Calvin Klein’s chief creative officer, Raf Simons, brings the past and the future together for autumn winter 2018. Simons presents a runway reminiscent of a 19th-century farm with futuristic clothing at the New York Stock Exchange.
Calvin Klein NYFW
The runway presents to take the audience a back to a time when winters were harsh and required survivability. The fashion brings a strong sense of winter and cold. The sweaters are an upgrade from the big loose sweaters to a more tight-fitting look.
Calvin Klein NYFW AW18
The menswear in the collection has the stylish dual squared button-secured front pockets and larger collars. There is a strong layering continuing with turtlenecks and several coats on some of the models.
Calvin Klein NYFW
The coats for the collection come from the firefighter coats they wear when fighting a fire. They are longer to cover more during the long cold winter days. The accessories include stocking ski caps that are hand-woven cover the head, ears, and some of the face. Gloves are a nice addition. They cover mid-forearm for continued protection from the winter winds. The runway, covered with popcorn, adds to the sense of a fluffy winter wonderland.
The womenswear runway collection brings a strong futuristic feel to the 19th-century clothing. Taking the older cuts and fabrics bringing them to the modern world. A favorite women’s piece is one where the older collar cut and the fabric made into a sexy pantsuit.
Calvin Klein NYFW
Simons, a Belgian fashion designer, continues to change the look and feel of Calvin Klein. His shows continue to be the talk of the town and a big influence. He takes bold statements and stories creating a collection that is a strong runway. He is challenging fashion in new ways. He states, “I don’t want to show clothes, I want to show my attitude, my past, present, and future. I use memories and future visions and try to place them in today’s world.” He has accomplished that with this autumn winter 2018 collection.
Rocky Gathercole brings the house of cards down the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) runway. Gathercole presents his latest collection at Art Hearts Fashion Week. This collection is a deck of cards that includes thirteen ranks of each of the four French suits.
Rocky Gathercole House of Cards NYFW
Gathercole is a designer who as a teenager could not get a job as a janitor but he focused and achieved his dream of fashion. His designs now dress the top celebrities in Hollywood. His creation worn by Katy Perry, Paris Hilton, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Thalia, CeeLo Green, and more. Gathercole states, “I was a kid back then trying to make it through this harsh world, and a much harsher fashion scene. But with the help of the Almighty, a mentor and of course, much hard work, I finally made it. I’m a fashion rebel which just mirrors my personality. ” His runways always come with intense design and beauty.
Rocky Gathercole House of Cards NYFW
This collection continues with the intense designs. He brings the deck of cards to men and womenswear. The first piece down the runway is a fringe head to mid-thigh fringe with a heart shaping one eye. Let lady be your luck tonight! The fringe continues including playing cards. He brings a sense of the joker for the menswear with a pleated collar made from various colors of cards. There is a fashion for any occasion including red carpet.
Rocky Gathercole House of Cards NYFW
The queen of hearts is the most impressive piece in the collection. She is dressed head to toe in red. The crown is bedazzled with red stones. The gown is for exceptional for any fiery and fierce queen.
The NYFW house of cards collection is just the beginning of a great fashion season for him. He is sending out teasers for an Alien Collection. Stay tuned for exclusives on this collection as well.
Zimmermann hits the New York Fashion Week (NYFW) autumn-winter 2018 runway with a dedication to the earth, Victorian, and strong women. This fashion collection takes a step toWestworld with the tones, colors, unbridled beauty, and western styling.
Zimmermann NYFW FW18
The collection brings a strong sense of powerful women during the Victorian period. The fabrics include wool, sartorial, and buttery leather. These fabrics brought a masculinity feel while keeping it feminine the strong presence.
The styling is very earthly taking a woman to the strength she possesses and the power to embrace the freedoms a woman should enjoy. Hats tie over the shoulder, bomber jackets, riding pants, shearling coats, over the knee boots, and the glamorous boots show her soft feminine side while being tough for what the wilderness hold.
