Lady Gaga Wears Parker Smith In A Star Is Born

Who is the fashion star getting all the buzz lately?  Yes, Lady Gaga.

Lady Gaga can be seen wearing Parker Smith twice during the recently released hit movie A Star Is Born. The movie brought in $43M in it's opening weekend and throughout the film Lady Gaga rocks her Becky Bootcut in Shadowed Ink ($178) as well as a custom created relaxed light wash denim.  

A Fashion Star Is Born Lady Gaga

Lady Gaga wore Ruthie Davis while at the US premiere of A Star Is Born! The pop star turned actress completed her silver look with the Award Season Heels in Silver Metallic Kidskin from the SS19 collection. ($550, Available in December 2018 at Fred Segal Melrose & www.ruthiedavis.com). 

Katrine K SS19 RTW

New Katrine K. SS 2019 collection presents you the spirit of sensuality. With its smooth lines, weightless forms, flowing fabrics and modest glow, “l'Esprit Sensuelle” strives to underline gracefulness of feminine forms and romantic summer vibes.

Credit Pictures : OLGA KUSHIK

Combining different textures, while keeping it laconic, each piece of the collection is carefully designed to bring the most ethereal experience to women wearing it. Feminine and airy fabrics, relaxing and uplifting, a unique and romantic mix of chiffon, handcrafted embroidery and jersey. Elegant perfectly fitting corsets made of silk and leather are the delicate and yet seductive signature pieces of the l’Esprit Sensuelle.

Bowling Shoe Designer Contest

The leading and largest operator of bowling entertainment centers in North America, Bowlero Corp., launched a nationwide search for its next Bowling Shoe Designer – The #BeBowled: Shoe Design Challenge. 

Current Bowling Shoes

Gucci Off The Rails

Gucci has gone off the rails.  In other words, they may have lost control of the proper direction for the brand.  Yes, it is very possible that it is I that has fallen out of touch and not Gucci.  However, it is my personal opinion, that the brand is not on track with what had made them successful in the past.  And yes, I do understand that a brand can not rely on the past and must embrace change for the future to maintain relevant on modern society.  However, I always thought of Gucci as classic luxury brand (timeless luxury).  Clearly I have not been paying attention.  Or maybe it has been their company management that has not been paying attention.  Does the following photo of this high cost fashion brand inspire a sense of luxury?  To be honest, it makes me think of heroin.

Grammy Awards Fashion 2018

Who won what?  More importantly, who wore what?

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 2018.  It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los Angeles.  The CBS network broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.James Corden returned as host.

Grammy Awards Show 2018 (CBS)

Grammy Awards

The Album of the Year award goes to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars.
Song of the Year goes to "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars.

Best red carpet fashion award of the year goes to, "well that is up to you".  Who do you think was the best dressed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards?

Grammy Awards Fashion 2018

Who won what?  More importantly, who wore what?

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 2018.  It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los Angeles.  The CBS network broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.James Corden returned as host.

Grammy Awards Show 2018 (CBS)

Grammy Awards

The Album of the Year award goes to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars.
Song of the Year goes to "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars.

Best red carpet fashion award of the year goes to, "well that is up to you".  Who do you think was the best dressed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards?

Grammy Awards Fashion 2018

Who won what?  More importantly, who wore what?

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 2018.  It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los Angeles.  The CBS network broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.James Corden returned as host.

Grammy Awards Show 2018 (CBS)

Grammy Awards

The Album of the Year award goes to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars.
Song of the Year goes to "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars.

Best red carpet fashion award of the year goes to, "well that is up to you".  Who do you think was the best dressed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards?

Grammy Awards Fashion 2018

Who won what?  More importantly, who wore what?

The 60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on January 28, 2018.  It was the first time since 2003 that the ceremony was held outside Los Angeles.  The CBS network broadcast the show live from Madison Square Garden in New York City.James Corden returned as host.

Grammy Awards Show 2018 (CBS)

Grammy Awards

The Album of the Year award goes to "24K Magic" by Bruno Mars.
Song of the Year goes to "That's What I Like" by Bruno Mars.

Best red carpet fashion award of the year goes to, "well that is up to you".  Who do you think was the best dressed at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards?

