MUST SEE - House 99 by David Beckham.... MY THOUGHTS AND LAUNCH PARTY ....

Last night I my presence was requested to attend the launch of House 99 by David Beckham at Harvey Nichols ..... This was originally a Instagram post but every time I posted it they would take it down or people would report it .... OK the first time I can understand normally I state I do not own the rights to the song etc but the second and third time I did them as no sound posts but still they were taken down and I get emails to say my post is copyright infringement the first time and the other times my posy was reported! I was not the only notable/celebrity there so why don't these people go play with some of the others..... I was gifted this set from the brand maybe that was it they didn't get the same or as good as mine....


OK let's talk about the party and brand ... the man himself attended the night which turned out to be an epic event with amazing savoury and desert canopes which was washed down with drinks courtesy of Haig Club which OK is Mr Beckham's other brand ....

The gift itself as seen in the video included products from the brand which included beard balm, eye balm, hair balm, eye balm and a free haircut all of which I cannot wait to try out and discover....


At present House 99 is exclusive to Harvey Nichols (London) in store and online and if you can I do recommend you going in store to check it out and see the purpose built man cave with a relaxed atmosphere which boasts the biggest fuse ball table I've ever seen (which I did post on Instagram but got taken down)


At present for the product which I have started to use (so do check back for more info) and the overall experience I give it 5 STARS!!!!if that changes I will let you know but I doubt it as this is brand Beckham and Harvey Nichols we are talking about so it's the creme de la creme!!!

THE CAMBRIDGE SATCHEL COMPANY Celebrated the launch of their Flagship Covent Garden Store

The Cambridge Satchel Company last week celebrated the opening of the new flagship store in the heart of Covent Garden, on the edge of the iconic Piazza.

The Cambridge Satchel Company Founder and CEO, Julie Deane said, "Following the Index investment in The Cambridge Satchel Company, we have been building a strong ‘Best in Class’ team and I am proud to announce that we are moving into a stunning London townhouse which will be home to many of the team, a showroom and a flagship store."

The 3,239 sq. ft. store on James Street, features two designated retail floors and four further floors, including a designated showroom space, as well as two floors of office space for the brand.

Hosted by Founder Julie Deane, friends of the brand celebrated the exciting new opening with a Great British Housewarming. Guests toasted the store with English sparkling wine as well as a host of local treats from Cambridge and London.

Popular DJ & Blogger Bip Ling provided the British themed music, supported by shop owner / singer / DJ Pippa Brooks – alongside the store’s custom built ‘beach hut’ in the basement (usually home to the company’s bespoke embossing service).

Guests included Donna Air, Nina Nesbitt, Gemma Chan, Jim Chapman, Diana Vickers and renowned bloggers Ella Catliff & Alistair Guy.

Isabel Marant pour H&M 2013 Launch party Paris

Celebrities like Audrey Tautou, January Jones, Freida Pinto, Olga Kurylenko, Alice Dellal, Mélanie Doutey and Lou Lesage gathered in Paris to celebrate the launch of the Isabel Marant pour H&M collection. In a lively urban atmosphere catching Isabel Marant's bohemian energy, the collection was presented in cinematic settings that mixed images, films and models. Live performances by Grandmaster Flash and Sugarhill Gang charged the atmosphere. The Isabel Marant pour H&M collection will be available in selected stores and online on November 14




 

THE HIGHLIGHTS - Dolce&Gabbana flagship store opening party on NYC's 5th Ave

The movers and shakers of the fashion world were welcomed Sicilian style at the #DGNYC opening event of the Dolce&Gabbana Flagship store on NYC's 5th Avenue: a night of traditional Italian hospitality on the notes of most famous Italian Arias.


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DOLCE&GABBANA NEW YORK ... LAUNCH PARTY

Saturday night in New York the only place to be seen was the Dolce&Gabbana store launch party on 5th AVE.. I myself could not make it as I am in London but that does not mean I still cant give you the scoop of who attended, what the store looks like and even what the guest ate...

here's the scoop!



DOLCE & GABBANA, ALONG WITH GIOVANNA BATTAGLIA, CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF THE DOLCE&GABBANA FIFTH AVENUE FLAGSHIP BOUTIQUE

WHO: Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana celebrated the opening of the new Dolce & Gabbana boutique on 5th Avenue with a cocktail reception hosted by Giovanna Battaglia.

Notable attendees included:
Domenico Dolce, Stefano Gabbana, Giovanna Battaglia, Gisele Bundchen, Kylie Minogue, Chloe Sevigny, Emilia Clarke, Stephanie Seymour, Harry + Peter Brant , Derek Blasberg, Bianca Brandolini D’Adda, Coco Brandolini D'Adda, Lauren Santo Domingo, Margareth Made, Constance Jablonski, Zani Guglemann, Roberto Bolle, Paloma Faith, Natalie Dormer, Zhang Ziyi, Spike Lee, Anne V, Cristiana Capotondi and Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Douglas Friedman, Michael Avedon, Kelly Bensimon, Harley Viera Newton, Mia Moretti, Vlad Roitfeld, Julia Roitfeld, Carine Roitfeld, Nicole Trunfio, Cory Bond, Garrett Neff, Phillip Bloch, Brad Goreski, Stacey Keibler, Nicky Hilton, Marjorie Gubelmann, Gherardo Guarducci, Lauren Remington Platt, Lorenzo Martone, Eli Reed, Kate Schelter, Amy Sacco, Kate Young, Arden Wohl, Athena Calderone, Lisa Marie Fernandez, Erin Heatherton.

