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On The Scene: Amex Platinum Hosts First International Platinum House During London Fashion Week

by Kyle Mattone
written by Kyle Mattone

American Express, known for its attention to detail and renowned customer service, launched its first ever Platinum House internationally, setting up shop in central London. The four-day pop up started this past Thursday, September 13, as guests were whisked into the lobby, which formerly housed Central Saint Martins College.

The event included array of curated experiences for Platinum card members including specialty cocktails and beverages, as well as hors d’oeuvres catered by London staples, Hakkasan and Duck & Waffle. Opening night treated guests to DJ sets by Kungs and SG Lewis with James Bay holding an intimate performance to cap off the night. Guests paraded their way through several different rooms of which AMEX partnered with brands and London creatives such as Sarah Andelman, creative director of retail concept Colette as well as Jen Rubio, who treated guests to a live art installation wall comprised of Away luggage.

Saturday night ushered in a slightly difference crowd brought to Platinum House by designer Alexa Chung, celebrating the launch of her new collection. Specialty cocktails, appetizers and in house DJ’s treated partygoers to another unforgettable night. American Express truly spared no expense in offering its Platinum cardholders a culmination of events that made for an unforgettable weekend.

-Kyle Mattone

Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for American Express

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Ryan Serhant Throws Epic Party at Samsung Space

by Ben Schmidt
written by Ben Schmidt

Ryan Serhant, of Million Dollar Listing fame, took over Samsung’s giant NYC space for a bash celebrating three huge milestones in life. 

Ryan Serhant’s rise to fame is nothing short of meteoric. And in the cutthroat world of NYC real estate, that’s saying something, given the number of brokers who spin in idle for years hoping for their big break. But NYC, “big break” is different. Where million-dollar-deals stand as a norm, there’s less work of making a deal, and more of making a friend to seal the sale. It’s a game of run-and-tell and earned loyalty. 

It’s showmanship and taste and a little bit of drama. For Serhant, a former actor, these all came naturally and ten years in, he’s got everything in the right balance. 

Hosted at Samsung’s expansive, multi-story 837 space in NYC’s Meatpacking District, past and present clients, employees of Serhant’s branch of Nestseekers (an NYC brokerage firm, of which he’s the #1 team, #2 in the nation), and friends along the way stepped out to show their appreciation for Serhant in all of his big energy. 

In a video cast on a three-story tall LCD, Serhant is blown up to bigger-than-life proportion, with video of him being sprayed with silly string and hit in the face with cakes, all while dressed in a tailored suit. In a way, the video was a demonstration of what it’s like to be a real estate agent- taking a ton of sh*t- while trying your best to look presentable. 

With open bars in all the floors, guests were treated to pour-over Smirnoff cocktails with custom bottles decorated with Serhant’s photos and catch phrase – “Ready. Set. Go.” It is easy to get lost in the world of Ryan. He just wrapped season seven of Million Dollar Listing, he’s got a new book out (his first), Sell It Like Serhant, in which he capitalized on his special recipe for selling, in addition to a show, also called Sell It Like Serhant, in which he offers small business advice to increase sales.

It’s all in the interest of transparency and honesty, and, despite the occasion, how it’s not all about him. His skills are unique, but not exclusive.

We enjoyed VR experiences around the Samsung space as drinks were passed and snacks like avocado toast (seriously) came around. Ryan offered a heartfelt and revealing speech midway through the event- in which he detailed his first ever sale, which happened almost simultaneously with the 2008 financial crisIs. And to think, only in 10 short years. 

Congratulations Ryan!

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On The Scene: Chinese Streetwear Label Dakun x Liu Yong’s NYFW Show

by Keydra Manns
written by Keydra Manns

Dakun x Liu Yong debuted their collection at Spring Studios for New Fashion Week and it was all about the streets.

The studio was filled to capacity with influencers eager to see the collection. The show started with the lights down low and an empty runway as techno music blared through the speakers. When the lights came to the runways was filled with models in a single filed line wearing lifestyle gear.

The line debuted long bubble coats, hoodies, jean jackets and army fatigues. The pieces were made up of earth tones in forest greens, blacks and reds with Chinese characters sprawled across the pieces. The adult models ripped the runway looking fierce and focused but it was the kid models that stole the show.

The Chinese designers showcased their Eastern Legends streetwear collection for men, women and kids. The line is influenced by Taoism, one of the most prominent cultures in Asia. The culture represents the perfect blend of Chinese Asian culture and streetwear.

The casual yet stylish designs were a collaboration between Dakun and Yong, one of the top designers in China. They aimed for their collaboration to serve as a display of young and fun Chinese culture and they definitely got it right.

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NYFW Trend Report: TRESemmé X Naeem Khan SS’19

by Olympia Dalley
written by Olympia Dalley

On September 11th, 2018 Fashion designer, Naeem Khan,  showcased his ready-to-wear designs for SS’19. With his elegant and sexy display of evening wear it only made sense for him to pair with TRESemmé’s NYFW stylist Odile Gilbert for sleek, sexy and elegant hair on the runway.

Parisian Stylist, Odile Gilbert knows a thing or two when it comes to hair styling for the runway. Having styled for big names in fashion such as Calvin Klein and Jean-Paul Gaultier; Gilbert now adds Naeem Khan to the list of major designers she has styled hair for.

“It’s a very chic, sexy and signature look of mine. It is fashion.” Gilbert said when asked what inspired the hairstyle she designed for Naeem Khan SS’19.  She styled the hair in what appeared to be an effortless manor using TRESemmé ‘Two Mega Firm Control Gel’ followed by their ‘Keratin Smooth Shine Serum’.

“To achieve a flawless finish, apply gel to the roots and brush through to the tips, followed by a fine tooth comb to secure any fly aways.” Gilbert offered as a styling tip to achieve this look.

To check out styling tips and how-to’s from New York Fashion Weeks official Hair sponsor, TRESemmé click here.

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 11: TRESemme product on display backstage for TRESemme At Naeem Khan during New York Fashion Week on September 11, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Monica Schipper/Getty Images for TRESemme)

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On The Scene: Chocheng NYFW SS 19 Runway Show

by Nishat Baig
written by Nishat Baig

We attended Chocheng’s NYFW Spring/Summer 2019 Runway show and here’s what happened.

Held in Gallery 2, Chocheng redesigned the runway to look like old, romantic, hollywood movie sets with large silver lights, benches and street signs. The theme this season was heavily influenced by the 50s film “The Best of Everything” as well as other classic Hollywood movies like The Girl and classic heroines like Joan Crawford and Natalie Wood.

The silhouettes this season are “caped, curved and streamlined” and the color palette included a variety of softer muted tones and pastels like lavender, baby pink and mint green as well as bold classic grapevine-tomato red. Hollywood romanticism was at the core of the collection. Fabrics included in the collection are cotton boucle, linen shirting and cotton knits and lace. Other notable details included capes, bibs, collars embroidery, ruffles and much more.

Chocheng is a womenswear label launched in 2010 by designer Cho Cho Cheng. Known around the world for its detail, Chocheng as a brand only uses 100% natural materials. Sustainability plays a huge roll in, not only the collection itself, but in the brand as a whole. All Chocheng fabrics are sustainable and produced in Europe.

Check out some of our favorite looks from this season’s collection.

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Firework Blasts Off with Star-Studded Downtown LA Launch Party

by Jonathan Tolliver
written by Jonathan Tolliver

Firework threw a bodacious and literally brilliant launch party for the innovative short-form video app. The mobile-first social platform drew hordes of content-creators looking for the next hot sh*t.

Two Bit Circus, a micro amusement park, housed the rowdy event. Cutting-edge carnival arcade games featuring VR headsets, holograms, escape rooms and other jocular setups kept the crowd rapt and twerking.

Rachael Leigh Cook was a vision, cajoling her two kids to join in the gameplay. Scheana Marie swooped in with her Vanderpump Rules castmates Tom Sandoval, Tom Schwartz, James Kennedy and Billie Lee fresh off wrapping the new season. They ratchet-ly celebrated, bouncing to the sounds of DJ Mick.

 

Rachael Leigh Cook, the 8th world wonder.

 

Ryan Cabrera and Jesse McCartney skee balled nasty, competing and preening for the cameras. Jesse and his beautiful soul cut me in line, but I enjoyed it. I’m a masochist.

 

Ryan Cabrera and Jesse McCartney ballin’.

 

Emmy-nominee Adina Porter celebrated with her adorable daughter, playing tandem games and being generally radiant.

Adina Porter GLOWING

I fiendishly used the app all night, riding plastic ponies and Crip-walking to the rap-leaning top 40 tunes. The collaboration-friendly interface kept me coming back, wishing I had more friends on the app and IRL tbh. Please follow me @tollivertolliver.

The night was wonderful, memorable and a smash all-around. Firework, baby, you’re a firework.—-

Additional celebrities in attendance included Johnny Whitworth, Jordyn Jones, Jackson Rathbone, Nicky Whelan,  Emily Tyra, Colton Dunn,  Nathalie Love,  Brett Dalton, and Kevin Ryan, Tristan Tales, and Brett Dalton.

 

 

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