America Is Not The Same Without Me

An Empowering Movement Enters the Fashion World

America Is Not The Same Without Me Aims to Unify America Through Fashion 

America Is Not the Same Without Me is a fashion movement that embraces uniqueness, diversity and inclusion and empowers each individual to make a difference. The movement promotes pride in the impact that we all bring to our country, without bias towards age, race, sex, religion, orientation or lifestyle.

America Is Not The Same Without Me. The capsule collection of caps and t-shirts for men and women, is an expression of freedom, uniqueness and inclusion.

As an extension of the movement, each purchase makes a difference by supporting a non-profit initiative. When one buys online at www.americaisnotthesamewithoutme.com, America Is Not The Same Without Me will donate 10% of the sale from that purchase towards the charity of his or her choice, such as Lady Gaga’s Born This Way, Girl Up, No More, etc. 

The passion behind the movement comes from, Milano-based fashion designer, Rosa Clandestino whose culturally diverse upbringing and love for America inspired her creations. Born in the U.S. to exiled parents, Clandestino has created a message we can all stand behind.  

America Is Not The Same Without Me embraces the modern American dream – anyone, no matter your sexual orientation, religion, race or whatever makes you unique is absolutely essential, because America is stronger when we are woven together.

Lady Gaga Super Bowl Shoes

Before Super Bowl 50 Lady Gaga thrilled the crowd at Levi's Stadium with her performance of the US national anthem, her clothing, and her footwear.

Where did Lady Gaga get her Super Bowl shoes?

Photo courtesy of Lady Gaga Instagram.

Italian fashion brand Gucci provided the customs designed shoes for Lady Gaga's Super Bowl 50 performance.  The shoes are from Alessandro Michele’s spring 2016 collection for Gucci.

By the way, her performance of the National Anthem was spectacular.

What do you think of the Gucci flag shoes?

Learn more about Gucci.

Learn more about Lady Gaga here on Apparel Search.

Her eye makeup and nails were also part of the patriotic theme.

Photo courtesy of Lady Gaga Instagram.

Laurel DeWitt Metal Fashion & Accessories

Metal clothing designed by Laurel DeWitt.

Brooklyn has served as Laurel DeWitt’s muse since attending its prestigious Pratt Institute. With taste as versatile as her own gifts she finds inspiration in its vintage yet avant garde culture in the midst of Brooklyn’s booming artistic scene. She is a seasoned designer and artist and in addition to her own brand, she is a graphic design, branding and marketing maven—effortlessly bringing creative visions into fruition. She has designed handbags and accessories for Kenneth Cole Reaction, Juicy Couture, Macy’s, Michael Kors, Calvin Klein, and Oscar de la Renta Intimate Apparel to name a few. While her fashion bags and designs are found in major retailers, her own brand continues to re-imagine the distinction between clothing and accessories.

Working with metal to make clothing is a rather unique and complicated project. Clean lines showcase the diametric results of DeWitt’s complicated process, illustrating the designer’s unparalleled mastery over the vast behaviors of metal. The body-hugging slink of a ‘70s hood dress, flowing to the floor like liquid mercury, works in tandem with metal-mesh open weave shirts boasting fistfuls of bouncing fringe in geometric patterns. Just as impressively, DeWitt reconceives elaborate work from legendary embroidery houses like Maison Lesage, with golden flowers made of layered metal leaflets cascading from the shoulders of a cropped jacket.

You have probably already seen our blog post about Beyonce wearing a Laurel DeWitt metal crown in a music video.  Was the music "heavy metal"?  Sorry, for the poor joke.

The metal fashion collection designed by Laurel has been worn by Beyoncé (as mentioned above), actresses Vanessa Hudgens and Milla Jovovich, reality star Khloe Kardashian, Grammy award winners Cyndi Lauper, Lady Gaga, Kelly Rowland, Lil Kim, Brandy, Will.i.am, Eve, Melanie Fiona, and superstar Nicki Minaj.

To learn more about this fascinating fashion designer, you can visit Laurel's website at http://www.laureldewitt.com/ 

Emerging Fashion Designers 2015

What is an emerging designer?

An emerging designer is a newly formed or just coming into prominence designer; emergent.  In regard to the apparel industry, it refers to a new clothing, footwear, or fashion accessory designer that is fresh on the scene but gaining in popularity for one reason or another.  Some of them will become successful and others will fall away into obscurity as many have done before them.

