DVF Studio x San Francisco
Proceeds go in support of the devastation caused by the forest fires in California.
With the encouragement of local partners Levi's and Google, DVF have brought new brand experience, DVF Studio, to California this October with an experiential event and retail pop-up space in San Francisco for four days only. Understanding that this is a challenging time for many in the Bay Area, DVF will make a donation in support of the devastation caused by the forest fires in California. The pop up opened up with a privateDVF x Levi’s Party in celebration of the DVF Studio x San Francisco Pop-up and our insider Stylist and Influencer Olya Dzilikhova reported:
"It was not just a collaboration. It was a true experience to see all- American brands merge into something this grand! All time favorite of many celebrities and women around the world is the infamous "DVF Wrap dress". It flatters every age and every body type and Diane is a true proof to this statement. The all time favorite of every generation for the past century is Levi's jeans. Initially being built for the miners, they quickly became a staple in many women's closets. To see this collaboration take place is another proof that WE Ladies can be both strong and feminine at the same time! My favorite part about that evening was that Diane Von Furstenberg herself was running around in the most amazing customized 'leopard- print' jeans and doing fittings on the guests. She would give her imput, take a picture with her infamous peace-sign and run off like a true social butterfly she is known to be."
The Pop-Up – An innovative experience open to all.
DVF transformed a 3500 sq ft industrial space in the Marina district into a multidisciplinary pop-up that melds creativity, innovation, technology, and fashion. Showcasing a modern, diverse and inviting vision of luxury and design, DVF Studio x San Francisco welcoming the public on Tuesday, October 17th through Friday, October 20th.
The Product – Print and color expertise, luxurious fashion with an edge.
In addition to exclusively designed items, the pop-up showcases a special edit of the Fall 17 and Winter 17 fashion collections, the first time for San Francisco customers to shop and experience both collections together.
The Purpose – Bringing fashion and experience to where the audience wants it. Supporting enterprise through philanthropy.
Levi’s®
Inspired by the free-spirited Seventies vibe of the DVF Spring 18 collection, a partnership between DVF and world-renowned denim expert Levi’s® is celebrated with an opening night party involving screen-printing on Levi’s® vintage-inspired Premium denim, large scale mural art, and live music by sister duo Say Lou Lou. The brands have shared a legacy of freedom and craftsmanship since founder Diane von Furstenberg wore Levi’s® on nights out to Warhol’s Factory in the 1970’s.
Google
Leaders from across Google and the Bay Area will gather to celebrate the community of women in Silicon Valley, as well as the role of technology and philanthropy as agents for change in society. Google and DVF have a shared history of investing in the success of women, and will come together to support organizations championing women business leaders of today and tomorrow through education, leadership development, and programs of artisanal expertise, which Saunders integrates into his craft at DVF. Guest speakers include Lorraine Twohill – Google, CMO; Jonathan Saunders – DVF, Creative Director; Tara Chklovski – Iridescent, Founder/CEO; Alyse Nelson – Vital Voices, Co-Founder/CEO; Ariela Suster –Sequence, Founder.
An installation of Levi’s® customized by Saunders will be on display throughout the four-day pop-up as part of a site-specific exhibition of archival photographs from the Levi’s® archive and of Diane von Furstenberg from the era in which she founded the brand. This month, Levi’s® 501 jeans and the first DVF wrap dress from 1974 feature alongside each other in the Museum of Modern Art’s new show focusing on iconic fashion items from the 20th and 21st century, titled, “Items: Is Fashion Modern?”
Location:
DVF Studio x San Francisco
Fort Mason Center
Gallery 308
2 Marina Blvd, Building A
San Francisco, CA 94123
Public opening hours:
Tuesday, October 17th – Friday, October 20th
10am - 4pm
THIRD ANNUAL MISS RUSSIAN SAN FRANCISCO
From Russian San Francisco with Love!
