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December 10, 2008 |
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LONDON Hotels updateSituated in London's fashionable area of Marylebone, within walking distance of some of London's most exciting shops, art galleries, and high-end nightlife in nearby Mayfair of London- The Mandeville Hotel may have it all. Decidedly high tech with flat screens, dvds, and ipod docking stations, this hotel remains mostly renown for its highly decorated interiors with a Victorian- era edge. The hotel has an excellent restaurant called De Ville with home made ice-cream and has a special Victorian-esque tea room for afternoons.
The Mandeville Hotel
Mandeville Place
W1U 2BE, London
T: +44 (0)20 7935 5599
F: +44 (0)207 935 9588 |
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December 07, 2008 |
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Jungle PopOne of our favorite color trends for Spring 2009 is what we call Jungle Pop; a chic mix of brown, black and beige with bright orange, red and a touch of green. Mark Jacobs beautifully interpreted this sultry color trend in the Spring 2009 Louis Vuitton collection. He mixed this intense color palette with sequins, reptile skins and tribal accessories. This color trend captures a look that takes us back to Paris in the 1940’s. Pictured below is Madonna who is the new face of Louis Vuitton for their Spring 2009 add campaign.
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December 03, 2008 |
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LONDON Architecture updateOne of the key successes of Spain's Inditex Group is its acute ability to put their retail stores in the best international real estate properties in the world. From Singapore to London, when shopping in Zara, Massimo Duti, Bershka or one of its other retail stores, Inditex is always on the best city blocks around the world. This very modern building is a Zara store on London's famous luxury retail street- Bond Street. |
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December 02, 2008 |
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Holiday 2008- Shoe EditionWhile planning to wear your most gorgeous Holiday frock, it's almost just as imperative you have the perfect pair of stilettos. Shine, shine, shine is what we recommend. Go for shoes with patent leather details, gold or silver. These black and silver lightning shoes from Pierre Hardy are perfect for little black dresses. We also like these magenta multi-color metallic Jimmy Choos with the matching magenta metallic clutch. When wearing stilettos during the holidays, be sure to wear tights to keep from looking like you forgot it was winter and try color or textured tights to give yourself an update from typical basic black.
http://www.pierrehardy.com
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December 02, 2008 |
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LONDON Shopping updateWhile shopping in London, Trendcocktail visited Matches. This upscale retail store is high-end boutique style shopping at its finest. The store carries well-selected pieces by some of the leading fashion designers in the world- under one small roof. Dries van Noten, Lanvin, Chloe, Matthew Williamson, Bottega Venetta, Alexander McQueen and Marc Jacobs are just a few of the designers they carry for Women. And for Men, Gucci, Jil Sander, Acne Jeans, and 3.1 Phillip Lim are all in house. Once inside the store, sales attendants almost immediately ask you if you'd care for a beverage- tea, coffee, or champagne. The Matches store concept of carefully selecting the best and most wanted pieces of merchandise from the best designers is genius.
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December 02, 2008 |
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LONDON updateLondon is an edgy city which is phenominal for shopping, going out, and is almost unbeatable when it comes to multi-culturalism. The grey weather never seems to make people stop loving London, maybe because this city has an amazing avant- garde fashion week and some of the world's best talent in fashion come from the UK like Alexander McQueen, Stella McCartney and Christopher Kane.
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November 25, 2008 |
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Dell’ Acqua to Introduce New High-End LineItalian Designer Alessandro Dell’ Acqua still feels there is a need in the retail environment for fabulous high-end clothes. Little black dresses in particular. He is set to launch a new high-end capsule line for Fall 2009 made of 20 black dresses. Set to be worn from day into evening, these dresses will be designed with special detailing like ostrich-feathered collars and silk bejeweled fringes. The new line will be shown to retailers in the designer’s showroom in Milan until May 2009 and will be sold in doors such as Selfridges in London, Isetan in Tokyo and Harvey Nichols in Hong Kong.
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November 24, 2008 |
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Fail-Proof Holiday 2008As we move out of Fall and into the Holidays, Trendcocktail is here to help you make a smooth fashion transition. Parties may be in limited supply this season, so make sure you make each soiree appearance count. We are seeing Feathers, anything Bejeweled, Sequins, Silk and Satin. Headpieces and anything seen as a tad dramatic, is perfect. Carolina Herrera’s Fall line is a favorite you might want to look at with its fashionable feathered collection. Also to work the feather trend as an accessory, try a feathered clutch bag with your party frock. For ramped up Parisian glamour with a serious edge, a favorite is Balmain, their current color palette is Holiday ready in shiny blacks, reds and silver.
Fall 2008 Badgley Mischka |
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November 13, 2008 |
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Sophisticated NeutralsThere is something modern and updated about the upcoming Neutrals trend for Spring 2009. We are loving these colors being worn with very pale neutral shoes in flesh tone beige and browns, peachy tans or light pale greys. Pure and fluid, these colors somehow help to cleanse the color palette and refresh the world around the wearer. Luca Luca and Maz Azria are just a few designers who are bringing strong neutral collections into Spring.
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November 04, 2008 |
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Electrika Color Palette Races ThroughVibrant, fresh and worn with a fast-beating pulse, the Trendcocktail Electrika color palette is truly adored for Spring 2009. It's important to note, the center color in the runway collage below is piercing electric blue. This electric blue color is almost fluorescent in its brightness and vibrancy. The newer orange hue is warmer and the green in this color palette is updated as more minty than emerald. A sophisticated dark plum fuchsia and a brazilian-beach yellow keeps the color combination festive.
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October 24, 2008 |
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Karl Lagerfeld's Chanel Mobile Art Opening in NYSarah Jessica Parker, Kate Bosworth and famous fashionable European heiress Daphne Guinness were just a few of the friends Karl Lagerfeld invited this week to toast his international Mobile Art exhibit. Hanging out inside the Space Age lounge, temporarily assembled in New York in Central Park, guests sipped on hot toddies as they admired art, clothing and accessories inspired by Chanel. Daphne and Karl seem to have grown very close lately, we saw her at Fashion Week with a pair of Karl inspired silver fingerless gloves which matched unapologetically well to her vintage diamond earring and necklace set (see photo below).
Chanel Mobile Art in Central Park
Daphne Guinness
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October 22, 2008 |
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MILAN Architecture updateThe city which is Italy's fashion hub has began to walk away from its over-industrial, older and less than modern city interior. Milan is visited by the international fashion set twice per year for designer runway shows and is a base for corporate head-quarters of fashion houses like Fendi, Prada and Bottega Veneta. When we visit we always stay visiting around the Duomo for hours. We love how modern architectural buildings in Milan are finally beginning to tie into the city's creative synergy.
photo: paris.paris.paris.com |
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October 21, 2008 |
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How to wear Winter LaceAs Prada brought us lace for early Fall, we are seeing designers take this fabric through the Winter. Layering lace with heavy tweeds and / or wear it under not so -wintery short sleeve Holiday party dresses. The key to lace looking sophisticated and not garrish, is not to dress in lace head to toe. Mix fabrics and textures to keep the look new and modern.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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October 18, 2008 |
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The Last Time we had seen Mobile Art: Hong KongIt has been on a global jetset journey which has intrigued everyone at every stop. Karl Lagerfeld has made a moveable modern structure and it delights at every international stop. We saw the Mobile Art last in Hong Kong. We hear the structure filled with iconic Chanel bags, fashion and art has made it to NY.