WHAT: Guests attending the event enjoyed a night of traditional Italian hospitality and mingled around the spaces of the new store that spans across three floors.
Highlight of the evening was an exceptional performance offered by renowned Metropolitan Opera Tenor Matthew Polenzani and the Soprano Ellie Dehn. Polenzani and Dehn, who were joined by a pianist, two violinists, a violist and a cellist moved the guests thanks to the most famous Italian Arias that were sung throughout the evening and that included La donna e' mobile (Rigoletto), Nessun Dorma (Turandot), Casta diva (La Norma), Una furtiva lagrima(L’Elisir d’amore), Brindisi (La Traviata) and the classic ‘O sole mio.

Dolce & Gabbana supports the Metropolitan Opera thanks to the funding of all of Met’s titles in Italian for all the Italian operas in the Met repertory for the current season.


The new Dolce&Gabbana Flagship is located at 5th Avenue Boutique, 717 5th Avenue

Kipling x Helena Christensen AW13 Collaboration Launch Event

Guests gathered at the East London hotspot Beach Blanket Babylon, 4th April 2013, to celebrate with Helena Christensen and the Kipling team their new collaboration bag range hitting stores mid September.

Upon arrival, guests were greeted with glasses of champagne and exotic cocktails. The new collection was displayed as an art installation and was a talking point for the guests as they mingled throughout the night. The bags inspired by and featuring Helena’s own photography were seen on the arms of the socialites and fashion scene regulars as they chatted to Helena to learn more about her inspirations.

Helena’s friend and fellow upcoming model Arran Sly, face of Calvin Klein, was seen dancing the night away with his model friends to the tunes on play by firm favourite London scene DJs Tabitha from Queens of Noize and Lou from New Young Pony Club. Socialite and fashion journalist Henry Conway made a fashion statement with his bold blue glasses on the night. I myself made the pictures seen here doing what I do best clutching a glass of champagne.

Helena made a grand entrance to the venue supporting her new Kipling rose print clutch from her range and grabbing everyone’s attention as the doors opened at 7:30pm. The party scene regulars were seen queuing up to get their own polaroid shots taken by the polaroid photographers capturing the guests special Kipling moments from the night hosted by Helena herself.

ELIZA DOOLITTLE EXPLORES ICONIC LANDMARK IN PALLADIUM'S "BATTERSEA: POWER OF LONDON" CAMPAIGN

Last night East London’s finest celebrated the launch of Palladium’s new campaign ‘Battersea: Power Of London’. Guests enjoyed Vodka cocktails, beer and burgers as the short film was screened.

Attendees included: Eliza Doolittle, Stooshe, James Long

 Following the success of Palladium’s city exploring short films, the heritage boot brand announces the launch of its Spring 2013 campaign featuring UK-based songstress Eliza Doolittle. The campaign, entitled Battersea: Power of London, follows the singer-songwriter as she hits the streets of London to explore the iconic Battersea Power Station which has been abandoned for decades. The print and online campaign is comprised of a short film led by Eliza as well as a selection of images that capture the exploration of this London landmark. The Battersea: Power of London film debuts on March 26, 2013 at www.palladiumboots.com.

“Eliza caught our eye as she’s been wearing Palladium boots around London and we knew she would be the ideal explorer for our next film,” said Barney Waters, vice president of marketing for Palladium. “She has a unique style that complements our boots perfectly and a natural curiosity and sense of adventure, key things we look for in our city explorers.”

Once a symbol of Britain’s power, the Battersea Power Station is one of London’s best known landmarks and cemented its place in pop culture as the cover art for Pink Floyd’s Animals album in 1977. The landmark has also served as a backdrop in countless films, including The King’s Speech and Guy Ritchie’s RocknRolla. On her journey, Eliza joins co-host Remi Kabaka Jr. of the Gorillaz to explore the historic location for the last time before the building undergoes restoration. Under the expansive redevelopment terms, she discovers that the Battersea site will restore its power station and the area will undergo major construction, ushering in a new cultural hub for the local community.

During her exploration, Eliza wears boots from Palladium’s Spring/Summer 2013 Enzyme Washed Collection, sporting three colorways of the Pallabrouse Baggy silhouette: Vapor-Metal, Old Rose-Vapor and Almond Buff. The Enzyme Washed Collection features stonewashed canvas uppers and burnished outsoles to create a vintage, worn-in aesthetic. The collection maintains traditional Palladium details, including a rubber toe cap and a durable rubber outsole. A hugging heel cup and padded EVA sockliner provide further durability and comfort. The Enzyme Washed Collection is available for men and women in Palladium’s iconic Pampa Hi and Baggy silhouettes and ranges in price from $70.00- $85.00.

The Battersea: Power of London campaign will run from March 26, 2013 until Fall 2013 and will appear in print publications such as NYLON, Grazia and UK versions of ELLE, Glamour and Marie Claire. Online advertisements will appear on sites including: Digital Spy, Pop Justice, The Guardian, among others. The campaign was created with agency partner Virtue, part of Vice Media, and the Battersea: Power of London film was directed by Virtue’s Thalia Mavros. Battersea: Power of London is part of an ongoing series of urban explorations from Palladium, with past ventures visiting Tokyo with Pharrell Williams and Detroit with Johnny Knoxville, among others. For more information about Palladium, Battersea: Power of London and the Enzyme Washed Collection, please visit www.palladiumboots.com.

Stay tuned for the campaign.

H&M for Brick Lane Bikes Party - H&M Singapore 2013

On 6 March 2013, H&M Singapore launched a one-of-a-kind preview party at the flagship store at Orchard Building, featuring the men's cycling collection, H&M for Brick Lane Bikes. Decorated with bicycles and London-inspired fixtures, the Brick Lane Bikes preview at H&M Orchard Building was transformed into a mecca for bikers. Invitees could take a sneak peak at the new collection and make their purchases before it launches to the public the next day.