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Issue 13 GEV MAGAZINE

Whats Inside?

Sue Wongs Edwardian Romance

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46 Bloomingdales Exclusive Puey Quiones Fall 2014

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Dressed to the Nines Bejewelled | The Beauty Editorial

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COVER STORY 10 THE MIND, BODY & SPIRIT OF SUE WONG

FASHION EDITORIALS 16 EDWARDIAN ROMANCE

27 BEJEWELLED

36 DRESSED TO THE NINES

46 AUTUMN SPLENDOR | A BLOOMINGDALES

STANFORD EXCLUSIVE FASHION EDITORIAL

58 PUEY QUIONES FALL 2014

70 SLIDING DOORS

80 RETRO ELEGANCE

88 KIKI DE MONTPARNASSE

STYLE FASHION WEEK LA 90 ANDR SORIANO

92 WALTER MENDEZ

94 ALTAAF MAANESHIA

96 AQUA SWIMWEAR

98 CLUB WEAR

100 DOLCESSA SWIMWEAR

102 GOGA BY GIORDANO

104 JM COUTURE

106 KINSMAN SWIM

108 PEDAM COUTURE

110 ROSARIO

112 SUE WONG

114 XCVI

PARIS HAUTE COUTURE 116 OSCAR CARVALLO 118 CORRIE NIELSEN

120 ANTONIO ORTEGA

122 ALEXANDRE DELIMA

124 DIDIT HEDIPRASETYO

HAUTE EVENTS 126 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE | CAROLINA HERRERA 128 SAKS FIFTH AVENUE |ANDRE & LISA BISANG 130 MAX MARA AT THE SF SYMPHONY LEAGUE 132 NEIMAN MARCUS |VAN CLEEF & ARPELS 134 REBECCA MINKOFF | THE HEDGE GALLERY 136 SANTANA ROW FALL FASHION SHOW 138 ROOMS THAT ROCK FOR CHEMO 140 FASHION IN MOTION |SAN JOSE EARTHQUAKES

Editors Letter

T hree years; it may seem like a long

time for some but I feel that it hap-

pened in a blink of an eye. When GEV

started, it was mostly out of a state of

desperation - a desire to prove something. The

main objective was genuine but the foundation

was shallow - a little rough around the edges, to

tell you the truth, but time allowed us to im-

prove and better ourselves and yet were still a

work in progress. To be the platform I really en-

visioned the magazine to be is to be the voice of

unsung heroes, gifted artists and small business

owners who otherwise wouldn't have a chance

to showcase their accomplishments. I found joy

revealing those hidden gems by providing them

a place of encouraging, nurturing recognition.

As we approach the holidays, we are able to re-

flect on and celebrate the little milestones

we've achieved through the years - but were

really just starting. Moving forward we aim to

work with people who both inspire us and the

loyal readers we've gained along the way. I must

add that Im slowly beginning to understand

what our role should be in society. Wed like to

be successful but in such a way that we main-

tain our integrity and values of our moral obliga-

tion. Wed be grateful to have an immense im-

pact sans the frenzy. In a world filled with media

-glorified personalities and celebrity adulation,

my goal is to stay true to who we are and be

consistent in celebrating the human spirit. If

you know anyone who is making a difference in

your community and deserves to have their sto-

ries told, please nominate this individual and

send us an email.

The one thing I am most thankful for this season

is the family Ive made with the people who've

contributed to the magazine. It goes without

saying that this passion project wouldn't have

survived this far without the dedication and

countless hours to make GEV possible. Thank

you for your continued faith in our journey. You

make it happen.

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Photographer Vincent Gotti Lighting director Scott Nobles Makeup Josette Vigil-Jelveh Hair Alisher Akhunzhanov Jewelry Stylist Sandra Badani de Cartagena

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Mind, Body & Spirit

Sue The Limitless And Abundant Universe of

Wong By Annabelle Marceno Pericin

Photography by Vincent Gotti

The Goddess In Every Woman

Sue Wongs mantra is Beauty. Magic. Transfor-

mation. Wong explains What I create is beauty,

beauty itself is magical, the alchemy of that is trans-

formative. My designs are transformative and con-

nected to the divine goddess. Thats the power of my

clothes.