Zimmermann NYFW FW18
The designs are strong Victorian with a hint of the 1980s. The earth tones draw in the southwestern US and soft colors bring a romance to the fashion. This collection brings a strong modern edge to the old. Nicky Zimmermann takes a little step from her traditional bohemian fashion, but there are hints if you look real close to some of the pieces you will see the ruffles and crocheting. Simple and pure really add to the earthy look.
This collection will bring ready-to-wear and simplicity to your fall-winter fashion.
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The 90th Oscars® nominees gathered for a reinventing celebration and class photo at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, CA. The atmosphere for The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® is one of fun, celebration, connecting, and making new friends.
Oscar® nominees Meryl Streep, Greta Gerwig and JR
The beautiful ballroom at the Hilton is an exceptional location for this day. The best-celebrated nominee was Agnes Varda. She was not in attendance, but J.R. nominated for Faces Placescarried around a cutout of his co-nominee. The cutout was placed in the class photo between Meryl Streep and Greta Gerwig. The top to nominees includes 21 nominations for Streep and 17 nominations for Steven Spielberg. Congrats to Rachel Morrison (Mudbound), the first female nominee for cinematography. Netflix continues to bring a change to the world of entertainment. This year the streaming network celebrates 8 nominations.
Academy President John Bailey
The nominees enjoyed a day of celebrating with a luncheon including:
Chilean Sea Bass with mango, red and white quinoa
Roasted asparagus, crispy shallots, and oven-roasted tomatoes
Mini lemon tart, mini tiramisu cup, and fresh berries for dessert.
Wines Loveblock Sauvignon Blanc, La Crema Pinot Noir
Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Brut
Academy President John Bailey welcomed guests at the start of the luncheon and took the time to have photos with the nominees during the afternoon event. Baily states, “We are witnessing this venerable motion picture academy reinvent itself before our very eyes, noting that the Oscars® are at ‘the crossroads of change and tradition.’”
The fashion for the afternoon affair is more casual with suits and dresses. The event is the one that brings the entertainment industry together for a nice casual celebration of the top in film for the year.
Oscar® nominee JR a
The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
1 mango, diced
1/4 purple onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 Jalapeño, finely chopped and deveined
Juice from 2 limes
Pink Himalayan Salt, to taste
4 4.0 oz Sea Base filets
1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin or coconut oil
salt, to taste
1 sprig of fresh thyme
1 cup dried quinoa
2 cups water
1 mango, diced
1/4 purple onion, diced
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup tomatoes, chopped
1 Jalapeño, finely chopped and deveined
Juice from 2 limes
Pink Himalayan Salt, to taste
4 4.0 oz Sea Base filets
1 1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin or coconut oil
salt, to taste
1 sprig of fresh thyme
1 cup dried quinoa
2 cups water
What You’ll Need To Know
Combine 1 cup quinoa with 2 cups water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until quinoa is tender, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from heat and let is sit for 5 minutes. After it has cooked and rested, use a fork to fluff and separate the grains.
Season the sea bass with salt and pepper.
In a large saute pan over medium heat, add the coconut oil and heat the oil to a slight smoke. Add 1 sprig of fresh thyme to the saute pan and sear the sea bass skin side down for 3/4 of the cooking time about 7 minutes. This will give the fish a nice crisp skin and golden color. Carefully turn the fish over, to finish the other side. Remove the sea bass and hold in a warm place.
In a mixing bowl, add the diced mango, purple onion, cilantro, tomatoes, jalapeño, lime juice and salt and mix together.
Plate your ingredients with 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, sea bass and mango salsa on top (roughly, 1/4 cup.)
Plate your ingredients with 1/2 cup cooked quinoa, sea bass and mango salsa on top (roughly, 1/4 cup.)
Bahmardi Haute Couture ~ Journey of Reveal at Style Fashion Week NYC
Bahmardi Haute Couture is a journey of Reveal at Style Fashion Week. New York Fashion Week is starting off with the reminder that it is autumn-winter 2018 with a traditional snow storm. Many years fashion week turns to frozen week. This season a new fashion brand will hit Style Fashion Week runway in New York following Malan Breton.
Bahmardi Haute Couture NYFW Style Fashion Week
Bahmardi Haute Couture is a luxury, feminine, and opulent embroidery fashion line. Tuenaz Bahmardi, the creative designer for the label, is taking her journey of womanhood, motherhood, and business as her inspiration. Her training in haute couture comes from childhood memories with her mother in her couture boutique in Mumbai, India.
These moments in her life brought a learning inside details about the fashion industry. She took her training and began sewing and designing for family and friends. Bahmardi, “grew a desire to combine the love and passion for hand and machine embroideries she developed growing up in the East with the sophistication of Western fashion and culture.” This experience brings forward her exquisite feel for fabrics, colors, and details.
Bahmardi unveiling her first collections is floral, fabric, and embroidery work embolden and signify feelings of love, passion, femininity, humility, and strength. This dying art of embroidery is coming to life for Bahmardi. She wants to keep the jobs and traditions of these hard workers alive with the traditional work.
Bahmardi explains her bold fashion message “fashion is less about how you look and more about representing the essence of who you are.”This reveal brings a signature design amidst the excitement and buzz in the city that never sleeps during New York Fashion Week.
Premiere runway February 8 at the notable, swanky Cipriani, at 110 E 42nd St, New York, NY 10017. Tickets available here www.stylefashionweek.com
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Our fascinations with the green country began as a child with the breakfast cereal “Lucky Charms” and the commercials of the leprechaun chasing the pot o’ gold. It continued into adulthood with the blockbuster movies “PS, I Love You” and “Leap Year.” Ireland quickly rose to the top of our bucket list of a place we had to visit.
PP Boyz Visit Ireland
Our journey began with a quick stop in Dublin, so we could explore the old world charm of this capital city. We selected a hotel in the main area of Stephen’s Green, which placed us in the heart of the districts, renowned for shopping, fashion, art, culture, theater and of course we can not forget, the infamous pubs, each with its own eclectic personality. Our hotel and suite were immersed with charm and character neatly tucked away on the famed Grafton Street.
PP Boyz Visit Ireland
We spent the afternoon strolling in the Stephen’s Green Shopping Centre, an outdoor/indoor high-end shopping area, which is complete with every international fashion brand and an area with historic pubs, where locals and tourist venture out to find the perfect Guinness. We celebrated our arrival that night with a traditional Irish dinner at The Old Mill, in the cultural center, known as the infamous Temple Bar. This area is visited daily by millions of tourists and when you have made it here, you feel the pulse of Dublin. Our meal consisted of fish and chips and lamb shank, recommended by the chef, as our way to taste the real Ireland.
The next morning we awoke early to visit the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral on our way out of Dublin and off to the Rock of Dunamase Castle. The sunrise was stunning and captured the essence of the cathedral, despite our small mishaps navigating our selfie stick.
The Rock of Dunamase are ruins that were highlighted in the movie “Leap Year” and so we wanted to explore their history. Located just outside Portlaoise and about a 3-hour drive from Dublin, is one of Ireland’s most inspiring spots, yet not often traveled to by tourists. The Rock of Dunamase consists of the ruins of what used to be Dunamase Castle. We hiked up to the top and took in the spectacular views of the lush green fields and the Slieve Bloom Mountains in the distance. If there’s anything that makes the Irish countryside even more beautiful, it is the jagged bits of the castle rising out of the ground. We visited the church at the foot of the castle ruins and then continued our journey onward.
Later that day, we arrived at our final destination for our trip to Ireland, Belleek Castle. Our first glimpse of the castle was driving into thousand-year-old guard gate, miles outside the entrance, which at one time in history surrounded the village. Upon entering the long drive to the front of the castle, we were transported to an enchanted forest that surrounds the magnificent grounds. Driving through the woods you can’t help but hear the mysterious sounds and imagine the years of soldiers, royal successions and loyal subjects that had one time traveled this same path to the imposing front lawn and entrance to Belleek Castle.
Upon our arrival, we were given the royal treatment, greeted with a red carpet and a champagne toast by our lovely host and hostess, Paul Doran and Maya Nicoleva , along with an itinerary of activities fit for a king.; actually two kings! As members of the staff at the castle organized our suite, we quickly changed into our hunting gear and were escorted to the bogs on the other side of the property with our personal hunting companion, the castle’s very own, Reece, a beautiful, German short-haired Pointer and Paul, who guided us through the many obstacles of the bog, and continued to help us hunt for woodcock and Snipe.
The next morning we ventured out early, driving through the lush, green countryside, on our way to Downpatrick Head. One of the most distinctive features of Ireland are the unique and breathtaking cliffs that protect the country from the sea, and at one time from the enemy propelled to attack. The elements of the wind and water have created their unique mark embedded in the ominous cliffs that surround the Island. In an instant, you are so high above the powerful waves crashing upon the cliffs below you that feel as if you are touching the sky.
Jackson Thomas Carey, the producer at The Motive Productions, brings beats to the world of music. Carey began musical training as a young child and quickly found recreating the musical sounds rewarding. His motivation to continue forward with focus and perseverance.
The Motive Productions
His musical training directed him to the world of recreating musical instruments a true talent. Carey took his raw talent to these creations. His motivation lead him to work in studios as an intern. He was able to learn and grow his raw talent. This training and talent lead to recreating instrumentals for hip hop. He starts with the beat and layers with synthesizers and drums.
Carey believes that perseverance is the key to success with everything. Knowledge of a better life and a stronger future makes this possible. Knowing a real low point in life makes perseverance steadfastness in doing something despite delaying success.
He knows real struggles and low points in life. Five years ago he began a spiral down with the use of opioid pain pills prescriptions from other people’s scripts. His drug use turned from use of other’s prescriptions to heroin. This turn moved him to a time of selfishness and a life of blinders, not seeing the big picture. He looked only for his next fix and that was the focus of his life. Took his drug abuse to overdosing several times.
Soon Carey released that he was being selfish with his drug use. The journey to take back his life he realized that he was really being a baby about life. That his expectation in life was other’s were to help and do for him. He took the time to conclude he wanted to be a man.
Support came from his family. They took the time to love him but remained strict with their expectations and rules. This turn allowed for Carey to turn the switch back on. He started to see the way and the light.
Jackson Thomas Carey
This time he really is excited about the person he is. This discovery came through self-discovery. Many close to him are seeing his true self-return again. The most important message for him is that he needed to do this for himself. “Drug use is very focused on the moment, the now, Carey says. He learned that he lost a huge chunk of time.”
“Time is rare,” Carey states, “As a child time has no meaning. As an adult time is precious and how much it takes each day to get everything done.” His favorite hip-hop artists include A Tribe Called Quest and The Pharcyde. His interest and talent returned with the new direction and focus in his life. He is again creating beats for musicians. This business started with interest from hip-hop artists hearing his beats and purchasing them.
Carey starts each day with plenty of water and a to-do list. His list consists of ten items to focus on. His works to complete each item each day. He will allow one item to move forward if necessary, but this allows him the motivation to stay focused and persevere.
This year the Oscars® will celebrate 90 years. The much-anticipated nomination announcement begins honoring the best talent and film for the last year. Actress-comedian Tiffany Haddish and actor-director Andy Serkis, joined by Academy President John Bailey, announced the 90th Academy Awards.®
90th Oscars®
The nomination announcement includes 24 categories for The Oscars’® nomination. Priyanka Chopra, Rosario Dawson, Gal Gadot, Salma Hayek, Michelle Rodriguez, Zoe Saldana, Molly Shannon, Rebel Wilson and Michelle Yeoh presented each Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’® category in pre-taped segments.
“The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences® is the world’s preeminent movie-related organization, comprised of 8,000+ accomplished men and women working in cinema. The mission of the Academy is to recognize and uphold excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences, inspire imagination, and connect the world through the medium of motion pictures.” This is the most prestigious award ceremony of the year.
Andy Serkis (left) and Tiffany Haddish announce the nominees for the 90th Annual Academy Awards® in the Academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater.
There are a few interesting facts in this year’s nominations:
Lady Bird is the 13th film directed by a woman to be nominated for Best Picture. It is the fourth film written and directed solely by women to receive nominations for Best Picture and Writing.
Mary H. Ellis, nominated for Baby Driver, is the sixth woman to be nominated for Sound Mixing.
Meryl Streep increases her lead as the most nominated performer with her 21st nomination.
Greta Gerwig is the fifth woman nominated for Directing.
Rachel Morrison, nominated for Mudbound, is the first woman to receive a nomination for Cinematography.
In the acting categories, eight individuals are first-time nominees.*
“The Shape of Water” Nathan Robitaille and Nelson Ferreira
“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” Matthew Wood and Ren Klyce
Adapted screenplay
“Call Me by Your Name” Screenplay by James Ivory
“The Disaster Artist” Screenplay by Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber
“Logan” Screenplay by Scott Frank & James Mangold and Michael Green; Story by James Mangold
“Molly’s Game” Written for the screen by Aaron Sorkin
“Mudbound“ Screenplay by Virgil Williams and Dee Rees
It will be an evening of great celebration and honor. What is your predictions for the 90th Oscars®? Post your response @4ChionLifestyle on Twitter #4ChionStyle.
Jimmy Kimmel 90th Oscars® Host
The 90th Oscars®, hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, will be held on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at the Dolby Theatre® at Hollywood & Highland Center® in Hollywood, and will be televised live on the ABC Television Network at 6:30 p.m. ET/3:30 p.m. PT.
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The Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAGs) hit the night with exceptional to a night of triumphs. SAGs bring beautiful style, grace, and presents 13 awards for acting in film and television.
Mackenzie Hancsicsak red carpet SAG Awards
The SAGs begins the red carpet with a toast. This toast dates back to 2001. This year Betty Gilpin (GLOW, Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie) will join Vitalie Taittinger, Global Spokesperson and Artistic Director for Champagne Taittinger on the red carpet for this tradition. Post your favorite red carpet look from the night at @4ChionLifestyle on Instagram using #4ChionStyle.
The evening red carpet brought back muted color and bold prints. The black and pins from the Golden Globes missing on this night. Mackenzie Hancsiczak from This is Us wore a beautiful drop waist A-line with box pleats tail.The gown designed by Pol Atteu Couture with Patrik Simpson and Snow White 90201 in Beverly Hills. You can follow his designs on YouTube at Gown and Out in Beverly Hills channel. The fabric is a metallic french brocade imported from Paris. The color purple is her grandmother’s favorite color. Her necklace created from her grandparents’ wedding rings.
Mackenzie Hancsicsak (L) and Chrissy Metz red carpet SAG Awards
Samira Wiley brought the night sky to the red carpet in a gorgeous Tadashi Shoji gown, Jimmy Choo shoes and clutch, diamond drop earrings L’Dezen by Payal Shah and tanzanite and diamond ring Le Vian. Her hair was slicked back. She walked the red carpet with her wife, Lauren Morelli, American writer, she wore a beautiful black gown complimenting the night sky.
Samira Wiley Red Carpet Styling SAG Awards
The fashion colors of the evening were greens and blues with beads, embellishments, feathers, and trains. Each woman presented a fierce look. The men wore more tradition black suits and ties or tuxedos. The young actors brought a round of spontaneity and fun to the red carpet.
Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson and Chrissy Metz SAG AwardsLonnie Chavis red carpet SAG AwardsSterling K. Brown red carpet SAG AwardsMorgan Freeman Lifetime Achievement recipient SAG Awards
The night continued with honoring top film and television for 2017. Kristen Bell hosted the night and took the time to roast the all-female presenters. The evening could be counted as a predictor for the Academy Awards, with Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri taking home four statues. Morgan Freeman took home the LifetimeAchievement Award From Rita Moreno. The dinner catered by Wolfgang Puck was Middle Eastern foods and African spices. A night of great triumphs.
The recipients for the evening include:
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Screen Actors Guild presents the awards to the members of the SAG-AFTRA while celebrating television and film. This award show honors the members that have outstanding performances from film and television in 2017. This is a top industry honor recognizing its members. The evening will bring top actresses and actors as presenters with Kristen Bell hosting the night, and a glamorous red carpet.
Kristen Bell SAGS Host 2018
SAGS held at the Los Angeles Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall. The guest will enter the hall after guests walk past international media and fans along 17,100 square feet of red carpet. The showroom takes three days to transform to the stage to one of the top award-season shows. The stage is draped and has seven sculptural shapes. This year’s presenters are the top talent in the entertainment industry.
This year the presenters include:
Halle Berry (Monster’s Ball, the X-Men franchise)
Dakota Fanning (The Alienist, American Pastoral)
Lupita Nyong’o (12 Years a Slave, upcoming Black Panther)
Emma Stone (La La Land, Birdman or The Unexpected Virtue of Ignorance)
Kelly Marie Tran ((Star Wars: The Last Jedi, CollegeHumor Originals)
Morgan Freeman Lifetime Achievement Recipient SAGS 2018
This year SAGS is celebrating Morgan Freeman, critically acclaimed actor, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award presentation for outstanding achievement in fostering the finest ideals of acting. Freeman represents outstanding achievement for his ability to bring the best ideals throughout his acting career.
Red Carpet Toast
Betty Gilpin (GLOW, Masters of Sex, Nurse Jackie) will join Vitalie Taittinger, Global Spokesperson and Artistic Director celebrating with Champagne Taittinger on the red carpet. This tradition occurs every year since 2001. Post your favorite red carpet look from the night at @4ChionLifestyle on Instagram using #4ChionStyle. Check out last year’s red carpet fashion and style here.
The evening will conclude with a fabulous meal catered by Wolfgang Puck. Middle Eastern foods and African spices combine to yield this year’s culinary creations for the evening. Feeding this crowd requires:
315 of Earth’s Finest™ signature silver sleeves adorning the tables inside the SAG Awards Showroom and 1,500 custom FIJI Water Straws visible and in use along the entire red carpet
Over 350 individual metallic-inspired toned containers
Over 5,500 stems of miniature white calla lilies
Over 1,500 stems of green dianthus
Over 200 bunches of various grass elements
Over 450 succulent plants
The evening concludes with a great after party with Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurants, the lifestyle brand centered around wine and focused on creating memorable moments. This is the first year Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant will be hosting the evening party. Throughout the evening they will give a great tasting experience for the nominees, presenters, and attendees. The following cocktails will be enjoyed by the celebrities during the evening.
“The Dailies” features Clase Azul Plata Tequila blended with orange liqueur and a medley of the freshest organic pomegranate, lime, and lemon juices, garnished with lime and mint.
“Hit Your Mark” starts with Chopin Potato Vodka and apple liqueur, then mixes in fresh, crisp apple juice and subtly tart blueberry juice, topped with an apple/blueberry garnish to bring out the flavors.
“The Call Back,” is a twist on a classic, harmonizing Portobello Road Gin with Fever Tree Tonic and deep red grenadine, topped off with a bright shave of grapefruit skin.
Screen Actors Guild Cocktails
Screen Actors Guild presents the awards to the members of the SAG-AFTRA while celebrating. This award show honors the members that have outstanding performances from film and television in 2017.
Stay tuned we will bring you full coverage of the SAG Awards. You can catch the SAG Awards Ceremony Sunday, January 21, 2018, on TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. (ET)/5 p.m. (PT). Stay tuned here for updates on the upcoming events, red carpet, and award ceremony.
