Lia's Focus A Look in to the World of Arts and Entertainment 9/23/02
It's exciting to be part of the AsianConnections Team, where coast to coast we have an all access pass to some of the brightest stars on Broadway, in Hollywood, in Business, and in the Arts and Fashion world. We are proud to feature Asian Americans making their mark in the worlds of film, television, theatre, music, art and food. The past two weeks have been action packed.
While I am attending a dress rehearsal in New York with David Henry Hwang and the stars of his adaptation of the Flower Drum Song, and photographing the new Spring 2003 collections of designers Anna Sui, Yeohlee, Oscar de la Renta, Zang Toi, Jiwon Park, Haneza, Peter Som, and Vera Wang, other members of our AsianConnections Team are busy working on projects on various topics and places around the globe from San Francisco to Hollywood.
AsianConnections was on the red carpet in Hollywood for the premiere of The Tuxedo, chatting with stars Jackie Chan and Jennifer Love Hewitt, watching a cooking demonstration by the world's number one female contemporary jazz musician Keiko Matsui with Asian fusion Chef Michael Kang of Five Feet Restaurant to benefit A3M (Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches). AC Team also did an exclusive interview with legendary writer-director Hayao Miyazaki on the premiere of the American adaptation of his enchanting Japanese animation Spirited Away.
Here are more highlights from my New York calendar of in-depth features...
Don't miss my friend Bernie. At selected Nordstrom stores across the country, Scarf Designer Bernie Rohe of Bernie of NY is making personal appearances in November.
My friend Bernie Rohe and I had alot of fun together as fashion models for Liz Claiborne in New York.
Bernie is extremely talented and even as a model was always creating unique fashion designs for herself and her friends. I'm proud to say that she has built a fabulous scarf design business that now has fans all over the world.
Her wearable hand crafted works of art are her signature stock in trade and her devotees collect them in multiples.
I am inviting you to meet my friend, Scarf Designer Bernie Rohe of Bernie of NY as she brings her new Fall and Holiday Collection to selected Nordstrom stores across the country.
Having Bernie on hand to personally choose a scarf to jazz up your wardrobe or an evening wrap or shawl for your special holiday occasion is a delightful experience.
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>here for one of her newest designs, her silk shawl with hidden snaps at the sides converts it into a sheer bell-sleeved jacket in seconds.
Wednesday, November 19
Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto, CA
(650) 323-5111
Thursday, November 20
Topanga Canyon Blvd.
Canoga Park, CA
(818) 884-7900
Friday, November21
Bristol St. Store
Costa Mesa, CA
(714) 549-8300
Saturday, November 22
Fashion Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA
(619) 295-4441
Fall ushers in the promise of Spring at Olympus Fashion Week in New York.
Yeohlee, Zang Toi, Vera Wang, Anna Sui, Vivienne Tam, Y & Kei, Thakoon Panichgul, Peter Som, Derek Lam, Jeffrey Chow, Harrison Wong, Richard Chai, Doo-Ri Chung and Wenlan Chia for Twinkle are among the 80 American and international fashion designers previewing their Spring 2005 collections during Olympus Fashion Week in New York. I'll be covering the shows in the tents at Bryant Park and at other venues around the city through Sept. 15.
As the title sponsor for a second season, Olympus has a special lounge for photographers with work stations for internet access and to kick back between shows. In addition, a limited number of E-1's, Olympus' all-digital camera system, will be available on loan.
Olympus Fashion Week is produced by 7th on Sixth , an organization created in 1993 to provide a platform for American designers to make their mark on the global fashion community. Acquired by IMG in July, 2001 from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) , it was the first organization in America to offer designers state-of-the-art venues and experienced production teams for maximum exposure.
Official Website for Olympus Fashion Week : www.olympusfashionweek.com/spring2005/
Fashion designers Eugenia Kim, Mary Ping, Maki Doherty-Ryoke, Chrishabana, Jean Yu and Siri Kuptamethee are six of the Asian American fashion designers being showcased on Feb. 4th during New York Fashion Week at the Asia Society in New York.
The Asia Society is showcasing the design visions of Eugenia Kim, Mary Ping, Maki Doherty-Ryoke, Chrishabana, Jean Yu, Tammy Tiranasar and Siri Kuptamethee, seven Asian American fashion designers on Feb. 4th during New York Fashion Week.
Full Frontal Fashion's Christna Ha emcees Burn It Up: Breakout Asian American Designers in Fashion , which will feature videos and installation pieces by these young designers on the cutting edge, and live performances by Beau Sia (www.beausia.com) and Jason Muhlberger (www.sweetd.tv), starting at 6:30pm. Behind-the-scenes interviews will be screened followed by a reception with DJ Mas and DANCING!
February 4th, 2005
Asia Society
725 Park Avenue (@ 70th St.)
New York, NY
6:30pm
Call (212)-517-ASIA for tickets
Tkts: members $12
nonmembers $15
For inquiries about student rates or group sales, call Nancy at 212-327-9230.
The tents at Bryant Park are Fashion Central during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York.
The tents at Bryant Park are Fashion Central during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week from September 5th-12th, with 65 designers debuting their Spring 2008 Collections in New York.
Tomorrow, eight days of fashion shows kick off with Nautica, followed by BCBGMAXAZRIA, Perry Ellis, Toni Maticevski, Abaet, Alexandre Herchcovitch, Erin Fetherston, Duckie Brown, Nicole Miller, L.A.M.B, Venexiana, Lela Rose, Miss Sixty, Carlos Miele, Nary Manivong, Cynthia Steffe, Badgley Mischka, Atil Kutoglu, Yeohlee, Terexov, Gottex, Heatherette, Akiko Ogawa, Ports 1961, Vera Wang, Tracy Reese, Chaiken, MaxAzria, J.Mendel, Buckler, MetLife Snoopy in Fashion, Sabyasachi, Lacoste, Twinkle, Temperley London, Rosa Cha, Y-3, Rebecca Taylor, Diesel, Academy of Art University, Ralph Lauren, DKNY, Willow, Peter Som, Michael Kors, Richard Chai, Reem Acra, Diane Von Furstenberg, Pamella Roland, Z Zegna, Tuleh, Nicholai, Lyn Devon, Carolina Herrera, Nanette Lepore, Jill Stuart, Milly by Michelle Smith, Luca Luca, Anna Sui, Joanna Mastroianni, Marc Bouwer, TIBI, Carmen Marc Valvo, Monique Lhuillier, Naoki Takizawa, Betsey Johnson, Dennis Basso, Calvin Klein, Naeem Kham, Custo Barcelona, Zac Posen, Jayson Brunsdon, Donna Karan Collection, Anne Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and Tadashi.
Here is a schedule of shows at the Bryant Park tents and alternate venues around the city, according to modemonline.com.
Wednesday September 5,...