Her renovated residence in Los Angeles-The Cedars is

a strong connection that symbolizes the female femi-

nine body. The Cedars was restored to its former

Hollywood glory from the 1920s and muses whom

Wong calls drop-dead gorgeous glamour queens

such as Marlene Dietrich and Greta Garbo are whom

Wong draws from for her vintage-influenced cocktail

dresses and evening gowns.

What makes a Sue Wong design unique and special?

Keeping the designs fresh and new and thats found

in the details, With complex beadwork, feathers, lace

and embroidery, her dresses have the power to

transform any woman into a goddess.

Wong thinks of herself as the every women couturi-

re. Being able to create comes from her soul and

believes creating beauty and art comes from divine

inspiration.

ashion designer Sue Wong always knew she was a designer at heart. When you see a Sue Wong design, her distinctive style embodies romance and glamour. My collections are about beauty and glamour, and hon-oring the female essence and the divine," explains Wong. Fashion is my creative medium for my artistic im-pression. Wong considers herself a multi layered complex sort of person. She draws inspiration from her homes in Los Angeles, Malibu and Hawaii,

each symbolizing how she embodies mind, body and spirit into her lifestyle. Her love of indigenous cultures has lead her to travel to exotic places including Indonesia, Thailand and Morocco. Her homes are filled with treasures from her trips around the world. Paris and Venice are her favorite cities where they represent romance and love. She pro-claims she is a beauty addict and surrounds herself with beauty and it is everywhere.

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Behind the Sue Wong label, fashion designer Sue Wong shares what in-spires her creativity, how her jour-ney began as an artist and where she wants to sail into the sunset.


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Life is art, art is life

Sue Wong lives to create. She knows she was born an

artist at heart and in spirit. Her artistic energy contrib-

utes to how she see the world and how it influences her

life. I live my life as art, my environments are artful,

what I create is my art. In addition to her romantic

vintage style signature, Wong also considers herself an

unsentimental Modernist .

Her Malibu home embodies her mindful approach for

the love of modern art and is a museum for artistic

works from the Russian avant-garde, Cubism, Dada,

Surrealism and German Expressionism. The influence of

modern art is reflected in her designs with the use of

bold bright colors, modern graphics, and clean

silhouettes within her collections. For the last year and

a half, Wong has been undertaking a total renovation of

her Malibu home.

Wong notes that while she is in a commercial venue, she has to walk that fine line between art and com-merce. I think I walk a pretty good balance. I still man-age to make the cash registers ring and have women buy my designs and love them while still maintaining my creative integrity.

Manifesting Her Life Wong describes her life as a great one and a reality that shes created. I have really worked hard to manifest what I have. I came from scarcity and nothing. I am self made and Im proud of that. Believing in yourself and your dreams moves it to become reality, states Wong. Despite her early success at the age of 19 as a rising designing star, Wong has had her share of grief, loss and pain. She has lost two brothers to tragic deaths, lost her father, and made and lost great fortunes twice in her life. At 25 years old she was a celebrated success story living the American dream, she was a multi-millionaire jet setting around the world. By the time she was 30, Wong was going through a divorce and custody battle of her two sons and was bankrupt. In her youthful arrogance she thought she could get it back in two minutes. It took 20 years to climb back and reinvent herself with the success of her evening gown collections and licensing the Sue Wong name. Wong strongly believes in a limitless abundant universe. She has been tested to the fullest from the highs to the lows. My success was hard earned.

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To learn more about Sue Wong and her designs,

please visit her website at suewong.com

Spiritual Center

Wongs heaven on earth is her home in Kipahulu on east Maui and symboliz-

es her spiritual center and renewal, her sacred sanctuary. Over a decade ago

she discovered this paradise and is moved by the islands beauty and forces

of nature. The exotic intense colors of the tropics, and the splendors of na-

ture are inspirations found in her clothing design. She spends three months

of the year in her paradise and is truly a sacred place for her. This is where

she wants to sail into the sunset. Her passion for nature has her fighting for

the preservation of the Hawaiian rain forest. In 2007, The Nature Conservan-

cy sold a historic piece of East Maui land to Wong. She donated 30 of the 35-

acre parcel with continued preservation of the pristine coast and also agreed

to preserve shoreline access for Kipahulu residents.

