The season for roof top parties and garden soirees will soon be upon us. Not soon enough in my opinion but soon. The warm temps demand a change in attire, not only the logical shedding of chunky layers but the resurgence of color.
As you kick off your new year getting rid of the old to make way for the new, don’t forget to add new music to your iPod. Looking for a 2012 anthem, start with I Just Wanna Dance the new single from Funk/Soul AVJ Recording artist, Space Capone.
Over the holiday season, XOJOHN had the pleasure of being introduced to the works of the gifted painter Mark DeMaio. Mr. DeMaio is currently showing an exciting, eye-catching collection that combines recognizably famous cartoon characters with religious iconography to deliver a pop art tableau that will shock and amaze the viewer. The images mix childhood memories with the Biblical stories, the iconic Nativity Scene is re-cast with Olive Oyl as the Virgin Mary is a particularly affecting tableau. This controversial subject, in conjunction with the artist’s signature use of bold, vibrant colors, texture and unpredictable techniques reflect the insight and daring statements that Mr. DeMaio has to share with his audiences.
The Chelsea Art Museum set the back drop for Bar III’s Spring/Summer presentation. Well-dressed models milled about the event posing for the cameras, showing off the latest offerings by the contemporary brand. The look was decidedly muted as maxi dresses and preppy suiting dominated the collection. Most of the collection was a study in soft neutrals, with brief appearances of bright colors aqua and orange. With only a year under its belt, Macy’s private label has provided young adults with options that reach far beyond the usual jeans and sneakers.
“I can’t say what they are yet. I’d have to kill you if I told you. I’m on my constant mission to create a lifestyle brand,” she continues. “I want everything to be Rachel Zoe, head to toe.”
As Zoe said, it’s top secret so we will have to wait and see. Video below…
We’ve already seen her amazing Ready-to-Wear collection. So what could be next?