Dita Fall 2013 Film 'A Conversation with Mark Mahoney'

DITA Eyewear, the LA-based cult accessory label, presents its Fall 2013 campaign starring the legendary Mark Mahoney, Shamrock Social Club proprietor.

This exclusive video, "A Conversation With Mark Mahoney," sheds light on the life of one of the most intriguing artists and storytellers of our time.

"I’M GRATEFUL FOR THE FACT THAT I ENJOY WHAT I DO. I THINK THAT’S ONE OF THE THINGS THAT SETS ME APART IS THAT I’M REALLY PROUD OF BEING A TATTOOER - I REALLY LOVE DOING TATTOOS. I MIGHT NOT LIKE TO TALK ABOUT IT AS MUCH OR BUY AS MANY MAGAZINES OR WHATEVER BUT THE PROCESS HAS PROBABLY SAVED MY LIFE… IT’S OF SPIRITUAL IMPORTANCE TO ME, TATTOOS. I’M LUCKY THAT I FOUND IT,"concludes Mark Mahoney.

"Mark Mahoney is a living legends who epitomizes sartorial elegance, evoking a time lost when people were more stylized and paid attention to every detail - especially eyewear,” shares Jeff Solorio, DITA co-founder.

A Conversation With Mark Mahoney Presented By Dita Eyewear from Dita Eyewear on Vimeo.

TODAY'S SHOES ARE FROM CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN

Today's shoes are from Christian Louboutin and are the Via Dita patent shoe.  Im banking these are named after Mr Loboutin's great friend Dita Von Teese... feminine and dainty and beautiful criss cross straps and of course in vibrant red ... Dita's signature colour for her lips

Galeria Melissa NY event

NEW YORK EVENT, February 8th 2012

WHAT: Plastic is about to get fantastic in New York. Melissa is opening its first international flagship  in SoHo. Melissa Gallery, located at 102 Greene Street, is the label’s first ever boutique outside of Brazil on February 8th in New York City.




 
Galeria Melissa will open with an installation by Brazilian artist Eli Sudbrack and his psychedelically inclined collective Assume Vivid Astro Focus, which he runs with French-born Christophe Hamaide-Pierson. Fresh off designing Lady Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys New York, the artistic duo has created a hyper-colorful animated video that will be projected in the store as well as a limited edition capsule collection of Melissa products.






Guests included

Alessandra Ambrosio
Anja Rubik
Beth Ditto
Daphne Guinness
Dita Von Teese
Elettra Rosselini-Weidemann
Eli Sudbrack
Jason Wu
Marc Jacobs
Karim Rashid
Vanessa Hudgens
Amanda Setton
Whitney Port
Harley Viera Newton - DJ





















Since it was founded over thirty years ago in Rio Grande do Sul, Melissa has broken ground with its innovative creative collaborations, from Zaha Hadid and Jason Wu in recent years and Thierry Mugler in the early days. Staying true to Melissa’s driving ethos of celebrating art and design, the New York store, like its Sao Paulo flagship, also serves as an exhibition space.

Creative director Edson Matsuo worked closely with architects Domingos Pacascali and Moema Wertheimer on the concept and design. Their idea was to offer a contrast to the bustle of New York’s city streets. “The path that we followed was of the ‘urban cave,’” says Matsuo. “A space that would give you the feeling of shelter, mystery and adventure.” The interior is intended to be a blank canvas for product, and to be re-imagined by a cast of guest artists, designers and architects. “The project’s strength is not being the star of the show,” says Matsuo. Whereas the Sao Paulo flagship’s exterior functions as its gallery wall, the SoHo store has anunassuming façade, which opens up to revealan ever-changingwonderland inside.

Galeria Melissa will open with an installation by Brazilian artist Eli Sudbrack and his psychedelically inclined collective Assume Vivid Astro Focus, which he runs with French-born Christophe Hamaide-Pierson. Fresh off designing Lady Gaga’s Workshop at Barneys New York, the artistic duo has created a hyper-colorful animated video that will be projected in the store as well as a limited edition capsule collection of Melissa products. Sudbrack creates exclusive store front for Galeria Melissa NY. The project, which is the artists second project with Melissa, is inspired by the theme of the Spring/Summer 2012 collection 'POWER OF LOVE'. The Galeria features psychedlic dashes and vibrant colours which translate Sudrack's irreverent and very creative point of view.