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October 10, 2008 |
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Men: Back to BlackAfter seasons of exploration of color on the Men's runways for winter, as well as spring and summer, designers are now coming back to black. Remember a few years ago when Heidi Slimane was at Dior Homme and he made all fashionable men want to climb into skinny black jeans and skinny impecable tailored black suits? After some time the trend was exhausted by skinny men and not-so-skinny men all around the world and we started to see lots of color on the runways of designers like Burberry Prorsum and Etro. Now black is being shown with a sleek, luxe sportswear- like sensibility by designers like Alessandro Dell'Acqua and Calvin Klein.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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October 10, 2008 |
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PARIS Restaurants updateMaison Blanche
15 Av. Montaigne
Paris
+33 147-23-55-99
Located on the uppermost floor of the Art-Deco style Theatre des Champs-Elysees, this restaurant could not have a more fashionable location in Paris. No matter how many times we visit the City of Lights, we can never resist places with views of the Eiffel Tower over-looking the city. And Maison Blanche restaurant gives you this and more with floor-to-ceiling windows and skyline views with sweeping views of the Seine. Once seated at your table in creme color leather chairs, we recommend trying the chef's homemade puree soups or lobster salad. After so much great food, the restaurant is conveniently adjoined to their lounge and nightclub. For a cocktail go to White Bar or after dinner if you are ready for dancing, transfer your party to the White Room nightclub and mingle with the french elite.
Photo: paris-paris-paris.com
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October 09, 2008 |
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CFDA Inducts New Members / John Galliano confirmed as Key Note Speaker at Upcoming Awards GalaThe CFDA (Council of Fashion Designers of America) welcomed a new crop of designers at the recent event in New York City. Naeem Khan, Michael Bastian and Kara Ross were among the new group of designers selected to beome a part of the sought after council. In its effort to recognize the outstanding contributions made to American fashion by individuals from all areas of the industry and related arts, the CFDA hosts the annual CFDA Fashion Awards. Awards will be given for design excellence in womenswear, menswear and accessories as well as extraordinary accomplishments in journalism, creative vision and lifetime achievement. To be invited to the awards gala means you have arrived on the New York fashion circuit. This years awards show, which will take place next month November 18, will have John Galliano as the key note speaker. Enough said.
Designer Diane von Furstenberg (center) and Actress Leighton Meester (left) of Gossip Girl attended the CFDA event
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October 08, 2008 |
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PARIS Shopping updateVivienne Westwood
@ Le Bon Marche
24 Rue de Sevres
Paris 75322
+ 33 144 39 8169
Who doesn't enjoy the shopping in Paris? From must-see designers like Balenciaga to Lanvin, there is always an endless number of couture and ready-to-wear stores just waiting to be discovered. However, when you have had your fill of Parisian designers (if possible), there are many international designers who can be found in stores in Paris that you can visit. When shopping for Vivienne Westwood at Le Bon Marche in Paris, it can make you feel like you flew over to London and landed on Saville Row because of Westwood's detailed tailoring and sewing techniques that offer a surprisingly whimsical take on British fashion.
A look from Vivienne Westwood's recent Spring 2009 runway show in Paris.
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October 06, 2008 |
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Jodhpur / Harem PantsWe saw them first this summer in Europe and somehow knew they would become a big trend. Cut full and drapey in the hips and pegged at the calf or ankle, what woman wouldn't want to team these pants with their favorite super high-heels? For Spring 2009, it seems every designer has their version of this pant on their runway and some fast-fashion retailers such as Zara and Mango, already have the super stylish pants in stores.
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October 02, 2008 |
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Photographer Patrick Demarchelier event in ParisThe Petit Palais Museum in Paris was fulled with fashion models and friends of the famous photographer Patrick Demarchelier to celebrate 400 of his most remarkable fashion photographs. No one would argue that the photographer has shot the faces of some of the most beautiful women in the world and many of those beautiful women attended the event. Raquel Zimmerman, Natasha Poly, Jessica Stam, Anja Rubik (below) were just a few of the famous faces who came by the event to toast the amazing photographer.
Photo Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup
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October 02, 2008 |
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Designer From Iceland shows in Milan and New YorkFashion designer Steinunn Sigurd is putting Iceland on the Fashion map. The designer recently showed her women's wear collection in New York as well as Milan fashion week for Spring 2009. Now living in Reykjavik, Steinunn attended Parsons in New York previously and has worked for Calvin Klein, Ralph Lauren, and Tom Ford. Steinunn's designs are both sculptural and feminine and she manipulates fabrics like an artist making a work of art. Texture is usually an element she works into many of her designs, which looks new and fresh for Spring 2009. May of this year, the designer became the first fashion brand in 15 years to win the influential Torsten and Wanja Söderberg prize for Nordic design in Iceland. Trendcocktail likes Steinunn's design asthetic and we think her work is impeccable.
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October 01, 2008 |
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Myriam Gallego and International ExpansionMyriam Gallego handbags from Spain celebrates their 10th anniversary among growing international clientele. Trendcocktail first told you about Myriam Gallego when the company was featured in New York for the Spanish Mile showcasing designers from Spain a few months ago. What caught our eye is the uniqueness of MG merchandise and craftsmanship put into their bags made of fine leathers and other avant-garde materials.
Now sold in Europe, Russia, Singapore, Japan and China coming soon, this company owes much of its success to its unique creativity in design. Magazines such as Vogue, Glamour and Marie Claire have also began to feature MG in their fashion editorial pages. And with bags that are functional and dynamic and some highly conceptual, we can see why. We like their Madrid bag belowthat has an architectural design. If you would like to see more of this company’s recent collection, go to their website to see bags and shoes.
www.myriamgallego.com
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September 20, 2008 |
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Architectural ShapesStructured elements and clean angular lines have given way to a new trend of strong architectural shapes in fashion. Design houses Balenciaga and Lanvin have had success in building soft and sculptured shapes in their garments while still maintaining long lean lines with unexpected turns in their construction. The overall look is futuristic and modern.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup
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September 18, 2008 |
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MILAN updateGoing to Milan Fashion Week (Sept 20 – Sept 27) ?
Trendcocktail has made life easier for you and made a concise list of fashion shows we recommend.
Saturday, Sept 20
11:45 am- Upcoming New Designers Presentation @ Milano Moda Donna
Sunday, Sept 21
3pm- Just Cavalli show @ Milano Moda Donna
5pm- Emporio Armani @ 59 Via Bergognone
7pm- Gianfranco Ferre @ 21 Via Pontaccio
Monday, Sept 22
3pm- D&G @ 24 Viale Piave
6pm- Burberry Prorsum @16 Corsio Venezia
Tuesday, Sept 23
11:15am- Jil Sander @ 5 Via Beltrami
12:45pm- Etro @ 14 Via Piranesi
1:30pm- Bottega Veneta @ 15/17 Viale Piceno
6pm- Prada @ 36 Via Fogazzaro
Wednesday, Sept 24
1pm- Roberto Cavilli @ Milano Moda Donna
3pm- Iceberg @ 10 Via Palermo
5pm- Gucci @ 2/B Piazza Oberdan
8pm- Alessandro Dell’Acqua @ 3 Piazza Cavour
Thursday, Sept 25
9am- Dsquared2 @ Milano Moda Donna
10:30am- Les Copains @ Milano Moda Donna
2pm- Dolce & Gabbana @ 24 Viale Piave
3pm- John Richmond @ Giardini Porta Venezia
Friday, Sept 26
11am- Agatha Ruiz de la Prada @ Milano Moda Donna
Saturday, Sept 27
1:45pm- Steinunn @ 2 Via Valenza
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September 18, 2008 |
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Embellishment / Fall 2008 and Spring 2009Trendcocktail has been seeing a return of ostentatious adornment and embellishments. Think European royalty or the historic empires like the Byzantine or the British.
