John Varvatos Launches A Music Blog

Edited by Kirby Marzec

Any John Varvatos fan knows of the designer’s obsession with the rock n’ roll scene…afterall, the man does have a shop located at what was formerly CBGB in New York’s East Village! But if Varvatos’ rock inspired clothing designs weren’t enough, Varvatos recently launched “JV’s Funhouse,” his own music centric blog! Through his blog, Varvatos highlights everything from concerts to music festivals and parties to backstage jam sessions! JV’s Funhouse will also feature monthly posts from “Born In Detroit,” Varvatos’ show on SIRIUS XM’s Faction channel as well as downloads of some of Varvatos’ favorite tunes!

LAST NIGHT’S PARTY: John Varvatos & L’Uomo Vogue Fashion Week Kickoff

Edited by Kirby Marzec

John Varvatos and L’Uomo Vogue kicked off New York Fashion Week with one of the most memorable parties the fashion world has ever seen. Held at Varvatos’ 315 Bowery Boutique, alternative rock band Alberta Cross opened the CBGB party, where New York’s fashion elite and several celebrities attended. Among the guest appearances were Kevin Bacon, Kyra Sedgwick, Kelly Cutrone, Rachel Hunter, Mick Rock, Badge Dale, Sean Lennon, Sebastian Bach, Timothy White and Jay Kaufman. And if that doesn’t sound exciting enough, legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses made a special musical appearance, playing a two hour set…yes, we totally rocked out to “Sweet Child of Mine.” I’m telling you folks, John Varvatos really knows how to throw a party!

DESIGNER TO KNOW: Rock Scene by Tommy Hilfiger and Marky Ramone

Edited by Andy Wass

Well, this is out of nowhere!

Tommy Hilfiger (yes, that Tommy Hilfiger) has apparently known Marky Ramone (yes, that Marky Ramone) for 23 years, and now they’re working together on a clothing line.

Their collaboration, Rock Scene, is set to debut in February, and will include styles for men and women.

Obviously influenced by the New York punk scene of the ’70s and ’80s, the pieces feature “stencil lettering, slim silhouettes, and other hallmarks of rock ‘n’ roll chic.”

Aware of how much the Ramones have influenced fashion, Marky Ramone tells ELLE, “There are T-shirts with the Rock Scene logo and really cool images from the CBGB era. The leather jacket has a soft feel with really cool stud work that’s tasteful. It isn’t overdone. The pants are a lighter blue and have studs on one pocket.”

No word yet on the price range of the line, but Marky does point out that fans will “not have to spend $3,000 or $4,000.”

From ELLE.