NIXON DEBUTS SECOND ITERATION OF ROCK LTD COLLECTION, A LIMITED EDITION WATCH CAPSULE

California-based, global watch and accessories brand Nixon announces the spring release of the Rock LTD Collection, a limited edition capsule of one-of-a-kind timepieces designed with donated leather jackets, pants and guitar straps from some of the world’s largest names in music and sport. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the Rock LTD Collection will benefit the MusiCares MAP Fund®, a charity that provides members of the music community access to addiction recovery treatment. Offered in extremely limited quantities, the Rock LTD Collection is available globally mid-April 18, 2016.

This season, the Rock LTD Collection features leathers worn by 13 world-renowned talents, such as Guns N’ Roses’ lead guitarist Slash, James Hetfield and Kirk Hammett of Metallica, and Coldplay front man Chris Martin. The collection will also include exclusive watch designs from Nixon athlete and skateboarding pioneer, Tony Hawk, and Nick Rimando, goalkeeper for Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake. The donated leather goods are provided direct from each artist and athlete’s closet and are transformed into extremely rare and highly collectible timepieces. The resulting one-of-a-kind watch straps offer a worn, live-in feel.

Rock LTD Collection:

·         Slash — The 51-30 Chrono (Leather Pants)

·         James Hetfield — The 51-30 Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Kirk Hammett — The 51-30 Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Tony Hawk — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket)

·         Eminem — The 51-30 Chrono (Belts)

·         Nick Rimando — The 51-30 Chrono (Goalie Gloves)

·         Jared Leto — The Sentry Chrono (Belt)

·         Chris Martin — The Sentry Chrono (Guitar Strap)

·         Tim McGraw — The Sentry Chrono (Belt)

·         Brandon Steinekert — The Sentry Chrono (Leather Jacket)

·         Macklemore — The Time Teller (White Sleeveless Leather Top)

·         Alisa Xayalith — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket)

·         Jun K — The Time Teller (Leather Jacket; Available in Asia Only)

Each watch is individually, hand-numbered to denote its rarity. Additionally, each watch features a custom, etched caseback with the name of the artist and is packaged with a certificate of authenticity from Nixon and MusiCares®. Past Rock LTD Collections have used donated leathers from Ozzy Osbourne, Keith Richards, Pete Townshend, Eddie Van Halen, Steven Tyler, Ringo Starr, Anthony Kiedis and Flea, and Dave Navarro, among others.

This exclusive delivery of the Rock LTD Collection will be available at global retailers, including: Westime (Sunset and Rodeo Dr. locations), RonRobinson | Fred Segal Melrose, Feldmar, Placio De Oro, Nixon Chadstone (AUS), Nixon London Carnaby, Nixon London Seven Dials, Nixon Paris and Nixon NYC, Nixon LCX (Hong Kong). 

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Project Runway with Miranda Lambert

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Country & Rock collided on

Project Runway

when the designers were challenged to create stage and red carpet looks for country music star

Miranda Lambert

. For this episode, the designers split into teams of two and for the most part, I'd say they all played very well together. No big surprises. No big drama. Imagine that... a Project Runway episode about fashion and

it's

challenges.

Amanda crawled from under the bus her "team" threw her under to create this judge's fav fringed dress. It fit well and had great movement. Amanda didn't win the challenge but I was happy to see her kick butt.

Another judge's fav. Benjamin's red carpet look was beautiful but I just wasn't crazy about it. For some reason, the bedazzled fringe dangling from the bodice really bugged me!

Daniel got served a big fucking slice of humble pie! His cocky and overly confident attitude in the workroom was too much. Look at me, look at me. I'm so fabulous. This technique is the best. Look at me... UGH! Hopefully, being in the bottom put his ego in check and an abundance of talent is all we'll see from Daniel from this point forward.

*Sidenote

, does anyone else hate that ridiculous moustache?!!

Kate's red carpet look is a little much with the red leather. I like the dress and appreciate the effort but the hardness of the leather fights the flowy chiffon bottom. I would have used the red leather sparingly. Also, notice the gold stud work on the shoulders? Perhaps Kate ran out of time, but there just wasn't enough of them. They look like an afterthought. I want to see more from Kate. My advice to her: EDIT.

The ruching and structure of the bodice is very nice and I like that the belt adds a flattering touch of sparkle to the look. I am just not crazy about center slits AND why is the model holding up the dress?!! If she can't work a gown, she shouldn't be on the runway.

This was painful. Not the dress so much as Matthew's demeanor. The dress wasn't awful but it didn't scream Miranda Lambert. The real problem was Matthew's lack of confidence and self esteem. It was hard to watch him speak and question and doubt himself. He was sent home. Hopefully he'll get some help.