The 5 acres that she kept, she agreed she will landscape but will not develop

and subdivide it. In addition to the purchase, Wong paid a substantial

amount for an endowment to help care for the land and made a donation to

the Nature Conservancy.

The World Is Her Oyster

At an age where Wong can easily retire, she still is building the Sue Wong

brand. Ok, I've done it and I'm a success, most people would be happy with

that, I'm the type of person that believes I can accomplish things to my quan-

tum potential. At this juncture at the time of my life, I am still into empire

building and want to create a global brand through licensing, says Wong.

She wants to go back to her country of origin and be an iconic brand in Chi-

na. I'm a daughter of China, I came from there, and I became successful in

the West.

I have the Hollywood glamour connection, and I think after 65 years of com-

munism, the women of China are ready for some kind of glamour. Wong

also wants to branch out to the rest of Asia, Korea, and Taiwan. Im already

in Japan, Indonesia, and the Philippines. We also sell to 27 countries world-

wide. The elements and the roots are taking hold and I want to expand the

spectrum of the Sue Wong lifestyle which includes bedding, furniture,and

lamps.

She also wants to share her three types of lifestyles to market and brand; the

Hollywood glamour (the Cedars); contemporary, modernism (Malibu); and

holistic and exotic (Hawaii). Her younger son Josh Homann is currently the

Chief Operating Officer (COO ) of Sue Wongs brand for the last 13 years and

Wong would like him to pursue his own bliss.

Sue Wong started with scarcity and is going to finish in grand style. She

simply states, Live the life you want and you will finish that way. It has been

an honor and privilege to be born an artist. I've been able to make a great

living through my art and truly love what I do. Though, she is still waiting

for the right partner. She does believe, Love finds us when we are ready.

Creative Director: Allison Cartagena MUA: Ozzie Mendoza Hair: Alisher Akhunzhanov BTS Photography: Angelo Palazzo Photographers Assistant: Gerard Juntilla

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stylist: sue wong

make-up: nancy von der launitz

hair: rene maldonado cortez

assistant: jonathon roberts

models: caitlin fowler, angelica kotliar

& yuliya dudenko

designs by sue wong

jewelry by vilaiwan fine jewelry

shot on location in los angeles,

california at the historic home of

sue wong, the cedars.

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photographer: vincent gotti

lighting director: scott nobles

hair and make-up: josette vigil-jelveh

jewelry stylist: sandra badani-cartagena

models: ania spiering & georgeann shoptaw

of halvorson model management

executive producer: kaye cloutman

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Right Hand (Top to bottom) Exex silver ring, Exex mink mother of pearl silver ring, Judith Jack citrine and marquesite ring Left Hand (Top to bottom) Exex citrine silver ring, Vintage amber silver ring, Barse copper and silver ring


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Vintage Judith Jack cuff / bracelet Vintage Judith Jack earrings

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Vintage Iolite necklace Vintage Judith Jack Amethist bracelet

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Vintage Citrine ring Vintage Oro Verde necklace Oro Verde Pendant Peridote layering necklace


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Right Hand (Top to bottom) Sandra Cartagena designs Ruby Quartz , Swarovski crystal and bali silver beads, Vintage Judith Jack bracelet, Sandra Cartage-na designs Calcedonia , blue Swarovski crystals and Bali silver beads Left Hand (Top to bottom) Sandra Cartagena designs Green Turquoise, Jade, Swarovski crystals and Bali silver beads, Judith Jack large silver bracelet, Sandra Cartagena designs Carnelian tigers eye, Colorado Swarovski crys-tals and Bali silver beads

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EXEX Blue Topaz chunky silver ring Sandra Cartagena designs Turquoise with Swarovski blue and clear crystals neck-lace


