The red carpet was a fantasy land of sequins, beads, feathers and metallic textiles at the 2012 Met Ball. The Costume Institute Gala delivered major star power lavished in stunning designer frocks for a celebration spotlighting the fashion careers of Muiccia Prada and Elsa Schiaparelli. Photo Gallery: (more…)
It was a gathering of the fashion-minded last night as the planning committee for the 20th Annual Jeffrey Fashion Cares stylishly convened in the home of co-chair Lila Hertz.
Joined with fellow co-chairs Louise Sams and Jeffrey McQuithy by her side, the power trio set the tone for what will absolutely be the hottest ticket in town. You can bet your Loubs on it baby! So set Monday, August 27th aside as the most anticipated event of the season celebrates 20 years!
Of course, if you can’t wait til August, consider joining the Host Committee and be a guest at the super-swanky Patron Party in June! Your $1,500 tax-deductible donation to the JFC’s Host Committee also grants you VIP status to the event and seating… for two! Holy Blahniks!
After-party planning Goddess Cathleen Smith returns to throw a bash worth taking Tuesday off… JFC general manager Don Purcell revealed the theme was fashion specific and grandiose but wouldn’t elaboarte, keeping us in suspense!
One of the most exciting announcements of the night: Vogue Magazine will be featuring a full page ad for Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta! Anna Wintour praise the Lord… that’s incredible! BUT it gets better… potentially, via Vogue, there may be a NY Fashion Week auction package! BIG! Stay tuned!
Miuccia Prada gave us an intellectually, tongue-in-cheeky power play of drama, parody and textile.
Prada set the stage, literally, for a number of prominent big screen actors to include, Adrien Brody, Willem Dafoe, Gary Oldman, Jamie Bell and Tim Roth.
Parody took the leading role as Prada toyed with the idea of a “parody of power.” Using the actors as models was a genius move, of course, I wouldn’t turn down Prada either.
From a distance, sartorial elegance reigned. The Edwardian-esque looks were handsome and rich. The models appeared substantial and important.
Up close, however, a different story unfolded. Interesting details are revealed with a touch of humor. For example, Prada used denim and cotton throughout the collection where from afar one would think she used fine wools. (Powerful men of this stature don’t dress in denim.) Also, much of the ornate patterning, not what you’d expect; up close: repeated images of football helmets and Native American headdresses. Parody of power, indeed. Photos:
