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With Project Alabama's offices right in the center of the garment district, and a hop, skip and a jump away from Bryant Park it is impossible not to get caught up in the excitment of NYC Fashion Week. Even though this action packed week has come and gone - it is hard to forget the hustle and bustle in our neighborhood. All down our street during this incredible week you will find tinted limos parked, even a red carpet or two. There is also a constant stream of very fashionable looking editors, PR girls and members of the press rushing towards the main tent in Bryant Park, (in the highest of heels of course.)Last year in the main tent they were handing out complimentary cosmopolitans and sunglasses. This year, things were a little more subdued. No cosmos or sunglasses - but the shows still had that high glamor feel and the fashions were thoughtful and inspired.Each fashion week is a chance to boldy seek out new forms of inspiration for further experimentation and exploration. You will see this is our coming collections...
If you happen to be in NYC anywhere from Feb 5th - March 28th you should check out what the CUE Art Foundation is offering art lovers at their most current exhibit. Right in the heart of the Arts District in Chelsea, 511 West 25th to be exact, you will find a most magnificent display of paintings that play with color and texture with reference to pop culture and humor. If you can't be in NYC - then check out their website: http://www.cueartfoundation.org/
I'm about three years late on discovering this exhibit at the met, but it wrestled my attention while internet surfing so I had to introduce Anglomania to you. I ran across these dark, seedy images and I immediately had to find out more. Every exhibit seethes with an intriguing story. See images here.
There weren't enough images on the web to satisfy my curiosity, but luckily, there is a book. I'm definitely ordering this one. After reading the reviews about the exhibition, I am devastated to have missed this show (especially since I was indeed in NY when it was going on). Here's hoping for an encore:(
- Shannon Schmalfeldt
With Valentine's day just around the corner, I have been testing out various sweet treat recipes to make for the special day! This one was my fave and the addition of rosemary is a great twist on this classic cake. If you can't find heart shaped cake molds, you can always use circular ones instead. The cake recipe is easy to follow and also includes the Chocolate Rosemary Ganache recipe: http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/rich-chocolate-heart-cakes?backto=true
Happy Valentine's Day!
Etsy.com is one of the best places online to support hand crafted goods and find unique gifts and ideas. Want a novel Valentine's accessory? Try this fascinator. Don't forget to browse the other items available from Topsy Turvy Design for some more theatrical eye candy.
While surfing the Met website, I ran across a special online exhibition. Some selected works of Poiret: King of Fashion can be found here for our enjoyment. Poiret was a fashion visionary in the late 19th century known for innovations in the construction of garments and for liberating women form their corsets. However much I love our free moving Project Alabama corsets, I am forever thankful that Poiret helped to eliminate the victorian, air restricting variety.
While reading through a blog that I subscribe to, http://www.popupstudionyc.blogspot.com, I was introduced to some fascinating photography. The images, taken by Pieter Hugo, are powerful and inspiring. The work is a collection of portraits taken of Nigerians with their peculiar pets. Who new hyenas were so beautiful? Visit Pieter Hugo's Site
- Shannon Schmalfeldt
With Project Alabama's offices right in the center of the garment district, and a hop, skip and a jump away from Bryant Park it is impossible not to get caught up in the excitment of NYC Fashion Week. Even though this action packed week has come and gone - it is hard to forget the hustle and bustle in our neighborhood. All down our street during this incredible week you will find tinted limos parked, even a red carpet or two. There is also a constant stream of very fashionable looking editors, PR girls and members of the press rushing towards the main tent in Bryant Park, (in the highest of heels of course.)