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Sandra Cartagena designs Turquoise amethyst , smokey quartz and bali silver beads headpiece necklace

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Oro Verde vintage headpiece necklace

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photographer: von buenconsejo for speedlite production

designers erwin lee tan, lala chua and kim clark

shoes: s & h by sally marie ang

accessories: christopher munar

model: may ann rebleza naguit of calcarrie's international

models philippines and arianne gargonio

stylist: syper abel

hair & make up: nina dumpa

location: rehab gastrobar

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MODEL Madeleine Humphries PHOTOGRAPHER Vincent Gotti

MAKEUP Pearl Cabalan HAIR Alexandra Palermo

FASHION STYLIST Allison Cartagena BTS PHOTOGRAPHER Mehrban Jam LIGHTING DIRECTOR Scott Nobles

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER Kaye Cloutman ASSOCIATE PRODUCER Eileen Solis Rogers

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A Bloomingdales Stanford exclusive fashion editorial

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Burberry Brit Cherbrooke Blanket Coat $1,395.00, Burberry Watch Women's Swiss Haymarket Check Fabric Strap $395.00

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Theory Coat - Belize Nest Washed $895.00 Joe's Jeans - High Rise Skinny in Riri $185.00


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Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress - Toto Plaid Crepe $598.00 Marc by Marc Jacobs Sweater - Toto Printed $298.00

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GUESS Top - Zip Peplum $79.50 Vince Sweatpants Quilted Detail $195.00

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BCBG Maxazria Ava Moto Jacket $298 Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Dress - Collared Pleated Drop Waist $297.00

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Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Dress - Fringe Shift $345.00 French Connection Skirt - Bloomingdale's Exclusive Luxe Leather Drawstring $248.00

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Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent Jacket - Faux Fur $365.00 AQUA Glam Satin Ankle Pants - Bloomingdale's Exclusive $158.00

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Clover Canyon Dress - Rose Matador Neoprene $290.00

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BCBG Maxazria Caftan Dress - Dameka High Low $298.00

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BCBG Maxazria Valerie Gown - Sleeveless Bodice $398.00

B loomingdales new Stanford store in Palo Alto, CA opened on

October 10, 2014. This loca-tion anchors the Stanford Shopping Center at the northeast side of the mall as part of a multi-phase renovation of the shopping center. The three-level, 125,000 square-foot reimagined store includes 68 designer shops, over 100 new brands, and a refreshing assortment of stylish essen-tials for women, men, chil-dren and home. Suited to the digitally-sophisticated community, the overall shopping experi-ence will be enhanced by technology utilized throughout the store. All details of the new store boast efficiency and cus-tomer-friendly technology, while incorporating the contemporary Blooming-dales style that makes it like no other store in the world. More efficient service con-tinues with the buy online, pick-up in-store feature and

the launch of same-day-delivery where shoppers located within a 15 mile radius from the store can buy select merchandise on bloomingdales.com and have the product delivered within a five hour window. Highly fashion-engaged, complimentary Style Advisors will be available to per-sonally shop with customers and recommend product. Additional services such as on-site altera-tions and The Registry can also be found at the new Stanford store. "We are thrilled to have the op-portunity to reimagine our store in the Stanford Shopping Center. This new Bloomingdales includes a great contemporary assort-ment, including many new collec-tions, as well as all of our latest thinking with regard to technolo-gy and design, said Tony Spring, chairman and CEO of Blooming-dales. We look forward to showing our newest store to the Palo Alto community." Representing its modern and sav-vy surroundings, the #newbloomiesstanford unites Bloomingdales classic roots with industrial elegance. With interior walls outfitted in French grey green and a third of the building penetrating natural light, the store inspires an inviting feeling of openness.

We were able to design a space that embodies Palo Altos sleek and modern aesthetic utilizing advanced materials, local inspira-tion, and high-tech elements, all in keeping with the iconic Bloom-ingdales appeal, said Jack Hrus-ka, executive vice president of creative services at Blooming-dales. To celebrate the opening of #newbloomiesstanford, there are over 300 fashion-packed events planned to take place during the opening months. Visit bloomingdales.com/stanford to learn more about the new lo-cation, and to get details on all of the upcoming events.

