Cassini gave her Americanized versions of French designs, apple-pie lined, in the bright, solid colors she preferred, but with billowing buttons and covering pockets that his Hollywood acquaintance told him would angle out in photographs (Jan 01, 1970)
"Eventually she begin her way to Oleg Cassini, a French-born Russian angry aborigine American and a onetime Hollywood apparel designer. Cassini gave her Americanized versions of French designs, apple-pie lined, in the bright, solid colors she preferred, but with billowing buttons and covering pockets that his Hollywood acquaintance told him would angle out in photographs. She aswell patronized American clothiers who fabricated accountant copies of French fashions. The red absolute dress she wore for her television bout of the White House in 1962 was a line-for-line replica of a Marc Bohan dress for Dior. All the while, she connected to buy the casual absolute affair from France. Even the blush clothing she wore on the final day in Dallas, which is not in the show, was by Chanel.
Lights, Camera, Fashion! Want to attend LA FASHION WEEK? Here is Your Golden Ticket! (Sep 18, 2011)
Ahh...It's that magicaltime of year in the city of angels. LAFashion Week is back and bigger than ever! With so many events, trunk shows and designers- what was once a week of fashion in LA has turned into a month of all the season's must-have's for Spring 2010. In a whirlwind of glitz and glamour, LA Fashion Week is taking it to the streets of Downtown Los Angeles and surrounding areas to showcase some of the hottest designs by established and well known designers as well asup-and-comers that are sure to tickle your fancy.With fashion shows to last us a good month, Iwas so excited!Blackberry in hand, I clearedmy schedule and began my itenerary.Of course LA Fashion Week shows are exclusive and limited to an invite-only policy but look no further. I'm bringing you some of thebest events thatwill be open to Fashionista's alike.Like a soldier, we must never leave a Fashionista behind. A-ten-hut!October 13Fashion Angel Awards - 5:00pmSponsored by the Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs, a first award presentation to emerging designers,Phong Hong, Fernanda Carniero, Jacquetta O’Dell & Leslie Henry. The Fashion Angel Awards takes place at theGeffen Contemporary at MOCA with Award judges that include designers like Bravo's Nick Verreos,and Vanessa Gonzalez, along with Randolph Duke, Jeffrey Sebelia,Nony Tochterman and Louis Verdad. Tickets $15.Fortickets and additional information visithttp://dlafwawards.eventbrite.com/Hot Riot LA - 9:00pmMulteepurpose, Livity Outernational and Clementiny Clothing Spring 2010 Collections. Ticketed.Fortickets and additional information visitwww.hotriot.laOctober 14LA FASHION ON BROADWAY - 4:00pmGear up ladies! The invite-onlyLAFashion show on Broadwayhas extended their guest list to a limited amount of tickets being sold to Fashionista's. Get your ticket into the world of a fabulous runway with Spring 2010 showcases by Maxine Dillon, Popomomo, David Alexander, Chelsea Rebelle and Ximena Valero. Tickets $30.fortickets and additional information visit http://www.lafashiononbroadway.com/index.htmlEM & CO and Kimberly Cole Present UP NEXT: EMERGING LA DESIGNERS - 7:00-11:00pmLocated at EM &Co and Sponsored by Agenda Magazine, RSVP for a chance at previewing runway looks by emerging designs- Ventidue, Queenie4Ever and Helles. With a portion of the proceeds benefiting A Place Called Home and The Cinderella Project, this glam filled event should have a great turn out of promising fashion, live music, cocktails, appetizers and VIP gift bags.RSVP &Info: rsvp@emandco.com / 323.782.8155October 15LA FASHION ON BROADWAY - 4:00pmThe fashion runway on Broadway does it again, October 15th with a designers to include: Lauren Elaine, Bohemian Society, Mike Vensel, Future Heretics and Fremont. Sounds Fabulous to me! Dont miss out and get your tickets!fortickets and additional information visit http://www.lafashiononbroadway.com/index.htmlSUPASTAR & KAMI SHADE Runway ShowSpring 2010 - 8:00pmLocated at the Rebecca Molayem Gallery next to Fendi Casa, designers Kami Shade and Rachael Broussard will unveil a dashing preview of their Spring 2010 Collections. Tickets start at $15.for tickets and additional information visit http://supastarworld.com/Home_Page.htmlPaper Bag Princess, Elizabeth Mason Presents The Celebration of Valentino Gala and Fashion Show to Benefit MOCA - 9:00 p.m.Elizabeth Mason of Paper Bag Princess Vitage Couture, hosts a gala and fashion show at the Geffen Contemporary at MOCA in celebration of the documentary, Valentino: The Last Emperor. This fabulous event is set to honor movie actress, Maria Bello who in favor of her philanthropic work and support of Los Angeles fashion designers, will receive the Los Angeles Spirit Award for Style and Substance. Those inattendance can help in benefiting MOCA along with a celebrity packed audience, meet and greet with Elizabeth Mason, cocktails, fashion show and entertainment by Matt Gross who is said to be "The Best New Act in Vegas" by the LA Times. Tickets range from $50-200.Fortickets and additional information visit http://downtownlafashionweek.eventbrite.com/October 16FURNE ONE, ALEXIS MONSANTO, PHILIP RODRIGUEZ Passion Revealed - 7:30pmLocated in Los Angeles at the Vibiana in a celebration of fashion fusion, arts and music. A fashion show exhibiting stunning creations from internationally-renowned and up-and-coming designers, whose inspirations are rooted in mainstream America and infused with influences from around the globe. Tickets $20-$100.For tickets and additional information visit http://www.PassionRevealed.comOctober 19Otis College of Art and Design Presents The Teen Vogue Handbook Event - 7:00pm Interested in a career in the fashion field?Inan inspring event locatedat The Forum at Ahmanson Hall,Editor of Teen Vogue, Amy Astley will be on hand to answer questions about careers in fashion to include: Design, photography, styling, graphic design and editing. Check out Teen Vogue's new handbook, An Insider's Guide to Careers in Fashion, to get insight on what a fashion designer does, how to prepare your portfolio, how to interview, and other careers in fashion. RSVP is required and on a first come, first serve basis. Dont miss your chance!RSVPat http://www.otis.edu/calendar/detail/id/1303October 24Project Ethos - 7:00pmFashion+Art+Music. Enough Said.For tickets and additional information visit http://www.projectethos.com/Sew Jeanie Fall/Winter 2009 Collection - 8:00-10:00pmJoin in on an exclusive showing as Sew Jeanie debuts the much anticipated Fall/Winter 2009 Collection.Request tickets atjmadsengallery@aol.comOCTOBER29GEN ART Fresh Faces in Fashion at Rock Fashion Week - 7:00pmThe 12th Annual Gen Art FreshFaces in FashionPresented by Plastics Make it Possible will be returning to the fabulous Peterson Automobile Museum (where the show has occured the past two seasons) to kick off the debut of Rock Fashion Week Los Angeles. Fresh Faces in Fashion is Gen Art's anchor fashion event which showcases 5 emerging womenswear and menswear designers on the runway and 4 accessories designers in standing installations. Doors open at 7pm. 8pm show. After party until 11pm. Select seating invitation only. Seating available to the public who purchase tickets $35-$75. I can't wait for this one!For tickets and additional information visit http://www.genart.org/Hope to see you dollsat LAFashion Week!xoxo, M.