Third annual Miss Russian San Francisco took place at the historical Fairmont ballroom, in San Francisco. The event schedule kicked off last week with a drinks reception. Nine contestants fought for the title of Miss Russian San Francisco. Among the judges were notable Russian celebrities and local business owners.
The evening was filled with beautiful, talented woman showing the judges videos highlighting their achievements. Contestants showcased modeling skills in glittering dresses and everyone's most anticipated, swimsuit. In between the show guests enjoyed traditional Russian dance, ballroom dance and opera singing performance.
Event organized by Karina Zakharov supported fundphoenix.org in the Far East to help bring technology for park and wildlife protection with Global Park Defense, specifically Russian Amur Tiger conservation and protection. Zakharov's vision is to empower Russian-speaking women to be able to face challenges of life with grace, beauty and style. She is committed to unite the entire community of expats from numerous Russian speaking countries and celebrate the richness and zest of Russian culture. Karina's mission goes beyond celebration of beauty - it is also about raising funds for the causes she believes in.
1st place and a title of Miss Russian San Francisco 2017 went to Maria Joukovskaya born in Krasnodar, south of Russia. Maria is a professional International Ballroom Dancer. She graduated from Kuban State University in 2006, majoring in World Economy. Maria is a founder of dance school teaching Social and Ballroom International styles for kids and adults. She's been the choreographer for the Equinox Salsa Team and worked for TV show 'Dancing with the Stars'.
2nd runner up Almaty, Kazakhstan native, Akmaral Duisenbekkyzy. Akmaral graduated from Kazakh National University with a specialization in Government and Local Administration. In Kazakhstan, she was socially active, especially in endurance cycling. Akmaral was Miss Cycling Sport in 2012, and went on to become Miss Sport in the 2012 Miss Kazakhstan beauty contest. In the same contest, she ranked first in an online poll run by independent website VoxPopuli, and was among the top 10 finalists in the Miss Kazakhstan beauty contest. She has experience in the charity organization Bota Foundation, which was supervised by World Bank and worked closely with international institutions such as the UN, Save the Children, and IREX. The Foundation’s mission was to improve the lives of vulnerable children and youth suffering from poverty in Kazakhstan through investment in their health, education, and social welfare.
3rd runner-up Diana Golyadkinawas born in Donetsk, Ukraine. Diana is double-majored in Journalistic and Physical education. She is a World and European champion in Modern Pentathlon, former member of Ukrainian National Team. Sport career became her profession, Diana is a fitness coach now helping people to be healthier and hit their body goals. She believes that everyone must be happy and enjoy every minute of the life to create a best version of himself.
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Global leader in anti-aging skincare, Dr. Nicholas Perricone's years of groundbreaking research, Perricone MD hosted a brunch for the bold, inspirational, fearless and creative ladies of TheProjectForWomen - a platform and forum founded by Lauri Levenfeld, bringing together women as a community to inspire, teach, share, and grow. The event took place at the PerriconeMD boutique in Berkley. The day was filled with meaningful discussion about living a passionate life and remembering to stay Forever Young. Guests speakers included an American filmmaker, author, and public speaker Tiffany Shlain, our very own Founder and Creative Director Juliet Belkin, and Julayne Virgil, Founder of @GirlsIncAC.
Store’s celebrated its 20th year anniversary with an invitation-only luncheon hosted by Lauri Levenfeld and attended by SF’s most stylish, smart and inspiring swans, to name a few; Kelly Sparks, Sara Wasserman, Olya Dzilikhova, Gina Pell, Mary van Praag and Juliet Belkin. Guests enjoyed Ava Grace sauvignon blanc perfect for a girl's party wine provided by Casey Georgeson. Table and flowers were beautifully arranged and selected to match the scheme of the boutique by Perricone's very own Michelle Wang. Luncheon included a delicious meal from Dr. Perricone's 3-Day Diet menu, prepared by catering of Shelley Lindgren.