L-R: Reem Acra / Zac Posen / Chris Han
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 17, 2008 |
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Designer Goes VirtualFashion designer Marc Bouwer had the whole world at his feet for his Spring 2009 Fashion show, literally. The designer showed a virtual runway show inspired by 1970's goddesses such as Verushka. Marc says he found new freedom in his collection which was glamorous and over the top, yet still pretty. By showing his show virtually, many people all over the world saw his take on Spring 2009...front row!
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September 16, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 Trends / Shine & MetallicsShiny and metallic fabrics have been selling well for the past 3 seasons. Not only do we see metallics on the Spring 2009 runways, we also see new techno fabrics emerging such as nylon/ silk blends and fabrics blended with polyester that give a surface sheen.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 16, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 Trends / Abstract PrintsAbstract prints are still being shown on the runway and this trend will continue through to Spring. These prints for Spring are whimsical, artistic and a brilliant way for a designer to show color as we start to see a trend toward more neutral color palettes for next year.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 14, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / Zac PosenZac Posen (center) showed his collection to a celebrity packed audience and delivered a show that had an ostentatious aesthetic. Trendcocktail sat in the front row across from Jada Pinkett and Claire Danes. We also saw Serena Williams and Veronica Webb along with Joy Bryant and Rachel Zoe there to support Zac. On trend showing metallic appliqués and lace, while still maintaining a gypsy rock & roll appeal the designer´s show was also romantic. The pastel color palette and hints of leopard print gave the collection a feminine touch.
L-R: Model Isabella Fontana/ Designer Zac Posen/Model Lara Stone
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 12, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 Trend / Surface TextureSurface texture on garments is a trend that will continue into spring from fall. Who could forget british designer Christopher Kane's Fall surface texture or Givenchy's in Paris? What we are seeing on the runways new for spring keeps the trend fresh when done with silks or organzas. Here are a few designers who have excelled with spring surface texture.
L-R: Yigal Azrouel / Terexov/ Steinunn |
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September 11, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / Anna SuiDesigner Anna Sui showed a collection yesterday that was bright with colors and had an overall sunny and positive energy appeal. We caught the positive vibe when we saw models like Sasha and Isabella Fontana break out into cute little laughs on the runway! "Did one of the models just smile?", we heard someone nearby ask. Yes, they did! And if any designer can bring a smile to a model's face, Anna Sui can.
TRENDCOCKTAIL RAN INTO A FEW MODELS BACKSTAGE AT ANNA SUI !!! ----------------HERE ARE A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE PHOTOS----------
L-R: Sasha Pivovarova / Bruna Tenorio / Lara Stone
L-R: Vlada Roslyakova / Jourdan Dunn / Agyness Deyn |
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September 10, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / Max AzriaThe Max Azria show was filled with many fans and friends of the designer. The front row delighted with everyone from Tinseley Mortimer, Lou Doillon, Joy Bryant, Zoe Saldana and Michelle Trachtenberg of Gossip Girl.The clothes were minimalism at its best with a pale neutral color pallette. The fabrics were drapey and fluid made up of silks and drapey jerseys. The whole collection was strong with simplicity and a refined sophistication. We especially loved the sandaled ankle boots.
Socialite Tinsley Mortimer at the Max Azria show |
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September 10, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / Ports 1961Ports 1961 showed a collection inspired by totem poles of the Pacific Northwest while models walked to a live performance by The Cowboy Junkies. The clothes were beautiful and unusual with many great fabrics. Some of the fabrics we liked had a metallic techn0 look which looked futuristic, yet the collection was kept grounded and nature- inspired with large natural wood and medal jewelry.
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September 10, 2008 |
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NY Fashion Week / Spotted: D-SQUAREDTrendcocktail saw brothers Dan and Dean Caten of D-SQUARED at 60 Thompson in Soho last night before running off to the Prada party. In from Milan for NY Fashion Week, they'll also be having their own Fashion Week party here in the city to launch their new fragrance.
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September 09, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week/ Tibi showTibi showed a very pretty presentation with some notable trends we have been seeing through out the week. This was another collection which did a take on this season's many abstract prints. Tangerine oranges and shades of blue are notable print combination colors we have seen. Tibi also showed another new trend we are seeing- dresses and skirts with jodhpur side draping along with all the jodhpur style pants we are seeing now.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 08, 2008 |
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Spotted: At the Calvin Klein Sunday Night Mega SoireeCalvin Klein in celebration of his 40th anniversary, created an urban oasis at The High Line in Manhattan and filled it with a long list of bold face names and many fashion models who worked to make the designer's legendary campaign ads. The super posh event space was designed by architect John Pawson. The three story structure resembled the company's flagship store on Madison Avenue and was white and grey with skyscraper ceilings. What had been a high railroad area downtown was transformed into an oaisis with a long runway area, amazing lighting and thousands of white roses where everyone hung out and talked. Trendcocktail takes you inside one of NY Fashion Week's ultimate parties and we show you some of the beautiful people we encountered.
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Model Coco Rocha chatting with a cute male model and someone wearing a structured neon headpiece.
L-R: Model Anouk Lepere/ Model Natasha Poly/ Lipstick Jungle star Robert Buckley
L-R: Model Doutzen Kroes/Designer Erin Fethersten and Photographer Ellen Von Unwerth/Model Jourdan D
L-R: Lipstick Jungle star Kim Ravens/ Model Tyson Ballou/ Bravo's Padma Lakshmi and Brooke Shields
L-R: Model Mark Vanderloo/Socialite Lydia Hearst and Actress Rosario Dawson/Model Hana Soukupova
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September 06, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / BCBG Max AzriaBCBG showed a strong collection with a color palette of greys and pastels with pops of color and occasional black. Dresses, jumpsuits and rompers made of silk and jersey had a sensibility of ease and an effortless movement which draped perfectly on the body.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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September 06, 2008 |
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Spring 2009 NY Fashion Week / Rubin SingerDesigner Rubin Singer was the star of Fashion Week´s first day...and he has become a new Trendcocktail favorite. Beautiful, colorful watermark prints, structured and tailored pieces gave just the right amount of drama that a woman needs to feel in control and elegant. What was amazing was the amount of couture craftsmanship in the garments, showing indeed Rubin´s background working for other high fashion houses, notibly Oscar de la Renta.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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August 27, 2008 |
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How to wear Winter Florals?Winter florals have carried over from summer right into Fall with an updated look of darker hues and mixed patterns. Dries Van Noten and Prada florals made the fashion flock swoon for Spring/Summer and we are still loving them for Fall. The updated Fall floral look is smarter and more precise. To break large patterns, use wide or thin belts. To look couture, clash your Fall florals with patterned or colored hosiery.
Photos Courtesy of Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Newsgroup |
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August 27, 2008 |
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Not Your Everyday PlaidPlaid is a designer favorite on the runway this Fall season. High-fashion designers are mixing the pattern with other fabrics to give an updated look. From New York to Paris, designers are making Blackwatch and Tartan plaids look refined and sophisticated.
Yigal Azrouel
Z Zegna
Alexandre Herchcovitch
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August 20, 2008 |
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Copenhagen Top's the ListTrendcocktail was maybe the first that gave you the scoop about Copenhagen's allure months ago. The Danish capital has been named number one in The World's Most Liveable Cities. The research was done by Monocle, the best reading for a briefing on Global Affairs, Business, Culture and Design. Did we also mention Copenhagen's amazing architecture and new breakthrough fashion labels? It has been anointed by some (prominent world architects and the ever-searching for newness fashion crowd) as the new Design capital.
