Dawn Smart, Chief Executive and head designer of Dore Designs hasn’t made a seven figure success without living up to her last name namesake. Much of her success has come as a result of her approach to the ballroom market and beyond with highly coveted, custom made gowns – for all body types. Smart understands that all women are built differently, but they still want to look amazing and that shouldn’t limit their options.
Swarovski and Harper Bazaar teamed up again this week on celebrating their collaboration of the Harper Bazaar December issue. This is the third year that the two has created a crystallized issue. Avril Graham, the Executive Fashion and Beauty Editor of the magazine, hosted the spectacular evening. Guest at the event enjoyed taking photos in front of the December cover, which reveals Swarovski Crystallized lips.
Gwyneth Paltrow and Michael Kors
Last night, the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA), which was generously underwritten by Swarovski for the ninth year in a row, paid tribute to the winners and honorees of the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center. The top honors went to Marc Jacobs for Womenswear Designer of the Year, presented by Jessica Biel. The award for Menswear Designer of the Year was presented by Anthony Mackie to David Neville & Marcus Wainwright for Rag & Bone. Alexis Bittar took home the Accessory Designer of the Year Award, presented by actress Dakota Fanning. Fashion icon Iman was presented with the Fashion Icon Award by Isabella Rossellini.
Molly Ringwald, the star of iconic films, The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, and Pretty in Pink hosted a private event for her new book “Getting the Pretty Back” at Swarovski Crystallized Concept Store in Soho New York.
The Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) announced the nominations for the 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards at an exclusive event hosted by Nadja Swarovski and Diane von Furstenberg(pictured above) at the designer’s studio in the Meatpacking District. “American fashion designers continue to prove their creative mettle,” says Steven Kolb, executive director of the CFDA. “This year’s nominees and honorees truly represent the depth of great accomplishment and immense talent.” The 2010 CFDA Fashion Awards winners will be announced at the annual gala, generously underwritten by Swarovski, on June 7 at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center. This year will again feature The Popular Vote Award sponsored by L’Oréal Paris, giving the public the opportunity to vote for its favorite designer. The online site, hosted by Women’s Wear Daily, will present looks from designers of womenswear, menswear, and accessory design and includes a write in option.
Atelier Swarovski’s sixth, exclusive, limited edition crystal fashion jewelry and accessories collection for Spring/Summer 2010 in collaboration with Matthew Williamson, Zaha Hadid, Jason Wu and Nicholas Kirkwood launches at select Swarovski stores and retail locations on February 22nd 2010.