar from 7-8 pm, contact info@severinnyc.com to RSVP!

CFDA New Members Announced

Congratulations to friends Christian Cota, Luis Fernandez, and Prabal Gurung on their new membership to the CFDA. This honor is certainly well deserved and not unexpected. We, as always, look forward to seeing what comes next for you all - and now it appears that the rest of the fashion world will be watching too!

To read more about them and the 30 other new CFDA members check out the link below:

http://www.cfda.com/the-council-of-fashion-designers-of-america-welcomes-33-new-members/

Christian Cota



Prabal Gurung

Luis Fernandez of Number:Lab

Eva & Bernard may be coming to a store near you...

After a hot summer like this has been, these slinky and airy designs from Eva & Bernard would definitely be a sartorial relief. The brand's trajectory has been almost as hot as the weather outside - since its launch in 2009, Eva & Bernard has been carried in stores throughout Germany and Italy and were recently named “Ones to Watch” by WWD in correlation with Berlin Fashion Week 2011. Whether you are headed to a beach vacation, or just spending the weekend pretending you are already on one, the relaxed elegance of these garments will help you feel cooler than a beach breeze. With Eva & Bernard, their "easy tailoring" aesthetic doesn't mean that they aren't paying attention to the details - these Italian-made garments come in a range of the finest cottons, silks, linen, and cashmere. Currently they are only sold in Europe but with stockist meetings next month in NYC, hopefully they will be coming to a boutique near you soon!

Check out their Berlin Fashion Lineup for the Full Collection

David Peck Collection - Now Available Everywhere

David Peck's CrOp (Creative Opportunities) line is now available for sale online. Each CrOp collection is a collaboration of artists in an effort to generate art and opportunities. CrOp is a clothing line with a greater purpose - 10% of the profits from every collection go back to the cause affiliated with the season's inspiration. So do some good and buy yourself a new dress!

Paola Hernandez at Global Glam

It's almost like dejavu... It is not uncommon to experience this when you see the fashion week looks finally hit the stores several months later, but how often can you go and buy the designer's looks in the same location that you first saw their collection? Well, with Paola Hernandez you can do just that! After her fabulous February presentation with artists from New York Academy of Art in the W New York, now you can purchase some special pieces she designed for the W Hotel's project- Global Glam. Pieces from Paola Hernandez and several other designers will be available at W boutiques starting in August.

Upcoming NYC Event: Sunset Soiree for Project Lipstick

Clothes may make the man, but every lady knows a great outfit is never done without equally fabulous hair and makeup. Project Lipstick is an organization that understands the importance that this final touch has for the confidence of any woman, be she a supermodel or a mom trying to make a place in the world for her and her children. We have been fans and supporters of Project Lipstick since its founding by Breanna Marie Sage and hope that you will consider supporting this Sunset Soiree at Hudson Terrace. If you can't make it up to New York but want to help the cause, contact Project Lipstick directly and see how you can help their ever growing mission!

About Project Lipstick:
Founded in 2007, Project Lipstick, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that provides total mind and body make-overs for residents of women's shelters to assist in self-esteem development and career placement in conjunction with collecting and distributing beauty products.

A message about the Sunset Soiree:
Hundreds of thousands of women and their children across the country are currently homeless living in shelters. According to New York's Voices of Women, most of these women and their children are fleeing traumatic situations such as domestic violence. These women are left feeling helpless and hungry for a way to get back on their feet. Project Lipstick's mission is to aid in the transformation of these women's lives by providing the necessary tools to enter the work force, bringing the confidence that comes from feeling and looking good, and simply reminding them that there are people who care. The Sunset Soiree will benefit the continuation and growth of Project Lipstick's goals, helping us to reach more women with hopes and dreams.

To find out more go to: http://www.projectlipstick.org/



And check back for photos of the fabulous event!

Nino Brand Sample Sale

If you are in Philly and looking for some discount shopping while discount drinking, check out Bela Shehu's innovative new clothing collection that exudes unassuming classic sophistication with a forward thinking, modern twist. 6-9 pm on the 11th, at The Corner.