See Copenhagen in the CITY BY CITY area of Trendcocktail.com
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August 16, 2008 |
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The StadsfeestzaalTrendcocktail in Antwerp
The Stadsfeestzaal i s a large hall originally built at the beginning of the 20th century as a permanent site for official festivities. After it was destroyed by fire in 2000, the glass-vaulted hall was renovated and reopened in 2007 as a modern shopping center.
When you first enter the Stadsfeestzaal you will be taken by the great architecture and decoration. The shopping center is home to about 40 trendy stores ranging from clothing, shoes & accessories to tasty Belgian chocolates.
The shopping center is ideally located between the Meir - the city's central shopping street and Hopland, an increasingly upscale shopping street.
There are 2 entries on Meir 78 and the other at Hopland 31 (city centre).
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August 16, 2008 |
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Trendcocktail in Amsterdam
Daniele Alessandrini:
Haetenstraat 20A 01016
Amsterdam, NL
www.danielealessandrini.com
Daniel Alessandrini is an Italian designer. One of his boutiques is in the fashionable Dutch Capital.
He designs clothing and accessories for both man and women. We specially loved his trench coats, they were cut right and very resonably priced.
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August 16, 2008 |
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Trendcocktail In Amsterdam
Daryl Van Wouw
Prinsengracht 705
Amsterdam, NL.
Daryl Van Wouw is a popular designer in the Netherlands. Daryl's fashion is young, colorful and fun to wear. His store caught our eyes while walking through the beautiful Prince Canal. He offers a variety of knits in interesting prints and plaids. One of our favorites items were the all over printed hooded sweatshirts in 100% cotton and the printed cotton skirt with all over origami folds which gave the garment a 3D look. A great place to shop! We highly recommend you to stop by if you are in search for a look that is comfortable and fresh.
A beautiful multi color skirt from Daryl Van Wouw
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August 13, 2008 |
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Denim Laser TechnologyThe newest way to achieve vintage jeans is not through doing the typical enzyme wash. Now the newest way to get stylish vintage denim is through laser denim technology. In this process, lasers utilize beams of light with precision and consistency to produce marks on denim giving the jeans the perfect worn look. Not only does this new laser technology reduce the environmental impact of washed down indigo, it makes unbelievably perfect vintage jeans.
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August 12, 2008 |
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Retail Trends / Merchandise DisplaysVersace among other designers are starting to display their accessories in small display windows as seen here. When retailers want the main focus to be their IT bag of the moment or their latest pair of stilettos, these window displays help to elevate smaller merchandise and give it the eye level attention it truly deserves. Below is a display window featuring Versace´s 2009 collection.
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August 05, 2008 |
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PEOPLE: MODELS WE LOVEMariacarla Boscono (right) here modeling Givenchy with one of our favorite models of the moment Lara Stone.
Mariacarla has been said to have the best strut on the catwalk lately.
We love you........
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August 05, 2008 |
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Retail Trends / Digital DaysRetailers are finally beginning to take advantage of the new digital age.
In many high-end international retail stores, we are starting to see many digital walls and fixtures. Below is a digital stairway adjacent to a D&G store in Hong Kong.
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July 27, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Hotels updateThe Mercer Hotel
147 Mercer St. New York, NY 10012
nr. Prince St
212-966-6060
The Mercer hotel is owned by André Balazs a hotel and nightclub empresario who also owns the Chateau Marmont in LA. Both hotels known for its popularity among celebrities.
In the Mercer hotel every room feels like a loft which is what attracted the many artists who gave Soho its distinctive character. André Balazs chose to work with Parisian designer Christian Liaigre who gave the hotel the clean and classic approach that was needed to create the perfect loft experience. The Mercer kitchen, a restaurant located in the basement of the hotel is one of our favorite places in the city to meet with friends for a great time surrounded by a posh crowd.
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July 23, 2008 |
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Trendcocktail Shopping in Hong KongHong Kong has an explosion of new upscale high fashion houses. Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel showed here recently... and at any given time of the day, there is usually a waiting time to enter the Louis Vuitton store! Enjoy these photos of the current shopping scene in the once British ruled city.
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July 22, 2008 |
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FEATURE CITY updateTrendcocktail in Ljubljana
Where exactly is our current FEATURE CITY Ljubljana, Slovenia exactly located?
To see all about this new undiscovered jetset stop on Trendcocktail, go to....
CITY BY CITY
then FEATURE CITY
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July 10, 2008 |
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Inside B&B BarcelonaAn area at Bread and Butter Tradeshow
A Trendcocktail favorite booth-collection at this recent Barcelona Tradeshow:
K KARL LAGERFELD
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July 09, 2008 |
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Up and Coming Designers of Antwerp at The Source, B&B BarcelonaAntwerp, Belgium has been on the travelling jet set list a few years now. People go to Antwerp to see something new and innovative when they feel Paris and New York starts to look the same. Here are a few looks from Antwerp Royal Academy of Arts newest graduates.
Another design from Antwerp, Belgium
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July 08, 2008 |
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The Inside Review: Trendcocktail at Bread and Butter BarcelonaB B B Tradeshow
New Order
A photo at the tradeshow where architectural backdrops meet with international fashion people.
Over 100,000 international fashion people visited the show and hundreds of international fashion labels attended.
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July 06, 2008 |
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Eye See Thru You!Sheer and lightweight, the trend of light, transluscent fabrics are being seen all over the international runways.
These looks from Valentino were seen in his couture collection and were our favorites.
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July 06, 2008 |
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PEOPLE: MODELS WE LOVEBritish model Jourdan Dunn has walked the runway for designers Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, Carolina Herrera and Three As Four, just to name a few!
We Love you......
Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Paris Fall 2009
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July 05, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Shopping updateMadison Avenue from 57th Street to 72nd Street is a very high end area that holds many art galleries, spas, restaurants and numerous celebrity designer shops and flagship fashion house boutiques such as Calvin Klein, Prada, Hermès, Ralph Lauren and many many more. The understated elegance of this neighborhood is sure to lure your senses with the best that luxury has to offer.
Hermès store on Madison Avenue and 62nd Street.
Barneys New York
660 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10021
at 61 St.
Barneys New York is a chain of upscale department stores headquartered in New York City.
If you are looking for a one-stop fashion destination, Barneys is the best choice on Madison Avenue.
The store has a nice selection of top designers such as Lanvin, Proenza Schouler, Prada, Fendi among many others. The atmosphere is calm which makes it a great place to shop.
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June 29, 2008 |
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Myriam Gallego's AccessoriesMyriam Gallego is a brand of women's accessories from Madrid. The brand was founded in 1998 by designers Myriam and Javier. They design their collections for a woman who is modern and dynamic, she is Avant Garde elegant. Their accessories are made in Spain within the artisan traditions. Their objective is to unite traditions and modernity to achieve best results. Their bags caught our eyes at the MadridFashionNewYork exhibition held in New York earlier this month. To see their whole collection and contact info check out their website: Myriamgallego.com
Myriam Gallego's hand bags are edgy and innovative.
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June 27, 2008 |
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MILAN updateMilan is a city in Italy that comes alive during Fashion Week. The Men´s runway shows this week for Spring 2009 had a very refined relaxed sensibility.
ETRO 2009 Milan
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June 27, 2008 |
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PARIS Shopping updateShopping in Paris can make you feel like a spoiled child in a candy store...you literally want everything! We like Galleries Lafayette, which is a large store with one stop designer shopping.
Here’s a little tip, at Galeries Lafayette every Friday there’s a weekly fashion show on the 7th floor.
