George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung Go Glam for November's Vanity Fair, Wearing Malan Breton

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To celebrate the opening of the Broadway show "Allegiance", starring George Takei, Lea Salonga, and Telly Leung, Vanity Fair will feature a high fashion spread photographed by Luke Fontana, and styled by George Brescia, showcasing each actor wearing internationally acclaimed fashion designer Malan Breton. Shot at New York's YouTube studios the editorial exhibits a classic Hollywood look with art direction by Mitch Dean.

When Mr. Breton was asked how he felt learning these lifelong icons would be gracing the magazine in his designs, he simply bowed his head in gratitude, smiled, and said with a tear in his eye, he wished them success on Allegiance, and the Broadway opening.

"Allegiance" the musical is "Inspired by the true-life experience of its star George Takei ("Star Trek," "Heroes"), Allegiance follows one family's extraordinary journey in this untold American story.

A mysterious envelope leads Sam Kimura (Takei) back 60 years to a time when he (played as a young man by Telly Leung - Godspell, "Glee") and his sister Kei (Tony Award-winner Lea Salonga - Miss Saigon, Mulan) strive to save their family from the wrongful imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Sam enlists in the army to prove the Kimuras' loyalty, but Kei joins draft resisters fighting for the rights of their people.

Their paths take them from the lush farmlands of California to the wastelands of Wyoming to the battlefields of Europe, and their divided loyalties threaten to tear them apart forever. But as long-lost memories are unlocked, Sam finds that it is never too late to forgive and to recognize the redemptive power of love.

The garments much like the musical are rooted in rich history, each hand constructed garment is made of hand woven material. Mr Breton, mentored by the late Arnold Scaasi, crafts his gowns using old world techniques taught to the couturiers of the past century. This careful construction gives a perfect fit each time, as witnessed in the image of Ms. Salonga in his papillon gown. Each of the menswear pieces are crafted with the philosophy of fit, quality, and construction, Mr. Breton learned from Paul Cuss at a British heritage brand famous for shirting the Prince of Wales.

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George Brescia: George B. Style

George Brescia
George Brescia

George Brescia is a powerhouse of fashion, style and now you can add author to the list. 

George captivated a standing room only audience yesterday with his intoxicating charm, wit and fashion wisdom. I was privileged to sit on the Eddie's Attic stage with him while he shared a wealth of style knowledge and a lifetime of experience. George was in Atlanta as a featured guest speaker at the Decatur Book Festival.

His book, which is flying off shelves, Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life ... because you can't go naked, takes a deeper, more personal approach to looking your best. Sure, George breaks down the "how to's" and the "what nots" but there is so much more than that in his book. Having a closet full of "Perfect 10's" begins with a mind set, a positive personal attitude and confidence. 

If diamonds are a girl's best friend, then George's book is her "fashion bible" and will teach her how to wear them. I strongly urge you to get a copy.( You can order yours on Amazon!) Also, make sure and visit George's website: GeorgeBStyle.com and check out his web series Dress Up!

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"Change Your Clothes .... "

With a title like Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life: Because You Can't Go Naked author George Brescia is someone I want to meet!

As an Image Consultant and Celebrity Stylist, George knows what he's talking about and he's sharing a career's worth of valuable fashion and style knowledge with you in his new book

Change Your Clothes, Change Your Life. I've been reading it and picking up a few tricks myself!! 

If you're in this Atlanta Labor Day weekend then you're in for a treat because on August 30th at 12:30PM (Eddie's Attic Stage) George Brescia will be a featured guest at the AJC Decatur Book Festival. I have the pleasure of interviewing George followed by any questions you may have.

In the meantime, here's your fashion homework: 1- click on the book title above and get a copy of George's book; 2- visit his website GeorgeBStyle.comand 3- come see us at DBF on 8/30.

For more information, visit the Decatur Book Festival website.

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