Events & Competitions

They have a token fat girl. Aw, how sweet. It’s obviously not Vogue.

The new Tyra Bankable show based around interning at a magazine is finally getting some legs. These promo shots just hit the web and we’re guessing the show will be about as interesting as trying to find real substance in an issue of Elle.

I’m gonna give this show two episodes before I fully blast is for being a final nail in the coffin for traditional press. Last time I checked careers in the magazine game are hard to come by so I’m guessing this is some final attempt to prove to fashion lovers that working at a magazine is a “fun, low income way of spending your time”. If you want to go into publishing get a blog, seriously. Also, must every guy on this show look like a fashion cliche?!? I know it was filmed a few months ago but this shit looks dated already. The bolla hat, the scarf, the business look. If any of these fashionistas were smart they would have realized that they should have been rocking Fall 2008 goods to look like they are current. Oh well.

Below is a snap from some challenge in which they have to bring someone lunch. You can cut the tension with a knife. Actually you can’t, this is lame. Hopefully no one does anything remotely interesting and I never have to talk about this again.

The Devil Wears Prada Reality Show

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FIT Senior Collection 2008 Fashion Show is tonight. You might be able to crash it if you ask them nicely enough.

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

FIT Senior Collection 2008 Fashion Show,
Fashion Institute of Technology, John E. Reeves Great Hall,
Seventh Avenue at 27th St.

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Hautelook and Decadestwo have joined together to host the official “Sex And The City” West Coast Soirée. The celebration is taking place Wednesday, May 21st at the Decadestwo boutique (8214 Melrose Ave). The party celebrates the opening of the movie and will offer an opportunity for fashionable guests to sip cosmos, strike a pose in a recreation of Carrie’s bedroom, and shop vintage finds from Decadestwo.

The party is a pre-curser to the “Sex And the City” Sale on Hautelook, which will take place online May 22nd. The sale is the perfect way for women everywhere to get a taste of “Sex and the City” anywhere in the US, whether or not they are guests at the event.

Items available include: vintage Chanel handbags, Fendi handbags, Oscar De La Renta gowns, and Manolo Blahniks – think Carrie’s closet on sale!!

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This year, a prestigious roster of top tier fashion designers such as Betsey Johnson, Alvin Valley, Catherine Malandrino, Yigal Azrouel, Shoshanna, Lela Rose, Magda Berliner, Cynthia Steffe, Jordi Scott, Alexis Bittar and others will be paired with NYC’s finest floral designers to create a festive, high-fashion runway show of elaborate floral headdresses made entirely from living plants and fresh cut flowers.

The event which raises funds for Village Care of New York (www.vcny.org), a non-profit organization providing vital healthcare programs to people living with HIV/AIDS, will be hosted by Aguiar and will be co-chaired by Lydia Hearst and Heatherette’s Richie Rich & Traver RainsSurprise guest judges will honor the headdress design teams in several different categories including “Most Beautiful, Most Original and Most Outrageous”

Thursday, May 15th from 7 PM to 10 PM.

The Altman Building-135 West 18th Street (between 6th & 7th Avenues) NYC.

Ticket Price In Advance: $250 (Tickets are $300 after May 5th, 2007).

Bid on designer merchandise, a luxurious vacation, original artwork and much more. Auction available exclusively online from May 1-14 at www.vcny.org.

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Hey indies,

I’m going to give you the scoop on what goes on at a designer trunk show at Henri Bendel so that next year when they are looking for new talent you’re ready to make it past their judges on on to their selling floor.

Twice a year designers line up around the block to show their creations to the buyers at this high-end department store. If you have something that sparks their interest they let you show in their store. If all goes well from there you can keep showing on a regular basis. Hopefully one day you can prove yourself worthy and they will just be able to buy your line.

Above is my little headband line. I would like to introduce all you Fashion Indie connoisseurs to the other talent that was sharing the spotlight with me this weekend. Should you get picked it is a very good idea to bring help along. My publicist Mylan Bui and Jowita Kurowski helped me, bringing over a good three bags full of head candy goodies!!! Bui-Lavry PR Rocks!!!