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June 27, 2008 |
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PARIS updateParis still remains the city that epitomizes glamour and sophistication, especially for the travelling fashion jet set. From Chanel to Christian Dior to Balenciaga, Paris remains a true love to the fashion industry.
When visiting Paris for a few days while trying to make it to all the runway shows, going to the designers celebratory after show parties, and savoring yummy French cuisine, its good to go for a walk in the 8th Amendment fashion district or go shopping at Galeries Layfayette.
If you are used to dancing on tables while sipping cocktails, we recommend changing up the pace and going to a fashionable restaurant that has great food, a stylish decor and a live DJ instead.
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June 26, 2008 |
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FROM LONDON TO PARISGareth Pugh is considered the new Jean Paul Gautier in fashion. Gareth who has successfully been showing his runway collections in London has won the prestigious ANDAM Fashion Award and will be helped to take his fashion house to Paris.
As a fashion designer, to show in Paris is a dream come true! Good luck Gareth, see you in Paris for Spring 2009!
Designer, Gareth Pugh
Gareth Pugh S/S 2008 Collection London
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June 24, 2008 |
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Men's Versace Inspiration in MilanDonatella recently dedicated Versace's Spring/ Summer 2009 Runway show and collection to men like who?
None other than Barack Obama. We thought we were the only ones that began to notice how fashionable Obama can look when boarding a private a plane wearing aviators.
Runway look from Men's Versace 2009 Milan
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June 24, 2008 |
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PEOPLE: MODELS WE LOVEDaria is decadent, Kate is Kate, but this New Cover of W Magazine- is all about one of our new favorites Dutch model Lara Stone ( far right). We met Lara at the last New York Fashion week backstage after the runway show. She's a treat.
We love you.........
New Issue of W Magazine
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June 21, 2008 |
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WHEN MORE IS MOREWho ever said less is more, never saw this trend coming in fashion. Large over the top jewelry, all over the runways shown with high fashion collections. Lanvin,YSL, Marni, and Karl Lagerfeld are just to name a few designers that showed over the top peices with their runway ensembles.
A personal Trendcocktail fave....this neck peice on the runway in Paris
Designer Giambattista Valli
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June 15, 2008 |
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Madrid Moda New YorkThe Council of Fashion Designers of Spain will bring this year the MadridFashionNewYork exhibition to SOHO, where a selection of eleven of the most prestigious and respected Spanish designers, will show some of their best creations.
The MadridFashionNewYork exhibition is a further step in a continuous effort by The Council of Fashion Designers of Spain to create a solid platform for the promotion of the Spanish fashion design in the United States, and towards a future strategy of presenting in New York the full collections of several designers in the near future.
On this occasion, The Council of Fashion Designers of Spain will have a luxury host, The Trump Group , always very much concerned with style, avant-garde, fashion and interior design in all its prestigious projects, that has always associated its brand with international and renowned Fashion and Interior designers.
The designers participating are: Agatha Ruiz de la Prada, Ailanto, Alma Aguilar, Ana Locking, David Delfín, Devota y Lomba, Jesús del Pozo, Duyos, Juanjo Oliva, Miguel Palacio, Roberto Torreta y Roberto Verino .
The Trump Group will be represented by Donald Trump and his wife that will support with their presence this new effort of the Spanish Fashion designers in New York.
Like in the previous exhibition, the Spanish designers will count with the support of prestigious American designers such as Carolina Herrera and Oscar De La Renta, honorary members of the The Council of Fashion Designers of Spain, as well as by the most relevant institutions of the City of Madrid: Regional Government of Madrid, Majority of Madrid and IFEMA, always dedicated to associate Fashion to the City of Madrid, host of the Madrid Fashion Week.
Among the American Fashion Designers invited to the opening: Diane Von Furstenberg as President of the American Fashion Council,
Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, Narciso Rodriguez, Proenza Schouler, Angel Sanchez, among others.
This time one of the main objective of the Spanish Council is to foster the relations with the American Fashion Council, Chaired by Diane Von Furstenberg, for the development of future common projects and collaboration.
Custo Barcelona store party in Soho during the event
Fashion from Spanish designers at the main event at Trump Soho |
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PEOPLE: MODELS WE LOVENatasha Poly!
We love you........
Photo at NY Fashion Week
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May 28, 2008 |
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Proenza Schouler and Guiseppe Zanotti Make Licensing DealStiletto god Guiseppe Zanotti will began making shoes for the Proenza Schouler designers! The first complete collection will be ready for Spring 2009.
Designers Proenza Schouler
A recent look from the Proenza Schouler runway
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05, 2008 |
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Intergalactic Knits- London RunwayWho knew a designer could make knits so futuristic and fresh? London- based fashion designer Louise Goldin is one of our new loves in the fashion world. With futuristic details and bold knit dresses, she made her debut recently at London Fashion Week and wowed the fashion flock.
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05, 2008 |
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Stella McCartney to show in New York!Stella McCartney to host a garden party and show her Spring 2009 collection at the Jefferson Market Garden in Greenwich Village in NYC on June 3. Mark your calendars.
Models Anja Rubik and Natasha Poly backstage at the Stella McCartney Spring 2008 show
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May 25, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Hotels updateEmpire Hotel
Cinnamon browns, dark chocolate colors and faux animal prints give this hotel a sleek and modern feel that makes you think you may be in Helsinki or Moscow, when in fact you are in the Upper West side area of Manhattan.
The hotel's Junior Suites have king beds, flat screens and a welcome bottle of champagne waiting for you!
Empire Hotel
44 West 63rd Street, NYC
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May 25, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Hotels updateHudson Hotel
356 W 58th St., New York, NY 10019
nr. Ninth Ave.
212 554 6000
The Hudson is ravishing. It is located close to Central park, the Time Warner Center and the theater district, Designed by Philippe Starck, The Hudson has a look that is both elegant and young, inspired by the luxury of ocean traveling in an upscale yacht. It has 1000 rooms that are small and charming. The hotel has its own private park and terrace for those moments when you need to take a break from the bustle of the city. The Hudson Bar is a very stylish nightspot and there is also the Hudson Cafeteria that serves comfort food in a sexy and dark setting.
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May 23, 2008 |
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Luca Luca International ExpansionLuca Luca would like to expand more heavily into new markets in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
This fashion label is known for its upscale, high end clothes with an exceptional attention to quality and detail. Moscow, Dubai, and Istanbul are particularly high on the list of places for more growth and expansion due to the growing success the label is having in those cities.
Designer Luca Orlandi with models backstage at his Spring 2008 Fashion Show
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May 22, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Shopping updateThe West Village is one of our favorite neighborhoods in New York City. It is everything West of 6th Avenue, From 14th Street to Houston. Most of the neighborhood has a lot of 19th & 20th century brownstone homes & low rise apartment building. The combination of cobblestone streets, prewar architecture and cozy cafes bring back memories from trips to Europe. When shopping in the West Village we recommend you to head over to Bleecker Street between Hudson & 7th Avenue. The Street is a pleasure to walk through. The following is a list of some of the famous designers and brands that have open their stores on Bleecker Street making this area a pleasure to shop & hang out: James Perse, Marc Jacobs, Lulu Guinness, Ralph Lauren, Brunello Cucinelli, Cynthia Rowley, Tommy Hilfiger, Reiss and Juicy couture. There are also boutiques like Intermix, IRMA and Olive & Bette’s all 3 of them carrying different clothing styles for every woman’s taste.
Butik
605 Hudson Street
Danish supermodel Helena Christensen co-founded Butik with her friend floral designer Leif Sigersen. The shop is small & charming filled with treasures they have found in European and American flea markets. They also carry some women’s wear such as delicate simple dressses, lace blouses, sweaters, jewelery, and handbags. The inventory changes often so you might find some children or men’s wear items as well.