NEW STORE ALERT

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designer spotlight

puey


quiones

Moving FORWARD with...

by kaye cloutman

photography by vincent gotti

L ike many aspiring artists, Filipino designer Puey Quinones emerged from humble beginnings possessed by a raw pas-sion to embrace his dreams. It should come as no surprise that his rise to fame was sure to follow because of his tire-

less efforts and natural talent. But success can be as much of a detri-ment as failure, and Puey wasnt immune to those pesky monsters fame brings. No one is perfect he adds. My life is an open book and although I had a less-than-ideal past, it taught me to reassess my goals and priorities. It certainly made quite an impact on me and forced me to think about what kind of legacy I wanted to leave be-hind. Armed with a renewed wisdom and resolve to rectify his past, Puey relocated to the US with the hopes of rebuilding what once was lost. In less than a year he was able to re-establish his name in fashion and this time it came with a huge comeback bang; earning the chance to work with artists like Katy Perry, Americas Next Top Mod-el and the opportunity to showcase his Fall collection for next years Fashion week in New York. Its been a whirlwind of non-stop exciting projects and without a doubt; a promising future lies ahead.

GEV: What is your Fall/Winter style forecast for this year?

PQ: For this season, I am in love with neoprene materials. I love playing fabrics that has body and character. Neoprene is the perfect material to use for this season because it transforms the unconven-tional fabric to conventional. This is a time for experimenting. Neo-prene has been around but it was mostly used for scuba diving and surfing. I like transforming this textile for cocktail dress, red carpet gowns and street wear. Especially for fall and winter, my silhouette for this season is away from the body, not too tight. I like odd shapes and consider this collection as my sculpture by draping the fabric.

GEV: Tell us something readers don't know about you?

PQ: Aside from being a fashion designer, I am also a cook. I studied culinary arts in manila at the Global City Innovative College, while doing fashion, but even before that I was cooking already. I love to cook and host dinners at my place. After culinary school, me and my

best friend Andrew started a private dining restaurant at my pent-house in Manila. Its by reservation only. I serve a regional cuisine from my province at the Samar region. I gave a twist to our local reci-pes. I call it my Couture Home Cooking - my guests and customers adore the idea and concept because I constantly surprise them with the menu I'm serving for the day. I'm also very aware and respectful of any special diets or allergies but most often than not I prep food to fit my guests personalities. You design a garment according to the body type or the persona of your client. Its the same with food; you cook depending on what you think fits the taste of your customer.

GEV: What food / fashion trend are you currently obsessed with?

PQ: To be honest I am not obsessed with any trends in fashion right now. I don't follow trends. I create and wear whatever I feel like de-pending on my mood. Lets say for now my personal style is very re-laxed and comfortable. Many moons ago, I used to wear crazy clothes. I believe that we, designers should be the trendsetters. For food on the other hand, I must admit I have obsessions. Now for me its all about ramen. I constantly go around Los Angeles to try the best ramen in town. At this point, I swear I will eat there everyday until I get tired of it. I think I have an OCD when it comes to food. HAHA I am really a food lover. Food feeds my soul while fashion makes me live.

GEV: What is your edible guilty pleasure?

PQ: In and Out burger.

GEV: How do you see Philippine fashion evolving globally in the next year?

PQ: The Philippines is a melting pot of designers. Theres a lot of talent in Manila and fashion is booming in our country. I have to say that I really admire the systemized operation of fashion in the United States and I believe that my country is gradually starting to head to-wards that direction; hopefully making the fashion industry an indus-try with the support of our government. That way, fashion in the Phil-ippines will be globally competitive not only with the designs but also in terms of business.