In the front of the store there is currently a designer cupcake maker/celebrity birthday cake baker showing. I promised not to tell who they are designing a birthday cake for next week. If I leaked this bit of information their Lower East Side bakery would be paparazzi mayhem!!! Let’s just say John Mayer was the last rock star they designed for. Strictly A-list.

Check out their work www.howsweetitispastry.com!!!

Indie Jewelry designer Mindy Lam was in Henri’s on Sunday but has been showing near the entrance all week long. Her jewelry is nothing less than a work of genius. I say it like this because all her jewelry is couture and can only be produced by her personally, her designs are a hand-crafted skill that can not be taught. She is beyond indie, Mindy’s gems are in a whole other category of independent design.

One of my most favorite designer’s was a Chocolatier named Confuzzled , these intense chocolate toffee cookies are making an appearance on the View this Tuesday (Be sure to notice her pretty little girl who will be wearing an Angel Lust bow). Confuzzled is proof that The Daily Candy is God!!! Confuzzled started out doing monthly trunk shows at Henri Bendel, during which an article in The Daily Candy featured her. Eventually Bendel’s bought her stuff in bulk and placed it permanently in their high-end chocolate bar in the penthouse!!!

So here are three quick tips for making it on the Henri Bendel buyers short list.

1. Get to the Henri Bendel casting calls early.
2. Have professional help from a PR agency.
3. Get mentioned in Daily Candy or any other noted press and be sure that your first collection sells out, quickly. Call friends, put in favors, do whatever you have to do, just make sure that when you hit the selling floor of Bendel’s you’re selling.

The list goes on with all the fantastic talent you will find here. I look forward to bringing you updated indies in progress.

-Kristen May of Angel Lust !!!

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Are you looking to build exposure for your brand and increase sales?Then don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to vend at the Uptown Emerging Designers Market (UEDM)! Featuring promising designers of everything from Ready-to-Wear Cocktail Dresses to African-Inspired Street Wear to Reconstructed Vintage Jewelry, the UEDM will cater to fashionistas from all walks of life.

Benefits for participating designers include:

*Increased brand exposure and sales from the hundreds of fashion-forward shoppers expected
*TV crew conducting on site designer interviews
*6,500 sq ft, state-of-the-art venue overlooking Harlem’s landmark 125th Street Shopping District.

*Contributing sponsors such as Vitamin Water, Carol’s Daughter, VP Records and Uptown Magazine (more to come).

*A portion of the proceeds from UEDM will benefit the Global Arts Coalition, dedicating to providing pathways for young adults to pursue careers in the Arts and Entertainment.

* Complimentary cocktails, fab gift bags, and guest DJ’s

Launch Date and Time:

May 17th and 18th, 11am- 7pm

Location:

Hip Hop Culture Center

Magic Johnson Theater Complex, 2nd Fl

2309 Frederick Douglas Boulevard (corner of 124th St)

All Vendors must register by Fri, May 2 to take full advantage of the tremendous marketing opportunities provided by the UEDM

Visit uptownedm.com for more info or email info@uptownedm.com

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Nina Garcia has found a new job. No she’s not helming Harpers Baazar, yet, instead the latin style goddette is judging a design competion for YAZ birth contol.  Oh how the cookies crumbled. While I am all for such competitions (we’ve helmed a few at fashion indie media) it’s disturbing to me that this is Nina’s first gig after her fresh booting from Elle. Not the way to go if you want to be taken seriously Nina.

What’s most interesting is that on their website, YAZ is still refering to Nina Garcia as “of Elle Magazine”. Did they not get the message?

So designers, if you want to get noticed by Nina Garcia (and more importantly win $10,000) be sure to submit some new packaging ideas for oral contraceptives.  Sexy kind of. Details after the jump or head to PillPackMakeover.com for more …

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