EXCLUSIVE - Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary Capsule Collection

Pensee is revered by its maker Christian Louboutin as “the shoe that inspired the red sole”. This iconic

creation is one of the twenty unforgettable styles chosen by Christian Louboutin to be included in
a special Capsule Collection created to mark the brand’s 20th Anniversary. Along with six one of a
kind bags, this special collection will make its debut to the world early next year.
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This edited collection is a look at twenty years of the work of Louboutin and embodies the central
themes that have come to define his craft. His love for art, architecture, fine arts and design, his lifelong fascination with the world of showgirls and cabaret, passion for exotic destinations and a
deep admiration for craftsmanship are all values deeply rooted in his work. These inspirations
manifest themselves in Louboutin’s designs in unexpected ways through his ingenious use of unique
materials, shapes and colors. His mastery of playing with proportions, taking shoes to new heights
and the ever-present flirtation with the world of fetishism, have over time solidified an identity
undeniably his own.











Seduced by the glamorous world of cabaret as a teenager, Louboutin’s earliest designs were intended

for the feet of the graceful dancers gliding on the stages of Paris. He sees the showgirl as an ultrafeminine
representation of beauty and exoticism and often compares her to a bird of paradise. This
vivid and fantastical imagery finds life in La Pluminette, an ethereal shoe embellished with a flurry
of feathers giving its wearer an illusion of weightlessness and agility. The admiration and enthusiasm
for the dancer and the art of performance have continued to be a rich source of inspiration for
Louboutin. From the famous legs and the soaring energy of Tina Turner, to the glamour and seduction
of Dita von Teese’s performances, a Louboutin creation has a natural presence on stage.
Highness-Tina, another ingenious piece of this special collection, is that energy and glamour
captured, translated and realized through language of shoe making. An ode to this extraordinary performer, these sky high suede boots are electrifying as the layers of fringe playfully move
with each step.


 Over the years, Louboutin’s artistic evolution has been tremendously enriched through his love for
travel. His taste for the exotic, interpreted to reflect the Louboutin inimitable aesthetic, makes its
appearance in the designs of his shoes and bags season after season. His passion for exploration
feeds his imagination both through the discovery of new landscapes as well new cultures. Local
bazaars are treasure chests full of new colors, fabrics, art and furniture which often find their way
back to the world of Christian Louboutin.



 The Copt sandal is an essential Louboutin piece which had its inception in Egypt. It was inspired by
a Coptic cross once bought from a local artisan from the Valley of the Queens in Luxor. Its vibrant
colors, intricate and delicate weaving, embody Louboutin’s love and admiration for the tradition
of handicraft.

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From the artisans of Egypt to the haute couture tradition of his native France, craftsmanship remains
a principal value in the work of Christian Louboutin. “Being born and raised in Paris, I have a precise
idea of couture and of Parisian elegance.” the designer explains. This sensibility is beautifully captured
in the Armadillo, an elegant peep toe d’Orsay pump, updated for this Capsule Collection with a metal
pin heel and a delicate ankle strap. With its precise and symmetrical pleating detail, the Armadillo
synthesizes traditional French couture elements with a sharp touch of the modern.



 Louboutin’s Parisian atelier is a place where his multiple ideas come to life. Over the past twenty
years, the techniques and artistry of his work have produced some unique pieces. From the exquisite
embroideries of Jean-Francois Lesage adorning the Marie Antoinette inspired shoes, to the sculptural
and extreme pieces created for the David Lynch “Fetish” exhibition in Paris, the possibilities
are endless. The Artemis Paris is a bag conjured in the atelier exclusively for the Capsule Collection.
Its dramatic shoulder piece is a crystal covered landscape adorned with the city’s supreme landmarks
realized through the Louboutin spectrum, it is the city of Paris according to Christian
Louboutin. Hand crafted with elements gathered from all over the world, this unique piece is a
celebration of the artistry and imagination of the inimitable Louboutin aesthetic.







Each style included in this special collection is rich with history, full of life and carries with it a unique
story of creation and inspiration. These styles are moments in the life and evolution of a designer,
the women who covet these objects of desire and the flourishing brand which is instantly recognizable
by its unmistakable red soles. The innovation and imagination behind Louboutin’s mesmerizing
shoes and his utter devotion to women have impressed an influential mark on the world of design
and have established him as one of the world’s most visionary and important shoemakers.