Who are the new emerging fashion designers that we should keep an eye on during 2015?  And why are they being picked to rise in popularity?  Well, in order to best answer these questions, we should turn to the pros.  Refinery 29 and Paste Magazine have put together rather nice lists of emerging designer picks along with the reasons that they believe these designers deserve special recognition as up and comers.  Due to that fact that we are fans of both publications, we thought it would be nice to share with you their wisdom.  After reading their opinions below, you should also visit their website to see the other amazing fashion articles that they have written on the subject of fashion.

Here are eight emerging designer picks highlighted by Refinery 29. 

The 8 New Designers We're Betting On In 2015 written by Connie Wang.  Connie's article also includes excellent fashion photos for each of the designers.  You should check her original post at Refinery 29.

Babyghost: Though the brand was founded in 2010, Babyghost truly hit its stride this past year, after enlisting Chinese models Ju Xiaowen and Ming Xi to rep the brand.  A mix of goth-glam streetwear, cozy knits, and riot grrrl sensibilities, Babyghost is redefining NYC's new "cool-girl" aesthetic.

5:31 Jérôme: Unlike the 3.1 in Phillip Lim's brand's name, the 5 and 31 here refer to the date that Jérôme LaMaar was born. A fifth generation New Yorker, Jérôme knows exactly how to walk that fine line between class and crass; his collection has all the raw sex appeal of Versace with the sophistication of Altuzarra. In particular, the spring '15 collection has an updated American Hustle vibe that makes us dream of disco (Apparel Search added this link to our Disco fashion page; it was not in Connie's original article).

Daniel Silverstein: Daniel Silverstein's clothes feel good to wear, but don't call them "easy." Made for the person who wouldn't own anything she merely feels lukewarm about, each piece stands out. The collection features strong, geometric shapes meant to be layered and mismatched. Silverstein's clothes are for creatives. Case in point: Lady Gaga is already a fan.

Kim Haller: After spending 20 years creating knits for such heavy hitters as Calvin Klein, Derek Lam, and Jason Wu, Kim Haller is finally using her talents for her own eponymous line. What Haller can sculpt with yarn, most people couldn't do with putty. Her collection of sweaters, dresses, skirts, and one-pieces are the coziest works of art you'll ever own.

Miuniku: Sisters Tina and Nikita Satradhar have racked up accolades as the finalists and award winners of a slew of prestigious design competitions. But, you don't need to know what they've won to understand that their brand, Miuniku (a combination of their nicknames), is special. Arrestingly graphic, slightly surreal, yet practical, too, this is a collection that you'll soon find hanging next to Christopher Kane.

OHLIN/D: After just two collections, Anne Dearne's OHLIN/D has already built quite the reputation for feminine knit sets guaranteed to get you noticed. Her skater skirts are a blogger favorite, but we might be even more mesmerized by her recent study in sheers, taupes, and iridescence. Nearly naked has never looked so plainly perfect.

Self Portrait: London-based Self Portrait is giving body-con dresses and bustiers a run for their money by making sweaters, smock dresses, and long-sleeved frocks super-sexy. Cut to hug every curve, Self Portrait's designs give you a much more compelling alternative to that "going-out top" for your next date night.

Sheena Trivedi: Designer Sheena Trivedi's eponymous label effortlessly straddles her two homes, combining the color and exuberance of New Dehli with the sleek sophistication and precision of New York. Her collections are filled with clothes that guarantee a good mood. Bedecked with feathers, lightning bolts, and embroidery, they'll elicit a Happy Outfit Dance every time.

You can learn more about new & emerging fashion designers from R29 at http://www.refinery29.com/best-new-fashion-designers

Paste Magazine had presented a compelling list of designers back in March of 2014.  They listed the following designers to be ones with strong potential. The article was call “15 Emerging Fashion Designers to Know Now”.

Jonathan Liang

Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, designer Jonathan Liang launched his Paris-based eponymous label in 2012. Since then, he’s expanded his presence across South East Asia, Europe and now the United States with online retailer TheCools.com. Liang’s designs display impeccable workmanship and Italian crafting while evoking pure femininity and effortless luster.

Marissa Webb

Given that her first job was at Ralph Lauren and she later spent 10 years designing for J.Crew, Marissa Webb is far from a new designer in the fashion scene. However, since Webb just recently launched her eponymous line in 2013, we’ll say this veteran is definitely a must-follow designer, especially with her prim-and-proper yet casually chic collection of clothing.

