OSCAR DE LA RENTA PRE-FALL 2012

 Oscar De La Renta, previewed his Pre-Fall 2012 line earlier today in New York city. Most of the clothes in this pre-fall 2012 collection look very wearable and can go from work to play. There were some "Great Gatsby" Daisy Buchanan -esque pieces but a lot of these look to be made for the Chicago woman.

VOSGES HAUT-CHOCOLATE OPENS IN BEVERLY HILLS

   Vosges Haut Chocolate a Chicago based business started by Katrina Markoff, held a launch party for their new Beverly Hills store. The small business that was first launched in 1998 and has received numerous national and international recognition has finally made its way to California.

Residents of Beverly Hills and surrounding area  are in for a treat with Vosges' amazing combination of flavors that dances in your mouth. Your relationship with chocolate will forever change once you taste Vosges Haut- Chocolate.

 Liane Weintraub and Katrina Markoff

THREE HEART BEATS JEWELRY CHICAGO LAUNCH

Jason Arasheben(JBH) and Malaysia Pargo

Malaysia Pargo mother of three and wife of Chicago Bulls basketball player Jannero Pargo hosted a launch party Friday night(11.11.11) for her Three Beats Jewelry line in collaboration with Jason of Beverly Hills. Three beats jewelry are custom designed jewelry for children and parents looking to indulge their kids.  The event was hosted at the W City Center Chicago and sponsored by Grey Goose vodka and WAVA Media, portion of proceeds will benefit the Watts Boys & Girls Club.

Guests at the launch party included: Tia Dantzler(Expert Celeb makeup artist), Jerry Azumah (A.S.A.P Foundation), Cameka Smith, Audrey Griffin, Crystal Peters, Garret Wolfe and many more

Jason of Beverly Hills was the designer and manufacturer of the 2010 NBA Championship rings.

Legacy Venture Consulting along with Wava Media, August Bloom and Micaeh Johnson executed fabulously.

 

 Congratulations!

VICTORIA'S SECRET FASHION SHOW

 The Victoria's Secret Fashion was held  at the NY Armory on November 9, 2011. The show was taped and will air nationwide on CBS November 29. Musical guests included: Chicago's own Kanye West with Jay Z, Nicki Minaj and Maroon 5. Miranda Kerr had the honor of wearing the Fantasy Treasure bra with a total carat weight of 279ct and will retail for $2,500,000(WHOA!) Models walking the catwalk included: Skokie's Erin Heatherton, Chanel Iman, Adrianna Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Anja Rubik, Doutzen Kroes, Lais Ribiero, Liu Wen and many. Both Orlando Bloom and Beyonce were spotted cheering on their spouses, among the many guests attending the show.  Mr. West  is wearing the new Air Yeezy 2 that will soon be available  for pucrhase at RSVP Gallery.

 Victoria's Secret CEO Sharen Turney

 Miranda Kerr in the Fantasy Treasure Bra

JENNIFER HUDSON IN TOKYO FASHION'S NIGHT OUT

Chicago Native and svelte Weight Watcher's spokesperson Jennifer Hudson was in Tokyo to help American designers celebrate Tokyo'sFashion Night Out. Fashion's Night  was the concept of Anna Wintour and some of the fashion industry  heavyweights to help put a jolt back in the lagging sales for the industry. It has since caught on and celebrated all across the globe. Ms. Hudson performed for Michael Kors at the residence of the Japanese Ambassador to the United States. Other designers that took part in Tokyo Fashion's Night Out included Christopher Bailey of Burberry, Roberto Cavalli who recently opened a store in the city, Nicola Formichetti of Thierry Mugler and Vogue Japan EIC Anna Dello Russo.

ST REGIS 1904 LAST GAME OF 2011 SEASON

 St. Regis 1904 Polo Club held their last polo match of the season at the Greenwich CT Polo club. Guests in attendance varied from the fashion world, luxury brands and corporate brands. Guest included: Valentino Garavani, Olivia Chantecaille, Club owner Peter Brant(who is back with Stephanie Seymour after nasty divorce proceeding), Jason Wu, Stavros Niarchos, Vladmir Restoin-Roitfeld, Nacho Figueras Giancarlo Giammetti, Jessica Hart, Mrs. Nacho Figueras (Delfina Blaquier). Cameron Silver is the owner of Decades Two and was in Chicago for a Decades Two event at space 519

Remember when Stavros Niarchos was all over the gossip pages because of his relationship with a certain Hilton? glad to see him in his own comfort zone.

Here is to hoping attendees of the upcoming Chicago Beach Polo World Cup take notes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Valentino and Giancarlo

 Olivia Chantecaille(center), Jason Wu(2R)

Beyoncé & TINA KNOWLES LAUNCH AT SELFRIDGES

 Beyoncé and her Mother Tina Knowles launched their line House of Dereon at Selfridges in London. Selfridges is a chain of  department stores similar to Neiman Marcus, Bloomingdale's but only found across the pond. The Chicago connection is that H. Gordon Selfridge worked his way up at Marshall Field's and married Rosalie Buckingham-of the Chicago Buckingham. The store original was designed by famed architect Daniel Burnham. The House of Dereon line ranges from everyday wear to couture. Guests in attendance included: Rosario Dawson, Ellie Goulding(who was recently in Chicago for Lollapalooza) Hamish Bowles, Paloma Faith,Fionne Broomfield, Jaime Winstone, Alexandra Burke.

 

APOLLO IN THE HAMPTONS

Ron Perlman, Jaime Foxx, Dick Parsons

Jon Bon Jovi and wife Dorothea, L.A Reid and wife Erica

The 2nd Annual Apollo in the Hamptons was a fundraiser held Aug 20 hosted by Billionaire Philanthropist Ron Perleman at his East Hampton's estate. Guests enjoyed dinner prepared by Chef Marcus Samuelsson and his Red rooster/Aquavit team. (Chef Samuelsson also owns the Chicago restaurant C-House atop the Affinia Hotel). Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx (who also acted as MC for the evening), Jon Bon Jovi all performed for guests. Proceeds from the event supports the educational programs offered by the esteemed music Theatre. A who's who of some of the most rich famous and powerful philanthropist were out to support the cause and enjoy a nice Hampton's Summer night. More pictures--->>>

ART FOR LIFE BEENFIT

Rush Philanthropic Arts Foundation hosted the twelfth Annual Art for Life in East Hampton over the weekend. Chicago native Jennifer Hudson and Miri Ben_Ari gave a crowd pleasing performance.  Mary J. Blige and Edward Norton & Tamara Mellon were honored guests of the event. It was hosted by Soledad O'Brien.

Honorary Chairs: Gwyneth Paltrow, Kimora Lee Simmons & Djimon Hounsou

Event Chairs: Lala Anthony, Marc J. Leder, Katie Lee, Esther Silver-Parker, Uma Thurman, PatriciaVelasquez