Pueys Top 5 Dining Spots in Los Angeles

UMAYA RAMEN hands down the best ramen place in LA county. I tried a lot but Umaya IS the one for me. www.umaya-ramen.com

TROIS MEC in Highland Ave, Hancock Park LA is my favorite French restaurant. The chef is highly creative and they have an outstanding wine list which really elevates the food they serve. Its a well-thought restaurant. www.troismec.com

GUISADOS is a Mexican restaurant is downtown LA, the tacos are authentic and the I like the hip and trendy vibe of the restaurant. www.guisados.co

EGGSLUT is located at the Grand Central Market in DTLA, their slut burger is the bomb! Messy to eat but well worth it with an oozing sunny side egg and crispy bacon finish. Its heavenly! www.eggslut.com/#about

CARLITOS GARDEL serves Argentine cuisine in Melrose. So far its the best steakhouse for me. Melts in your mouth, really tender, seasoned well and the flavor is just perfect. www.carlitosgardel.com


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models: elena goodson (wunder management) rachel holley & traelee costello (myelite model management) mua: ozzie mendoza hair: alisher akhunzhanov fashion stylist: allison cartagena jewelry designer: ann ong fashion designer: puey quiones bts photography: gerard juntilla executive producer: aaron madariaga creative director: vince baguio

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photographers: paul ark & virginia lo

clothing and accessories: TAWN C. (www.tawn-c.com)

designer: tawn chatchavalwong

make up artist: paniti monkolhutti

assistant to photographers: yukantron kanjina

models: brianna renee & maya devyatkova


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photographer: rey del fierro

model: maya harshbarger of

halvorson model management

make-up artist: carla tersini

fashion stylist: victoria ruff

hairstylist: charlie burroughs

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Kiki De Montparnasse

Staff Pick

Photography by

Erin Eckert &

Charles Kovach

K iki De Montparnasse lingerie was on full display with a run-way show at the Bel Air home of William D. Johnson of De-

marest Films. With the elite of the Los Angeles social scene invited to this inti-mate event, guests were in awe of the stunning models as they strutted their stuff in this high-end, yet racy collec-tion. The evening was held to benefit Lindas Voice, a charity to raise aware-ness about domestic violence. It was formed by three daughters in honor of their mother Linda, whose life was tragically taken by her estranged hus-band. The mission of Lindas Voice is to en-gage, educate and empower women to work together to end domestic abuse. Each outfit was adorned with gorgeous jewels by Margaret Rowe Couture Jew-elry and the fashion show was pro-


Style Fashion

Week LA

Andre Soriano

Staff Pick

Photography by

Angelo Palazzo


Style Fashion Week LA Breakthrough

Designer 2014

Editors Pick

Walter Mendez Photography by Angelo Palazzo


Style Fashion Week LA Staff Pick

Altaaf Maanesia

Photography by Angelo Palazzo



AQUA Swimwear




CLUB WEAR




DOLCESSA Swimwear




GOGA by Giordano



Style Fashion Week LA

Editors Pick

JM Couture Photography by Angelo Palazzo



Kinsman SWIM




PEDAM Couture




ROSARIO Photography by Angelo Palazzo



SUE WONG Fairies & Sirens Photography by Angelo Palazzo



XCVI Photography by Angelo Palazzo


Photography by Matteo Volta

OSCAR CARVALLO FW 14

Editors Pick


Photography by Anita Leung

CORRIE NIELSEN SS 15

Staff Pick


Photography by Matthew Brandalise

ANTONIO ORTEGA SS 15

Staff Pick


Photography by Matteo Volta

ALEXANDRE DELIMA FW 14-15

Staff Pick


Photography by Patrice Stable

DIDIT HEDIPRASETYO FW 14

Staff Pick


Editors Pick

Herrera Carolina

Images by Drew Altizer Photography

O ver 250 Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco patrons, Saks Fifth Avenue clients and Carolina Herrera en-thusiasts attended the fashion event of the season on Monday, November 3 benefitting the Fine Arts

Museums of San Francisco and presented by Saks Fifth Ave-nue. The reception began at Noon and the sit-down luncheon began at 12:30. Mrs. Herrera showed 46 looks from her Spring 2015 Collection on the runway in Wilsey Court at the de Young Museum with the Richter mural as the backdrop. The event raised almost $200,000 which will help support future fashion exhibitions including High Style: The Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection in March 2015.