Karolyn Pho

With her unique point of view and distinctly hard-to-miss branding, Karolyn started her career in the fashion scene styling celebrities in her hometown of Los Angeles before launching her eponymous line in 2012. Her Fall/Winter 2014 collection combined a must-see effortlessness with sexy androgynous-chic aesthetics.

GEORGINE

Having only graduated from Milan’s Istituto Europeo di Design three years ago, Georgine Ratelband launched her eponymous line with vibrant confidence, elegant femininity and high-end fabrics. In February 2014, GEORGINE secured her place as an emerging designer with her elegance-meets-androgyn debut NYFW Fall/Winter 2014 runway show.

Skingraft

Though February 2014 marked this Los Angeles-based label’s second time to present during NYFW, from what we’ve seen, Skingraft’s edgy-cool vibes so far are only the beginning of what might be in store for founding designer Jonny Cota.

Alder New York

Founded in 2011 by designers (and friends) David J. Krause and Nina Zilka, Alder New York combines thoughtful, practical designs with function and humor. Made locally, this line of menswear and natural apothecary goods by the talented duo maintains a witty design aesthetic, and we can’t wait to see more of it in the future.

Audra Noyes evokes French craftsmanship with American sportswear for her eponymous label, Audra. Still within in its first year, this young designer has a lot of experience to build on, having worked for Galliano and Lanvin. Her designs are romantic, playful and strong —and have definite staying power for the years to come.

William Okpo

New York-based cool kids (and sisters) Darlene and Lizzy Okpo have received high praise since their line, William Okpo, debuted on the shelves of Open Ceremony in fall 2010. Keen designs mix with hip vibes for a look you’d not be surprised to see on Solange Knowles (who happens to be a close friend of the sisters).

Hernan Lander

Though he hasn’t presented a collection at New York Fashion Week since fall 2013, this season has seen the return of Parsons graduate and former Donna Karan staffer Hernan Lander. Having started his collection in 2008, this designer-to-watch creates womenswear with body-conscious yet geometric and asymmetric shapes and silhouettes.

TOME

Sydney-raised designer duo Ryan Lobo and Ramon Martin’s label TOME might already be three years old, but extra-attentive eyes are now due to follow this line since being named a CFDA/Vogue Fashion Fund womenswear finalist last summer.

Rebecca Vallance

Another Australian designer worth watching, Rebecca Vallance and her eponymous line take on whimsical womenswear subtly with classic tailoring and unique textures. A former fashion publicist, Vallance started her line in 2009 and has since shown her designs at New York Fashion Week.

Rosie Assoulin

Rosie Assoulin first joined the scene with her debut collection for resort 2013. The 28-year-old designer has demonstrated an uncanny ability to produce top-notch oversize, sculptural pieces with sophisticated dressed and suiting. She’s currently nominated for the 2014 CFDA Fashion Award, along with Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Marc Jacobs and Alexander Wang. Regardless of the outcome, this will be a big step for the newcomer— and an even larger leap for her career.

Harbison

Based in Brooklyn, Harbison was launched in 2013 by Charles Harbison. Though his potential has become abundantly clear during his previous work with introducing some major trends (like fun baseball caps and menswear-inspired trousers), the future holds a lot of possibilities for this talented up-and-comer.

Noir Noir

Combine hyper-realistic imaging with both art and fashion and you might come up with the love child that is Noir Noir. From T-shirts and sweatshirts to all-over printed caps and jackets, this emerging brand-to-become-obsessed-with has been distributing its simple yet spectacularly intriguing designs since 2012.

Houghton

Malibu-based designer Katharine Polk may have only debuted her lined February 2012, but since then the young label has garnered the attention of the young Hollywood elite, including Lily Collins, Selena Gomez and Lucy Hale. This designer’s loot incorporated midi skirts, boxy crop tops and sheer layering for spring 2014.