Maison Martin Margiela
803 Greenwich St
Highly recommended by Trendcocktail. When walking through the west village make sure to stop
by Maison Martin Margiela. Although it is hard to believe by the front door apperance but this store carries items by one of Belgium’s most acclaimed designers Martin Margiela. The minimalist decor which is all white incuding the staff who are all dressed in lab coats really highlights the merchandise. You will find clothing, shoes & accessories for men & women. Some of the pieces are simple & elegant while others are very avant garde. Maison Martin Margiela is one of the reasons why we love fashion so much.
Spring 2008 RTW
A truly inspiring and different approach to fashion which ties with modern art. Go ahead take a look for yourself.
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May 20, 2008 |
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Glam GladiatorGivenchy is leading the Glam Gladiator trend. Arguably with some of the most wanted shoes from a collection this season, Givenchy Spring/ Summer 2008 definitely has a strong, androgynous appeal.
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May 19, 2008 |
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MEATPACKING DISTRICT DESIGN 2008 MEATPACKING DISTRICT DESIGN 2008 was held in the Big Apple this past weekend May 16-18 in this trendy neighborhood also known as Gansevoort Market.
This is the 3rd annual spring design event and each year it encounters some amazing designers who bring their innovative work to the district. More than 35 events including exhibitions and cocktail receptions were held in different establishments. Abe Gurko the producer of the event stated that YOUTH is the theme of the Meatpacking District Design 2008. In his words “not only are we featuring many international designers-never before shown in New York City- but we also wanted to invite you to share the exuberance of youth by looking at design, art and fashion with a fresh set of eyes.” He definitely achieved his goal; the weekend was a success attracting a crowd that was sexy, stylish and ready to mingle.
To find out more information about this event go to their website: http://MEATPACKING-DISTRICT.COM
Cocktail reception held at Vitra, a very chic furniture and home accessories store.
The closing party was hosted at Cielo featuring furniture prototypes by Caroline Mckenty and Mixed media installations by Raphaele Shirley. DJ Alex Graham was mixing a sexy set for a nice crowd of downtown hipsters. What a great weekend!
Art installations and furniture prototypes were displayed in Cielo's outdoor patio.
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May 16, 2008 |
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ROTTERDAM Architecture updateMore cool architecture in Rotterdam, The Netherlands
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05, 2008 |
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Paris RunwaySay Something!!
Feeling pressured to perform not only artistically, but commercially as well, these Parisian designers stated..."We love fashion more than anything in the world, and therefore felt the need to translate this feeling of resistance into clothes in a literal, but hopefully poetic, way."
Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf
Paris Fall RTW
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Paris RunwayColor Trend Alert on the Runway in Paris
NEON RED
Dutch designers Viktor & Rolf
Paris Fall RTW
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05, 2008 |
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Men's Color Trend - Cobalt BlueWho was ever bluer than blue?
This new Men's color has given blue back its vibrancy!
Louis Vuitton
Paris
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May 08, 2008 |
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LONDON Nightlife updateThe Blue Bar
Located in London´s fashionable Knightsbridge area in the Berkeley Hotel, the Blue Bar is as blue as it is chic and sophisticated.
Madonna and Leonardo di Caprio are just a few who have been seen within its blue walls. This bar keeps it exclusive and quaint, it only seats maximum 50 people.
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May 06, 2008 |
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NEW YORK Shopping update The Meat Packing district, also known as the Gansevoort market, is one of the trendiest neighborhoods in NYC. Since the early 1900’s the meatpacking district was a center for New York city’s slaughter & meatpacking industry. The neighborhood has gone through an amazing transformation. Today, The neighborhood has very few slaughter houses & plenty of fashion houses. The area is rich with Haute Couture stores. Designers like Alexander Mcqueen & Stella McCartney have brought their stores to this neighborhood. Also many restaurants & trendy clubs cater to hipsters & young professionals. The neighborhood has that old meets modern feeling. There are many cobble stone streets, old buildings as well as very new & modern architecture. Overall the Meatpacking district is a must see neighborhood for anyone looking for a hip and trendy experience in the
Big Apple.
 Alexander McQueen
417 W 14th Street
212-645-1797
Haute Couture from fabulous british designer Alexander McQueen. Exquisite clothing for men & women at decadent prices.
 Yigal Azrouel
408 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10014
Israeli born designer Yigal Azrouel. His line has a sophisticated yet simple aesthetic that is easy & comfortable to wear. He designs clothings for men & women in some really nice fabrics.
 Carlos Miel
408 W. 14th St.
New York, NY 10014
With sexy & sophisticated silhouettes, Carlos Miele brings his Brasilian flavor into the neighborhod. Amazing evening wear as well as accessories for women makes this store a must stop for anyone with plans for a red carpet event or just a drop dead georgeous look.
 Stella McCartney
429 West 14th Street
New York, New York 10014
212-255-1556
British designer Stella McCartney, daughter of ex-beatle Paul McCartney has also placed one of her stores in this lovely neighborhood. You will find beautiful clothes that are easy to wear for women. All clothes are animal free including shoes & handbags which are outfitted from a leather-like plant derivative.
 La Perla
New York, NY 10014
212 242 6662
Italian lingery store with beautiful corsets, underwear, nightgowns & sexy bathing suits.
 Jeffrey
449 W. 14th St.,
New York, NY 10014
A heaven on earth for the upper crust bon vivant who loves to shop & only the ultimate & latest fashions will suffice regardless of the cost.
 Diane Von Furstenberg
874 Washington St.,
New York, NY 10014 at 14th St.
646-486-4800
Diane is one of New York city legendary designers. She designs her clothing for a very a special kind of woman in mind some one like her beautiful, sophisticated with an unique attitude towards life. She introduced the knitted jersey “Wrap dress” in 1973 and it became so important in fashion that it it now part of the collection of the Costume institute of the Metropolitan Museum of art. You will also fine the designer’s skirts, shirts an seasonal items such as swimwear
in spring and coats during the fall. She carries a wide array of prints & fabrics that will make any woman feel like a star.
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May 06, 2008 |
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NEW YORK updateManhattan can be fashionably fierce. Last night at the Met's Costume Institute Gala, models Coco Rocha and Anja Rubik where also fashionably fearless.
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May 05, 2008 |
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LJUBLJANA Hotels updateTrendcocktail in Ljubljana
Hotel Mons
One of Slovenia’s first designer hotels, Mons is a glass-encased hotel designed by Boris Podrecca. Not only is this hotel modern, it is comfortable and slightly quaint.
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May 05, 2008 |
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LJUBLJANA Shopping updateTrendcocktail in Ljubljana
Oktober
This is Slovenian designer- wear at its best. He's a fashion designer from Ljubljana, who has worked with Vivienne Westwood and Helmet Lang and started Oktober design house in 2002.
The clothes are decorated with built-in accessories, what can be more chic? Be sure to visit this design house when in Ljubljana.
Kersnikova Ulica, 1
Studio Draz
This company known for its colorful knitwear was selected as the Best Design Product 2007 at the Month of Design in Ljubljana.The Draz knitwear brand has been among the avant- garde in the Slovenian fashion industry.
Pletilni studio Draz, Gornji trg 9
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LJUBLJANA updateTrendcocktail in Ljubljana
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, is a dynamic Central European city located between the Alps and the Adriatic Sea. Impossibly picturesque and surprisingly very design conscious, Slovenia is the darling of the newly minted European Union countries, and its charming capital, Ljubljana, is earning its description as the "new Prague." (Better start practicing now its pronunciation: lee-oob-lee-ana.) The city mixes cobblestoned piazzas, romantically delicate bridges, and baroque architecture and an unlikely combination of Italian atmosphere with unmistakably euro design details with the Alps as a backdrop.