Are you kidding me? A denim skirt for a red carpet look! Like the judges, I have to question Michelle's taste. The leather vest was rockin' fab, Miranda like it and Heidi pointed out that they are judging the complete look, not individual pieces. The vest was painfully over-shadowed by the floor length denim skirt and bib necklace. Zac Posen said the necklace was so distracting it looked like linguini dangling.

The Native American-esque leather fringe is dramatic and fabulous. Now, all Patricia needs to do is create a dress to go with it... not this one. She needs a dress that works in unison with the fringed accessory. Right now I am seeing two, very distracting things happening. It's just not working. I think that Patricia is starting to get consumed with her heritage and is compromising good design.

Yay for Richard! He was so genuinely happy to win the challenge and he deserved it. Not only was it a terrific looking dress with plenty of appeal and movement, but Richard truly "made it work." [Tim Gunn should be very proud!] The dress was made of mesh making it too revealing. At the last moment, in a stoke of genius, Richard cut up the Mood t-shirts he bought with their budget money and created a lining. Perfect!

This dress is boring. Stanley struggled with it and it shows. Do I really need to say anything else?

Samantha's look was not a hit with the judges. I didn't love it, but I liked it. The colors are too dark so a lot of detailing got lost. The leather vest is HOT!

Poor Tim Gunn almost suffered a stroke or something in the workroom with Tu Suthiwat's dress. Thank God, Praise the Lord that the advice Tim offered was taken, otherwise the model would have looked like a balloon cartoon with the blowouts Tu Suthiwat wanted to make in the chest and hip areas. And though the final result isn't bad, he didn't really consider the client. This is not a look for Miranda Lambert.

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GA Grammy Nominees Honored at Red Carpet Party

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I was bumped, pushed, yelled at and hit over the head. No I wasn't mugged. I got caught up in the red carpet media frenzy at the Grammy party last week at the W Downtown. 

It was fabulous, by the way!

Big Boi

,

B.o.B

., members of the

Zac Brown Band

,

Kelly Price

and

Janelle Monae

were just a number of major hitters being celebrated and honored for their Grammy noms.

Endless smiles, bling for days and tons of flash photography culminated into an insanely fierce hour of red carpet arrivals and interviews.

Soon after I got to the W, I experienced a little drama myself. I started taking photos only to discover my camera's battery was low, very low! My savior,

Erin Ashford

, came to the rescue and graciously provided all the photos I needed. I've been a fan of Erin's photography and I am just so grateful to her! I was calm again.

The time had come for the ceremony to begin but everyone was still on the red carpet or socializing near the bar. So,

Jamie Annarino

, with as much finesse as possible, encouraged folks to work their way into the banquet room. When Jamie speaks - people listen, because one by one, everyone went in and took their seats.

I stood in the back, next to

Jennifer Brett

in a fabulous fur stole and

Jenn Hobby

in a sexy black dress. We listened as Senior Executive Director

Michele Rhea Caplinger

greeted the audience followed by President

Tammy Hurt

who sang (pardon the pun) the praises of the nominees. Hurt proudly pointed out that Georgia has become force to be reckoned with in the music industry.

 "MUSIQ SOULCHILD. Giving an interview to V103's Rashan Ali."

 BIG BOI. I loved his Gucci fur scarf. Not picutred, 3 huge David Yurman bangle bracelets. I wanted those too!"]

 Nominated for four Grammys, ZAC BROWN members, Coy Boyles and John Driscall.  

 Excited about her Grammy nomination, but remaining cool was JANELLE MONAE. Cool and looking flawless!"]

 JENNIFER BRETT & MICHELE RHEA CAPLINGER"]

The AJC Buzz herself,

Jennifer Brett

caught in a rare picture sharing the love with

Michele Rhea Caplinger

moments before the red carpet got crazy busy.

At the end of the night, I had a couple of questions for Michele, who, by the way, was looking radiant in a sophisticated tuxedo dress from

Tootsies

where she's been outfitted for Grammy's week as well. [Michele will be high styling in LA!] I wanted to know what the evening meant to her and why it was so important.

Michele replied:

"That party in particular is our way to tell the Georgia nominees how much we value them and to wish them luck GRAMMY day.... It's a great opportunity to help shine the light on them - which is why the red carpet and media hour is so important."

What is Michele's favorite part of the event?

"Bringing the artists up on stage and gifting them - it's such a rare treat - always!!!"

The 53rd Annual Grammy Awards is on February 13 and will air live from the Staple Center on CBS.

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