In addition to the above mentioned lists, there are other ways to figure out which new fashion designers should be watched.  One way is to watch learn about competitions.  In 2008 the Council of International Fashion Designers, Inc. created the annual student and emerging designer competitions to provide support in continuing education and a platform for the world’s young and talented creative artists. The competitions are supported by the Miami Fashion Week Foundation, Inc., a § 501(c)(3) independent, not-for-profit organization formed as the entity to generate funds and accept corporate and private contributions for charitable and philanthropic initiatives. Click here to read more. Operating year-round, the foundation hosts a variety of fundraising events to raise scholarship funds that will benefit the emerging designers and students studying fashion design, fashion photography, jewelry making, handbag design and graphic arts who are the winners of the Miami Fashion Week® competitions. The competition finalists are presented in an installation at Miami Fashion Week and the winners are announced on-stage at the event. Among other exciting prizes including an engraved Tiffany & Co. award, photographs and interviews with the international press, names and photos on the “Winners Circle” page of the MIAFW web site, mentoring and internships with industry professionals, they also receive a cash prize from the Miami Fashion Week Foundation Scholarship Fund as part of their award.  The Miami Fashion Week 2015 competitions will open soon.

Open Call: 2015 WGSN Global Fashion Awards The WGSN Global Fashion Awards has announced their 2015 open call in an effort to find the new and the next. With over 20 categories, the awards honor both established and emerging designers and fashion companies in the areas of design, innovation, buying retail and retail design.

You can learn about additional designers at Charleston Fashion Week 2015 Emerging Designers Top Design 20 Semifinalists.

If you plan to be in London this February you can find another selection of talented young professionals at IFS in London.  Launched in 2012, the International Fashion Showcase engages with London’s position as an international fashion city with a reputation for nurturing emerging talent.  Organized by the British Council and British Fashion Council, the showcase takes place during London Fashion Week and will see nearly 30 embassies and cultural institutions across the capital create fashion exhibitions, which display their emerging fashion designers.  The Showcase offers the public together with the international press and buyers the chance to explore work by some of the most innovative young fashion designers from around the world.  Each country is invited to present an original installation showcasing a curated group of emerging fashion designers.  As part of Irish Design 2015, Ireland has been invited to participate in the IFS in London February 2015, presenting an exciting group of their emerging fashion design talent on this international platform.  They will be presenting in the areas of Womenswear, Menswear, Accessories and Millinery.  Successful applicants will showcase two or three of their designs as part of a curated group of emerging Irish designers presented at the IFS in London during fashion week, February 2015.

Since 2005, PREMIUM awards the PREMIUM YOUNG DESIGNERS AWARD to creative talents, promising designers and aspiring artists. The PREMIUM fashion committee crowns three most talented and creative designers amongst the exhibiting young designers of each season in the categories of womenswear, menswear, and accessories.

The PREMIUM YOUNG DESIGNERS AWARD is traditionally given out one day before the start of Berlin Fashion Week and for members of the press, industry insiders and fashion fans, the award ceremony already known as the official Fashion Week’s „kick off“. The award guarantees the winners a booth at PREMIUM for the coming season and integration in PREMIUM’s communication activities as well as the full support of the whole PREMIUM team. 

For those of you that are emerging designers and you are seeking help to get to the next level.  You may want to learn more about The Council of Fashion Designers of America.

The CFDA {FASHION INCUBATOR} is a business development program designed to support the next generation of fashion designers in New York City. The program provides a creative professional environment with the mission of helping to grow and sustain the businesses of the 10 participating brands over the course of the two year program. By offering low-cost design studio space, business mentoring, educational seminars, and networking opportunities, the program provides a way for participants to reach their full potential and become an integral part of the New York Fashion community.  In 2010, the program partnered with New York University’s Stern School of Business to create a Masters Workshop that pairs their top MBA Students with the designers to work on business development projects.  Learn more about The CFDA at their website.

Below are some of the names that have taken advantage of The CFDA {Fashion Incubator} program:

2014- 2016 Designers

A Peace Treaty

Dezso

Isa Tapia

Kaelen

Kara

Katie Ermilio

Lucio Castro

Nomia

Nonoo

Orley

2012-2014 Designers

Ari Dein

Burkman Bros

Daniel Vosovic

Emanuela Duca

Isaora

Jonathan Simkhai

NUMBER:Lab

Reece Hudson

Timo Weiland

Whit

 

We hope that you have found the selections above to be enjoyable.  If you are familiar with any of these designers, you are welcome to share your thoughts about their work in the discussion area below.  Should they be on the emerging designer lists?  Let us know which you think should be removed and which you think have already grown being the status of “emerging”.  Possibly they have moved from emerging to “popular” and “super famous” already.

Learn more about fashion designers here on Apparel Search.