Showing its support of San Francisco’s fashion, beauty and culture scene, Perricone wants you to have 20% off the Perricone MD website. Code is good until August 13th. The code “TPFW20” is now ready!
From all of us at Joliegazette, PerriconeMD and TheProjectForWomen, Enjoy!! Happy Shopping and remember to stay Forever Young.
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Photos by @drewaltizer
CAST OF TITANIC REUNITES AT LEONARDO DICAPRIO'S FOUNDATION GALA IN SAINT TROPEZ
A star-studded Gala
The cast of Titanic reunited at the Leonardo Dicaprio's 4th annual foundation gala which was held in Saint Tropez on Wednesday night. Other guests included Adrien Brody, Gerard Butler, Doutzen Kroes, Constance Jablonsky, Tobey Maquire, Sean Penn. Lenny Kravitz entertained the crowd and Madonna made a surprise appearance. The live auction included workd by artists including Damien Hirst, Urs Fischer and Richard Prince. Gala raised $30 million as guests dined on a sustainable pescatarian menu. Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo was honored with the New World Leadership Award for her commitment to bringing sustainable policies and innovative climate resiliency programs in Paris.
The 40-year-old actor and environmentalist, auctioned off an estate from his Belize island, Blackadore Caye, for more than $11 million . Two private concerts with Elton John went for $3 million total, and a limited re-edition of Rodin’s The Thinker sold for nearly $2 million. DiCaprio also donated artworks by Andy Warhol and Bansky from his personal collection. DiCaprio’s foundation works to protect Earth’s last wilderness habitats and the tigers, rhinos, mountain gorillas and other rare creatures that live in them.
PIA X TOKYO GAMINE
What happens when the worlds of Fashion and Art join forces?
The worlds of art and fashion often collide, from Elsa Schiaparelli’s collaborations with Salvador Dalí to Louis Vuitton with The Chapman Brothers and Prada with Elmgreen + Dragset. Fashion and dance have had a love affair since the beginning of time.
To celebrate designer Tokyo Gamine and San Francisco Ballet dancer Mathilde Froustey Danseuse, Pia Øien Cohler (owner of PIA store, one of the hottest retail destinations in San Francisco) and celebrity stylist Mary Gonsalves Kinney put the two together in a creative fashion performance of Alice in Wonderland.
The white space at 414 Jackson Square was filled with the most fashionable crowd and for a moment turned into a stage.
San Francisco Ballet principal dancer Mathilde Froustey, five San Francisco Ballet dancers and Look Model Agency models, perfectly transformed pieces from Tokyo Gamine collection into the costumes for three acts of “Alice and Wonderland”. Here are fantastic dance episodes and more as captured by Drew Altizer Photography.
PIA boutique carries pieces from over 50 international collections including Giambattista Valli, David Koma, Zac Posen, and Nina Ricci and a home to notables like Nicole Systrom and Priscilla Zuckerberg (wives to Instagram and Facebook founders, respectively), Sabrina Buell, Yves Behar, and Ali Pincus.
“You’re mad, bonkers, completely off your head. But I’ll tell you a secret. All the best people are.”
Text: Olga Belkina
Photography: Drew Altizer
Actress Natasha Wagner At Shop Curve in San Francisco
Celebrating the Legacy of Natalie Wood
Last night upper Fillmore "It" boutique Shop Curve in San Francisco, currated by owner Nevena Borissova, welcomed actress Natasha Gregson Wagner, the oldest of two daughters of iconic actress Natalie Wood and producer Richard Gregson.
The celebrity-favorite Curve store lives and breathes fashion, with each employee a trained stylists and a buyer with an eagle eye in the latest and the trendiest in Fashion. At Curve you will find labels like Balmain, Thierry Mugler, Christopher Kane, Alexander McQueen, Viktor & Rolf, Mason Michel. Nevena Borissova has been friends with Natasha Wagner for over 20 years. The two met at Curve shop in Los Angeles.