The Art of Fashion: Runway Show and Luncheon at the de Young Museum


Images by Devlin Shand for Drew Altizer Photography

Andre & Lisa Bisang

Haute Events

At Saks Fifth Avenue SF


Images by Tara Luz Stevens for Drew Altizer Photography

Max Mara

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At The San Francisco Symphony League


Van Cleef & Arpels Reception at The Battery SF

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N eiman Marcus Union Square and Van Cleef & Arpels hosted a cocktail reception to

view exceptional jewels and timepieces from the place Ven-dome atelier on Thursday, No-vember 13 from 6 to 8:30pm in The Penthouse of The Battery. The stellar event included infor-mal modeling of the collection for men and women, passed hors d'oeuvres and a gorgeous rooftop view of San Francisco.

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Rebecca Minkoff The Future Of Retail At The Hedge Gallery

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R ebecca Minkoff unveils the brands second Flagship location, debuting an immersive shopping experience and Connected Store developed in

partnership with eBay Inc. Located in San Franciscos shopping district, (2124 Fillmore St.) the store is the vision of Co-founder and CEO Uri Minkoff, whose goal was to showcase never-before-seen retail technology that merg-es the online and physical shopping experience through the lens of Rebecca Minkoff, to spe-cifically cater to Next-Generation shoppers. Following San Francisco, Rebecca Minkoff is slated to open an additional store in Los Ange-les in early 2015. For additional information, please vis-it www.rebeccaminkoff.com

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Santana Rows Annual Fall Fashion Show Photography by Erin Eckert


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R ather than a straightforward runway show, the fall presentations combined a high tea theme for the after-noon show and a night club theme for the evening event. Produced by Red Haute and Co. with the gorgeous and

fun models of Halvorson Model Management, the runway presenta-tions were followed by after-parties, music, refreshments and other special offerings in the stores.

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For Chemo Rooms That Rock

By Genevieve Dee


A ccording to the American Cancer Society, cancer remains the second most common cause of death in the United States. It accounts for 1 in every 4 deaths. For the great majority, they will never know the horrors of cancer first hand. And yet, for

many, this is the sad truth. Chemotherapy or chemo is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. Treatment duration varies from a few minutes to hours or even days. Rooms that Rock for Chemo was founded with one goal in mind. It is their vision to transform every chemotherapy room, in every hospital, in every city around the world until they all reflect the beauty, strength and hope of the human spirit. This is accomplished by redecorating chemo rooms and placing artwork that evoke hope, strength and heal-ing power that help reduce stress and anxiety. To date, RTR4C has transformed 154 rooms in 15 facilities in the United States and El Salva-dor. Tonight, to help further the RTR4C goal, supporters new and old con-verge at the Hotel Nikko to help raise funds for this noble cause. The black tie event was attended by Senator Diane Feinstein, Mr. Richard Blum and the Honorable Willie L. Brown to name a few. Everyone looked beautiful and handsome as they chatted with friends with wine and drink on hand. Items for silent auction were offered on one end of the room. Stations with wine from Azur Winery, Bluxome Street Win-ery, Mauritson Wines and Papapietro Perry also offered tastings in the Foyer. Inside the Ballroom, smiles of approval and appreciation were on eve-ryones faces as they acknowledged the exemplary job done by the Table Designers. Each table was a little different but just as gorgeous as the next. As guests dined, former news anchor and 5 time Emmy Awards winner and tonights emcee Don Sanchez introduced Nancy Linebarger Ballard, RTR4C Founder who talked about the foundations visions and accomplishments. Gala co-chairs Judy Davies and Lisa Kang were also presented. Generously sharing her talent, Violinist La Bourgade gave a short but wholehearted performance. Vocal performances from X-Factor star Jason Brock and RTR4C Cancer Survivor Champion, Christie Winn were inspirational and heartfelt. Showing his support, The Honorable Willie Brown delivered words of appreciation and encouragement for all the work done so far.


