Get in line to see the best of Alexander McQueen

Most halls of the Met were relatively empty today. But that's because everyone was on the second floor standing in what seemed a never-ending line to enter the McQueen exhibition. Once the wait was over, large groups of about fifty would enter into a dark room, the only lights shined on elegantly dressed mannequins. The walls are filled with quotes by McQueen.

Passing through the different rooms you can notice the recurring naturalistic theme: animal prints, floral designs, a clash of the primitive with the world of high fashion, described as "the noble savage living in harmony with the natural world," or simply, Romantic Naturalism

Since all my photos look like this- because I wasn't supposed to be photographing so I clicked my camera here and there in the dark- I'll upload some of his work displayed at the exhibition---

http://www.beautyisdiverse.com/2011/02/costume-institute-exhibit-alexander-mcqueen-savage-beauty/

http://projects.accessatlanta.com/gallery/view/entertainment/fashion/mcqueen-exhibit-050311/


Photos from the Metropolitan Museum Website:

"I especially like the accessory for its sadomasochistic aspect."

-Alexander McQueen

“I have always loved the mechanics of nature and to a greater or lesser extent my work is always informed by that.”
—Alexander McQueen

Spring Soiree

Get your tickets while you can!

Last Night's Parties

Fashion Indie hosted an event to promote the launch of DJ Chachi's third mixed album

Jessica Lapidos and her rainbow Violent Lip Tattoo also seen on Lester Brathwaite and Amanda Gabriele, contributing writers for Fashion Indie.

Megan in between Rocco Gaglioti and photographer Mani Zarrin

Tommy Mendes was there climbing on chairs and kneeling down on the floor to get the most interesting shots.

A lovely high contrast trio, Wanderlust bloggers Emily Bache, Abigail Breslin, and Scott Kosiorek.

Later in the night we headed downtown for a cocktail party hosted by Gen Art, promoting the revival of their entertainment organization that showcases indie art, music, film and fashion. 

Billboard Music Awards

Here are some of our favorite performances:

Rihanna and Brit Brit // S&M


Black Eyed Peas // Just Can't Get Enough/I've Got a Feeling


Beyonce // Run the World (Girls)
**Now THIS is how live performances should be done**

Threesome!

For those of you who missed it last night...

The King Collective Moves to Fashion Avenue!

(photos courtesy of Stephane Chiche)

The King Collective has relocated to Fashion Avenue...and what better way to celebrate than with an exclusive press preview of our new space, new clients, and new projects! 

Members of The Kingdom

On Wednesday evening, we invited KING's supporters and friends, as well as our new clients and the press to our new space on Fashion Avenue to celebrate the projects we will be working on this year.  Attendees included Designer Richie Rich, Designer Angelo Lambrou, Founder of The Green Shows Merwin Andrade, Fashion Stylist Jimmy Neda, Fashion Photographer Mani Zarrin, Founder of The New York City International Film Festival Roberto Rizzo, Cashhimi Designer Cenan Sel, Lookbooks Editor Josh Linam, Fashionably Petite's Kim Weling, My Life on (and off) the Guest List's Glasgow Skinner, James Andrew and Rachael Zhang of StyleMusic.tv, and Abigail Breslin, Emily Bache, and Scott Kosiorek of Wanderlust.

Angelo Lambrou and Wanderlust

Kim Weling and Glasgow Skinner

Maggie and Jack Moran with Angelo Lambrou

Angelo and Makeup Artist Selenia Perez

Richie Rich and Selenia Perez

KING's Victor Otero and Andy Wyss

KING's Nimatha Suberu and NYCIFF's Roberto Rizzo

CEO of The King Collective, Keri Ingvarsson showcasing IvanaHelsinki for Stylemusic.tv

John Duer and KING's Katarina Daniels

Cenan Sel being interviewed

Hi Scott!

Andy Wyss and Josh Linam

Richie :)

Stylist Jimmy Neda

Angelo Lambrou and Merwin Andrade

Wanderlust

Photographer Stephane Chiche and Wanderlust

Cenan Sel

Hedian Kim and Keri Ingvarsson

Authentic TV's Producer April Garcia

KING's Megan Ward and Sarah-Jane Bennison

Kimberly and Chris Polony

Josh Linam and Angelo Lambrou

Keri Ingvarsson and Mani Zarrin

Guests sipped chilled Pinot Grigio and smooth Barolo, courtesy of Wine Wave.  Wine Wave has been a huge supporter of The King Collective since the very beginning and we are so happy to be working with them again this year!  Fresh fruit and mini cupcakes from Baked by Melissa were the perfect snack for the night.

Barolo and Pinot Grigio courtesy of Wine Wave

Baked by Melissa mini cupcakes

Everyone got a chance to see the Autumn Winter collections that we sent down the runway this February including IvanaHelsinki's Velvet Lake and Richie Rich and Angelo Lambrou's Villionaire.  They were also able to get a peak at some of Angelo's couture gowns and the Cashhimi Luxury Handbags as well!

Gowns by Angelo Lambrou

Cashhimi Handbags

This is going to be a fantastic year for KING...things just keep getting better!  Hurry back Joey...WE MISS YOU!