The statuesque, petite and so graceful Natasha bears more than a passing resemblance to her mother. The actress arrived precisely at two in the afternoon, with her husband, actor Barry Watson, warmly welcoming everyone at the store.
To celebrate the legacy of her mother Natalie Wood, Natasha presented a book, a gardenia-based fragrance in a square glass bottle and a candle, adorned by Ms. Wood’s signature. Gardenias were Natalie Wood's favorite flowers.
The biographical coffee-table book “Natalie Wood: Reflections on a Legendary Life” by Manoah Bowman with Gregson Wagner offers an in-depth look at Wood’s film career, while shining new light on her private life with many never-before-seen images and family commentary. Striving for happiness is what Natalie Wood was all about and the book is a glimpse on her story. Not her mysterious death, but how she lived her life and how passionately she loved.
Story by Juliet Belkin.
Photography Rommi Linnik for Joliegazette.
CFDA, W San Francisco and Celebrity Stylist Mary Gonsalves Kinney welcome Haus Alkire
Bay Area fashion luminaires and notables gathered at W San Francisco as W Hotels Worldwide, The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), and celebrity stylist and owner of MGK Style Mary Gonsalves Kinney welcomed guests to an intimate designer showcase featuring the designs of Haus Alkire – named “Ones to Watch” by Bazaar magazine and “Top Picks from New York Fashion Week Designers on the Rise” by Vogue magazine.
Guests had the opportunity to preview and shop the collection of the celebrated womenswear designers, Jason and Julie Alkire, in the Extreme Wow Suite (eWOW) at W San Francisco. Conceptualized by The Gathery, the eWOW suite was transformed to showcase colors, textures, and pieces that work in concert to define and represent memorable focal points connected to the Haus Alkire collection.
The hotel is the electric urban retreat and gathering place for art exhibitions, film screenings, and fashion and music events. The afternoon provided the designers the opportunity to mingle with influencers and prospect clients, building strong relationships and bonds with a key audience. A percentage of the proceeds from yesterday’s purchases were donated to the education nonprofit, Teach for America.
In 2013, W Hotels Worldwide and the CFDA {FASHION INCUBATOR} launched their global partnership, taking Incubator designers outside of New York and into markets that are important to growing their businesses. Through various levels of support – be it events such as this that provide exposure to new retailers, consumers and media; inspiration trips to any of W’s 50 hotels around the world; and much more – the partnership is a reinforcement of the W brand’s ongoing love of fashion and commitment to fostering emerging new/next talent.
Photo credit: Phil Stockbridge/SprintStep
CAROLINA HERRERA FALL 2017 IN SAN FRANCISCO
Director of Neiman Marcus, Ken Downing and Carolina Herrera bring Fall 2017 to San Francisco
Designer Carolina Herrera and director of Neiman Marcus stores bring Fall 2017 to Neiman Marcus San Francisco.
Photography Drew Altizer.
Neiman Marcus Fashion Chat with Jonathan Saunders of DVF, Joe Zee and celebrity stylist Penny Lovell
Let's talk Fashion!
Joliegazette was invited to a fashion chat at Neiman Marcus of San Francisco, where the editor-in-chief of Yahoo Style and FABLife host Mr. Joe Zee chatted with creative director of DVF, Jonathan Saunders and celebrity stylist Penny Lovell. We also got to preview Jonathan's red carpet looks for DVF. Scottland born Saunders loved to play with colors and materials. He's graduated Central Saint Martins in London and started his career as a furniture designer. Within 48 hours of showing his final MA collection, Saunders was commissioned to design prints for Alexander McQueen. In 2003 he created the iconic bird-of-paradise print that featured in McQueen's spring/summer 2003 collection and became one of the most photographed prints of the season. Designer is known for his unique prints, one of his trademarks is his use of traditional silk screening techniques. Saunder's goal as a designer is to make women feel beautiful, modern, elegant.
Joe Zee: Straight out of college you caught the eye of Alexander McQueen?