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“In France, twenty years defines a generation.
This is a celebration of the first generation of this brand;
an anniversary of its first young adventure.”

CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN




The full collection can be viewed exclusively on the Christian Louboutin Facebook page
from 6th February http://www.facebook.com/christianlouboutin

Fans of the Christian Louboutin Facebook page can sign up on a special tab to receive an
email invitation to shop the collection as soon as it is available on our imminently
launching UK & European online boutiqueUS & Canadian fans who sign up will be notified as soon as the Capsule Collection is
available on the US & Canadian online boutique

The Capsule collection will also be available to purchase in the UK at an exclusive pop
up store launching in Selfridges London on the 27th February

The Capsule Collection will also be available to purchase in Christian Louboutin
boutiques from March

Christian Louboutin & Crazy Horse Paris

The first "Guest Creator" in the history of the most avant-garde Cabaret in Paris ...

 Having welcomed many "Guest Creatures" onto its legendary stage, notably Dita Von Teese, Arielle Dombasle and Pamela Anderson, the Crazy Horse is pleased to announce the first "Guest Creator" in its history: Christian Louboutin.

The celebrated originator of the red sole was invited to give his fresh interpretation of the Crazy show, which he describes as "an iconic Paris monument, a monument to dance, a fantastic, modern idea of the celebration of Women for Women".

Christian Louboutin has directed four original and unique tableaux, inspired by the eclectic worlds of hip hop to art masterpieces, which constitute a personal look at femininity in all its forms. Assisted by Patricia Folly, choreographer and dancer at Le Crazy, he also collaborated with a diverse team of distinguished artists, including David Lynch and Swizz Beatz, who both composed original music; Gilles Papain, video designer; and Youssef Nabil, who created the poster for the show.

Entitled FEU (fire) the result of this remarkable collaboration will preview on Sunday, March 4th 2012 and will remain in the repertoire of the celebrated Paris institution until May 31st2012.
This creative venture is a first for Louboutin who has always found great inspiration in the cabaret and its dancers.

"Christian Louboutin and Crazy Horse Paris are symbols of Parisian life whose worlds know no borders; symbols of the world of creativity, wonder and modernity. They share the same sources of inspiration – Women, of course, but also the world around them – and both are exceptionally skilled at producing unique and surprising creations. This is why Christian Louboutin was the natural choice as our first Guest Creator", Andrée Deissenberg, Managing Director of Crazy Horse Paris Group.

"I am interested in all things that celebrate and enhance the female form. Because of what I do, for these numbers I have focused on the lower half of the body, rather than the top. The language of legs can express any and every feeling, and without giving too much away, the body becomes the Flame."

Christian Louboutin









Since its inception in 1951, Crazy Horse Paris, with its impeccable reputation and unique “genre”, has been dedicated to celebrating women in innovative, artistically captivating and stimulating ways – pleasing women and men alike.

Inspired by the endless theme of femininity, Crazy Horse Paris has perfected shows combining creativity and audacity with stunning dancers dressed primarily in projections. Its rich artistic legacy is recognized among artists and designers with whom Crazy Horse Paris regularly collaborates on shows and creative projects.

Currently Crazy Horse Paris presents three shows worldwide:

• Désirs, in the historic cabaret in Paris;
• La Femme, in cabaret at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas;
• Forever Crazy, on tour internationally around the world's capitals.

Performances
Sundays to Fridays 2 shows: 8:15 pm&10:45 pm Saturdays 3 shows: 7:00 pm, 9:30 pm & 11:45pm
Show and half bottle of champagne
Starting at €75 per person +33 1 47 23 32 32 – reservation@lecrazyhorseparis.com
Information &bookings:

New film celebrates the release of Christian Louboutin anniversary book

Last week saw the release of ‘Les 20 Ans’, a film celebrating the the recent launch of the Christian Louboutin book which documents the history of the brand on its 20th Anniversary. Les 20 Ans showcases the special collaborations between the designer and some of his closest friends over the last two decades, from defining the shoe of the burlesque dancer with Dita Von Teese, to the creation of pair of bespoke wedding shoes for actress and singer, Arielle Dombasle. Viewers can watch the film online at the Christian Louboutin website, while the book is available now from the label's boutiques worldwide, with a list available via the website.


http://www.christianlouboutin.com/

 please check out http://www.christianlouboutin.com/ for the full film that celebrates the genius that is Christian Louboutin!