Trendy bars have begun opening along the city’s river bank where new- money entrepreneurs and artsy designers mingle. Book a room at new hypermodernist Mons hotel just outside town. The cuisine is an artful combination of Italian and Austrian in the city. Make a reservation at Spajza, where delicious local fish is served in a pretty garden. Slovenian wine also surprises—for its price as well as its taste; sample some at the cozy wine bar Vinoteka Movia.
From its very beginnings, Ljubljana’s culture and lifestyle has been attuned to contemporary currents in Europe, while both the Central European and the Mediterranean spirit have influenced the temperament of its residents.
Jet-setters always looking for new exciting cities, have found this capital of Slovenia to be rather charming. High-fashion brand Comme des Garcon put its stamp of cool on Ljubljana recently when it included this city in its temporary stores set around the world. The retailer put over 20 temporary stores internationally in off-the –radar neighborhoods in Ljubljana, Barcelona, Singapore, Helsinki, Copenhagen, Athens and Reykjavik.
Surprisingly modern new architecture has begun to put the city in the category of “up and coming”. It can be compared to Barcelona or Rotterdam five years ago before they started to become known for its design creativity. Even the city's official buildings have amazing architecure, as the Chamber of Commerce building here below.
Up and coming new designers have started to get international recognition in Ljubljana. It has the appeal of cities like Copenhagen for its eccentric design culture. The city now has The Month of Design an internationally recognized festival of know-how and creativity in product design, architecture, fashion, science and branding promoting innovation and creativity in Ljubljana.
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May 03, 2008 |
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FALL 2008 SURFACE TEXTURECHRISTOPHER KANE LONDON
Palliates and other surface texture tricks are giving fabric texture a new surface twist. Christopher Kane from London always knows how to keep us wanting more. His amazing laced bondage minis made everyone swoon.
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May 03, 2008 |
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FALL 2008 COLOR TRENDPROENZA SCHOULER NEW YORK
BURBERRY PRORSUM MILAN
Once Trendcocktail.com predicted color for Fall in our New York Magazine interview at Fashion week- color was seen all over the internaional runways. For everyone still holding on to the grey trend we had last Fall, update greys with jewel tone colors for a new updated Fall Color look.
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA updateThere is a vibrancy that can not be avoided in Barcelona. From its modern and quirky architecture, to its expanding fashion and arts influence in Europe. With the tradeshow Bread & Butter officially moving from Berlin making Barcelona its sole home, the fashion industry has become intrigued with this city.
Gaudi and other modern architects lead the way for up and coming architects in the city. When visiting Barcelona, many people are marveled by the citys artistic structures and oddly designed monuments in the city.
Shopping in the city has gotten even better recently thanks to many up and coming fashion designers and artists who have emerged during the city’s design explosion that seem to be obsessed with originality.
Barcelona is a city in which its vibrancy comes alive even more at night. Dinner with friends isn’t finished usually until midnight; so clubbing and bars usually start late and end early (early in the morning)!
With some of the best food in Europe, great style, architecture, imagination and tradition- Barcelona amazingly mixes everything for the jet-set world traveler. |
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA Architecture updateThe two most famous styles of Barcelona architecture is Gothic and Modernisme. Barcelona is most famous for the architecture of Antoni Gaudi. Barcelona is full of " modernista" (art nouveau) buildings created in the late 19th and early 20th century. La Pedrera or 'The Quarry'' is an important stop on the Antoni Gaudi [b] trail in Barcelona. This quirky architectural masterpiece is now a cultural center with heaps of information about Gaud life.
International architects also love Barcelona. The architecture is part of what's made [b]Barcelona one of the design capitals of the world. The Gothic Quarter and the Exiample areas have an endless amount of fascinating buildings and unexpected treasures. When visiting the city, you will also marvel and quirky design structures all around the city. Fascinating. |
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA Restaurants updateMoo Restaurant
The stylish Hotel Omm (featured in our Barcelona hotel’s section), also has a very sleek and stylish restaurant. When a restaurant has a dish like lamb cooked in liquorice, someone takes notice and in the case of Moo, people notice and applaud. If you are into wearing classic fragrances, you may not be opposed to eating the chef’s culinary recreations of fragrances like Calvin Klein’s Eternity and Thierry Mugler’s Angel for your desert.
Rossell 265, (tel. 93-445-40-00)
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BARCELONA Restaurants updateArola
Located in the Hotel Arts (featured in our Barcelona hotel’s section), this restaurant re-invents traditional tapas and give them a modern twist. If you like designer snacks and an upscale dining environment, you will Arola. Added bonus: DJ’s spin music some nights as you enjoy food from chef Sergi Arola.
Carrer de la Marina, 19-21 (tel. 93-221 -10-10)
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA Nightlife updateEl Xampanyet
Start out the night after dinner at a Champagne bar in the city. This cava (Spanish for sparkling wine) bar is near the Picasso Museum. The atmosphere is traditional, eclectic and keeps us fashion people grounded before heading off to a private party or a new fashionable lounge in the city.
Montcada 22 (tel. 93-319-70-03),
Elephant
An old mansion has been revived and modernly decorated into a fashionable house music club. Its ambient lighting and white sofas resembles Nasa club in Copenhagen with an ultra hip concept and luxury seeking labels crowd. Its open until 5am, so getting there 2am is perfect.
Passatge dels Til.lers, 1 / Zona Universitaria
Buda
Tuesday is Model’s night at this restaurant /bar/lounge. Which models you may ask? Does it matter when most are young, stylish with international flares? Upbeat house music makes Buda lively, while its colossal chandelier and throne-style furniture keep it glamorous.
Pau Claris, 92 (tel. 93-318-42-52)
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BARCELONA Shopping updateLoewe is one of the most prestigious leather goods brands in Spain. Everything is super elegant and top-notch. If you like soft leather luxury, look no further.
Passeig de Gràcia, 35 (tel. 93-216-04-00)
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA Shopping updateCusto Barcelona is one of the most notable international fashion labels from Barcelona. With their colorful prints and patterns, this label really embodies what the city is about- vibrancy.
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May 02, 2008 |
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BARCELONA Hotels updateHotel Omm
The Barcelona’s vibrant design culture encourages real talent even in city’s hotels. One of the best modern design hotels is Hotel Omm. Open- plan suites and private terraces in some rooms give guests comfort and roomy space. Moo, the hotel’s restaurant, is one of the most fashionable places to be seen with Barcelona’s elite creative/ arts crowd.
Rossell 05 (tel. 93-445-40-00)
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BARCELONA Hotels updateHotel Arts
This architectural masterpiece near a peer with the best restaurants ever, happens to be a hotel that continues to represent just how cool, artistic and exciting Barcelona really is.
If you can get a reservation during the big times to be in the city- Bread & Butter tradeshow, and Barcelona Fashion week- you are a rock star. Or you are probably one of the fashion models or industry insiders that make this city tick. If you are not any of the above, call ahead six months in advance.