Jonathan: It was a big learning curve for me working with Alexander McQueen. He would alwasy analyze things.
Joe Zee: In 2003, you launched your fashion label and showed his debut collection at London Fashion Week for autumn/winter 2003-4. Then you left to design furniture again, then Diane called.
Jonathan: Yes. Diane called and I assumed we'll meet briefly to catch up. Three hours later we were dangling off of sofa. Both of us. We taked about focusing on the brand, respecting and supporting the brand.
Joe Zee: Was it hard to take over the collection?
Jonathan: Diane is very respectful and supportive of me. She loves prints and design and she loves women and understands them. It felt like a natural transition.
Joe Zee: Penny, you are a celebrity stylist stars like Anne Hathaway. When you dress someone for red carpet, what do you look for?
Penny: I look for something that represents them. Something that shows personality. Stars are doing their job in that outfit, so I it has to be of good quality, design. I prefer bold and interesting looks. It's horrifying what I do. Especially when my celebrity clients get on the red carpet and hundreds of photographers yelling, taking photos, it makes me anxious. Dress has to fit perfectly.
Jonathan: Penny and I are friends for 10 years now. She knows how to stand out as an individual, create unique outfits for celebrities that can also translate to every day.
Joe Zee: Where do you find inspiration?
The process is different every time. I am inspired by Japanese kimonos or Afrigac textile designs. I tend to start with an idea about which colours are relevant and then research art. I have a few favourite bookstores that I love to go to. But then it may be someone that I meet while travelling that sparks off an idea for a character.
Check out some of the looks from the collection and some shots from the fashion show below.
SHOP DVF
Liev Schreiber & aBlogtoWatch host an event at Tiffany & Co. in San Francisco
Ariel Adams and Liev Schreiber
BlogtoWatch invited San Francisco Bay Area residents to an event at the Tiffany & Co. Post Street boutique in San Francisco on the evening of March 10th, 2017. Co-hosted by actor Liev Schreiber and Ariel Adams of aBlogtoWatch, the event celebrated the newly remodeled Tiffany & Co. space, as well as offered an opportunity for guests to customize their own watches with the Tiffany & Co. Watch Workshop.
Tiffany & Co., as the largest and most prestigious American-owned luxury brand, has renewed their focus on classic men's watches over the last few years, with the Watch Workshop merely adding a meaningful level of customization for clients who want a more personalized watch-wearing experience within the Tiffany CT60 timepiece collection.
Liev Schreiber and aBlogtoWatch founder Ariel Adams welcomed watch and jewelry lovers to experience Tiffany & Co. hospitality and watch conversation.
BARNEYS NEW YORK & SIMON DOONAN CELEBRATE FABRIZIO VITI
Louis Vuitton's Shoe Designer Fabrizio Viti and His Debut Line
Designer Fabrizio Viti
Fabrizio Viti has worked with Miuccia Prada, Tom Ford at Gucci and Marc Jacobs and Nicolas Ghesquière at Louis Vuitton, where he’s been shoe style director for 12 years. The designer stepped into the limelight with the launch of his own eponymous label for spring ’17. The collection, titled “Please Don’t Eat the Daisies.”
Allison Speer and Simon Doonan
Fabrizio Viti and JOLIEGAZETTE Founder, Juliet Belkin
Born and raised in the small Tuscan city of Carrara designer Fabrizio Viti had the strong female presence in his family. He loved fashion dolls and ’70s TV shows. Perhaps combination of it all is what awakened his talent for shoe design. Fabrizio’s professional career blossomed quickly into luxury fashion industry and popular culture as he rose to become leading shoe designer at Gucci, then Prada, and in 2004, Louis Vuitton.
