The Fashion Trust U.S. is hosting its second annual awards event, while Isabel Marant and Partlow celebrate at the Chateau Marmont, Reebok collaborates with Anine Bing, and LDV launches an exclusive "Design in Residence" pop-up.
The Fashion Trust U.S. is organizing its second annual awards ceremony.
The Fashion Trust U.S. organized its second annual awards ceremony on April 9 in Beverly Hills. Zooey Deschanel served as the emcee at Jordana Reuben’s house, and Macy Gray gave a special performance.
The event on Tuesday assembled a crowd from the film, music, and fashion worlds, including Janelle Monáe, Kelly Rowland, Selma Blair, and Dita Von Teese, as well as designers Sergio Hudson, Gherardo Felloni, and Jasmin Larian.
The Fashion Trust U.S. finalists were chosen by board members Tania Fares, Laura Brown, Karla Welch, Tan France, Maha Dakhil, Anne Crawford, and FTUS presenting sponsor, Shop With Google.
The winners were awarded grants totaling nearly $500,000 funded by Google and were chosen by a panel of judges including the FTUS board, advisory board, ambassadors, founding patrons, and Shop With Google.
Ashley Harris from the jewelry brand received the Inclusivity Award sponsored by Shop With Google. The award was presented by Emma Grede, CEO and cofounder of Good American, and Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies and 15% Percent Pledge. Don’t Let Disco received the Inclusivity Award sponsored by Shop with Google. The award was presented by Emma Grede, CEO and cofounder of Good American, and Aurora James, founder of Brother Vellies and 15% Percent Pledge.
Cynthia Erivo presented the Jewelry Award to MoAnA Luu of ManLuu; Isabel Marant presented the Accessories Award, sponsored by Builder.ai, to Esha Soni; Kristin Davis and St. John CEO Andy Lew presented the Graduate Award sponsored by St. John to Yamil Arbaje; Nikki Reed, Scout LaRue Willis and Tallulah Willis presented the Sustainability Award presented by Fashion Trust U.S. to Batsheva Hay of Batsheva; and Da’Vine Joy Randolph and stylists Wayman & Micah presented the Ready-to-Wear Award sponsored by Shop With Google to Charles Harbison of Harbison Studio (pictured above).
“For us, it’s all about supporting the ecosystem,” Stephanie Horton, Google’s senior director of global consumer marketing and commerce at Google, told TheWrap. “So beyond the awards, we also offer training to all of the finalists around digital marketing, making sure that they know how to get noticed on Google as far as search results, and we also teach them how to use Google Analytics and all of the things you really need to use to run a business effectively.”
Fashion Trust U.S. was established two years ago by Fares to provide business and financial support to U.S.-based designers through grants and strategic mentoring.
LDV has launched its second pop-up, “Design in Residence”.
Luxury design platform LDV has opened its second pop-up, “LDV on 8899 Beverly: Design in Residence,” envisioned and curated by founders Birta Ólafsdóttir and Guido Callarelli.
LDV on 8899 Beverly intertwines art, design, and fashion within architectural firm Olson Kundig’s concrete house, offering a rotating curated retail experience.
Displaying the detailed beauty of Art Deco, blended with the attractive allure of the 1970s, LDV’s selected vintage collection showcases esteemed American and Italian designers from that time like Paul Evans, Karl Springer and Romeo Rega; experts of French Art Deco luxury such as Paul Dupré-Lafon, André Sornay and Edgar Brandt; and contemporary designers and artists from Los Angeles like Sami Hayek to share a distinct story of skill and attraction
Established in 2022, LDV is an exclusive luxury design platform providing special access to a curated collection of furniture and decor that people are obsessed with.
The pop-up will be available until the end of May. Come to www.ldv.club to schedule an appointment to view.
Fashion designer Philippe Uter introduces his SS24 collection
Famous fashion stylist Philippe Uter, whose clients include Noah Schnapp, Milla Jovovich, Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Coco Rocha and Karolína Kurková, has launched the second collection of his clothing line Uter, designed for both men and women.
Made in its characteristic 100% 16mm twill silk material, the SS24 collection includes easy-to-wear separates, an oversized hoodie in thick French terry with a silk-printed back, and a finely crafted bomber jacket entirely made of silk with a palm print inspired by Philippe’s recent trip to Egypt.
Meanwhile, the advertising campaign was filmed in Palm Springs and features Ines de Ramon, Jelani Williams and Shane Williams, captured by Jennifer Massaux.
“Each item is a wearable masterpiece, perfect for those who value the intersection of fashion and art,” Uter, who is originally from France but now resides in Los Angeles, commented.
The Uter SS24 collection is exclusively available at The Webster and on the the brand’s website.
Partlow unveils their Spring 2024 collection with an intimate dinner
The favorite cowboy boot brand of Beyoncé, Partlow, celebrated the launch of their Spring 2024 collection with a dinner at Chateau Marmont on Friday.
Organized by Tina Craig, alongside Partlow cofounders Kasey Lemkin and Lawren Sample, guests at the gathering included Rocky Barnes, Bijou Phillips, Langley Fox, Casey Fremont, Christina Hendricks and Lindsay Price.
Partlow started in 2023 with a range of Italian-crafted riding boots in soft, vegetable-dyed calfskin and a walkable 2-inch heel, all named after the designers’ friends, including the chestnut leather with ombre stitching Christina after Hendricks and the black leather with suede tuxedo stripe Jordana after Jordana Brewster.
The collection is currently offered at partlowofficial.com, Neiman Marcus and Ssense.
Reebok and Anine Bing mark a special collaboration
Reebok and Anine Bing celebrated the Reebok x Anine Bing capsule collection with an intimate lunch at a private residence in Los Angeles the week of its April 9 launch.
The exclusive capsule collection reimagines iconic Reebok styles from the 1980s and ’90s with the Danish designer’s modern-yet-classic approach to fashion. The collaboration features oversized sweatshirts, bodysuits and bike shorts in classic cuts and timeless styles alongside sneakers, slides and a tote bag.
To celebrate, friends of the brand like Awkwafina, Jasmine Tookes, Shanina Shaik, Rachel Bilson and Erin Walsh gathered for a lunch outdoors. Each guest wore pieces from the special collection with essential items from Anine Bing’s line.
A previous model, Bing started her own brand in 2012 in downtown Los Angeles. Today the brand is available in more than 450 stores worldwide, including major stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Net-a-Porter, Harrods, Galeries Lafayette, and Le Bon Marche.
Isabel Marant is celebrating its 30th anniversary at the Chateau Marmont
After a 10-year break, French designer Isabel Marant returned to Los Angeles to celebrate her brand’s 30th anniversary.
The fashion brand marked the event with a private dinner held by the pool at the Chateau Marmont on April 10, followed by a special performance by indie pop band The Marias.
Guests in attendance included Kate Bosworth and Justin Long, Laura Harrier, Ashley Graham, Delaney Rowe, Honey Dijon, Salehe Bembury, Kitty Cash, Dree Hemingway, Myles Hendrick, Jessica Miller, and Teresa Palmer.
Marant opened her first West Coast store on Melrose Place in 2012, followed by a second location in Palisades Village in 2023.
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