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Think Pink with Moschino and Barbie

This is to announce the launch of a new capsule collection “Think Pink”, designed by creative director Jeremy Scott and released for immediate purchase right after the Spring‐Summer 15 show that took place on 18^th September at 8pm. Moschino’s “straight off the runway” philosophy continues with an exclusive selection of clothes and accessories featuring the most famous blonde doll in the world as their icon: the legendary Barbie. Announcing their new statement of the season, prints evoke the wardrobe of a childhood favourite, from her cut‐out sticker books to the doll herself.

Knits are paired with mini‐skirts and are available in long, cropped or tank top version. They are personalized with Moschino inlays in the same pop‐lettering of the Barbie’s packaging, in bright pink and in pink and black, and can be worn with 5 pocket denim jeans with contrasting piping.

Accessories include a backpack, clutch and shoulder strap vanity pouch. Moschino’s iconic biker bag is reinterpreted in the softest pink leather which is also featured on a short biker jacket and pencil skirt, with metallic maxi‐zip details.

Finally, the new cult accessories for the next summer include a towelling logo‐ed workout headband and the glamorous Mirror iPhone cover, allowing you to check if you are photo‐ready before taking a selfie.  As well as being available at moschino.com from the evening of 18th September, the capsule collection “Think Pink” can also be purchased through Twitter with the use of website cards which allow users to direct purchase with FSS.

View more fashion & accessories from this Moschino collection.

See more from Moschino here on the Apparel Search fashion blog.

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6. Katy Perry in Moschino Cheap & Chic Resort 2015 Collection
7. Katy Perry Wearing Moschino on Stage 
8. Cyndi Lauper Looking Fab in Moschino at the Grammy's
9. Lady Gaga Wearing Samantha Wills Jewelry at Epix 
10. Julianne Nicholson on Red Carpet in Moschino 
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Grooving Years Style Photography

Grooving Years: The Photography of Josh Cheuse 

 

Morrison Hotel Gallery to exhibit unprecedented anthology show,

Grooving Years, by photographer and noted art director Josh Cheuse, featuring iconic, but rarely exhibited, images of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, Madonna, and others.

The Morrison Hotel Gallery is excited to be showing, Grooving Years, a "greatest hits, B-sides, and never-before-released"-style anthology by photographer, noted art director, and New Yorker, Josh Cheuse. As the description implies, the exhibit will feature iconic images, seldom seen pictures, and never displayed photographs of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, Madonna, and other landmark artists.

Joe Strummer © Josh Cheuse/courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery 

Grooving Years will be up at the MHG's Soho loft located at 116 Prince Street beginning September 19th, 2014

The exhibit's title, Grooving Years, is a tribute to a note Joe Strummer once sent to Cheuse, that said: "Thanks for all the grooving years!" The sentiment is a direct window into how the music community at large views Cheuse and his work. Award-wining director, actor, composer, and screenwriter Jim Jarmusch (Dead Man, Night On Earth, Down By Law) says: "In the world of rockers, rappers, teds, toasters and graffiti masters, Josh Cheuse is primary Agent Provocateur. It's a gift to have these photographs and to see these moments through the eyes of this photographer." Cheuse's photography is reverent and unobtrusive, lending his images anthemic warmth. Cheuse says:"Everyone has a camera now, but not everyone is a photographer. It's not enough just to say you were there."

In addition to breathtaking images of the Clash, Joe Strummer, the Beastie Boys, and Madonna, the exhibit will features images of a diverse array of legendary musicians, including Oasis, Run DMC, Lady Gaga, Tony Bennett, Buddy Guy, and MGMT. As an Associate Design director at Sony Music Entertainment, Cheuse has a profound sense of visual flow and will curate the show with compelling narrative dynamics. The Grooving Years exhibit is also sure to bring forth a good party vibe, complete with a guest DJ, Cheuse's notable posse, and T-shirts and keepsake badges.

Josh Cheuse was born in New York City. His career began earnestly and accidently when, in 1981, he used the payphone at his high school to call The Clash at Electric Ladyland Studios and asked to photograph the band. That fateful moment eventually led to a myriad of opportunities: a full scholarship for photography to the School of Visual Arts in New York, a chance to hit the road with Big Audio Dynamite, and gigs shooting videos for Joe Strummer, and B.A.D. Soon, Cheuse began designing merchandise and sleeve artwork, and shooting video with an early portable Sony camera. His work with his friends the Beastie Boys and his work documenting of the hip-hop and reggae scenes have appeared in publications such as SPIN, Rolling Stone, Musician, and Time Out.