Fabrizio Viti and model Anne Vyalitzina
JOLIEGAZETTE Founder, Juliet Belkin
Last night San Francisco welcomed the designer in an intimate setting at Barneys San Francisco with a cocktail party. Hosted by Creative Ambassador-at-Large of the New York City-based clothing store Barneys, Simon Doonan, the event was attended by Silicon Valley “It Girls” Anne Vyalitsyna, our very own Founder/ Creative director JOLIEGAZETTE Juliet Belkin, as well as some of San Francisco’s fashionable Carolyn Chang, Alexis and Gisela Niedzelski, Emily Myers, Caroline Rooney and more. Guests had a wonderful opportunity to chat and admire the shoes. The Italian designer’s use of soft suedes and playful strap detailing lends itself to the delicately cool aesthetic of his creations.
KEN FULK PRESENTS DAVID DOWNTON AND CARMEN DELL'OREFICE
70 YEARS A SUPERMODEL
Ken Fulk. Photo: Drew Altizer
There is always something bubbling at the chicest, four-story 1920's building known as "The Magic Factory", owned by designer-extraordinaire Ken Fulk. A true San Francisco icon, known for his design works and for his most talked-about events.
Last night Ken Fulk brought together San Francisco crowd to meet extravagant 85-year-old American model and actress known within the fashion industry for being the world's oldest working model, Carmen Dell'orefice and one of the world's leading fashion artists, David Downton.
David's conversation in a grotesque British pronunciation with an old friend Carmen Dell'orefice drew irresistible attention of the guests .
David Downton, Carmen Dell'orefice, Ken Fulk. Photo: Drew Altizer
"In 1945, 71 years ago, you roller skated to work at Vogue. How?"
Carmen shared her story growing up with a single mother, being a child of depression, living in a foster home, her love for ballet and how it inspires her in life and being discovered by a photographer's wife on the bus, while on her way home.
She noted friends such as an American photographer Irving Penn who is known for his fashion photography and portraits.
Carmen Dell'orefice. Photo: Drew Altizer
"How does one ever understand what is coming at them unless you have friends who pull you in and help you. I am grateful for these people."
After decades of seeing the ins and outs of the fashion industry, Dell’Orefice has a wisdom we all envy. “When you understand how to do that dance, when the photographer says, ‘Hold it, do this or do that,’ and you know you’re getting it right. Oh, it is fun.”
"How do you manage to be in the business at 85 in the industry that hates 30 year olds?
“I am in territory that business considers unmarketable: age and white hair. Slowly, however, I started to own that territory little by little because I stood up for age.” "The world is growing up and learning to accept. Number does not matter. Age does not matter. You have to dress the body you're in".
How did you find courage?
"Courage is facing my reality", she replied.
David Downton signing his illustration of Carmen Dell'orefice. Photo: Drew Altizer.
Photographer Avi Mandhavi, Director of Photography Pierre Rieu, Lifestyle contributor JOLIEGAZETTE Anzor Makharadze, Founder JOLIEGAZETTE, Juliet Belkin. Photo: Drew Altizer
Her intelligence is what's truly unique about this extraordinary woman. In fashion, the beautiful hello is an art that most powerful people have mastered and Carmen is one of them.
Graceful, wise, elegant, timeless beauty.
Despite the fact being called non photogenic by Harper's Bazaar, 85-year-old model's career is still going strong!
“When the money is gone, here I am”
Text: Belkin
Fly shoes to rock during NYFW #NYFW #Countdown
Yes, give a girl the right shoes and she can conquer the world! Dress to impress if you want to get into the lens of the photographer shooting during New York Fashion Week this September. For that, you'll have to have a proper gear. The most important accessory is of course shoes. We came up with an impressive list that will certainly get the attention! Go get 'em girl!
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Sophia Webster Chiara Butterfly Wing Sandal, Fuchsia
Tabitha Simmons Floral sandals
Pierre Hardy Suede and leather Eye
Miu Miu Glittered Patent leather pump
Givenchy shark lock wedge
Chloe lace-up leather boots
Manolo Blahnik Hangisi Satin pump
Proceeds go in support of the devastation caused by the forest fires in California.