A Fashion Icon Gets His Wings - The Passing of Legend André Leon Tally

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A Fashion Icon Gets His Wings - The Passing of Legend André Leon Tally

The fashion world is mourning the loss of the iconic André Leon Talley. Trailblazer, legend, one-of-kind, fashion icon are just some of the words and phrases used to identify him. Many of us first heard of André Leon Talley from his legendary days at Vogue. He was a staple in the fashion scene - a true star. André Leon Talley will most certainly be missed.

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Celebrating sustainable style with Red Carpet Green Dress

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Suzy Amis Cameron, founder of the ethical fashion initiative Red Carpet Green Dress (RCGD), was honored by MAISON-DE-MODE.COM at the first annual gala at the “Celebrate Sustainable Style” event held at The Sunset Tower. Many celebrities and industry executives came out to support Amis Cameron including her husband director James Cameron, Amanda Hearst, Hassan Pierre, Elon Musk, Maye Musk, Paris Hilton & Chris Zylka, Angela Bassett, Nadja Swarovski, Rosario Dawson, Jaime King, Zac Posen, Lydia Hearst & Chris Hardwick, Madelaine Petsch, Nathan Jendens, Ginta Lapina, Kathy Hilton, Rick Hilton, Anne Hearst McInerney, Priyanka Bose, and many more.
 
During the two hour event, one-of-a-kind sustainable gowns were created by top designers Vivienne Westwood, Mary Katrantzou & Diane von Furstenberg, and were worn by critically acclaimed actresses Rosario Dawson, Angela Bassett and Madelaine Petsch. The ethical dresses are now available for purchase on MAISON-DE-MODE.COM, where a percentage of profits will be donated to the beneficiary of RCGD, MUSE School CA. MUSE School CA is an environmental non-profit educational organization Amis Cameron founded in Calabasas, Calif. with her sister Rebecca Amis.

Descriptions of each gown worn:

  • Madelaine Petsch is wearing a custom Mary Katrantzou dress made with sustainable silk satin and embroidered with Swarovski upcycled crystals 
  • Angela Bassett is wearing a custom Diane von Furstenberg iconic wrap dress made of upcycled fabric
  • Rosario Dawson is wearing a Vivienne Westwood Couture draped corset gown, in a deep emerald green silk crepe marocain, layered with smoky black tulle petticoat. This special silk was carefully selected from Westwood’s fabric archives, in the name of reducing waste and reviving unused fabrics in stunning couture style.
  • Amanda Hearst wearing a Gabriela Hearst gown made with upcycled Swarovski crystals
  • Maye Musk is wearing an EDUN look, which exemplifies their Made in Africa message and ethical production standards. 

Red Carpet Green Dress is an internationally recognized organization that combines the worlds of fashion and sustainability. Currently in its ninth year, the campaign was conceived by Suzy Amis Cameron during the press tour for her husband, James Cameron's film “Avatar”. Her hope is to draw attention to the importance of more sustainable practices in fashion by challenging designers from around the world to think about fashion in an eco-friendly context. The campaign also raises funds for MUSE School CA, a non-profit educational organization that Amis Cameron co-founded in Calabasas, California.

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House of DVF Season 2 starts Tonight!

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House of DVF Season 2 premieres September 13th on E! Tune in to see who has what it takes to become the next DVF Global Brand Ambassador.

I confess that I questioned the validity of this show (Season 1) and after watching the first episode of House of DVF I was left wondering WHY??? Why is Diane von Furstenberg doing this? I gave the second episode a chance and got sucked into the entire season. While some of the candidates for DVF brand ambassador may lack substance, Diane von Furstenberg had me under her spell. She has for many many years. Diane von Furstenberg is just so wonderfully captivating and inspiring. So with that said, will I be tuning in to season 2 which premieres tonight on E!?... YOU BET!

The "challenges" the DVF team present the candidates are legit, just to be clear. But this is television and as we know, ratings rule, so enter the low-informed, self-centered brand ambassador hopefuls to deliver all the drama that we've come to crave. And I'm sure there will be plenty of that. If it's any consolation, some of the drama is real and not scripted. For example, the animosity between Brand Ambassador winner Brittany Hampton and DVF Style Editor Jessica Joffe is very real and continued even after the show ended.

Tune into E! tonight for the season premiere of House of DVF!! (I'm looking forward to it... I believe it's going to be good season!)

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DVF RECAP: Grand Opening Atlanta

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DVF brought its New York City chic to Atlanta and celebrated with a spectacular grand opening soiree last night. The newest Diane von Furstenberg showroom is located at Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.

Brittany Hampton, who won the coveted title of DVF Ambassador per the House of DVF - a show on the E! Network that had me glued to my fashion seat- hosted the festivities last night. Brittany was lovely, and naturally, in high demand, surrounded by endless fans and the E! cameras who were filming season 2. From what I heard, next season is going to be insane!

The event itself was wonderful. Mainly because the energy from guests and the DVF glamazons alike was happy, enthusiastic and very friendly. Everyone was having a super great time, sipping on bubbly, engaged in conversation and of course, shopping. I noticed something quite refreshing (for those of us who go out too much!) there were many new, fresh faces in attendance. I loved that!

As for the showroom... its layout, look and design are perfection. The feel is clean, polished, refined and elegant, like its iconic leader. Welcome to Atlanta Diane von Furstenberg.

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