Beastie Boys © Josh Cheuse/courtesy of Morrison Hotel Gallery

From 1993 until the present, Cheuse has been an art director at Sony Music, creating packaging and websites for artists including Bob Dylan, David Bowie, Miles Davis, Rod Stewart and Tony Bennett, while still finding time to go on the road to photograph his favorite groups like Oasis, and The Black Crowes. After his friend Joe Strummer's untimely death in 2002, Cheuse directed a poignant video tribute for Joe's version of "Redemption Song." In 2007, Cheuse's first book of photography, Rockers Galore was published by Stussy Books, along with a line of T-shirts using images from the book. His work has been featured at the Who Shot Rock photography exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum, and in exhibits in Tokyo, Paris, and Moscow. This July Cheuse's work as compiled by Mike D of The Beastie Boys will be featured in Monster Children magazine issue #43. Cheuse currently lives across the river In Jersey City, NJ with his wife, actress Cara Seymour, their son Minalu and cats Riff and Pearl.   

About Morrison Hotel® Gallery

Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert.

Morrison Hotel Gallery

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The Photography of Eddie Sung

Music and fashion are closely related.  Photography regarding the music industry are typically stylish indeed.

Morrison Hotel Gallery is pleased to present the U. S. premiere of fine art music photographer Eddie Sung. A native of Singapore, Sung has had a profound journey to becoming one of his country's most respected photographers. His exhibit, A View from Asia: The Photography of Eddie Sung, represents a fascinating culture exchange between Western rock musicians from an Eastern perspective. Sung's exhibit will be at the MHG's Soho loft located at 116 Prince Street from July 11th until August 2nd with a special reception from 7 to 10 PM on Thursday, July 10th. MHG will have Eddie Sung's books on hand at the exhibit available for donations, which will go to the Rational Animal charity.

Eddie Sung is one of Asia's preeminent fine art music photographers, and has the added distinction of being the first Asian photographer to exhibit at the Morrison Hotel Gallery. Though this will be Sung's photographic debut in the U.S., it won't be the first time his work has been seen by stateside rock fans. Eddie Sung's work appears on albums by artists as diverse as Slipknot, Blondie, the Beach Boys, Kitaro, and includes series of portraits of Lady Gaga, Slash, Morrissey and bands Metallica, Stone Temple Pilots and Slayer. His work is unique in that his trademark style captures the vibrancy and energy of music and the Zen of music artists in live performance with a portraiture approach. "The stage is my studio," he explains.

Most of Sung's work comes from concerts in Singapore and surrounding areas. "I find that visiting rock acts come to Singapore, and the Far East, very open and inspired by the Asian fan-base so they put on really visually stunning concerts," Sung offers.

Blondie's Debbie Harry and Chris Stein have appraised Sung's work thusly: "We met Eddie on a trip to Singapore. Besides being a gentleman he has a terrific photographic eye that we have utilized on various occasions for our band. Eddie is devoted to music and photography and should be considered as an A-list camera handler."

At 44, Eddie re-invented himself -- from a clean-cut corporate executive in the first half of his life -- to a bearded fine art music photographer in the second half of his life. He says, "In my second life, my inner creativity came out, it was always there, just hidden under the tie."

Sung is regarded as Singapore's most celebrated rock photographer, sweeping the first, second and third prizes of the 2006 Lucie Awards for Non-Pro Music category. His rock images now grace the walls of Hard Rock Cafes, rock musicians' CDs, DVDs, and websites, as well as covers/ pages of leading newspapers and photographic magazines. He has also published a trilogy of well-received art/photography books - Eclectic Sanctum, Monochrome Manifestos, and Sonic Solitude.

About Morrison Hotel® Gallery

Morrison Hotel® Gallery (MHG) was founded in 2001 by former record company executive Peter Blachley, music retail industry professional Richard Horowitz, and legendary music photographer Henry Diltz. In 2012, author, director and photographer Timothy White joined the team, launching an additional West Coast gallery at The Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood. MHG is the world's leading brand in fine art music photography representing 90 of the world's finest music photographers and their archives. Their vast catalog of photography encompasses jazz, blues, and rock imagery spanning several generations through to today's contemporary music artists and now includes iconic photographs in the world of sports as well. MHG has a robust online presence, featuring over 100,000 images searchable by photographer, music artist, band or concert.

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212.941.8770

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Lady Gaga Wearing Samantha Wills Jewelry at Epix

Pop icon, Lady Gaga turned heads at the EPIX event in a shimmering cream gown paired with matching bangles by Australian jewelry designer, Samantha Wills.  As the new face of Versace, the stunning songstress was perfection on the red carpet while still remaining true to her eclectic sense of style.

 WHO: Pop star, Lady Gaga
 

WHAT: The gorgeous singer wore:

 Samantha Wills: Moonlight Mile Cuff in silver, $127  

WHERE: At the Harmony Gold Preview House and Theater in Hollywood, CA  

 

WHEN: January 23, 2014

 ABOUT SAMANTHA WILLS:

Raised along side the picturesque beaches of Port Macquarie on Australia’s East Coast, Samantha Wills moved to Sydney in 2004. The same year she unveiled her debut collection at Australian Fashion Week to rave reviews. Entirely self-taught, design came as second nature to Wills who began hand-crafting pieces for her friends and family while she was still at school.

Inspired by her love of travel, many of Wills’ designs are affectionately named after her favorite destinations & adventures had along the way, while her home in New York City provides a constant source of artistic stimuli. Wills rarely leaves her apartment without a camera in hand to capture the magic of the city. Wills down to earth nature is easily spotted in her communications as a spokesperson for the brand, the designer has established a cult following, especially on digital mediums where she communicates honestly & openly with fans as she would friends, sharing personal stories from her life, in & amongst communications about the brand.
 
In 2011,Wills was hailed the ‘Break Out Star’ By  THE NEW YORK TIMES. Often referred to as ‘SW’ by colleagues & fans alike, Wills has been tipped by fashion writer Inez Mendoza to be ‘Australia’s biggest export since Vegemite’, if her mass following & early success are anything to go by, the future is bright for this glamorous brand & its young namesake. 

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Lady Gaga at the 2014 Golden Globes
Lady Gaga Wearing Vintage Moschino
Lady Gaga in Black Crepe Coat from Moschino
Lady Gaga Fame Fragrance Intro

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Lady Gaga Golden Globes 2014

Popstar, Lady Gaga wore jewels by Misahara and L'Dezen Jewellery at the NBC Universal's Golden Globes Post-Party sponsored by Fiat and Hilton held at the Beverly HIlton Hotel on January 12, 2014!Lady Gaga, who just signed an amazing contract with Versace, chose to wear Misahara and L'Dezen jewels to compliment her gorgeous gown. Lady Gaga was glowing in gold and dripping in diamonds while attending the event.  She alone wore over $53,000 in diamonds on just her fingers! What a breath taking look for Lady Gaga!

 

WHO

American recording artist Lady Gaga.

 

WHEN

NBC Universal's Golden Globes Post-Party sponsored by Fiat and Hilton held at the Beverly HIlton Hotel on January 12, 2014 in Beverly Hills, CA.
 

WHAT 

Misahara Jewelry Rings:

Koko Ring
$27,000
http://www.misahara.com/



Chara Ring
$7,500
http://www.misahara.com/ 

L'Dezen Jewellery Earring: 

 Puri Di Cuore Collection
$6,400
http://www.ldezen.com/ 

Zara Ring 

$18,800 

http://www.misahara.com/

ABOUT MISAHARA 

Born into a bi-cultural milieu, designer Lepa Galeb-Roskopp's inspiration comes from traveling the world with her husband and children while experiencing the different cultures, traditions and places. Their unique pieces channel an upscale gypsy-bohemian flare and comprise of impeccable handcraftsmanship using only the finest quality gemstones and metals. The unity symbol, imprinted on all of the Misahara pieces, gives recognition to the deep love our family has for South Africa and to our ongoing commitment to assist the children of the Thimbini school located in Kwa Zulu Natal. A portion of the profits generated from Misahara is donated directly to this purpose.

ABOUT L'DEZEN 

Experience the world of exquisite luxury.  L' Dezen symbolizes spectacular jewellery for one to witness a whole new world of high-end design. The international brand offers only the most exquisite, producing diamond jewellery of unusual shapes dressed with slice diamonds and rose cuts engraved into a palette of 18K gold colours. Their factory in Shun De, China specialises in handmade jewellery and only manufacturers one of a kind making each piece a timeless art with its own sole personality.         

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