Auctioneer extraordinaire Abra Annes did a superb job leading the Live Auction and Fund-a Need portion. Mr. Richard Blum, Senator Diane Feinsteins husband led the way in ensuring that the evenings fundraising goals were met. A true philanthropist, his generous donation of $25,000 was received with tears of joy and a standing ovation. Another evening highlight, Fashion Designer Vasily Vein pre-sented his 2015 Spring Collection featuring one of a kind gowns made of velvet and lace. Ever radiant and beautiful Sonya Molodetskaya brought the house down wearing a black lace dress under a luxurious black coat with a headdress made of feathers. His gowns sold for a handsome sum with part of the proceeds donated to the foundation. He also gift-ed another of his gowns to Christie Winn proving that support comes in many different ways. The evening showed a true outpouring of love and support to help alleviate pain and suffering. It also showed how fun and giving can go hand in hand. To help donate, please visit : roomsthatrock4chemo.org

GOAL for style

a Fashion in Motion


Jean Baptiste Pierazzi Khari Stephenson

F ashion is seen throughout the

world every which way we

turn. It has the power to

make a statement or portray

our mood. We see fashion brought to life

in sporting events in fans and most nota-

bly, the players. The players show their

unique style on and off the field by letting

their personality shine through, along

with their creative sense of style. I had

the pleasure of working with two players

from the San Jose Earthquakes

Major League Soccer team, learn-ing about their lives and discovering their

fashion sense.

Jean Baptiste Pierazzi was born in Ajaccio, on the island of Corsica, located

in the south of France. He started to play

soccer at the young age of four and con-

tinued to hone his skills all through his

formative years. He then joined the acad-

emy of his hometown soccer team and

played there for three years until he be-

came professional at age twenty-one. In

France, he became captain of the highest-

ranked team, a great honor and responsi-

bility. In 2014, Jean Baptiste came to the

Earthquakes and never looked back. His

position is central midfielder, the heart of

the team because this position has to

constantly be ready to attack and defend.

Although the season has come to an end

we expect nothing but great things from

this outstanding Quake!

Fashion is lived and breathed in France so

its no wonder Jean Baptise has exquisite

by elizabeth gonzales photography by vincent gotti

san jose earthquakes

hair and makeup by ozzie mendoza wardrobe provided by franco uomo santana row

style. When asked where he looks

for his fashion sense, he said, I like

to look at current fashion blogs and

the latest trends on Instagram. Trav-

eling is where I find a lot of new ideas

as well, seeing different cultures and

people. When Jean Baptiste is off

the field sometimes he likes to relax

and wear jeans and tennis shoes but

when he goes out he is a force to be

reckloned with. He is never one to

be sloppy and always dresses to im-

press. Coming from France, we

shouldn't expect anything less.

Our next player comes from King-

ston, Jamaica. Jamaica is often known

for its laid-back lifestyle but this play-

er has led a very busy life. Khari

Stephenson grew up playing club and high school soccer. Perfecting his

role as midfielder and forward is

what made him prosper as a profes-

sional athlete. He began on the Youth

National teams for soccer before

attending boarding school in Con-

necticut. He then attended Williams

College in Massachusetts where he

was awarded three time All-American

player and also two time NESCAC

Conference player of the year.

Khari was then drafted his senior

year in college by the Chicago Fire

Major League Soccer team then trad-

ed to the Kansas City Wizards where

he played his first MLS Cup Champi-

onship game as a rookie. After play-

ing two years in the states, he trav-

eled to Sweden and Norway to play

on the top teams. Becoming increas-

ingly well-versed in culture and fash-

ion while moving city to city, Khari

then came to San Jose to play for the

Earthquakes.

From Jamaica to Sweden, Khari has

seen all sorts of trends and styles.

When asked where his fashion sense

comes from he stated, My fashion

sense is garnered from Sweden. The

mix of culture along with their mod-

ern style is what I look to. Khari

likes to keep it casual when not in

uniform but always adds a hint of

Swedish flare that shows through in

his shirt, shoes, jacket, etc.

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