Marina 19-21 (tel. 93-221-10-00):
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May 01, 2008 |
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COPENHAGEN update
The Scala building
Ûber-cool Copenhagen
Danish capital Copenhagen is hot and very happening – just ask internationally
recognized media such as Wallpaper, New York Times, Time Magazine and
style.com. They have all published articles praising Copenhagen and classify
the Scandinavian metropolis as ‘a must see’ due to the haute fashion, delicious
interior design, fresh architecture, amazing shopping, clubbing, and dining,
and the ever so charming inhabitants. The likes of Anja Vang Kragh at Galliano,
Rikke Runwald in charge of Bazaar magazine line at Christian Lacroix and Roy
Krejberg at Kenzo, have also helped Danish fashion to make its mark internationally.
CPH Vision Tradeshow held in Copenhagen and Copenhagen Fashion Week are bringing
the trend seeking fashion world to the city in droves.
Copenhagen is a walking town and it is warmly recommended to experience
the city district by district. Start with the beautiful city centre and its significant historic
buildings, museums, castles, churches, narrow romantic streets and old townhouses.
And then naturally, plenty of inspiring, fashionable shops, department stores, cafs and
restaurants. In so many ways Copenhagen demonstrates the creative, unbounded thinking
that makes this city a luscious secret for the international trend seeking crowd.
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May 01, 2008 |
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COPENHAGEN Shopping updateCopenhagen's Catwalk: Kronprinsensgade
If any street can claim to be the city's fashion
centre, it is Kronprinsensgade. If you want to
get in on the next hot designer to come out of
Scandinavia, this is the place to do it. A visit to
Stig P or Bruuns Bazaar, is a good way to keep
ahead of styles in London, Paris or Milan.
Strøget & Købmagergade are the longest
shopping streets in Copenhagen. International
fashion from Prada, Louis Vuitton, Cerutti,
Mulberry, Chanel, and Hugo Boss
can be found.
ABOVE DANISH TOP MODEL FREJA BEJA
The Latin Quarter (contained by the western
end of Strøget, Nørre Voldgade and Nørregade)
is full of groovy record stores and cheaper, hip
clothes shops - both new and second hand.
A touch of continental style is added to this
intimate grid of streets by French restaurants
L'Education Nationale and La Galette.
MODEL WEARING BUTIK & STIL
ONE OF COPENHAGEN’S UP & COMING DESIGNERS
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COPENHAGEN Restaurants updateCAFE QUOTE
Constantly packed with everyone from art students to
investment bankers, Quote's buzzy success
has less to do with its location, right on the central Kongens
Nytorv of central Copenhagen.
Hanging in the caf� are two epic-size crystal globes,
simulating upscale disco balls and Venetian
glass chandeliers add a pastel, baroque shimmer to the
Danish modern decor.
Kongens Nytorv 16
Copenhagen
1050
Tel: 45 33 32 51 51
UMAMI
Japanese cuisine with a French touch. In the
heart of Copenhagen a new type of restaurant opened in
2005. Based on the philosophy of Japanese cuisine of
natural, seasonal ingredients, accentuated by the
traditions of French cuisine Umami offers a unique dining
experience in modern interior surroundings.
Umami consists of two floors, all in great interior design
by Orbit Design.
Store Kongensgade 59
1264 København K
Tlf. +45 33 38 75 00
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COPENHAGEN Nightlife updateNASA CLUB
Nasa is a club with minimal all-white design and has a
retro-space age feel, a 60s vision of the future executed
with 21st century sleekness. This is a members club with
an elite atmosphere, though not inaccessible if you look the part–
and can play it convincingly too. Mingle with the chic and
the stylish as you sip champagne and exclusive cocktails
from one of two bars, then take to the intimate dance floor where
top European DJs play house and soul music.
Gothersgade 8F, Copenhagen, DK 1123
nasa.dk
Absolut Icebar Copenhagen
Get a cool experience in the Absolut Icebar Copenhagen, built uniquely with ice. This bar opened in the
spring of 2007 by the new life style Hotel Copenhagen 27. The temperature is kept at a constant minus
5 degrees centigrade, and walls, bar, art, furniture and even the glasses for your drinks are made of crystal
clear ice. www.absoluticebar.com
27, Løngangsstræde
Tel.:+45 70 27 56 27
Bar Rouge at the five star design hotel Skt. Petri in a former department store from 1928 has Bar Rouge
Nights every Friday and Saturday. Bartenders shake international cocktails and the DJs give you the latest
and greatest. Maybe the best cocktail bar in Copenhagen.
Fri & Sat: www.barrougenights
22, Krystalgade
Tel.:+45 33 45 91 00
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COPENHAGEN Architecture updateEXCITING ARCHITECTURE
BIG ARCHTECTURE GROUP- built the Copenhagen Scala complex
BIG is a Copenhagen based group of over 80 architects, designers, builders and
thinkers operating within the fields of architecture, urbanism, research
and development. BIG’s architecture emerges out of a careful analysis of how
contemporary life constantly evolves and changes. In their projects, BIG tests
the effects of size and the balance of programmatic mixtures on the triple bottom line
of the social, economical and ecological outcome. Like a form of programmatic alchemy,
they create architecture by mixing conventional ingredients such as living, leisure, working, and shopping.
ORBIT DESIGN STUDIO COPENHAGEN
Orbit was founded on the strength of its designs for interior spaces. Building on
its notable reputation for world class offices (Diageo Singapore, Diageo Brazil,
Bates Bangkok and TetraPak Bangkok and Vietnam) when clients wanted
something different, they gradually and successfully progressed to hospitality
and entertainment spaces. This now includes Wallpaper* and Cond Nast Traveller,
loved night clubs (Q Bar and Bed Supperclub – Bangkok), and leisure facilities
(Umami Restaurant Copenhagen), et al. The company has recently been such
an international favorite for architecture, they have now began to expand into
retail interiors such as Louis Vuitton and Rolex.
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COPENHAGEN Hotels updateHOTEL 27 COPENHAGEN
Hotel 27 caters to your lifestyle needs while remaining stylish and cool.
Check in with one of the hotel’s lifestyle packages. A few packages available are for:
Lovers, Rockstars and Gormands (Gourmet Food Connesuirs).
When wanting needing a cool down cocktail, go to the hotel’s HONEY RYDER COCKTAIL LOUNGE
Løngangstræde 27
1468 Copenhagen K
Denmark
Phone. +45 7027 5627
Fax. +45 7027 9627
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HONEY RYDER COCKTAIL LOUNGE
ADINA APARTMENT HOTEL COPENHAGEN
Adina gives you colorful modern luxury while
making you feel at home with a more than helpful
and cool staff.
Located at one of Copenhagen's newest
harbourside developments, and just 10-15 minutes
walk from the centre of Copenhagen. The location
offers easy access to a range of dining, shopping,
theatre and entertainment options. This stylish
apartment hotel is set near the water,
adjacent to Copenhagen's new ferry terminal.
Amerika plads 7, DK 2100
Copenhagen Ø, Denmark
Telephone: +45 3969 1000
Fax: +45 8819 3699
FRONT HOTEL COPENHAGEN
A distinct, bubble gum–pink palette unites the adjoining reception area,
lounge, and restaurant. Personal shoppers and yoga trainers are on call if the small
basement wellness center and 24-hour room service aren't quite enough.
Skt. Anne Plads 21
Copenhagen
Tel: 45 33 13 34 00
HOTEL SKT. PETRI COPENHAGEN
This hotel is a new boutique stylish 5-star hotel in Copenhagen. Opened in 2003,
this an example of the very best in minimalist Scandinavian design.
Situated in the Krystalgade close to Copenhagen's main shopping boulevard Strøget,
the Royal Palace and the hottest nightlife spots. Hotel Skt. Petri is the perfect gateway
to explore this hip and vibrant Copenhagen the Northern European metropolis.
22, Krystalgade
Tel.:+45 33 45 91 00
www.hotelsktpetri.dk
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