And The Bride Wore McQueen

Well, the rumors were true!  Kate Middelton chose an Alexander McQueen wedding dress.

In case you have been living under a rock, the Royal Wedding took place this morning.  People all over the world set their alarms to wake up before work and catch a glimpse of the most anticipated dress of the year, perhaps of the decade.

(photos courtesy of Stylecaster)

Shop Ivana Helsinki Online!

You saw it on the runway in NYC during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in September, now see it in your closet this spring!

Select pieces from Ivana Helsinki's SS2011 Where The Fuck Is My Sailor collection are now available at Leifsdottir online shop!  One (or all) of these dresses would be a perfect addition to your summer wardrobe! 

To see all of the pieces available, go to www.leifsdottir.com.

Welcome to Hollyworld

Last evening we ventured down to Chelsea to the vast loft-like studio of the ever-impressive Jonathan Gray, where the Board of the New York City International Film Festival (NYCIFF) convened. There, in a breezy conference room steps from our original Gen Art alma mater, many thoughtful minds led way to enigmatic conversation.

Mr. Gray, Vanguard Management partner Hedian Kim, Celebrity Stylist Mia Morgan, The King Collective CEO Keri Ingvarsson, NYCIFF Founder Roberto Rizzo and the entire board discussed partnership programs, the elite filmmaker competition and several exciting new developments for Summer 2011.

With the festival plans underway, the city will soon open over 400 global films and 6 inspiring runway shows, all in one special place this summer - Times Square, daily from August 11th through the 28th.

To follow the festival developments throughout May and June, visit the website, launching next week:  http://www.nyciff.com
To find out how you can still submit films for festival consideration, contact NYCIFF directly via their website.

Gabbing with Gaga

Happy Easter!

(all photos courtesy of vogue.com)

Link Love

Jason, you had us at "hello"

•  Baby, we've come a long way from Cadbury Cream Eggs! (vogue.com)

• Prabal Gurung for J Crew...will there be more collaborations? (Fashionista)

• From in-line to A-line, Johnny Weir launches a collection of LBDs. (wwd)

• DKNY sends twitter followers in London and NYC on a virtual Easter Egg Hunt! (wwd)

• Did you party like a Rockstar at Coachella?  Sam Lim did!  Vote for her photo! (GiltCity)

photo courtesy of Samantha Lim

Eco Pop Up Shop at Bloomingdales Soho

Last night, Bloomingdales SoHo celebrated Earth Day with the launch party for the Spring Ecolux Designer Showcase, which is an eco friendly pop-up shop, showcasing 10 designers who will be presenting their collections this September at The Green Shows.

The King Collective was on hand to congratulate the founder of The Green Shows, Merwin Andrade, on an amazing turn out for an even more amazing cause! 

The Green Shows founder Merwin Andrade

 

Judas

Well, the it hasn't even been released yet, but people are all up in arms about the video for Lady Gaga's latest single, "Judas".  It's being said that the religious undertones in the video are too strong...HELLO?!? The song is about Judas...you know, Jesus and Judas?  I guess we will have to wait and see but until then, we can listen and only imagine what crazy scenario Gaga has concocted for this masterpiece...

Magnolias in Bloom!

(photo courtesy of Wanderlust)

Last night, celebrity stylist Mia Morgan invited us into her home and garden to celebrate the blooming of her gorgeous magnolia tree and spring itself!  Members of the Board of The New York City International Film Festival were also on hand to announce this summer's events that will take place in Times Square.

(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

Guests sipped cocktails and wine and enjoyed mini cupcakes, green tea chocolates, and other desserts from Kyotofu, while sitting outside in the private garden.  

(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

Delicious Desserts from Kyotofu!
(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

 

So many fantastic people stopped in throughout the evening including Founder of Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Fern Mallis, Event Producer Lee Trimble, Industry Veteren and Founder of The Green Shows Merwin Andrade, Fashion Stylist Jimmy Neda, Founder of the New York City International Film Festival Roberto Rizzo, Top Fashion Bloggers and Stylists Abigail Breslin, Emily Bache, and Scott Kosiorek of Wanderlust, Internet Guru and Entrepreneur Angel Gambino, CEO of The King Collective Keri Ingvarsson, Actor Norman Reedus, Founder of Redbox Jason Tanzer, Kyotofu's Atsuko Kidaka, Jewelry Designer Gabriele Frantzen, and The Huffington Post's Alex Geana.

(photos courtesy of Wanderlust)

Mia Morgan and Fern Mallis

The Wanderlust Girls, Abigail Breslin and Emily Bache with Roberto Rizzo and Mia Morgan

Angel Gambino and Mia Morgan

Lee Trimble
(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

Photographer Gideon Lewin and Designer Joanna Mastroianni
(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

Angel Gambino
(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

Fashion Stylist Jimmy Neda
(photo courtesy of Jimmy Neda)

What can we say, spring is in the air!